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Twelve Apostles guides

Everything people ask before they go: which tour, how the new booking works, which way to drive, what to see nearby and how the stacks formed.

Twelve Apostles Tours from Melbourne 2026: Best Day TripsValue coach, reverse small group, sunset, overnight, private or by air: who each tour suits and what it costs.Read the guide →Twelve Apostles Booking & Entry 2026: Do You Have to Pay?The timed-arrival booking, free until April 2027: how it works, who is exempt and what tours handle for you.Read the guide →Melbourne to Twelve Apostles Drive 2026: Routes & Stops230 km inland or 285 km by the coast: which way to drive, the stops worth making and where to stay.Read the guide →Reverse vs Classic vs Sunset Tours 2026: Which Way Is Best?Which way the day runs, when you reach the stacks, and how the light and crowds change with it.Read the guide →Gibson Steps & Loch Ard Gorge 2026: What to See NearbyThe beach below the cliffs, the shipwreck gorge and the fallen bridge: what is open and how long to allow.Read the guide →How Many Twelve Apostles Are Left 2026: Seven of NineSeven of nine still stand: the collapses, the geology, the old names and the Eastern Maar story.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your Twelve Apostles tour

The three tours most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with what it includes and what guests say.

Great Ocean Road 10 Stops Day Tour Best value ★ 4.712 to 13 hoursFree cancellation

Great Ocean Road 10 Stops Day Tour
10 stopsLondon BridgeLowest price

The most-reviewed Twelve Apostles tour: London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback and the Apostles first, then wild koala spotting, Apollo Bay and the Memorial Arch on the way back.

What's included
  • Air-conditioned coach and driver-guide
  • 10 stops including the Twelve Apostles and London Bridge
  • Wild koala and kangaroo spotting
  • Lunch and the wildlife park at your own cost
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$56per person Reserve
Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse Top rated ★ 4.912 hoursFree cancellation

Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse
Max 12Koala walkRainforest

Drives inland first and reaches the Twelve Apostles before the coaches, then Loch Ard Gorge, the Gibson Steps lookout, an Otway rainforest walk and the coast road home. Small group, up to 12.

What's included
  • Minibus from three central Melbourne pickup points
  • Guide and wildlife spotting, with a koala walk
  • A "12 Apostles Entrance Ticket" in the operator's words (entry is free until April 2027)
  • Multilingual audio guide app
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$97per person Reserve
Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour Sunset ★ 4.813 hoursFree cancellation

Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour
SunsetMax 24Hotel pickup

A later start from Melbourne, the Surf Coast and the Memorial Arch, koala spotting, Loch Ard Gorge, then sunset at the Twelve Apostles before the drive home.

What's included
  • Pickup and drop-off at selected Melbourne city hotels
  • Expert local guide, up to 24 guests
  • National park entry fees
  • Loch Ard Gorge and sunset at the Twelve Apostles
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$98per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Inland first to reach the Twelve Apostles before the crowds, then Loch Ard Gorge, a rainforest walk, koalas and the coast road home, in a group of up to 12. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the reverse boutique tour