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Tours
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- Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in ReverseInland first to the Twelve Apostles before the crowds, then rainforest, koalas and the coast road home, max 12.
- Great Ocean Road 10 Stops Day TourLondon Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback and the Apostles, then koalas and Apollo Bay, at the lowest price.
- Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset TourA late hotel pickup, the Surf Coast, Loch Ard Gorge and sunset at the Twelve Apostles, park entry included.
- Great Ocean Road Tour with Deluxe MinibusThe classic coast-first day: Torquay morning tea, Apollo Bay, Maits Rest, then the Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
- 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day TourThe Apostles early, Gibson Steps, an Otways waterfall hike and the Redwoods, in a small group that walks more.
- 2-Day Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles TourWaterfalls, Lorne and a night in Apollo Bay, then every lookout on the Shipwreck Coast, in a group of up to 11.
- Oceans to Mountains 3-Day Great Ocean Road TourThe Apostles on day one, then Tower Hill and Grampians hikes, with two nights, four meals and park fees included.
- Great Ocean Road Full Day Private TourYour own car and driver-guide for the day, with tolls, parking, water and tips included, at your own pace.
- Private Helicopter Flight to the 12 ApostlesFly private from Melbourne, land at the Apostles helipad, spend 2 hours there and follow the coast home.
- Melbourne to Adelaide 3-Day Great Ocean Road TourOne way from Melbourne to Adelaide via the Twelve Apostles and the Grampians, with two nights and four meals.
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco TourMelbourne's other great day out: Moonlit Sanctuary, The Nobbies and the Penguin Parade at sunset, ticket included.
Guides
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- Twelve Apostles tours from MelbourneValue coach, reverse small group, sunset, overnight, private or by air: who each tour suits and what it costs.
- Booking and entryThe timed-arrival booking, free until April 2027: how it works, who is exempt and what tours handle for you.
- The drive from Melbourne230 km inland or 285 km by the coast: which way to drive, the stops worth making and where to stay.
- Reverse vs classic vs sunsetWhich way the day runs, when you reach the stacks, and how the light and crowds change with it.
- Gibson Steps, Loch Ard and London BridgeThe beach below the cliffs, the shipwreck gorge and the fallen bridge: what is open and how long to allow.
- How many Apostles are left?Seven of nine still stand: the collapses, the geology, the old names and the Eastern Maar story.
Blog
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- Twelve Apostles booking system 2026The new visitor centre, timed-arrival bookings, the fee from April 2027 and what tours handle.
- Twelve Apostles wildlifeWhales, shearwaters, penguins at dusk and Otway koalas, with the season for each.
- Twelve Apostles in summer 2026-27Holiday crowds, early bookings, late sunsets and the tours that dodge the midday rush.
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