Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour
Experience the best of the Great Ocean Road including a spectacular sunset
Our Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour is your opportunity to enjoy one of Australia’s most spectacular views at the perfect time of day. The scenic journey in our bus along the Great Ocean Road is a highlight in itself and the perfect prelude to the main event. Idyllic coastal scenery, mysterious local history, and world-famous sights, the essential ingredients for an unforgettable Great Ocean Road one day trip.
An unforgettable sunset at The Twelve Apostles
Explore the Surf Coast & the famous Great Ocean Road
Admire the extraordinary beauty of Loch Ard Gorge
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Duration: 12 hoursWhy you’ll love this tour
- Experience the laid-back beauty of Victoria’s Surf Coast
- Travel the spectacular Great Ocean Road with scenic photo stops
- Look for wild koalas among the eucalyptus trees
- Relax over lunch in a charming coastal town
- Journey through the towering forests of the Great Otways
- Hear the remarkable shipwreck story of Loch Ard Gorge
- Discover dramatic formations carved by the Southern Ocean
- Watch the sunset over the iconic Twelve Apostles
What You’ll Do
Departing Melbourne at around 10.00 am, we enjoy panoramic views of the city and Port Phillip Bay as we cross the Westgate Bridge, Australia’s longest at just under 2.6 kilometres in length. We pass by and learn a little about Victoria’s second-largest city, Geelong, as we make our way towards the Surf Coast, with its enchanting beachside towns and powerful swells.
We make a brief stop at the town of Anglesea, for a chance to walk alongside the beautiful Anglesea River, before continuing the scenic journey along the Great Ocean Road.
At the township of Kennett River, we break for lunch (at your own expense) with an opportunity to stroll among the sweetly-scented eucalyptus trees to locate local koalas in their native habitat. There is a large koala population here and numerous sightings are guaranteed. From here, we travel onwards through the Otway Ranges to the Shipwreck Coast and the iconic rock formations of the Port Campbell National Park.
Our first stop is Loch Ard Gorge where 52 lives were lost and only 2 souls survived the wreck of the Loch Ard in 1878. Your guide will recount the legend of the Loch Ard, bringing the gorge to life in a way you never imagined. We take time to explore here, with more rock formations to see, including the Razorback, the Dumpling Pots and the delightful Island Archway.
Parks Victoria has advised that access to the gorge at Loch Ard Gorge is currently closed, with no confirmed reopening date. This is due to unstable cliff movement near the Upper Lookout, which poses a risk of collapse.
We will still be visiting this location, as there are many other interesting & spectacular viewpoints around the area above the gorge.
As the sun approaches the horizon we make our way to our final sightseeing destination. Prepare to be amazed by the majestic monoliths of the Twelve Apostles. Enjoy a genuine spectacle watching the colours of the sky and the land transform in the evening light.
During the day, short stops will be made for lunch and dinner, giving you time to purchase food along the way. Timings and locations may vary depending on the season.
With drop off right back to your inner city accommodation, you’ll remember this day as a true highlight of your Australian holiday.
FAQs for the Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour
Yes, we offer selected hotel pick-ups in Melbourne City. You can view our pick-up map here.
Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour
Pickups: Between 9:00 am to 11:00 am (seasonal)
Meals: No meals included, but stops are made for food purchases
Rainforest walk: Does not include the walk at Maits Rest
Sunset view: Arrives at the 12 Apostles at sunset for an amazing photo opportunity
Return: Arrives back in Melbourne between 9:00 pm to 12:00 am, depending on the season
Great Ocean Road Day Tour
Pickups: Between 7:00 am to 8:00 am
Meals: No meals included, but stops are made for food purchases
Morning tea: Included
Rainforest walk: Includes a walk at Maits Rest
Return: Arrives back in Melbourne between 8:30 to 9:30 pm
You’ll have a designated stop for lunch at Kafe Koala Kennett River during winter or at Lorne during summer, where you can purchase your own meal. A short dinner stop will also be included, with the location depending on the season. Most locations visited can cater for various dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan), but availability is subject to each provider’s discretion.
You’re also welcome to bring your own packed lunch and/or dinner for the day.
Our tours are conducted in English, but guests can access our audio guide in 16 different languages through our free Go West Tours app. Please download the app before departure or use our free onboard Wi-Fi. Don’t forget to bring your own headphones.
We also provide unique Discovery Clips – brief explainer videos providing additional insights – about various parts of our tours. These are available in 17 different languages. You can access these clips on the day of the tour. Please just ask your guide for more information.
Have more questions?
Feel free to reach out to us through any of the platforms below if you have further questions:
☎️ Phone: +61 39485 5290
🟢💬 WhatsApp: +61 479 146 937
📧 Email: info@gowest.com.au
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Why you’ll love this tour
- Experience the laid-back beauty of Victoria’s Surf Coast
- Travel the spectacular Great Ocean Road with scenic photo stops
- Look for wild koalas among the eucalyptus trees
- Relax over lunch in a charming coastal town
- Journey through the towering forests of the Great Otways
- Hear the remarkable shipwreck story of Loch Ard Gorge
- Discover dramatic formations carved by the Southern Ocean
- Watch the sunset over the iconic Twelve Apostles
What You’ll Do
Departing Melbourne at around 10.00 am, we enjoy panoramic views of the city and Port Phillip Bay as we cross the Westgate Bridge, Australia’s longest at just under 2.6 kilometres in length. We pass by and learn a little about Victoria’s second-largest city, Geelong, as we make our way towards the Surf Coast, with its enchanting beachside towns and powerful swells.
We make a brief stop at the town of Anglesea, for a chance to walk alongside the beautiful Anglesea River, before continuing the scenic journey along the Great Ocean Road.
At the township of Kennett River, we break for lunch (at your own expense) with an opportunity to stroll among the sweetly-scented eucalyptus trees to locate local koalas in their native habitat. There is a large koala population here and numerous sightings are guaranteed. From here, we travel onwards through the Otway Ranges to the Shipwreck Coast and the iconic rock formations of the Port Campbell National Park.
Our first stop is Loch Ard Gorge where 52 lives were lost and only 2 souls survived the wreck of the Loch Ard in 1878. Your guide will recount the legend of the Loch Ard, bringing the gorge to life in a way you never imagined. We take time to explore here, with more rock formations to see, including the Razorback, the Dumpling Pots and the delightful Island Archway.
Parks Victoria has advised that access to the gorge at Loch Ard Gorge is currently closed, with no confirmed reopening date. This is due to unstable cliff movement near the Upper Lookout, which poses a risk of collapse.
We will still be visiting this location, as there are many other interesting & spectacular viewpoints around the area above the gorge.
As the sun approaches the horizon we make our way to our final sightseeing destination. Prepare to be amazed by the majestic monoliths of the Twelve Apostles. Enjoy a genuine spectacle watching the colours of the sky and the land transform in the evening light.
During the day, short stops will be made for lunch and dinner, giving you time to purchase food along the way. Timings and locations may vary depending on the season.
With drop off right back to your inner city accommodation, you’ll remember this day as a true highlight of your Australian holiday.
FAQs for the Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour
Yes, we offer selected hotel pick-ups in Melbourne City. You can view our pick-up map here.
Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour
Pickups: Between 9:00 am to 11:00 am (seasonal)
Meals: No meals included, but stops are made for food purchases
Rainforest walk: Does not include the walk at Maits Rest
Sunset view: Arrives at the 12 Apostles at sunset for an amazing photo opportunity
Return: Arrives back in Melbourne between 9:00 pm to 12:00 am, depending on the season
Great Ocean Road Day Tour
Pickups: Between 7:00 am to 8:00 am
Meals: No meals included, but stops are made for food purchases
Morning tea: Included
Rainforest walk: Includes a walk at Maits Rest
Return: Arrives back in Melbourne between 8:30 to 9:30 pm
You’ll have a designated stop for lunch at Kafe Koala Kennett River during winter or at Lorne during summer, where you can purchase your own meal. A short dinner stop will also be included, with the location depending on the season. Most locations visited can cater for various dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan), but availability is subject to each provider’s discretion.
You’re also welcome to bring your own packed lunch and/or dinner for the day.
Our tours are conducted in English, but guests can access our audio guide in 16 different languages through our free Go West Tours app. Please download the app before departure or use our free onboard Wi-Fi. Don’t forget to bring your own headphones.
We also provide unique Discovery Clips – brief explainer videos providing additional insights – about various parts of our tours. These are available in 17 different languages. You can access these clips on the day of the tour. Please just ask your guide for more information.
Have more questions?
Feel free to reach out to us through any of the platforms below if you have further questions:
☎️ Phone: +61 39485 5290
🟢💬 WhatsApp: +61 479 146 937
📧 Email: info@gowest.com.au
Chase the coast into
golden hour
From Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles
at sunset, tap an icon to explore each stop.
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