Activity introduction
[Important Notice] If you need to bring luggage on the tour, please inform us in advance or leave a note when placing your order. Last-minute luggage requests may result in inability to accommodate your baggage on the vehicle. We appreciate your understanding.
Notice: The Little Red Lighthouse route has been canceled indefinitely due to peak season attraction parking restrictions and operational pressures, effective from December 15, 2025.
Reference itinerary
- 7:30 AM (winter time)/8:30 AM (summer time) Depart from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road. Located west of Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road is a scenic coastal drive in Victoria, Australia. Stretching approximately 276 km along cliffside routes, it was built to honor soldiers who served in World War I and is renowned as one of the world's most spectacular coastal highways. The Great Ocean Road's shoreline vistas rank among the planet's most breathtaking sights. This iconic tourist route winds past wind-swept pristine beaches, picturesque towns, historic goldfields, majestic mountain ranges, rainforests, and national parks.
- Arrive at Colac town at 09:45 for a short break, approximately 15 min.
- Arrive at the Twelve Apostles at 11:00 AM. Visit the Twelve Apostles attraction. Optional helicopter ride available for an additional fee, approx. 50 min. [Helicopter price: Adult $195]
- Arrive at Loch Ard Gorge (Shipwreck Coast) at 11:55. Loch Ard Gorge is a stunning seawater-carved canyon, approximately 30 min.
- Arrive at Apollo Bay at 1:50 PM. Take a break and have a meal at this crescent-shaped bay for approx. 60 min.
- Arrive at Kennett River at 3:20 PM to spot wild koalas, approx. 20 min.
- Arrive at the Great Ocean Road sign at 4:30 PM. Reaching the Great Ocean Road sign in about 10 min.
- Arrive at Little Red Lighthouse at 4:50 PM. Approx. 30 min to reach the lighthouse. [Notice] Due to peak season parking restrictions and operational pressures at the attraction, the Little Red Lighthouse route will be indefinitely canceled starting Dec 15, 2025.
- 5:20 PM Return. Arrive in Melbourne city around 7:30 PM, concluding a wonderful day.
Itinerary times are slightly adjusted during daylight saving time.
Pre-tour airport pick-up/post-tour airport drop-off [paid]
Group airport pick-up: None
Group airport drop-off:
AVV Avalon Airport - Domestic flights departing after 8:00 PM
MEL Melbourne Airport - Domestic flights departing after 8:30 PM
Pricing: $45/person, minimum 2 people, additional $10/person from the 3rd person onward (price may vary, please inquire first)
Booking Information
inclusions
Chinese-speaking driver-guide.
Comfortable air-conditioned bus.
Not included
All personal expenses and fees not mentioned in the inclusions.
Personal travel insurance.
Gratuities $5 per person (to be paid to the guide on the day)
Optional activities (fees excluded) (must be purchased through the guide)
Important information
For infants aged 0–3, please select the infant price. For children aged 4–14, please select the child price. For adults aged 15 and above.
Child safety seats require an additional fee and are rented by the day. Please specify the age.
How to Use
After successful booking, a confirmation will be sent to your email. Please check and verify the details on the confirmation. On the day of your trip, please bring the confirmation with you when joining the tour.
Please provide an Australian phone number if possible and ensure your phone is reachable. You'll receive a text message with specific meeting details the day before your trip. Contact us promptly if you have any issues. If your phone number changes, please inform us immediately.
Please gather at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance to wait for the pickup.
Friendly reminder
Notice: The Little Red Lighthouse route has been canceled indefinitely due to peak season attraction parking restrictions and operational pressures, effective from December 15, 2025.
This itinerary includes Chinese-speaking driver and guide services. To allow more time for sightseeing, all attractions will be self-guided visits.
If the number of participants does not meet the minimum group size requirement, the tour will be canceled with a notice issued 3 days prior to departure.
In fall and winter, coastal areas are cold and windy—pack warm clothing. In summer, the sun is intense, so bring sun protection and appropriate clothing.
The journey is long, please bring motion sickness medicine and water.
Please purchase products according to the actual age. If this requirement is not followed, additional fees may be charged on-site upon verification. Thank you for your understanding.
The cost of this travel package does not include meals, but the driver/guide will take passengers to dining areas where they can arrange and pay for their own meals. Additionally, if you have special dietary requests such as vegetarian meals, please note that local restaurants may not always accommodate these needs, so we recommend bringing your own food.
Carefully select the nearest pick-up location
Sunscreen and motion sickness medicine
You will receive an SMS notification one day before the tour. Please update your local phone number promptly if needed.
The company reserves the right to modify the itinerary.
This product requires manual confirmation. If there are insufficient spots available during your selected time slot, we will either reschedule your booking or issue a refund.
