Wildlife Tours in the Great Ocean Road: 4 Ranked on What Lands in the Price

1.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,020 reviews · 13h 30m · from $94Our pick

Spend 13.5 hours on the Great Ocean Road with an Australian guide such as Warren, Theo, or Lorraine. Visit Torquay, see wild koalas and parrots, walk through tall forest, and explore the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Transport, hotel pickup, and morning tea are included. Lunch and dinner are at your own cost.

“Warren is one of best guides I have ever meet. He is fun and caring. He definitely makes the Great Ocean Road tour more enjoyable and memorable than its originally is. Highly recommended for all.”

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2.Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,252 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $46

Spend 12 to 13 hours on a reverse Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne, visiting London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, and Memorial Arch. Choose a classic coach, mid-size group, or Mercedes-Benz van. Guides such as David Hsu, William, Philip, and Daniel add local stories, while wildlife stops may reveal koalas and kangaroos.

“William was a fantastic and informative guide, he was entertaining and gave us plenty of stops along the way. The tour was amazing and would absolutely do it again,.... if the bus was a bit more comfortable where you could stretch your legs out a bit (lol)”

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3.Great Ocean Road & Wildlife Tour for Backpackers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 306 reviews · 1 day · from $91Top rated

Travel from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, Apollo Bay, and Great Otway National Park with an English-speaking guide. You will look for wild koalas, kangaroos, birds, and possibly echidnas or stingrays, while meeting other 18 to 35-year-old backpackers in a small group.

“I loved the trip, Our guide was very fun and even gave us some coffee in the middle of the trip. He took us to the best spots and made our trip unforgettable, Thank you ❤️🇧🇷”

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4.Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour with Iconic Stops & Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 264 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $42Best value

Spend 12 to 13 hours on a reverse-route Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne. You will visit Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, Lorne, Memorial Arch, and possible wild koala and kangaroo spots. Guides including Daniel, Ray, Philip, William, and David are praised for safe driving, clear explanations, and helpful photo tips.

“We had the best experience on the Great Ocean Road tour with Philip! He’s an amazing guide super friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. Philip made sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time throughout the day. He kept everything running smoothly and on time without ever making it feel rushed. You can really tell he loves what he does and cares about his group. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide highly recommend this tour, especially since you get the best views ever !”

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