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Great Ocean Road Explorer Tour: Sunset at London Bridge & 10 Stops
Tours • From Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Explorer Tour: Sunset at London Bridge & 10 Stops

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Great Ocean Road Tours
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Great Ocean Road Tours

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US$ 36.79
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Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Day Tour by Go West Tours
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Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Day Tour by Go West Tours

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Tandem Skydive Over Great Ocean Road
Outdoor & sports activities • From Melbourne, Colac

Tandem Skydive Over Great Ocean Road

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Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour w/ 12 Apostles & Fewer Crowds
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Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour w/ 12 Apostles & Fewer Crowds

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4.8 / 5
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Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles One Day Tour
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Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles One Day Tour

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Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour with Audio Guide & Lunch
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour with Audio Guide & Lunch

English guided
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4.7 / 5
(117) • 2K+ booked
US$ 115.19
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Great Ocean Road Max Highlights: Wildlife & London Bridge Sunset
Tours • From Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Max Highlights: Wildlife & London Bridge Sunset

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Great Ocean Road Reverse and Koala Spotting Guided Tour
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Tours • From Melbourne

Great Ocean Road Reverse and Koala Spotting Guided Tour

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4.8 / 5
(479) • 6K+ booked
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Great Ocean Road Day Tour
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Great Ocean Road Day Tour

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US$ 53.75
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Great Ocean Road Discovery-12 Apostles & Golden Hour Wonders
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Great Ocean Road Discovery-12 Apostles & Golden Hour Wonders

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Great Ocean Road Private Chartered Day Tour from Melbourne
Tours • Victoria

Great Ocean Road Private Chartered Day Tour from Melbourne

Private tour
Small group
English guided
4.8 / 5
(4) • 50+ booked
US$ 182.85

Hotels in Surf Coast

Mantra Lorne
Hotels • Surf Coast

Mantra Lorne

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4.2 / 5
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US$ 131.98
The Sands Torquay
Hotels • Torquay

The Sands Torquay

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US$ 125.46
Cumberland Lorne Resort
Hotels • Surf Coast

Cumberland Lorne Resort

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US$ 201.93
RACV Torquay Resort
Hotels • Surf Coast

RACV Torquay Resort

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US$ 229.21
BIG4 Aireys Inlet
Hotels • Surf Coast

BIG4 Aireys Inlet

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4.8 / 5
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US$ 115.3
Torquay Tropicana Motel
Hotels • Torquay

Torquay Tropicana Motel

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US$ 84.39
Great Ocean Road Glamping - BIG4 Aireys Inlet
Hotels • Surf Coast

Great Ocean Road Glamping - BIG4 Aireys Inlet

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Wyndham Resort Torquay
Hotels • Torquay

Wyndham Resort Torquay

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4.0 / 5
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Lorne Coachman Inn
Hotels • Surf Coast

Lorne Coachman Inn

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Sandridge Motel
Hotels • Surf Coast

Sandridge Motel

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US$ 157.9
Ingenia Holidays Torquay
Hotels • Torquay

Ingenia Holidays Torquay

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US$ 61.53
Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park
Hotels • Torquay

Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park

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Reviews of Surf Coast activities

Tse *****
2026-09-14 06:57:58
Fantastic 5.0
Augustine is a very good bus guide, he introduce Melbourne history, Great Ocean Road details,etc., also, give us enough time to take pic and stay at each stop. Highly recommend everyone who never visit great ocean road to join.
Klook User
2026-09-28 08:41:21
Fantastic 5.0
This is the 1st time I joined a Great Ocean Road Tour. The whole tour was great even if initially had some problems with the seating. Our tour guide was Augustine very knowledgeable and good driver but strict with time. We are able to see koalas on trees and we are very lucky to see one in the road passing by. The weather is also good during our tour. I highly recommend this Great Ocean Road Tour by Bus and Coach Charter
Chi *********
2026-08-09 01:31:05
Fantastic 5.0
I joined the Great Ocean Road tour with Go West Tours on 31 July and had an amazing day from start to finish. A huge thank you to our guide and driver, Aleks. She shared lots of interesting history, facts, and local insights that helped us better understand the places we visited. Her commentary was engaging and informative, but never overwhelming. She knew exactly when to explain things and when to give everyone some quiet time to relax, which made the long journey very comfortable. She is also an excellent driver. Despite spending the entire day on the road, the ride was smooth and I never felt uncomfortable. Aleks also knew all the best photo spots and kindly helped us take many beautiful photos throughout the trip. The whole tour was very well organised and ran smoothly from start to finish. Overall, one of the highlights of my trip. Highly recommend Go West Tours, and a special thanks to Aleks for making the experience so memorable! 😊
Donna ***********
2026-04-11 23:46:29
Fantastic 5.0
The experience was great! We had lots of stops in the Great Ocean Road with ample time given in between stops. Enough to take photos of. Tony, our guide, was very patient and kind even though some of the tour joiners were always late.
Klook用戶
2026-09-23 22:28:01
Fantastic 5.0
The pickup point is very close to the CBD and just a few tram stops away. Before your activity, you will receive an email telling you where to wait. There is no need to arrive too early because the vehicle arrives right on time. It takes about an hour and a half to get to the skydive location. Upon arrival, you will watch an instructional video, followed by registration and gearing up for the jump. The whole process is very quick. I arrived around 9:30 AM that day and was able to catch the bus back to the city by 12:45 PM. If you purchase the photo and video package, you will generally get all your media within about half an hour after the jump. The whole experience is quite efficient and a lot of fun, though whether the photos and videos turn out well is really a matter of luck. They claim to give you over 300 photos, but whether every single one is usable is another story. All in all, for anyone who has never tried it before, the value for money is pretty decent.
Cheng *******
2026-07-17 23:21:07
Fantastic 5.0
it’s a wonderful trip. Tim is a very sincere, responsible guide. He well arranged the time schedule , no rush for each viewpoint. We were so lucky to see the wildlife koala and kangaroos. Thanks for Tim”s arrangement. The Sunset of Great Ocean Road is so stunning. We had a very memorable and enjoyable time. Thanks Klook for the user friendly experience.
Judy ***
2026-05-16 07:45:47
Fantastic 5.0
This reversed tour is well planned and we don't have to squeeze with many tourists and also avoided the afternoon sun. The tour is a little schedule packed but we managed to cover many places and lookouts. Also managed to spot Koalas. Thanks to our friendly guide Mark!
Supatida ********
2026-07-18 07:19:24
Fantastic 5.0
Definitedly recommend for 1day tour for Great Ocean Road. Augustine is very knowledge and funny. He gave all tourist spots history and joking all time time that make the trip is so much fun no boring at all. Price is reasonable, bus is comfortable and clean. Some tips and time managemane is perfect. I love London bridge (last spot) the most.
Klook客路用户
2026-05-01 00:37:44
Fantastic 5.0
a fantasic bus trip experience, Joel is super friendly and knows every hidden spot for good view and spotting wildlife. The view along great ocean road is marvelous, and Joel gave many fun stories and history during the whole trip. An unforgettable trip!

Surf Coast at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Surf Coast?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+200%
+100%
Typical
-100%
-34%
Jan
-55% Quietest
Feb
-22%
Mar
-16%
Apr
+29%
May
-10%
Jun
-40%
Jul
+14%
Aug
+23%
Sep
Busiest +152%
Oct
-16%
Nov
-22%
Dec

Demand peaks in October (around 152% above a typical month) while February is much quieter (about 55% below a typical month); expect to book earlier for October and find easier availability and fewer crowds in February. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Surf Coast cheapest?

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Avg $120 Priciest $271 Cheapest $61
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activity prices are typically lowest in January (around USD 61), roughly 77% below the August peak; January’s cheaper rates align with the quieter February demand window, so travelling then can be noticeably cheaper. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

3 daysLast-minute
8 daysTypical
23 daysEarly

Most travellers book around eight days ahead, with some booking as late as three days before and early planners booking about 23 days; during October’s peak this implies booking earlier than usual to secure spots. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Surf Coast

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1USD = 1.44AUD

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Surf Coast

Quick snapshot of Surf Coast Shire’s travel scene

Surf Coast Shire sees most demand for outdoor & sports activities, followed by tours and water activities, with visitor interest swinging notably through the year. Bookings concentrate in spring, while quieter pockets appear in late summer and winter.

Best times to visit and how prices move

According to Klook booking data, demand peaks in October and is lowest in February. Prices, however, peak in August and reach their lowest point in January, so price and demand don’t move perfectly together — the busiest month (October) is not the priciest. If you want smaller crowds and lower prices, consider visiting in January or February; for peak-season atmosphere go in October. Travellers looking to avoid the highest prices should be wary of August, when average activity prices have typically been highest.

Tips for travellers

Most visitors tend to book about a week in advance, with last-minute bookings possible a few days out and earlier bookings common for bigger trip plans. If you’re flexible, many outdoor experiences can be arranged close to travel dates; if you travel in peak October, plan and reserve key activities earlier to secure availability. Use Klook to compare options and lock in your preferred outdoor tours and activities.

FAQs about Surf Coast

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