1 Day Great Ocean Road Sunset and Chocolates Tour
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Tour the Great Ocean Road and the amazing Shipwreck Coast at Sunset on our Great Ocean Road sunset tour! Watch the sunset over the majestic features and take it all in.
Enjoy one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives and finish the day watching the sunset behind the 12 Apostles! Leaving Melbourne around lunchtime, we follow the Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour alongside some of southern Australia’s most beautiful surf beaches, with awesome photo opportunities and Australian wildlife encounters.
Visiting the brand new and stunning Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery, where we enjoy the delicious complimentary chocolate samples.
Along the way stop to see koalas in the wild. Take time for a stroll along the beach at Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell National Park – before finishing the day at the iconic limestone stacks of the 12 Apostles for a picturesque sunset.
A sunset tour is the best way to see the Twelve Apostles.
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Itinerary
Experience the utopia of the 12 Apostles at sunset, encounter wildlife and sweet delights with us on our Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour. Journey along Australia’s spectacular coastal drive at the Great Ocean Road. Snap some poses at the historic Memorial Arch. Taste the distinct sweetness of handmade chocolates. Delight in the natural beauty of the picturesque coastal towns of Lorne, Anglesea, and Apollo Bay. Stroll along the beach at Loch Ard Gorge and bask in the sunset at the iconic 12 Apostles.
Begin your Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour
We leave Melbourne around lunchtime and drive along the scenic Great Ocean Road. Relish the moment as we wind our way along one of the world’s thrilling and spectacular coastal drives. Enjoy the amazing coastal vistas of pristine beaches and raging surf waters of the Southern Ocean. Take your time to take some amazing shots of the scenery under the sign of the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, learn about the history of the road.
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie
We visit one of Victoria’s best chocolate factories, the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery where you can have free samples of their handcrafted chocolates and ice creams. Enjoy the sweet delights as you watch chocolatiers creatively crafting the best chocolates and ice creams with passion. Shop some goodies for your loved ones or try a cup of their hot chocolate.
Coastal Villages & Koalas
We drive through the resort coastal townships of Anglesea and Lorne and travel to the picturesque town of Apollo Bay on the east side of the Cape Otway for a quick break. Travel through the Great Otway National Park to see the towering ancient trees, beautiful wildflowers and lush vegetation, various varieties of lovely birds, and different species of exotic wildlife.
Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour Highlight
Feel and breathe the salty southern ocean breeze as we head to Port Campbell National Park for the breathtakingly towering limestone stacks known as the 12 Apostles. Feel the sand between your toes as you take a walk to the scenic and charming Loch Ard Gorge. Hear the tragic tale of the Loch Ard shipwreck and learn more about the coast’s other maritime tragedies. Get lost in the sandy beaches, roaring surfs, and majestic cliffs.
Finally, the heart and soul of the Great Ocean Road sunset tour and adventure! Witness the changing colours of the sky and sea as the sun slowly sinks behind the giant limestones to be one with the southern ocean. Relish the moment and drown yourself in the experience of one of Australia’s most beautiful southern sunsets. Try to resist your urge to take the best photos of the sunset at the 12 Apostles.
Return to Melbourne
When you reflect on your Great Ocean Road sunset tour, it’s going to be full of action, adventure, and sweet delights. On our way back to Melbourne we stop by the town of Colac, a small western district of Victoria for dinner. This time, meals are at your own expense.
Wear warm/cool clothing, hat, sunscreen, and a pair of comfortable walking shoes. Please also bring your own water bottle and money to purchase lunch and dinner. Take your camera with you as well as your passion for fun and adventure.
Inclusive of this Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour package is all entry fees and chocolate tastings. We provide you with a friendly, entertaining, and informative tour guide. Our experienced bus driver picks you up and drops you off at your inner city hotel.
Adventure with us, create unforgettable memories and take some amazing shots of the journey. However, be always reminded of the main purpose of the trip — to experience the great view and to have fun.
- Romantic sunset views over the iconic 12 Apostles
- Visit the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie for tastings
- Stop at Memorial Arch Great Ocean Road Sign
- Explore Apollo Bay Coastal Village
- See every vantage point of the 12 Apostles Lookout
- Explore Loch Ard Gorge, Island Archway & the Razorback
Essential things to pack
- Sunscreen
- Water Bottle
- Hat
- Warm clothing
- Swimmers (summer months)
- Camera
- Money for lunch and dinner
Important Booking Info
- Please only bring a Small day pack with you on tour (Not suitable for Backpacks/Suitcase/Prams/Wheelchairs/Pushers)
- At Autopia Tours, we actively promote the protection of flora and fauna on all of our Tours. It is our duty to ensure there is minimal disturbance to our region and the species that call it home.
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for the traditional owners should also be shown at all times.
- Part of our responsibility is educating guests on minimal impact practices and the importance of ensuring the safety of wildlife and the environmental sustainability of the destinations we visit.
- All our guides carry a current Level 2 First Aid certificate. Please report any accident or illness to your tour guide. We recommend anyone with an existing medical condition to carry their medication with them on tour and to notify their tour guide at the beginning of the tour.
FAQs
Yes, this tour can cater for children of all ages.
We allow only small day packs on board. We have no storage facilities for large backpacks, suitcases or other items.
11:30am at the Immigration Museum – 400 Flinders St Cnr Market St Melbourne. Please arrive 5-10 mins prior to your nominated pickup location, so as not to delay or miss your tour.
There are other pick up locations on request. Please see your tour details after confirmation.
We aim to be back in Melbourne city centre at approx midnight.