Cruise Ship Shore Excursion - Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour (12 Hour)
Overview
Perfect for those visiting via Cruise Ship and want a shore excursion along The Great Ocean Road - We pick up directly from the cruise ship terminal and whisk you down The Great Ocean Road.
The tour is an exclusively private tour, 12 hours in duration, which explores the beautiful Great Ocean Road and all that it has to offer, in your own comfy air conditioned private vehicle together with an experienced guide. Visit all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus other must-see attractions inside Great Otway National Park. Visit the beautiful coastal township of Apollo Bay before embarking on a stunning introduction to Port Campbell National Park.
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**As all Cruise Ships operate with different arrival and departure times, please ensure you have allowed enough time for the full 12 hour tour duration.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- National Park fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up from outside the Mr Hobson Restaurant. Upon dis-embarking your cruise ship, please continue towards the main public car park. Here you find the 'Mr Hobson' restaurant on your left hand side. Your driver will be waiting outside with name of the leading passenger on an A4 sign.We can also pick up or drop off at any CBD, Docklands or Southbank hotel in Melbourne if required. Please contact us if you wish to arrange this.
What To Expect
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The Great Ocean Road
6 hours Admission Ticket Free
Bells Beach
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lorne Beach
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Teddy's Lookout
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Split Point Lighthouse
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mait's Rest
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cape Patton Lookout Point
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kennett River Nature Walk
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Castle Cove
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Great Otway National Park
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Twelve Apostles
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Port Campbell precinct and foreshore
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Port Campbell National Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
London Bridge
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Melbourne Skydeck
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- NOTE : This total duration spent in the car will be 8-9 hours, as we will travel over 500+ Kilometres. If you suffer from car motion sickness, we do not recommend you choose this tour. We do also a 2 Day Tour with just 4-5 hours driving per day. Please refer to our website for further details
- We wish to advise larger groups of 4 or 5, that our luggage capacity is limited, so we recommend 1 x airplane cabin-sized bags per person. For groups of 3 passengers or less, 1 x standard size suitcase & 1 x cabin-sized bag per person is acceptable.
- Pick up point - Melbourne Cruise Ship Terminal (Station Pier) Pick up from outside the Mr Hobson Restaurant.
- Hotel drop off - this can be provided either back to your cruise ship, or to selected CBD, Southbank and Docklands hotels only and must be communicated in advance. Some select hotels will require a pick-up of 06:30am - We will notify you if this is the case.
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Comfy trainers/sneakers are advisable
- Please provide a local mobile contact number on your booking, incase we need to contact you pre-tour
- IMPORTANT - Please ensure you have allotted enough time for the full 12 hour tour. This includes allowing enough time to dis-embark the boat in the morning and board the vessel in the evening. We strongly advise having travel insurance for any unforseen circumstances.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Bottled water.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- National Park fees.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Local taxes.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cruise Ship Shore Excursion - Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour (12 Hour) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cruise Ship Shore Excursion – Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour (12 Hour) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- National Park fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- NOTE : This total duration spent in the car will be 8-9 hours, as we will travel over 500+ Kilometres. If you suffer from car motion sickness, we do not recommend you choose this tour. We do also a 2 Day Tour with just 4-5 hours driving per day. Please refer to our website for further details
- We wish to advise larger groups of 4 or 5, that our luggage capacity is limited, so we recommend 1 x airplane cabin-sized bags per person. For groups of 3 passengers or less, 1 x standard size suitcase & 1 x cabin-sized bag per person is acceptable.
- Pick up point - Melbourne Cruise Ship Terminal (Station Pier) Pick up from outside the Mr Hobson Restaurant.
- Hotel drop off - this can be provided either back to your cruise ship, or to selected CBD, Southbank and Docklands hotels only and must be communicated in advance. Some select hotels will require a pick-up of 06:30am - We will notify you if this is the case.
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Comfy trainers/sneakers are advisable
- Please provide a local mobile contact number on your booking, incase we need to contact you pre-tour
- IMPORTANT - Please ensure you have allotted enough time for the full 12 hour tour. This includes allowing enough time to dis-embark the boat in the morning and board the vessel in the evening. We strongly advise having travel insurance for any unforseen circumstances.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
