Top Great Ocean Road Nature and Wildlife Tours

Drive along the rugged Australian coastline from Melbourne to Adelaide on a 3-day adventure. Stop along the Great Ocean Road in places like Apollo Bay and Lorne and take in the beautiful views of the Southern Ocean. Observe local wildlife at such as kangaroos and koalas at Great Otways National Park and sample local wines in Adelaide, where the tour ends.

All the profits from Wildlife Wonders go directly to the Conservation Ecology Centre to support research into Australia's endangered species. The Conservation Ecology Centre is a driving force in creating a safe and vibrant future for wildlife on the Great Ocean Road. During your guided walk, you will encounter unique wildlife living freely in a stunning bushland environment overlooking the ocean. Your visit includes a 75-minute walk with a conservationist guide along a 1.4km all-abilities path. Your guide will lead you through environments including grassland, forests, bushland and tree fern gullies, spotting unique wildlife along the way. You will learn about the ecology of the spectacular Otways and the research protecting the Great Ocean Road’s threatened species. During your tour, you will pause at the Conservation Ecology Centre Research Hub to learn about the conservation projects that Wildlife Wonders is supporting and see research techniques in action.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of rugged coastline and small towns on a two-day tour of the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. Travel with a small group limited to eight people, visiting some of the most iconic destinations in southern Australia —including Great Otway National Park, Kennett River, Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and around Port Campbell. Visit picturesque towns, enjoy meals in great restaurants, and look for native wildlife like koalas and kangaroos. Your tour includes overnight accommodation at Beacon Point in a villa that overlooks the Southern Ocean.

Warrnambool Wanderer Tour will show you around this beautiful coastal city. Warrnambool home of Oddball and the little penguins, Logan’s Beach Southern Right Whale Nursery (seasonal) and Gutsy the Wombat. Its breathtaking lookouts are perfect photo opportunities, you may even encounter Sammie the Seal. Travel with our friendly local guide where you will have plenty of time to explore and listen to the local stories. Travel in the comfort of the stylish 12 seater Mercedes which guarantees spectacular views even while driving and has been decorated by talented local artists. Warrnambool Tours....Tour With A Local...

Tower Hill is a thriving reserve located in the crater of a dormant volcano rich with Australian Wildlife our friendly local guide will supply you with the use of binoculars and is familiar spotting the wildlife that otherwise you may miss. Your local guide will share stories of the area including knowledge of the indigenious community that lived in the area. They will make sure you get the best photos to show your friends. Travel in the comfort of the stylish 12 seater Mercedes which guarantees spectacular views even while driving and has been decorated by talented local artists. Warrnambol Tours...Tour With A Local...

Discover some of Australia’s most photographed landscapes on this full-day tour of the famous Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. Stop for morning tea in Anglesea, spot wild koalas along the way, and tuck into lunch overlooking the dramatic Apollo Bay. After lunch, enjoy a hike through Great Otway National Park, learn how the notorious Shipwreck Coast earned its name, and marvel over natural landmarks like the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Gibson Steps.

Get a comprehensive overview of Victoria’s landscapes with a 3-day tour to the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians. Explore the rugged coastline of the Great Ocean Road and stop at popular sites such as Apollo Bay, Lorne, and the Twelve Apostles. Then head north to The Grampians and enjoy a relaxing experience while learning about the rich Aboriginal culture. This tour is all inclusive of transportation, accommodation, tour guide, entrance fees, and all meals except lunch.

Natural History Tour with a geologist and experienced local guide. This is a unique opportunity to see a well preserved lava shield volcano in the company of an authentic geologist, the Budj Bim (Mount Eccles) Volcano. With the option of also visiting a cluster of lava blisters (Tumuli), a very rare and exceptional landscape of this style. Or, if you prefer, we can return via a local winery. This is not a tour of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape that is located nearby on part of the same lava system. Those tours are operated by Budj Bim Tours. You guide will explain the regional geological setting. He will teach you about geological time, with reference also to Aboriginal occupation of this region. You will see convincing examples of volcanic processes and learn about the the different styles of volcanic eruptions in the region.