More than just a tour – see the sights and meet some pretty cool people on the way too

1-Day Tour $129

This tour shows you the best of the spectacular Great Ocean Road, letting you enjoy the breath-taking scenery without the crowds. The amazing Twelve Apostles limestone stacks and the stunning Loch Ard Gorge with its tragic history are just some of the incredible sights.

2-Day Tour $299

See the Great Ocean Road the best way. With a reverse itinerary, we skip the crowds and have plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular scenery! This tour starts at the south-west coast and travels back to show you the best of this amazing coastline.

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  • positive review  We had an amazing time on the 1 day Great Ocean Road tour. Our guide Cameron did a perfect job by checking up on everyone and making sure all of us were having a great time. As there are only eight on the tour, it makes it a personalised experience. We only have nice things to say about Ride Tours and the trip. We would definitely recommend this tour, if you want to experience the Great Ocean Road and here about it's history! 5/5 ⭐️!

    Annika Sandstrøm Avatar Annika Sandstrøm
    August 9, 2022

    positive review  Had a fantastic time on the two day tour! Even though the weather wasn't great it was an amazing way to see the Great Ocean Road!

    Dani Cadieux Avatar Dani Cadieux
    March 4, 2020

    positive review  Amazing tour!!! It’s really the best choice for backpacker!! You can see the most beautiful The Ocean Road and met some nice guys in the trip!!

    吳安之 Avatar 吳安之
    February 23, 2020
  • positive review  Me and a mate did the two day tour and it was great!! Jeremy was a really nice tour guide and showed us all the good places. Even played Cards against Humanity with us. 10/10 would do it again

    Nick Schmiddi Avatar Nick Schmiddi
    January 30, 2020

    positive review  2 day great ocean tour was great. Good people and vibes. Did nice stops on the way there, tons of wilflife and great area to explore. thumbs up

    Thomas Frickh Avatar Thomas Frickh
    January 24, 2020

    positive review  I was on the 2 day Great Ocean Road tour and the experiences were far over my expectation. The scenes are amazingly beautiful, Jeremy is actually very knowledgeable, funny and attentive to every single guest in the tour. He knows all the best places to visit including some “hidden gems” which would surprise you with its beauty but not too crowded. The hostel was very clean, lovely and cozy. Highly recommend this tour for those who expect all amazing and distinctive experiences with Great Ocean Road.

    Anh Tram Avatar Anh Tram
    January 4, 2020
  • negative review  Disappointing you wouldn’t honour the book me booking

    Nick Thompson Avatar Nick Thompson
    December 23, 2019

    positive review  From the start to the finish, my two day Great Ocean Road tour was more than I had expected it to be! Everything that we experienced I found myself saying “no this was my favourite part” until we went to the next stop and that was actually my favourite part. Travelling on my own always makes me a bit nervous, but all I felt for the last two days was that I was with friends and that was the best feeling. I’ve done a lot of group tours in touristy destinations through AUS but have never had as much fun as I did with this one. Jeremy never once made us feel like he was just getting his job done, he may have had more fun the last two days than we did! The information he provided about every stop was interesting, but the banter on the road was the most fun! It’s really special to meet people who are passionate about what they do, and that’s Jeremy! I was also blown away by the Port Campbell Hostel. I have never stayed in one so clean, with such friendly staff, and that really did have the feeling that I was at home. You can tell that they really pour their heart into their hostel and it was really special. I actually couldn’t bring myself to go to the room that night cause I wanted to stay in the lounge and take it all in! Not to mention they have their own brewery... how cool is that?! My recommendation on what brew to try: All of them. I was sad arriving back in the city last night, cause I actually didn’t want the tour to end. And coming from a ‘principessa’ (hopefully Jeremy sees this) that’s huge. Will be recommending this trip to everyone I know exploring AUS, and who knows, just might have to do it again myself!

    Vittoria Rotiroti Avatar Vittoria Rotiroti
    November 26, 2019

    positive review  Despite the great view on the road all day, our guide Jeremy is so nice. He chose a not so common but still very good line so that we did not need to worry about the traffic. He talked to us a lot about the local cultures. And he even took us to some sights out of the schedule. My fellows are from different culture backgrounds so there are more possibilities. All in all, every minute is worth paying. I will definitely recommend you to book it.

    Zhaozhen Li Avatar Zhaozhen Li
    November 19, 2019
  • positive review  Myself & two friends just arrived in Melbourne & were recommended to attend a tour with Ride Tours by Cheap Az Travel. After booking on to see The Great Ocean Road, not knowing what to expect we met our tour guide Cameron. Not only did he make us feel comfortable he provided many laughs. We decided to do the two day tour & the hostel we stayed in was beautiful & had its own brewery. Cameron cooked us a meal catering for everyone’s allergies & needs - which was incredible. So far this has been highlight of our time here! Thank you Cameron!!

    Danayi Mazarire Avatar Danayi Mazarire
    November 18, 2019

    positive review  I was on a 2 days Great Ocean Road-tour with Ride Tours, which I can highly recommend! Jemery couldn‘t be a better guide. He has a big knowledge about the wildlife in the region, knows when the spots are in a good light for photography and is, furthemore, a nice, funny guy.

    Patrick Bryner Avatar Patrick Bryner
    October 17, 2019

    positive review  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow wow wow! What an incredible 2 day experience. Jeremy was FANTASTIC! Couldn't praise him enough - His constant jokes, laughter, knowledge of the wildlife and places, the amount of stops we had, the hostel was really lovely, his cooking and his energy throughout. Very blessed to have been with an awesome bunch of people and the sites to see are incredible! HIGHLY recommend this tour! Thank you Jeremy, this has been something I'll always remember. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Tanya Kenny Avatar Tanya Kenny
    October 1, 2019
  • positive review  I had a very nice time on the one day Great Ocean Road tour. The group was super small, which made the trip even better! Our guide, Jeremy, was relaxed, fun, interesting, and attentive. And the views were wonderful!

    Florence Petrantò Avatar Florence Petrantò
    September 25, 2019

    positive review  The 2-day tour was absolute fun, value for money, well-paced and packing in loads of sights without the crowds. Jeremy was a delight (and great cook too!), sharing heaps of info about the places of interest, geography and wildlife. My family thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, especially the surprise at Kennett River. Definitely an A+ trip!!

    Wendall Lai Avatar Wendall Lai
    September 9, 2019

    positive review  Great tour that you can highly recommend. The tour guide was very friendly and knew very well about the landscape. In addition, all worth seeing stops were approached. Greetings Marcel

    Marcel Stenke Avatar Marcel Stenke
    September 1, 2019
  • positive review  Hey guys! If your are looking for a great experience to the GOR, look for ride tours! Jeremy was an amazing guide and cook great dinner as well! Let him know your favourite veg/food and who knows what he can make out of it! The views were great and there’s less crowd as we went from the west of GOR to Melbourne which was a plus! Great company and experience, definitely coming back again! Cheers!

    Danielle Lyx Avatar Danielle Lyx
    August 22, 2019

    positive review  This is hands down the best value tour I've been on! Jeremy is so awesome - very knowledgeable, a great cook and photographer, and makes sure to take care of every member in the group! The tour itself is well planned, we avoided most of the crowds and had ample time to explore the various stops along the route. Hostel is also very good, it's spacious, clean and cozy; friendly owners and onsite brewery is a plus! Would totally recommend this tour (and Jeremy!) to anyone who wishes to go to GOR!

    Hallie Tai Avatar Hallie Tai
    August 21, 2019

    positive review  I travel as a solo backpacker and had a really great time on this trip with Jeremy! It’s different from the regular one day tour and definitely worth doing. Our group was a small one, we stayed at a great hostal, Jeremy cooked us dinner (a pleasant surprise) and every place we’ve seen was simply amazing. We were even lucky enough to get glimpse of a whale! Best part of all? Somehow we managed to avoid crowds, which is definitely a plus. I totally recommend these guys at Ride Tours, you’ll enjoy going on a tour with them!

    Alexandra Boriceanu Avatar Alexandra Boriceanu
    August 8, 2019
  • positive review  Had a fantastic 2 day Great Ocean Road experience with Cameron who was an excellent tour guide. He also cooked us a lovely dinner and was a pleasure to spend time with. Would definitely recommend this company. We saw everything of interest on the GOR at a relaxed pace and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip. We were very well looked after!

    Constance Olivia Avatar Constance Olivia
    July 26, 2019

    positive review  I had a fabulous time on the Great Ocean Road Tour with Jude on Monday & Tuesday, March 4th & 5th. She was funny, friendly and very knowledgeable about the sites and stops we did. I would highly recommend this tour and definitely plan it with Jude.

    Cyndi Savage Avatar Cyndi Savage
    March 8, 2019

    positive review  This is the 'Original' 2 day reverse tour along the GOR - keeping it real. Keeping it excellent value. Do the GOR with this crew and you will have a brilliant experience. **Do your due diligence and stay away from those dodgy operators who have poorly maintained vehicles and most likely no accreditation.

    Shane Thomas Avatar Shane Thomas
    March 8, 2019
  • positive review  Took a trip to Great Ocean Road with Ride Tour ! It was an amazing tour with the awesome tour guide Jude ! She is more a Friend than a tour guide throughout the trip. Her sincerity warms your heart. She has a bubbly and cheerful personality that makes you feel very comfortable throughout the trip and that is how you should feel when you are on a holiday! Strongly recommend everyone to pick ride tour as part of your holidays in Melbourne.

    Bethany Lerr Avatar Bethany Lerr
    February 27, 2019

    positive review  Jude is just an amazing Tourguide! We had such an amazing time on the Road! Thank you so much 😊😊

    Jan Lehmann Avatar Jan Lehmann
    February 8, 2019

    positive review  I had a great two days on the 2 day Great Ocean Road reverse tour. Jude was a fantastic tour guide, funny, informative and a brilliant storyteller... she even knew where to find koalas, wallaby’s and kangaroos on our trip which was an extra bonus. Managed to see so much of the great ocean road and surrounding areas too. Thanks!

    Kate Jones Avatar Kate Jones
    January 22, 2019
  • positive review  Jude, the super super fast in accommodating 20 of us despite her 105kg frame, is really really very informative , jovial and friendly tour guide any tourist will beg for. BRAVO! 2D1N Grand Ocean Road Tour.

    Ivan Kuek Avatar Ivan Kuek
    December 29, 2018

    positive review  I took an amazing tour led by Jude back in October. Best tour I’ve ever been on. I’ve never met a tour guide who seems to genuinely care as much as Jude. Even though she’s been leading tours for years, it still felt special, like we were her first ever group! She’s so knowledgeable, funny, and welcoming. Good company, good food, great ocean road. Thank you so much!!

    Katrina Murphy Sebastian Avatar Katrina Murphy Sebastian
    November 27, 2018

    positive review  Had a great time throughout the tour and Todd is very accomodating! The place we stayed was clean and comfortable as well. 5/5

    Flerdz LlRn Avatar Flerdz LlRn
    November 12, 2018
  • positive review  I can only highly recommend this tour. It was AMAZING! Jude, our tour guide, was amazing, funny, friendly and informative. We did the Great Ocean Road reverse which is great to avoid tourists. We also saw kangaroos, wallabys, koalas and penguins We were not in a rush, and had a lot of time to visit and enjoy places. The hostel and dinner were perfect! A lot of fun and a wonderful experience !!! Thank you Jude ! See you soon in your huge house 😉

    Cassandra Hrn Avatar Cassandra Hrn
    November 11, 2018

    positive review  Highly recommend this tour vs a standard 1 day tour to the Great Ocean Road. All arrangements including the hostel stay are top notch.Todd is excellent and will keep you engaged all along !!

    Manasi Dighe Dias Avatar Manasi Dighe Dias
    October 31, 2018

    positive review  The tour has been an amazing experience for my wife and me, we enjoyed it from the beginning. The idea of choosing an independent guide which does the opposite of what the mainstream tours do is winning. We saw lots of places without having to queue, the spots were free from tourists so taking pictures has been really smooth. Todd is a great guide, professional, friendly, organised and enthusiast. I would recommend him and his tours without hesitation. Furthermore, we love nature and animals so encountering Australian animals have been emotional, feeding the rosellas was the cherry on top (I felt like I was 8 having these spectacular birds flying right into my arms/head). Note: I would recommend spending the little extra for the accommodation, so you can sleep well and enjoy the second day with 100% of your energy.

    Davide Vago Avatar Davide Vago
    October 17, 2018

Our reviews:

  • positive review  We had an amazing time on the 1 day Great Ocean Road tour. Our guide Cameron did a perfect job by checking up on everyone and making sure all of us were having a great time. As there are only eight on the tour, it makes it a personalised experience. We only have nice things to say about Ride Tours and the trip. We would definitely recommend this tour, if you want to experience the Great Ocean Road and here about it's history! 5/5 ⭐️!

    Annika Sandstrøm Avatar Annika Sandstrøm
    August 9, 2022
  • positive review  Had a fantastic time on the two day tour! Even though the weather wasn't great it was an amazing way to see the Great Ocean Road!

    Dani Cadieux Avatar Dani Cadieux
    March 4, 2020
  • positive review  Amazing tour!!! It’s really the best choice for backpacker!! You can see the most beautiful The Ocean Road and met some nice guys in the trip!!

    吳安之 Avatar 吳安之
    February 23, 2020
  • positive review  Me and a mate did the two day tour and it was great!! Jeremy was a really nice tour guide and showed us all the good places. Even played Cards against Humanity with us. 10/10 would do it again

    Nick Schmiddi Avatar Nick Schmiddi
    January 30, 2020
  • positive review  2 day great ocean tour was great. Good people and vibes. Did nice stops on the way there, tons of wilflife and great area to explore. thumbs up

    Thomas Frickh Avatar Thomas Frickh
    January 24, 2020
  • positive review  I was on the 2 day Great Ocean Road tour and the experiences were far over my expectation. The scenes are amazingly beautiful, Jeremy is actually very knowledgeable, funny and attentive to every single guest in the tour. He knows all the best places to visit including some “hidden gems” which would surprise you with its beauty but not too crowded. The hostel was very clean, lovely and cozy. Highly recommend this tour for those who expect all amazing and distinctive experiences with Great Ocean Road.

    Anh Tram Avatar Anh Tram
    January 4, 2020
  • negative review  Disappointing you wouldn’t honour the book me booking

    Nick Thompson Avatar Nick Thompson
    December 23, 2019
  • positive review  From the start to the finish, my two day Great Ocean Road tour was more than I had expected it to be! Everything that we experienced I found myself saying “no this was my favourite part” until we went to the next stop and that was actually my favourite part. Travelling on my own always makes me a bit nervous, but all I felt for the last two days was that I was with friends and that was the best feeling. I’ve done a lot of group tours in touristy destinations through AUS but have never had as much fun as I did with this one. Jeremy never once made us feel like he was just getting his job done, he may have had more fun the last two days than we did! The information he provided about every stop was interesting, but the banter on the road was the most fun! It’s really special to meet people who are passionate about what they do, and that’s Jeremy! I was also blown away by the Port Campbell Hostel. I have never stayed in one so clean, with such friendly staff, and that really did have the feeling that I was at home. You can tell that they really pour their heart into their hostel and it was really special. I actually couldn’t bring myself to go to the room that night cause I wanted to stay in the lounge and take it all in! Not to mention they have their own brewery... how cool is that?! My recommendation on what brew to try: All of them. I was sad arriving back in the city last night, cause I actually didn’t want the tour to end. And coming from a ‘principessa’ (hopefully Jeremy sees this) that’s huge. Will be recommending this trip to everyone I know exploring AUS, and who knows, just might have to do it again myself!

    Vittoria Rotiroti Avatar Vittoria Rotiroti
    November 26, 2019
  • positive review  Despite the great view on the road all day, our guide Jeremy is so nice. He chose a not so common but still very good line so that we did not need to worry about the traffic. He talked to us a lot about the local cultures. And he even took us to some sights out of the schedule. My fellows are from different culture backgrounds so there are more possibilities. All in all, every minute is worth paying. I will definitely recommend you to book it.

    Zhaozhen Li Avatar Zhaozhen Li
    November 19, 2019
  • positive review  Myself & two friends just arrived in Melbourne & were recommended to attend a tour with Ride Tours by Cheap Az Travel. After booking on to see The Great Ocean Road, not knowing what to expect we met our tour guide Cameron. Not only did he make us feel comfortable he provided many laughs. We decided to do the two day tour & the hostel we stayed in was beautiful & had its own brewery. Cameron cooked us a meal catering for everyone’s allergies & needs - which was incredible. So far this has been highlight of our time here! Thank you Cameron!!

    Danayi Mazarire Avatar Danayi Mazarire
    November 18, 2019

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