Twelve Apostles Tour
The icon, done right — a guided trip focused on the Twelve Apostles, the Gibson Steps and Loch Ard Gorge, timed for the best light, with the drive handled.
Twelve Apostles Tour
If the Twelve Apostles are your priority, this guided tour puts them front and centre. We handle the drive from Melbourne and time your visit for the best light, taking in the Apostles lookouts, the Gibson Steps down to the beach, and dramatic Loch Ard Gorge with its shipwreck story. Family-run since 1974, tailored to your plans and quoted per enquiry.
What to Expect
The Apostles
The clifftop boardwalk lookouts over the eight limestone stacks, timed for good light.
Gibson Steps
Down the cliff to the beach beneath the stacks (tides permitting).
Loch Ard Gorge
The dramatic gorge and the 1878 Loch Ard shipwreck story.
Driving & Timing
Pick-up, the drive and the light all taken care of, so you just take it in.
Good to Know
- We time your arrival for the best light and thinner crowds
- Gibson Steps beach access depends on tides and conditions
- Add London Arch and the Bay of Islands with more time
- Prefer golden hour? See the sunset Apostles tour
- Read the Twelve Apostles guide to know what to expect
Tell us your date and group. Call 0409 661 342 or enquire online.
Twelve Apostles Tour — FAQ
What does a Twelve Apostles tour include?
A guided trip focused on the Twelve Apostles and the Shipwreck Coast — the Apostles lookouts, the Gibson Steps and Loch Ard Gorge — with the driving and timing handled. Tailored and quoted per enquiry — get in touch.
How far are the Twelve Apostles from Melbourne?
About 3–4 hours direct. On a guided tour you relax while we drive, and we time your arrival for the best light. See getting around.
Can you get down to the beach?
Yes — the Gibson Steps lead to the beach beneath the cliffs (tides and conditions permitting). The main Apostles lookouts are clifftop boardwalks.
What else does the tour see?
Loch Ard Gorge and its 1878 shipwreck story, and often London Arch and the Bay of Islands, plus koala and coast stops on the way. See the Shipwreck Coast.
Is sunrise or sunset better?
Both are magic and quieter than midday. Ask about our sunset tour for golden-hour light at the Apostles.
The Great Ocean Road, Planned Around You
The Twelve Apostles, the surf coast, the Otway rainforest and the wildlife — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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