Private tour in Melbourne Peter J

12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour - Private Group

4.8

(32) reviews

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Hours icon 11 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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Peter J.

4.8

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I'm Peter J, a local tour guide in Australia, I am available in Melbourne, Adelaide & Sydney . I love traveling and connecting with people from all over the world. As a father of five sons and Eleven grandchildren, my family is spread across the globe in Sydney, Melbourne, Inverness (Scotland), Montreal (Canada), and Philadelphia (USA). Before becoming a tour guide, I worked for a multinational company, which gave me extensive travel experience and the chance to meet people from diverse backgrounds. After retiring, I wanted to continue connecting with people worldwide, which led me to ToursByLocals. It's been a fantastic platform for me to stay active, expand my knowledge, and build meaningful connections. When you book a tour with me, you can expect a private and personalized experience. With over 260 tours completed, I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge of Melbourne with you. I also offer discounted tour bundles if you'd like to book multiple day tours out of Melbourne. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or if you need assistance creating an itinerary that suits your needs. Plus if you're wishing for a custom tour through to Adalaide or Sydney please send us a message. For cruise ship passengers, I understand time constraints and have adapted my tours to ensure you're back at the terminal with plenty of time before departure. I'm committed to providing tailored experiences. Whether you have specific interests, unique tastes, or limited time, I'm happy to customize the itinerary to your preferences or even craft a completely custom private tour for you. Melbourne is a popular destination for cruise passengers, and my expertise and adaptability make me an ideal choice for exploring the city and its surroundings. If you're traveling to Australia for the first time, please lets know as I am happy to help develop your travel itinerary. I hope to see you in Melbourne! Stay safe, Peter J Member of The Professional Tour Guides Association of Australia and The Guiding Organisation of Australia. Tourism Accredited Parks Victoria Licence Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence Taxi Driver Accreditation Certificate DC586430 Public Liability Insurance Station Pier Access Approval, For Cruise

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Overview of your Melbourne tour

We invite you to experience the Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles in luxury. We can customize this tour to your preferences, but we highly recommend our reverse itinerary, which goes inland and departs early to avoid crowds. You'll enjoy one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives from the comfort of our vehicle, traveling along roads that weave through pristine bushland and Victoria's rugged coastline. Our journey includes visits to the famous coastal towns of Lorne & Apollo Bay, with a stop at the world-renowned Bells Beach, home of the world surfing tour. You'll then enjoy lunch at a café in Apollo Bay before we head to Port Campbell National Park to explore the Twelve Apostles, either via walking tracks or an optional helicopter ride. All tours can be altered to suit your interests, tastes, and time restraints. 1 Day (flexible, we can accommodate earlier return times if needed) Departs from:** Melbourne City Hotels or any CBD location

Recent Reviews

Madeline K.United States
April 2026

Peter was a kind, fun, knowledgeable, and safe guide for us. We loved our day trip to the Great Ocean Road and saw so many amazing things from wildlife (wild Koalas!) to the 12 Apostles. Peter knew the best places to go to as well as the best times to visit them. We loved our time with him and would heartily recommend him to anyone looking for a trip out of Melbourne.

Mark S.
February 2026

Impeccable service and quality throughout the entire experience.

Cathy S.Canada
February 2026

Thank you Peter for a great day travelling the Great Ocean Road and visiting the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge - we had such beautiful weather and the scenery is spectacular and breathtaking. Highly recommend doing this trip on a day that you don't have a deadline to return to a cruise ship departure so that you have time to wind your way along the coastline on your return trip to Melbourne and take the time to soak in the natural beauty at the 12 Apostles and gorge.

Robert Z.
April 2025

Our group of six people from the United States had an excellent tour of the Great Ocean Road with Peter. We were picked up promptly in a comfortable van and after a stop for coffee arrived at the beginning of our tour. Peter made sure we saw all the highlights along the route including Kolas and Kangaroos in a wild setting. It is a long day in the car but well worth it if you are staying in Melbourne. Highly recommended!

Jeffrey C.United States
February 2025

The entire group had a great time. Wonderful guide. Great tour.

Matthew C.United States
January 2024

Great guide. Great guy. Enjoyed my tour immensely!

Your Melbourne tour itinerary

Highlights: Private Tour any Way but The Best way is In Reverse miss the Crowds. • -City Views over West Gate Bridge • -Famous Surf : Bells Beach • -Kangaroos at Anglesea • -Koalas & Native Birds at Kennet River Lunch at Apollo Bay • -Twelve Apostles • -Port Campbell National Park • -Ship Wreck History at Loch Ard Gorge

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

I have a Mercedes Viano 7 seats plus Driver & Toyota Land Cruise Wheelchair Friendly for Folding Wheelchairs types.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: National Park Entre
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Extras: Lunch at Apollo Bay • Aerial View of Twelve Apostles - Helicopter Ride
Accommodation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

All Melbourne Hotels, Cruise Ship Terminal & Melbourne Airport. Plus all Suburbs in the Greater Melbourne area

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Tour reference number
21548
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.8

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Who is this private tour in Melbourne best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to experience the Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles in luxury and comfort. It's ideal for those who prefer a personalized experience, as the tour can be customized to your preferences. It's also suitable for families, including kids and seniors, as well as travellers with mobility concerns, thanks to its minimal activity level and wheelchair accessibility.

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Hours icon 11 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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Hours icon 11 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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