Near Bells Beach we search for Wild Kangaroos in the bush. As we leave the city of Melbourne early before other tour groups, we normally arrive at the start of The Great Ocean Road around dawn, where the chances of kangaroo sightings in the wild are increasingly higher.

Views of Anglesea Beach from Various Locations. You can also enjoy a stop at the nearby Split Point lighthouse for some magnificent views

Your first chance to step onto the Golden Sands of The Great Ocean Road at this magnificent beach.

This is seen, by many, as the official start of the Great Ocean Road. here you will learn the incredible story of how and why the road was built more than 100 years ago.

Toilet Stop, Beach Views and another chance to stretch your legs.

Here we travel from Lorne to Apollo Bay with various photo stops along the way. This is one of the most visually appealing parts of the road as we travel along cliff top roads. the Extended Tour gives you a total of 6 hours of sightseeing outside the car (compared with only 3 hours on the Standard Tour).

A great place to spot koala's in the wild. We will also spend some time looking for koala's as well.

Often seen as the best lookout on the Great Ocean Road. As we leave early, we normally have this lookout all to ourselves!

Stunning scenery and one of the best beaches in Australia. A chance to use the nearby toilet facilities.

Join your guide for a short 25 minute guided walk of this magnificent rainforest.

Just before we reach the 12 Apostles, you have time to venture down onto the golden sands, to some of the Apostles from a beach perspective.

More exploring at this stunning multi viewing area. Razorback, Loch Ard Gorge Beach and Shipwreck Walk

Time to see these Magnificent Limestone pillars, Created from 16 thousand years of erosion.

This is a very popular rock formation with an incredible recent history, which involves the collapse of the formation leaving 2 tourists stranded on the other side. Hear more about their helicopter rescue attempt from your guide.

Marvel at this unique rock formation and the surrounding rock stacks.

Stopping for our Aussie Themed Lunch. Try a Beef Pie or an Authentic Aussie Burger, Chicken Schnitzel Burger and Have a beer.

We drive home through Farmland including Dairy, Cattle and Sheep and crops.

You will arrive nice and early here, before the big crowds form, and when the light is at its best for photographs.

One of the best way to see the 12 Apostles and the nearby rock formations is by Air. The 12 Apostles Helicopter Company is a local institution with a perfect safety record to boot. They offer a number of different joy flight durations with professional qualified pilots. If you have chosen our 'Extended 14 hour Tour', this will give you additional to choose from a 15, 25 or 60 minute joy flight. This is at your own additional expense and can be paid for on the day. When your tour guide picks you up in the morning, they can talk you through the different options available and answer any questions that you may have. You have until midday to decide, so your guide can call through and reserve your seat for an afternoon flight departure.