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12 Apostles - Private Express Experience

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Overview

Is any visit to Victoria truly complete without a visit to the 12 Apostles? These stunning rock formations are the highlight of the Great Ocean Road adventure trail.

While Your Exclusive Tours does host a Full Day Experience, taking in the full range of what the Great Ocean Road has to offer, we also offer the time conscious traveller this Private Express Experience, taking you directly to the Port Campbell National Park where the world famous 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Gibson Steps are located.

This Experience allows you to explore and experience the best of the location’s towering rock formations, stunning costal vistas, and a visit to the quaint seaside town of Port Campbell.

Throughout the day your guide will share the history, adventures, tales and stories of the Great Ocean Road as you create, explore, and experience your own private tour with us.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Complimentary Morning or Afternoon Tea provided during the Tour
  • Bottled water Complimentary Bottle of Water
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch A casual dining experience is available in Port Campbell to tickle all taste buds. Your Guide will explain the options available enroute to The 12 Apostles. Lunch at Guests Own Expense.
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We will meet and greet our guests in the lobby of their Melbourne Hotel, meet at Station Pier in Port Melbourne from their cruise ship or collect from Melbourne Airports. We can accommodate other locations via mutual agreement.Our business is accessibility friendly and understands that everyone has different capacities and requirements. We have the ability to carry mobility aids (i.e. wheelchairs, scooters, walkers etc) and strollers in our vehicles. The majority of our stops are accessibility friendly, however we can tailor your tour to suit you and your needs. We encourage you to reach out to discuss your requirements with us.Should you require any additional information, please contact our office.

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The Twelve Apostles

Your Private Express Experience takes you directly to the Port Campbell National Park where the world famous 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Gibson Steps are located along the Great Ocean Road. At each of the stops, you will spend anyway from 30 minutes to 60 minutes exploring and experiencing each location.Your Private Express Experience starts with us meeting and greeting you in the lobby of your hotel or agreed pick up point. You will be travelling in your own private and luxury vehicle for the tour. As we make our way out of Melbourne towards Port Campbell National Park, our guide will explain the minimum highlights including:- The 12 Apostles - Loch Ard Gorge and Gibson Steps - Seaside town of Port Campbell. - The plans for the complimentary morning or afternoon tea. - The dining options available for lunch being a casual lunch, pub meal, or 2 course lunch with beverage (guests own expense).
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Great Ocean Road

Our philosophy is simple “Your Tour, Your Experience”, and you may have the time to add the following inclusions to be a part of your private tour:- Helicopter flight over the 12 Apostles.These inclusions are subject to the guests own expense and time permitted, however we will use our best endeavours to help you accommodate these inclusions.Throughout the day, your guide will share the history, adventures, tales & stories of the Great Ocean Road as you spend a full day creating, exploring, and experiencing the Great Ocean Road Express Experience on your own private tour.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The vehicle is not wheelchair accessible. If the guest has the capacity to step in and out of vehicle, there is luggage space to fit a wheelchair. Please contact us about this requirement.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 12 Apostles – Private Express Experience?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 12 Apostles – Private Express Experience?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. Complimentary Morning or Afternoon Tea provided during the Tour.
  • Bottled water. Complimentary Bottle of Water.
  • Private transportation.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. A casual dining experience is available in Port Campbell to tickle all taste buds. Your Guide will explain the options available enroute to The 12 Apostles. Lunch at Guests Own Expense.
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the 12 Apostles - Private Express Experience is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 12 Apostles – Private Express Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Tea and coffeeComplimentary Morning or Afternoon Tea provided during the Tour
  • Bottled waterComplimentary Bottle of Water
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • LunchA casual dining experience is available in Port Campbell to tickle all taste buds. Your Guide will explain the options available enroute to The 12 Apostles. Lunch at Guests Own Expense.

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  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Service animals allowed
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The vehicle is not wheelchair accessible. If the guest has the capacity to step in and out of vehicle, there is luggage space to fit a wheelchair. Please contact us about this requirement.
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