Escape Discovery Adventures

1/17 York Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3931, Australia (South Melbourne)

03 1300 480 235

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A big benefit of going with Paul: you get to stand next to 2 of the 12 Apostles!

Kangaroo Steak - dinner at Port Campbell

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Ranked #4 of 145 activities in Melbourne

284 Reviews

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Owner description: At Escape Discovery Adventures our guests experience more than just a tour. Our all inclusive, small group one day Great Ocean Road adventures capture... more » Owner description: At Escape Discovery Adventures our guests experience more than just a tour. Our all inclusive, small group one day Great Ocean Road adventures capture the very best of the region and offers fantastic value for money. With an emphasis on quality, our specially designed route get you closer to nature and avoids the crowds, providing a more personal service that allows you to fully absorb yourself in a memorable day out.

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gretk

Flagstaff, Arizona

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26 reviews

7 attraction reviews

Reviews in 22 cities

111 helpful votes

“Best day of our week!”

Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We are so glad we did this day trip. We covered a lot of ground, but got to see just the right number of places. We loved visiting the different beaches (the Gibson Steps beach was our favorite), walking through the rainforest, and having an excellent dinner. When we told our guide that we really wanted to see kangaroos, he... More

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MenakaShanker

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

2 reviews

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“"Fabulous day out"”

Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

The most memorable day in Australia for us! Paul was a generous, friendly and a very knowledgeable person, that he made the day a special one for us. He had packed the morning tea/ coffee/ snacks in a small picnic basket, and we sat watching the stunning waves of the sea to also eat. We traveled with our two children,... More

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jodieh12

United Kingdom

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68 reviews

41 attraction reviews

Reviews in 23 cities

25 helpful votes

“Amazing day”

Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

We had an amazing trip on the GOR in April with Paul, we were due back to the city at 9.30 but because we had such a great day and saw lots of amazing things we didn;t get back until nearly 11 but this was a positivie as we did not want the day to end. Paul was an amazing... More

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Hello jodieh12, Thank you very much for your kind comments and taking the time to share them with other travellers. Certainly it was an especially long day (we do normally return between 9:00-9:30pm). This can happen on occasion depending on where the day takes us - you never know what we will spot or encounter! We do like to have... More

siawchwin

Townsville, Australia

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5 reviews

4 attraction reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

4 helpful votes

“Great day out”

Reviewed May 8, 2013

Our day started with a friendly face greeting us at the entrance of our hotel. David, who was our guide, was very punctual, really friendly, warm and knowledgable during the trip. I really enjoyed how the whole day was planned, the many sites that we got to visit in an unhurried manner, the interesting entertainment on the bus throughout the... More

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Hello Siawchwin, Thank you so much for your review. I am thrilled you enjoyed the day to the level that you did and especially so as an entrée to Melbourne for your guests. We try our hardest to make sure guests from overseas return Downunder in the future! It is gratifying to see that our planning behind the scenes to... More

ColorMaven

Portland, Oregon

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8 reviews

6 attraction reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

“A great slice of Australia”

Reviewed May 6, 2013

My husband and I took the one-day Great Ocean Road Tour with Paul after reading so many positive reviews here on Tripadvisor. Paul was also very responsive via email as we worked out scheduling a tour to suit our timeline. We both concur that this tour did not dissapoint. We had a fantastic day. We took this tour as part... More

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Hello ColorMaven, I am so pleased you enjoyed your day with us and thank you for your kind comments. It certainly gives me great delight to know that our guests had an experience such as you did. We try to ensure our days are as you encountered and not just a tour. Be careful of Tim Tams - they can... More

Annie M

Makawao, Hawaii

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3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Tour surpassed our expectations on all levels!”

Reviewed May 2, 2013

Small group, comfortable van, excellent guide, fabulous scenery, and exceptional food! Our tour guide, David, went out of his way to make sure we were all comfortable on what was a very long day-tour, and he was extremely knowledgeable about flora, fauna, geology, and local history. We had plenty of stops along the way, so the ride never got tiresome.... More

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Hi Annie M, Thank you for your contribution, we very much appreciate it. It's a such a pleasure to see that our guests have enjoyed the day such as you did. I get a little worried sometimes when I see guests mention the length of the day - we hope you weren't surprised. It is a long day - at... More

dTraveLeeR

Manila

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7 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

3 helpful votes

“The Great Ocean Road - the greatest tour EVER!”

Reviewed April 30, 2013

We booked the 1day your with 2 of my friends and since it was a minimum of 4 people in a trip, we had to go with 2 other people. To start off, we got Paul as our guide. He's friendly, fun, energetic and he definitely knows what he is doing. I have been traveling a lot but I haven't... More

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Hello dTraveLeeR, Many thanks for your kind review. We really appreciate it. It is especially pleasing that you enjoyed the small group format as that is the spirit of what we do. We aim to provide a greater connection for our guests both with the sights and our culture and this style affords us that opportunity. This delivers fully when... More

LorenaMdeG

Monterrey, Mexico

1 review

“Wonderful experience- can't miss it!”

Reviewed April 24, 2013

We booked the 1-day tour, and it was amazing, we had so much fun! Paul is a wonderful guide, he is very energetic and enthusiastic. Although it is a long day Paul never lost our complete attention because he is always sharing fun facts and lots of interesting stories. We loved the morning tea, where we tried Vegemite and Anzacs... More

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Hello LorenaMdeG, Thank you for writing your review. It makes us very proud that you chose Australia as your destination to celebrate your special time. It was a real pleasure hosting you both as part of this and gives us a great sense of satisfaction that we could contribute a little bit to your overall experience of Australia. Again, many... More

YeeLing76

Kuching, Malaysia

2 reviews

“A Must-Do!”

Reviewed April 20, 2013

It's not hard to see why Escape Discovery Adventures' GOR tour is ranked #1. My husband and I did the one-day tour on 15 April, and while we were a little disappointed initially that our guide was not Paul, this soon became a non-issue as our 11-full van made its way out of Melbourne. David was professional, witty and friendly.... More

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Hi YeeLing76, Thank you for your thoughts on your day with us. We are certainly glad you enjoyed it. I am sure your comments will be most helpful to your fellow travellers - so I thought I would take this opportunity to respond to a few of them, just by way of clarification. Until recently, I was hosting all of... More

Stephen S

Wilmette, Illinois

2 reviews

“Marvelous 1-Day Great Ocean Road Tour”

Reviewed April 18, 2013

This tour is a wonderful way to see the Great Ocean Road. Paul, the owner, was our guide. Throughout the 15-hour long day, he was informative and entertaining as he took us on a well-planned and executed tour in a van of 10 people. There is no way we could have seen as much or learned as much on our... More

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Hi Stephen S, Thank you for your review - we appreciate it and are happy that you enjoyed your day with us. Our catchcry is 'escape from the everyday' and we try to tailor our experiences to ensure you have nothing further to worry about than to take in what nature provides us. It is very gratifying to see we... More