Go West Tours

Go West Tours is a Melbourne-based day tour company, and all of its tours depart from the city. It lists a Melbourne office at 208 Little Collins Street and an operations address in Northcote, and it focuses on long day trips to three of Victoria's best-known natural areas: the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island and the Grampians.

The Great Ocean Road Full Day Eco Tour is the company's best-known trip. It lasts around 12 to 13 hours and covers the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and the Gibson Steps. It is a long day, but it saves visitors without a car from organising transport to the coast themselves. The company's own guide to its Great Ocean Road trips adds Apollo Bay and a lunch stop to the day tour, mentions the chance of seeing koalas and kangaroos, and describes a Sunset Tour that leaves mid-morning and includes Kennett River, where koalas can be seen in the wild. Groups are capped at 24 participants.

The Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour runs seasonally and lasts 11 to 13 hours. It is an alternative to the free penguin viewing sessions at St Kilda Pier for travellers who want a full day out. The Grampians National Park Day Tour takes 12 to 13 hours.

Reviews of the company mention small groups and buses that feel less crowded than large coach tours, which suits travellers who prefer a more personal day out. The tours suit solo travellers, couples and families with older children who are comfortable with a long day on the road.

Because these are full-day trips, plan them for a day when you have nothing else booked, and bring layers, water and comfortable walking shoes for the coastal and national park stops. Prices, departure points and seasonal availability are listed on the official website, which is the place to check the details of each tour before booking.

For bookings and questions, call +61 3 9485 5290, message on WhatsApp at +61 479 146 937, or email [email protected]. The company's postal address is 10/167 Beavers Road, Northcote, while the Little Collins Street office is the more convenient point of contact in the city centre.