Adelaide to Melbourne 3-Day Trip through Grampians and Great Ocean Road

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Join our 'Mountains to Shipwrecks tour and experience the vast mountain landscapes of the Grampians National Park and the rugged shipwreck coast of the Great Ocean Road. Begin your journey from Adelaide and travel from the Vines to the Mountains and Waterfalls of the Grampians National Park. After spending night deep within the National Park you will make your way to the awe inspiring 12 Apostles and the Shipwreck Coast of the Great Ocean Road. Explore Loch Ard Gorge and the morning light at the 12 Apostles. Your journey continues through an ancient rainforest, quaint coastal townships and stunning cliff top views as you make your way through to Melbourne.

What's Included

All National Park fees
Resident Trailblazer to guide you
1 night dormitory style accommodation
One-way trip from Adelaide to Melbourne
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Aboriginal History and Culture
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our default pickup location for this tour is Adelaide Central YHA, 135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide @ 6:45am. If you wish to change your pickup location, please contact our friendly reservations team on +61393931300.

End point

Drop will be in Melbourne city.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Adelaide City to Halls Gap Grampians

    4 stops
  • 1

    Default pickup location in Adelaide is outside the front of the Adelaide Central YHA at 7:00am.

    Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Bushwalks in the Grampians / Gariwerd National Park

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls (Silerband Falls)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Enjoy a bush walk up to Boroka Lookout and Reed's Lookout for some spectacular views over the valley.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Halls Gap Grampians to Warrnambool Great Ocean Road

    3 stops
  • 5

    Get up and get moving on a hike up to the iconic The Pinnacle lookout within the Grampians.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Visit a 30,000 year old extinct volcano rich in Aboriginal history.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Head to the charming seaside town that hosts some of Victoria’s best whale watching (Winter only). Explore the town in the evening at your leisure.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Warrnambool Great Ocean Road to Melbourne City

    5 stops
  • 8
    Loch Ard Gorge

    A beautiful vista of towering cliffs, a sparkling blue-green sea with a small sandy beach. This gorge derives its name from one of Victoria’s most tragic shipwrecks more than 120 years ago.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    The Twelve Apostles

    View the beautiful limestone stacks that form the mighty Twelve Apostles. Treat yourself to an optional helicopter flight for an extra $145 (weather & time permitting).

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 10

    Take a guided bushwalk through this very rare, ancient and cool temperate rainforest as you stroll past some of the tallest trees in the world.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Take some pictures at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch while learning the history of this iconic drive. Keep an eye out for koalas and beautiful birds; King Parrots, Crimson Rosellas and look out for the famous Kookaburra.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Melbourne

    Journey on through to your final destination of Melbourne with grand city views atop the Westgate Bridge. Your tour will finish with a central drop off location at the Immigration Museum.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Supplied by Wildlife Tours Australia

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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