3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Overland Trip through Grampians and Great Ocean Road | La Vacanza Travel

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

Duration: 3 days
Destination: Australia, South Australia, Adelaide
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  • 3 days
  • Adelaide
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Between Adelaide to Melbourne stretches the treacherous shipwreck coastline, rugged mountain ranges and miles of natural bushland rich in wildlife and Aboriginal history.  Explore the wild south-west and discover the hidden treasures of this region. Of course, you could fly directly between Adelaide and Melbourne but why would you want to miss all the treasures of the south. During the three day trip you will see the world famous Great Ocean Road, Loch Ard Gorge, Aboriginal Culture, Australian wildlife, the 12 Apostles, London Bridge, the Grampians National Park and do a guided walk through Otway’s Rainforest.

Itinerary

Day 1: Adelaide to the Grampians

Stop At: Adelaide, Adelaide, Greater Adelaide, South Australia
It's an early start as we leave the city around 6:45am and head east towards the Victoria border and saying goodbye to South Australia.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Grampians National Park, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia
Travelling through the western plains of Victoria, watch as the mountain range slowly grows on approach. The Grampians is home to an abundance of Australia wildlife in it's natural habitat.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: MacKenzie Falls, Victoria Australia
Hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Reed Lookout, Halls Gap, Victoria Australia
Take in some of the breath-taking panoramic views from Reeds and Boroka Lookout
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Balconies, Reeds Lookout Carpark, Victoria Australia
Explore other famed lookouts of The Balconies and Boroka Lookout before checking in for the night in the heart of the Grampians; Halls Gap
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Halls Gap, heart of the Grampians National Park

Day 2: Grampians to Great Ocean Road

Stop At: The Pinnacle, Mt Victory Rd Sundial Carpark, Halls Gap, Victoria Australia
Start the day with a hike up to the iconic Pinnacle lookout with an amazing view over the Grampians.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, 105 Lake View Rd, Tower Hill, Victoria 3283 Australia
Later, visit the Tower Hill Conservation Reserve, an extinct volcano, rich in Aboriginal history and an abundance of wildlife.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Warrnambool, Warrnambool, Victoria
Finish the day with time to relax in the town of Warrnambool our overnight stop for the evening.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Warrnambool along the Great Ocean Road

Day 3: Great Ocean Road to Melbourne

Stop At: Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road & Booringa Road, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
Admire the amazing Twelve Apostles in the morning sun, without all the tourist crowds.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria 3269 Australia
Where you'll learn all about the history of one of Australia’s most famous shipwrecks.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Great Otway National Park, Great Otway National Park, Victoria
Embark on a guided walk through the ancient Great Otway National Park, a warm temperate rainforest nestled along the Great Ocean Road.
Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Apollo Bay, Apollo Bay, Victoria
We stop in the popular seaside town of Apollo Bay, guest will have time to stroll down the main esplanade and purchase lunch.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway, Great Ocean Rd 689/721 Great Ocean Rd, Lorne, Victoria Australia
Follow the road to its end as it twists and turns with stops at Memorial Arch and a famous surf beach or two.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
Winding your way along the rest of the Great Ocean Road, you will be blown away by some world class coastal views, before arriving in Melbourne.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • 2 Nights' accommodation in Halls Gap and Warrnambool
  • Admission to all National Parks
  • Guided bush walking (~6.5km total)
  • Australian wildlife sightings in there natural habitat
  • Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary spoken in English
  • Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group touring experience
  • 2x Breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 2 nights
  • 1x Dinner
  • Entry/Admission - Reed Lookout
  • Entry/Admission - Loch Ard Gorge
  • Entry/Admission - Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
  • Entry/Admission - Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
  • Entry/Admission - MacKenzie Falls
  • Entry/Admission - The Pinnacle
  • Entry/Admission - Grampians National Park
  • Entry/Admission - The Balconies
  • Entry/Admission - Twelve Apostles

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Personal expenses
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, not wheelchair accessible due to uneven surfaces.
  • This tour is not suitable for infants or children 5 years old and under.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children aged between 6 to 17 years old are required to stay in private accommodation and must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian.
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Over-sized 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

YHA Adelaide Central, 135 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia


Departure Time

06:45 AM


Return Details

Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria), 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 days


User's Reviews

Nola_M

16 Apr, 2024

Janet Archibald our driver was awesome she made our trip. The great Ocean road was spectacular. Just loved seeing the country side

Andrew_C

27 Mar, 2024

What a fabulous trip and a great way to explore The Grampians and Great Coast Road. Misty, our guide, was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and enthusiast that the time passed so quickly. We were a group of mixed ages that melded together assisted by Misty. We experienced and saw so much in its natural environment.

GwenF303

20 Mar, 2024

I didn’t know what to expect but was pleased how much we did and saw. Lots of breaks to get off the bus. We stopped in the middle of the Grampian mountains and had opportunities for hikes and overlook walks. Lots of kangaroo in Halls Gap, a nice town and easy to walk to. We saw koalas and emus the next day in a wildlife reserve. Great Thai food in Warranambool. Enjoyed the hike in the Mabel Gully Rainforest. The Loch Ord Gorge was spectacular. I liked it better than the 12 Apostles. Chris was a terrific tour guide; he provided just the right amount of detail to help us appreciate what we were seeing. The bus seats were comfortable. Interesting and very international passengers, most travelling solo. All ages.

O551WGkateh

04 Jan, 2024

The Great Ocean road part was incredible!! I highly recommend a tour there but the remainder of the tour was not what I expected, very disappointing. The tour guide was late to pick me up & was late on most pickup times. I had come from a 19 day tour in New Zealand, where water was provided on the bus. This tour had no water, including having only tap water at the hostel. The next days were hiking, staying in Very low budget motels, too far away to walk anywhere. The first breakfast was fine at a local restaurant, dinner & next breakfast at a hostile!! Really, gross! One women had a broken knee cap & didn't want to hike much & I didn't want to go on long hikes, it was very hot & humid. We were both disgusted with the hikes, accommodations & the tour itself. If you are a student used to hostels, this tour is for you!

CraigW_H

02 Dec, 2023

We’re so glad we took this trip by bus rather than flying from Adelaide to Melbourne. The sheer variety of physical landscapes was stunning: mountains, rock pools, tidal beach, cliffs and rainforests were all experienced. Janet (JDog), our guide was wonderful; she was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Her playlist for the bus was also great. I have to admit that I was concerned about the accommodations and meals after reading previous reviews. I’m not sure what others were expecting , but we were pleasantly surprised. Both hotels had comfy beds with crisp, clean sheets. Sure the rooms were dated, but the basics were fine and we knew we weren’t paying enough to stay at the Ritz. Those that chose the hostel option were treated to a lovely lodge like setting. There was more than enough food at the breakfasts and dinner, and I thought there was a pretty good variety for vegetarians. I got the general consensus that our group all had a great time.

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