3 Day/2 Night Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour to Melbourne from Adelaide
Travel to Melbourne the backpacker way, visiting the spectacular sights along the famous Great Ocean Road.
- Departs Tuesday & Saturday from Adelaide
- Returns Melbourne
- Duration 3 Day Tour
- Group Size 21
- VehicleAir-conditioned Coach
- Mobile ticketing accepted
- No credit card fees
- 7 days a week support
- Courtesy Pick-up from Accommodation
- 2 x Breakfast
- 3 x Lunch
- 2 x Dinner
- 2 x Nights Shared Dorm Accommodation
- Experienced Tour Guide
Escape the city and cruise through the scenic Adelaide Hills with a morning stop to grab a bite to eat and a tea or coffee. Stop for lunch before entering Halls Gap, gateway to the famed Grampians National Park. At around dusk, when wildlife, such as wallabies, kangaroos, cockatoos and kookaburras, come out to play, we walk (an easy 1 hour) through rocky outcrops and forests to The Balconies, another stunning geological formation. Tonight we sleep in dormitory style accommodation in the heart of the Grampians.
Start your 2nd day with a 2 hour hike to The Pinnacle, probably the finest viewpoint in the Grampians. Visit the Brambuk Cultural Centre to learn about the local Aboriginal history, before departing this wondrous place. Tower Hill Reserve, home to wetlands, a lake, abundant wildlife and a dormant volcano is a truly spectacular place to stop for lunch. The magnificent Great Ocean Road beckons! There are several stops at extraordinary rock formations along the Shipwreck Coast, such as the Bay of Martyrs, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge.
For many, the most amazing sight is the famed Twelve Apostles. This spectacular collection of limestone stacks is best appreciated at sunset from the boardwalk. The next morning you also have the opportunity to view them aboard a helicopter (extra cost). Tonight we stay in dormitory style accommodation on the Great Ocean Road. Start your final day with an easy 1 hour walk through the Great Otway National Park, which boasts some of the world’s oldest temperate rainforest. Sections of the Great Ocean Road were carved through cliffs by servicemen returning after World War I, and offer some of the most impressive coastal roads you’ll ever see. You can take a quick dip in the ocean or explore the artistic beachside villages of Apollo Bay and Lorne. You can watch surfers in action at famed beaches such as Bells Beach and Torquay (home of the surf brand outlets Rip Curl and Quicksilver). Your last stop is The Big City.
The below itinerary can change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
Day 1
Adelaide
Halls Gap
Grampians National Park
Hostel/Backpacker Style Accommodation
Day 2
Brambuk National Park and Cultural Centre
Tower Hill Reserve
Great Ocean Road
London Bridge
12 Apostles
Loch Ard Gorge
Hostel/Backpacker Style Accommodation
Day 3
Otway National Park
Apollo Bay
Lorne
Melbourne
2. Choose Your Optional Extras
Adult/Child
Extras | ||
Double Upgrade Accommodation to Private Room with Shared Bathroom (The 13th Apostle Backpackers / Awonga Cottages) | $160 | |
Sole Use Upgrade Accommodation to Private Room with Shared Bathroom (The 13th Apostle Backpackers / Awonga Cottages) | $270 | |
Double Upgrade Accommodation to Private Room with Ensuite Bathroom (Princetown Tavern / Awonga Cottage / Brambuks) | $190 | |
Sole Use Upgrade Accommodation to Private Room with Ensuite Bathroom (Princetown Tavern) | $310 |