Starting from
$895 AUD
Overview
"Spend an amazing 3 days travelling along the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park adventure tour. Visit some magnificent sights such as the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Mackenzie Falls, Grampians, Warrnambool and Tower Hill Conservation Wildlife Reserve a region rich in Aboriginal ..."
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Journey along the National Heritage Listed Great Ocean Road, see the Memorial Arch
- Reconnect with nature on a rainforest walk through the lush Great Otway National Park
- Be blown away by panoramic views of the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge beach
- Enrich your cultural awareness of those who came before at Tower Hill Conservation Wildlife Reserve
- Guaranteed Australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat ie. kangaroos, emus, echidnas & koalas
- Explore the rugged bush landscape of the Grampians National Park
- Discover the Aboriginal culture of this region and gain a deeper understanding of it
- Capture the views from Reed's, Boroka, The Balconies Lookout, and hike to the summit of Pinnacle Lookout
- Hike to the scenic base of MacKenzie waterfalls
Itinerary
Day 1: Melbourne to Great Ocean Road
Start your 3-Day adventure by exploring the world-famous Great Ocean Road with its stunning ocean views and surf beaches. Spot wild koalas along the way with a stop in the quaint seaside town of Apollo Bay for lunch, followed by a guided rainforest walk in the Great Otway National Park rainforest. Later, we visit the amazing shipwreck coast famous for the Twelve Apostles rock formation and Loch Ard Gorge. Overnight in Warrnambool.
Meals: Dinner (The Flying Horse Bar & Brewery) or similar alternative
Accom: Warrnambool Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom)or similar alternative
Driving Distance: 375km
Day 2: Great Ocean Road to Grampians
During the second day, you will have the opportunity to visit Tower Hill Conservation Wildlife Reserve, an extinct volcano that is rich in Aboriginal history and has a vast amount of wildlife, such as emus and kangaroos. From here we head north into the Grampians. In the afternoon we will take you up to the iconic Pinnacle lookout, which offers a panoramic view of the Grampians National Park for a delightful afternoon hike. Finish the day with a traditional Aussie BBQ at our overnight stay in Halls Gap.
Meals: Breakfast (Beach Cafe), Dinner (Aussie BBQ dinner)
Accom: Gariwerd Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Grampians Eco YHA Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative
Driving Distance: 190km
Hike Distance: 4.5km
Day 3: Grampians to Melbourne
On the last day of our journey, we will start early in the morning to hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls, and then we will explore some other famous sites, such as The Balconies/Reeds Lookout and Boroka Lookout, which are among the most famous in the area. A few days after exploring the coastline and mountain ranges of the region, we then make our way back to Melbourne, arriving around 5:30 PM after an incredible few days.
Meals: Breakfast
Accom: N/A
Driving Distance: 290km
Hike Distance: 2km
*Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures due to infrastructure road works.
Essential Packing List
1L refillable water bottle
Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
Towel & toiletries
Comfortable walking shoes (tread closed-toe shoes)
All weather comfortable clothing
Raincoat, windbreaker, warm clothes in the evening
Overnight bag 15kg & small day pack 5-7kg
Insect repellent
Flashlight, headlamp or torch
Money for snack and meals
Camera to capture every moment!