Starting from
$895 AUD
Overview
"Spend an amazing 3 days travelling along the Great Ocean Road Grampians National Park adventure tour on route to Adelaide From the wild coastline of Loch Ard Gorge to the rugged cliffs of Twelve Apostles or ancient mountains of Grampians National Park guests will view the Australian bush ..."
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Overland adventure from Melbourne to Adelaide
- Take a journey along the National Heritage Listed Great Ocean Road
- Checkout the pristine surf beaches and seaside town of Apollo Bay, spot Southern Right Whales (Jun-Sep)
- Rainforest walk in Great Otway National Park
- Be blown away by the beauty of the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge beach
- Uncover the wonders of Tower Hill Conservation Reserve an ancient volcano streaming with wildlife
- Explore the rugged wilderness of the Grampians National Park and guided scenic bush trails
- Hiking to the summit of Pinnacle Lookout is an impressive experience
- Spectacular Reed's & Boroka Lookout views and MacKenzie waterfalls
- Learn about our Aboriginal culture from this region
- Guaranteed Australian Wildlife sightings ie. kangaroos, emus, echidnas & koalas
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 Adelaide
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. Following lunch, we head west away from the coastline and rugged mountains towards Adelaide, passing Dimboola Pink Lake and Nhill before crossing the South Australian border into Bordertown and arriving in Adelaide around 7:30pm.
Meals: Breakfast
Accom: N/A
Driving Distance: 520km
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 25kg & small day pack 5-7kg
Insect repellent
Flashlight, headlamp or torch
Money for snack and meals
Camera to capture every moment!