Highlights of Melbourne to Adelaide - 2 Days

From £383£192 per day

Who is this trip for

Age range

6 - 99

Physical rating

2/5

Group size

1 - 23

Meals included

3

Highlights

  • Great Ocean Road - Drive along one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes and admire the dramatic limestone stacks of the 12 Apostles
  • Great Otway National Park - Walk beneath towering ancient trees in the lush temperate rainforest
  • Loch Ard Gorge - Visit a secluded beach and hear stories of shipwrecks along the rugged coast
  • Grampians National Park - Take in sweeping views from Boroka Lookout and the Balconies over the rugged landscape

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Summary

Explore the best of southern Australia on a 2-day tour from Melbourne to Adelaide. See the iconic 12 Apostles, stroll through the Great Otway National Park rainforest, and uncover the dramatic beauty of Loch Ard Gorge. Continue into the Grampians to enjoy sweeping lookouts, waterfalls, and encounters with native wildlife before finishing your journey in Adelaide.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles & Rainforest Adventure

    Melbourne - Great Otway National Park - Halls Gap. Today, you will be collected from the Immigration Museum at 7:35 AM as we set off from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road. This famous drive offers dramatic coastal scenery and leads us to the striking limestone stacks known as the 12 Apostles.

    Our journey continues with a stop on the Surf Coast, where we enjoy morning tea and sweet treats at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie. From here, we travel inland to the Great Otway National Park to walk among towering ancient trees in its lush rainforest.

    We then make our way to the Shipwreck Coast, where we hear stories of its dramatic past. A visit to the secluded beach at Loch Ard Gorge is followed by more time to admire the impressive 12 Apostles from different viewpoints.

    Throughout the day, we also pause to observe native Australian wildlife before travelling onwards. By late evening, we arrive at our accommodation and settle in for the night.

    Meeting Point: Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne, before 07:35 AM

    Please note: The Itineraries may change due to weather or roadworks. Arrive 10 minutes early at your pickup location and wait outside the hotel to avoid delays or missing the tour.

    Driving Distance: 520 KM

    Hike Distance: 1-2 KM

  • Day 2

    Grampians Lookouts & Journey to Adelaide

    Halls Gap - Grampians National Park - Adelaide. After breakfast, we will depart early and travel to Boroka Lookout, then continue to Reeds Lookout or the Balconies for expansive views over the rugged Grampians landscape.

    This region holds deep Aboriginal significance and features diverse bushland that is home to kangaroos and emus. We also take in some of the park’s notable waterfalls, adding to the day’s highlights.

    Around midday, you will have time for lunch before we continue west toward Adelaide. We pass Dimboola Pink Lake and Nhill, cross the South Australian border at Bordertown, and arrive in Adelaide at approximately 7:30 PM.

    Drop-off point: Adelaide Central YHA - 135 Waymouth St, Adelaide at approximately 19:30 PM.

    Driving Distance: 520 KM

    Hike Distance: 2 KM

What's Included

  • Meals

    Breakfasts: 1, Lunches: 1, Dinners: 1

    Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.

    Vegetarian options available

  • Local Guide

    Guided

    This adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.

  • Wifi

    Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.

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