Highlights of Melbourne & Adelaide - 3 Days
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Age range
6 - 99Physical rating
Group size
1 - 23Meals included
4Highlights
- Great Ocean Road - Drive past world-class surf beaches and spot wild koalas before visiting the limestone cliffs and sea stacks of the Twelve Apostles
- Apollo Bay - Pause in a picturesque seaside town set between the coast and the Otway Ranges
- Great Otway National Park - Walk through cool temperate rainforest with towering trees and lush fern gullies
- Grampians National Park - Hike to the Pinnacle lookout and enjoy panoramic views across sandstone ranges and forested valleys
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Summary
Experience a 3-day journey from Melbourne to Adelaide, showcasing some of southern Australia’s most breathtaking landscapes. Follow the iconic Great Ocean Road, home to surf beaches, wild koalas and the dramatic Twelve Apostles, before venturing into the lush rainforest of Great Otway National Park. The adventure continues in the Grampians with native wildlife encounters and hikes to sweeping lookouts including the Pinnacle, The Balconies and Boroka. Conclude with the thundering Mackenzie Falls and striking scenery en route to Adelaide.
Itinerary
Day 1
Great Ocean Road & Shipwreck Coast
Melbourne - Apollo Bay - Great Otway National Park - Warrnambool. Today, you will be picked up at 7:35 AM from the Immigration Museum as we set off along the spectacular Great Ocean Road. This iconic coastal route is renowned for its sweeping ocean views and world-class surf beaches. Along the way, we pause to see wild koalas in their natural habitat before continuing to Apollo Bay, a charming seaside town where we stop for lunch.
In the afternoon, we join a guided walk through the lush rainforest of Great Otway National Park, where towering trees and cool fern gullies showcase a different side of the region. Later, we reach the dramatic Shipwreck Coast, where we take in the striking limestone formations of the Twelve Apostles and the historic Loch Ard Gorge. Afterwards, we will continue our journey to Warrnambool, where we will settle in for the night.
Meeting Point: Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne at 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: 375km
Day 2
Tower Hill & The Grampians
Warrnambool - Grampians National Park - Halls Gap. This morning, we explore Tower Hill Conservation Wildlife Reserve, a remarkable site formed within an extinct volcano. The area is rich in Aboriginal heritage and provides a sanctuary for native wildlife such as emus and kangaroos. After our visit, we make our way north towards the Grampians.
In the afternoon, we hike to the Pinnacle lookout, one of the region’s most iconic vantage points, where we are rewarded with sweeping views over Grampians National Park. The day ends with a classic Aussie BBQ before we settle in for the night in Halls Gap.
Driving Distance: 100 KM
Hike Distance: 4.5 KM
Day 3
Mackenzie Falls & Journey to Adelaide
Halls Gap - Grampians National Park - Adelaide. After our final breakfast, we set out early for a hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls, one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Grampians. We then continue to explore some of the region’s best-known viewpoints, including The Balconies or Reeds Lookout, along with Boroka Lookout, each offering striking panoramas of the surrounding landscape.
Following lunch, we begin our journey west, leaving behind the coastline and rugged mountains as we travel towards Adelaide. Along the way, we pass the striking Dimboola Pink Lake and the rural town of Nhill before crossing the South Australian border at Bordertown. We arrive in Adelaide at approximately 7:30 PM, where our tour will conclude.
Drop-off point: Adelaide Central YHA - 135 Waymouth St, Adelaide.
Driving Distance: 520 KM
What's Included
Meals
Breakfasts: 2, Lunches: 0, Dinners: 2
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis 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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