Great Ocean Road East–Adelaide to Melbourne
3 days
from Adelaide to Melbourne
Duration3 days
Are there two words that go better together than “road” and “trip”? We don’t think so. On this short and sweet 3-day tour from Adelaide to Melbourne, we’ll drive the Great Ocean Road and take in the highlights. Grampians National Park, the Arch, the 12 Apostles – we’ll check ‘em out and get expert guidance from our CEOs along the way. Our small group sizes make it easy to bond with your fellow travellers, so you’ll come away with both new memories and new friends.
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Duration: 3 daysService level: Basic
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Starts in: AdelaidePhysical Grading: Average
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Ends in: MelbourneAges: 18+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Adelaide/Halls Gap
Start place: Adelaide
Depart early and travel inland to Grampians NP, known for its sandstone mountain range and impressive rock art. Walk to the stunning Balconies and visit MacKenzie Falls.
Set off early and travel inland to Grampians National Park, known for its sandstone mountain range and impressive rock art. Trek through the forest, lush with vegetation and wildlife.
End place: Halls Gap
Meals: B
Day 2: Halls Gap/Port Campbell
Start place: Halls Gap
Enjoy an early morning walk in Grampians NP, lush with vegetation and wildlife. Opt to visit an Aboriginal Cultural Centre to learn about the significance of the area to the indigenous people. Drive along the Great Ocean Road, viewing sites including the collapsed London Arch.
Enjoy an early morning walk in Grampians NP and visit an Aboriginal cultural centre (time permitting). Stop for a visit to the Arch along the Great Ocean Road.
End place: Port Campbell
Meals: B
Day 3: Port Campbell/Melbourne
Start place: Port Campbell
Explore the scenic attractions of the Great Ocean Road including the picturesque Loch Ard Gorge and the 12 Apostles formations. Stop at the Great Otway National Park for an included rainforest walk en route to Melbourne.
Travel along the Great Ocean Road. Visit Loch Ard Gorge and the 12 Apostles, then travel past world-famous surf beaches. Walk through the rainforest in Great Otway National Park. Tour ends upon arrival to Melbourne in the evening.
Tour ends upon arrival in Melbourne in the afternoon. Consider booking post-tour accommodation in Melbourne to explore the city.
End place: Melbourne
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Rainforest walk in Great Otway NP
- 12 Apostles visit
- Walks in Grampians NP
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private vehicle, Walking -
Accommodation
Hostels (2 nts, multi-share)