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Melbourne to Adelaide Overland Tour: Great Ocean Road & Grampians in 3-Days

By Autopia Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 2,480 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Overland adventure from Melbourne to Adelaide 3Days/2Nights
  • Scenic coastal views of the 12 Apostles and Loch Arch Gorge
  • Nature walk Great Otway National Park & Tower Hill Reserve
  • Summit bush hikes in the rugged Grampians National Park
  • Spectacular Reed & Boroka Lookout views and MacKenzie Falls

Activity location

  • Great Ocean Road
    • Great Ocean Road
    • 3230, Anglesea, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St (wait on the Market St side of museum), Melbourne @ 7:35am
    • 400 Flinders Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Shared Accommodation (Adult 18+) - pickup Immigration Museum
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English
  • Food only

Basic Hostel Shared Accommodation with shared bathroom facilities. Price is per person (Adult 18+ years). Meals as indicated – 2 x Breakfasts, 2 x Dinners (guest participation). The main meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St Cnr Market St Melbourne @ 7:35am.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:35
Price details
RM 2,479.76 x 1 AdultRM 2,479.76

Total
Price is RM 2,479.76
Until Fri, 11 Jul
Double Twin Room (1Adult 1Child) - pickup Immigration Museum
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English
  • Food only

Private Motel Double/Twin Room - fare prices per room, based on 1 Adult and 1 Child travelling together. Meals as indicated – 2 x Breakfasts, 2 x Dinners (guest participation). The default meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne - Pickup @ 7:35am.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:35
Price details
RM 2,742.98 x 1 AdultRM 2,742.98

Total
Price is RM 2,742.98
Until Sat, 12 Jul
Private Single Room (Adults 18+) - pickup Immigration Museum
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English
  • Food only

Private Motel Single Room - fare prices per room, based on 1 Adult looking for a bit more privacy Meals as indicated – 2 x Breakfasts, 2 x Dinners (guest participation). The default meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne - Pickup @ 7:35am.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:35
Price details
RM 3,352.53 x 1 AdultRM 3,352.53

Total
Price is RM 3,352.53
Until Sat, 12 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedOne-way transfer from Melbourne to Adelaide
  • What's includedWhat's included2 Nights’ Accommodation in Hostel & Motel (Warrnambool, Halls Gap)
  • What's includedWhat's includedIncludes: 2 x Breakfasts, 2 x Dinners (guest participation)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll National Park pass entry fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided bush walks (~6.5km, subject to fitness level)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAustralian flora and fauna sightings
  • What's includedWhat's includedHosted by an experienced driver-guide with local tour commentary
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned small group travel, with a maximum group size of 23 people.
  • What's includedWhat's includedSelected Melbourne inner-city pick-up/drop-off point in Adelaide city
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny meals not indicated within the itinerary - opportunity to purchase along the way or dine out
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal travel insurance is highly recommended
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSpending money for personal items

Know before you book

  • Mandatory passenger details are required at the time of booking: each passengers full name, date of birth, dietary requirements and contact phone number.
  • A minimum moderate to advanced level of fitness is required to complete the walks. Walks can be up to 3km in length, often over steep and rocky sections and in direct sunlight.
  • Children aged between 6 to 17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian at all times and must stay in private twin rooms. Not suitable for infants or children 5 years and under.
  • Medical Conditions: The tour operator must be notified of any known medical conditions at the time of booking. This is a physically demanding tour requiring a moderate to advanced level of fitness and mobility.
  • Fitness Level: A minimum moderate to advanced level of fitness is required for walks, which can be up to 3 km in length over steep and rocky terrain, often in direct sunlight. A doctor’s certificate is required for participants over 70 years old, submitted at least 30 days prior to travel.

What you can expect

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Great Ocean Road, including iconic landmarks like the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Immerse yourself in nature's wonders at Grampians National Park, where you'll explore stunning landscapes, hike to Mackenzie Falls, and encounter unique wildlife. Enjoy comfortable accommodation along the way as we journey through this captivating region, arriving in Adelaide by early evening.

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 (Flying Horse Bar & Brewery or similar)
  • Accommodation: Warrnambool Motel (private ensuite or shared facilities)
  • Driving Distance: 375 km

Day 2: Great Ocean Road toGrampians

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 Café), Dinner (Aussie BBQ)
  • Accommodation: Gariwerd Motel (private ensuite) or Grampians Eco YHA (shared)
  • Driving Distance: 190 km
  • Hiking Distance: 4.5 km

Day 3: Grampians toAdelaide

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
  • Accommodation: N/A
  • Driving Distance: 520 km
  • Hiking Distance: 2 km

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGreat Ocean Road
    • Great Ocean Road
    • 3230, Anglesea, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEImmigration Museum, 400 Flinders St (wait on the Market St side of museum), Melbourne @ 7:35am
    • 400 Flinders Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia