Autopia Tours: 3 Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians - MELB to ADEL (AT5A)
3 Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians (Melbourne to Adelaide)
Enjoy three days travelling from Melbourne to Adelaide taking in Australia's most spectacular coastline, including the Great Ocean Road, En route visiting Victoria's most outstanding National Parks. Port Campbell National Park is home to the Twelve Apostles and the spectacular Shipwreck Coast. The Grampians National Park is rich in aboriginal history, exhibits some of Victoria's most diverse wildlife, has brilliant hikes/walks and stunning rock formations and waterfalls.
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Transport Type: Smaller Buses maximum 24 seats
Tour Highlights
- Great Ocean Road
- Sunset At the Apostles
- The Grampians National Park
- Abundant Wildlife
- Aboriginal Culture
Whats included:
- Experienced Guide
- Meals as indicated in itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- 2 nights hostel dorm accommodation, including bed linen
- National Park entry fees
- Otway Fly Tree Top walk
What to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat and sunscreen
- Towel & toiletries
- Swimming gear
- Warm clothing and waterproof jacket and pants
- Water bottle
- Torch
- Insect repellent
- Camera & film
- Money for some meals
- A sense of adventure!
Accommodation Upgrade
Upgrades to double and single rooms are available on a request basis only. Please enquire at time of booking
Autopia Tours smaller buses (24 people max) enable a more personal touch and the opportunity to make new friends. They visit places other tour companies can't, and they try to avoid the crowds. Autopia Tours aim is to show budget travellers the best parts of Victoria at affordable prices. Their local tour guides know their territory and will entertain, inform and educate you along the way. Go DownUnder and be part of the Autopia Experience
DAY 1
We depart today from cosmopolitan Melbourne. First up is one of the world’s great drives - the Great Ocean Road. We pass legendary surf spots before we stop at Kennett River to do some koala spotting and listen to the abundant birdlife before we break for lunch in Apollo bay. Later, we see the amazing Twelve Apostles rock formation and Loch Ard Gorge. Overnight in Warrnambool, (L)
DAY 2
After seeing more wonders along the Great Ocean Road, it’s on to the Grampians National Park. We then pay a visit to Brambuk Aboriginal Culture Centre to learn about the Dreamtime. Later we hike up the iconic Pinnacles and get an amazing view of the Grampians at the top. Tonight we enjoy a traditional Aussie BBQ in Halls Gap. (B, D)
DAY 3
We start today with a hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls, the highest waterfalls in the Grampians. When then check out some other famed sights such as The Balconies and Reeds Lookout. After an amazing 3 days, arrive in Adeliade early in the evening. (B)
Meal key: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner
Departs from Melbourne: approx. 7:30am Wednesday* & Sunday (*Wednesday Departure only during peak summer period Oct-Apr).
Returns to Adelaide: approx. 7:00pm (Friday* & Tuesday)
* Please note- you must arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time
* We accept no responsibility if you fail to nominate a pickup location- this must be confirmed at least 24 hours prior with our reservations department, failure to nominate and board the bus will result in fare forfeiture
Eureka Add-on - $20
Available at time of booking for an extra $20. This includes the Great Ocean Road tour, Skydeck 88 and the Edge Experience. Save over $10!
Helicopter flight over the 12 apostles - $100
Add $100 for Helicopter joy fight over the 12 Apostles.