Groovy Grape: Trilogy Package minus Barossa Valley(9 Days)
21 passengers max
What's Included:
3 day/2 night Great Ocean Road & Grampians tour (MEL-ADL)
6 day Rock Patrol tour (ADL-ASP)
All inclusive of meals, accommodation and national park fees whilst on tour. Accommodation in Adelaide in between tours is at own expense.
What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, walking shoes, insect repellant, water bottle, bathers (swimming gear), and a sleeping bag (or hire one from us for $20). Otherwise all the usual stuff, and most important a sense of adventure!
GREAT OCEAN RD & GRAMPIANS (MEL - ADL) 3 days/2 nights
Day 1
From Melbourne we head through Geelong to hit the famous surf coast, Torquay, Bells Beach and Anglesea (home of Rip Curl and Quicksilver) with time to check out the local waves. Apollo Bay and Lorne are great places to swim, explore or just relax with a cup of coffee. Marvel at the historical section of the Great Ocean Road carved by returned WWI servicemen. It provides one of the most spectacular coastal roads you will ever see. Arriving at the Otway National Park, enjoy the walks through some of the oldest temperate rainforest in the world. A great place for a lunch stop. We finish the day with a sunset at the spectacular Twelve Apostles. Overnight is hostel accommodation on the Great Ocean Road.
Day 2
After an early breakfast back out to the amazing coastline for some magic opportunities to photograph the Twelve Apostles in the morning light, before the crowds. Heading along the Great Ocean Road, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge and the Bay of Martyrs are some of the fantastic coastal scenery in this area. Enjoying a lunch stop, we arrive at the Grampians National Park, where we spend a great afternoon hiking before visiting the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre. In the late afternoon, take a stroll with the kangaroos and other wildlife. We stay overnight in the heart of the Grampians National Park in hostel accommodation.
Day 3
After having breakfast we further explore the National Park, hiking the northern part which is rich in flora, Aboriginal and European history. We marvel at Mt. Arapiles and eat lunch. Heading for Adelaide travelling through the hills and arriving at approximately 7.00pm.
ROCK PATROL (ADL - ASP) 6 days/5 nights
Day 1 With an early start, we head north through one of Australia’s oldest wine regions, the Clare Valley. We enter the Southern Flinders Ranges and after lunch hike Dutchman’s Stern for stunning views of the Spencer Gulf and surrounding ranges and plains. Tonight we camp, amongst the redgum trees of Stony Creek.
Day 2 After breakfast we head to Coober Pedy, home to 80% of the world’s opal and a landscape a lot like Mars. We take a tour of an opal mine and check out some of the town’s unique underground attractions. We also make some new friends at Josephine’s Kangaroo Orphanage. Tonight we sleep like the locals – underground, in bunkhouse accommodation.
Day 3 We head towards Uluru. On arrival we set up camp and go out for our first Uluru sunset. Nothing really prepares you for The Rock – it’s awesome!
Day 4 After another fantastic breakfast we enjoy a walk around the base of Uluru and spend time learning about the Aboriginal people at the Cultural Centre. We return to the campground for lunch and spend the rest of day soaking up the magic of Uluru.
Day 5 Up with the birds for breakfast, today it’s at Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). We hike the majestic Valley of the Winds with its incredibly ancient rock formations. Lunch is at the campground, with a departure for the bar and swimming pool at Kings Creek Station ‘just down the road’.
Day 6 We walk Watarrka (Kings Canyon) to experience the fantastic views of the gorge, huge sandstone walls and the immense canyon floor. The cool water hole in the Garden of Eden is just so special. After lunch we cruise into Alice Springs to arrive at approximately 6:30pm
GREAT OCEAN ROAD AND GRAMPIANS
MELBOURNE to ADELAIDE 3 Days / 2 Nights
Every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday DECEMEBER 2012 - MARCH
Every Tuesday & Friday APRIL - NOVEMBER
Pickups from City 6:45am, Arts Centre 7:15am and St Kilda 7:30am
ROCK PATROL
ADELAIDE to ALICE SPRINGS 6 Days / 5 Nights
Every Tuesday & Saturday APRIL - NOVEMBER from 6:30am
Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday DECEMBER - MARCH from 6:30am
Departs/Ends: Alice Springs or Melbourne. Open date tickets please give 14 days notice to book. All bookings MUST recomfirm 48hrs in advance. Ph: 1800 661 177 or 08 8440 1640 or from outside AU: +61 8 8440 1640. Extra costs: optional sleeping bag hire. Please inform Groovy Grape upon confirmation of your tour of any dietary and or health/medical requirements