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3 Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Explorer - From Melbourne

Melbourne

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HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Journey along the National Heritage Listed Great Ocean Road, see the Memorial Arch
  • Reconnect with nature on a rainforest walk through the lush Great Otway National Park
  • Be blown away by panoramic views of the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge beach
  • Enrich your cultural awareness at Tower Hill Conservation Wildlife Reserve
  • Guaranteed Australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat
  • Explore the rugged bush landscape of the Grampians National Park 
  • Capture the views from Reed's, Boroka, and The Balconies Lookout
  • Impressive hike to the summit of the Pinnacle Lookout
  • Cool off at the base of MacKenzie waterfalls

Itinerary

Day 1 : 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.* Accom: Warrnambool Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom )or similar alternative . Driving Distance: 375km. *Dinner included from 01Apr24
Meals :Breakfast, Dinner

Day 2 : Day 2: Great Ocean Road to Grampians
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, Dinner. Accom: Gariwerd Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Grampians Eco YHA Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative. Driving Distance: 190km. Hike Distance: 4.5km.
Meals :Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : Day 3: Grampians to Melbourne
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. A few days after exploring the coastline and mountain ranges of the region, we make our way back to Melbourne, arriving around 5:30 PM after an incredible few days. Meals: Breakfast. Accom: N/A. Driving Distance: 290km. Hike Distance: 2km.
Meals :None

Pickups / Departures

Operates: Sun (Nov-Apr, weekly) / Sun (May-Oct, twice a month)

Our main meeting point for this tour will be at Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St on the corner of Market St, Melbourne at 7:35am.

Please note - Guests 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

Extras

  • Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - plenty of opportunity will be provided to purchase food along the way or dine out with the group
  • Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended
  • Personal expenses
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3 Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Explorer - From Melbourne