3 Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians One-Way from Melbourne to Adelaide
- Trip Styles: Budget
Enjoy three days en route to Adelaide taking in Australia’s most spectacular coastline, including the Great Ocean Road. The Grampians National Park exhibits some of Victoria’s most diverse wildlife.
Enjoy our most popular 3 day Great Ocean Road tour traveling from Melbourne to Adelaide taking in Australia’s most spectacular coastline.
Depart from Melbourne in Victoria to spend an amazing 3 days traveling along the Great Ocean Road and through the Grampians National park across the border into South Australia and all the way to Adelaide. Twist and wind your way along the road carved out of the sheer cliff edge. You will be rewarded with breathtaking views, lush forest, historic cape lands, and amazing sandstone statues in the ocean! What could be better?
Visit Victoria’s most outstanding National Parks. Port Campbell National Park is home to the Twelve Apostles. See world-famous surfing beaches, charming seaside towns, and the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Twelve Apostles and Australia’s ‘Shipwreck Coast.’
Then you will stop at Apollo Bay, a pristine beachside town. From June to September this is where you could spot a Southern Right Whale migrating. Take a rainforest walk in Otway National Park. Learn some maritime history of the 1848 Cape Otway Lightstation perches on cliffs overlooking the Bass Strait.
On your 3 day tour, you will also visit The Grampians National Park. A magical place that is rich in aboriginal history, exhibits some of Victoria’s most diverse wildlife, has brilliant hikes/walks and stunning rock formations and waterfalls. Hike and bushwalk through the majestic Grampians for panoramic lookouts. Then head into Brambuk Cultural Centre, near Halls Gap to learn about the fascinating and rich indigenous history of the area.
Discover some of Victoria’s most spectacular landscapes on this three day tour of the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park.
Overnight accommodation, many meals, all park fees are included on tour.
So much adventure on this Great Ocean Road tour!
Melbourne to Adelaide 3 Day (Shared Accommodation)
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Itinerary
We depart from cosmopolitan Melbourne driving along on the world famous Great Ocean Road Grampians Adventure Tour. Passing legendary surf beaches before stopping in Kennett River to go koala spotting and listen to the abundant birdlife. Upon leaving Apollo Bay we take a guided walk in the Otway Rainforest and enjoy lunch. Later, we visit the amazing Twelve Apostles rock formation and Loch Ard Gorge. Overnight in Warrnambool. Driving distance 360km.
After seeing more wonders along the Great Ocean Road we visit Tower Hill National Park, an extinct volcano plain, rich in Aboriginal history and an abundance of wildlife. Later we hike up to the iconic Pinnacles lookout and get an amazing view of the Grampians at the top. With an enjoyable a traditional Australian BBQ and overnight stay in Halls Gap. (B, D) Driving distance 190km. Walking distance 4.5km.
We start today with a hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls, the highest waterfalls in the Grampians National Park. We then check out some other famed sights such as The Balconies, and Reeds Lookout and Jaws of Death. After an incredible few days exploring the coastline and mountain ranges, we make our way across the western plains of Victoria into South Australia arriving in Adelaide around 7:30pm. (B) Driving distance 510km. Walking distance 2km.
- Take a journey along the National Heritage Listed Great Ocean Road
- Checkout the pristine surf beaches and seaside town of Apollo Bay, spot Southern Right Whales migrate up the coastline from Jun-Sep
- Rainforest walk in Great Otway National Park
- Be blown away by the beauty of the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & Razorback
- Uncover the wonders of Tower Hill Conservation Reserve an ancient volcano streaming with wildlife
- Explore the rugged wilderness of the Grampians National Park and guided scenic bush trails
- Spectacular Reed’s & Boroka Lookout views and MacKenzie waterfalls
- Learn about our Indigenous culture at Brambuk Cultural Centre
- Guaranteed Australian Wildlife sightings ie. kangaroos, emus, echidnas & koalas
Essential things to pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat and sunscreen
- Towel & toiletries
- Swimming gear
- Warm clothing and waterproof jacket and pants
- Water bottle
- Torch
- Insect repellent
- Camera
- Money for meals not included
Important Booking Info
- Upgrades to Hostel and Motel double/twin and single rooms are available on a request basis only. Please enquire at time of booking
- Transport Type: Smaller Buses maximum of 24 seats
- We actively promote the protection of flora and fauna on all of our Tours. It is our duty to ensure there is minimal disturbance to our region and the species that call it home.
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for the traditional owners should also be shown at all times.
- Part of our responsibility is educating guests on minimal impact practices and the importance of ensuring the safety of wildlife and the environmental sustainability of the destinations we visit.
- All our guides carry a current Level 2 First Aid certificate. Please report any accident or illness to your tour guide. We recommend anyone with an existing medical condition to carry their medication with them on tour and to notify their tour guide at the beginning of the tour.
Accommodation includes dormitory style rooms and shared bathroom facilities.
Luggage should be restricted to 15kg in a soft bag or backpack plus a day pack.
Not suitable for infants or children 5 years and under. Children aged between 6 and 17 years old are required to stay in a shared private room and must be accompanied by a legal guardian or adult.
7:35am – Immigration Museum – 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne. Please arrive 5-10 mins prior to you nominated pickup time so as not to delay or miss your tour.
There are alternative pick up points available on request. Please see your confirmation documents after booking to arrange if another location is more suitable for you.
We arrive into Adelaide approx 7:30PM on Day 3.