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Adelaide to Melbourne 3 Day Grampians & Great Ocean Road Tour (Shared Accommodation)

Three days overland: Grampians peaks, Tower Hill wildlife, the 12 Apostles.

A one-way 3-day small-group run from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road: MacKenzie Falls, the Pinnacle, Tower Hill, the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, with shared rooms and most meals in.

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Overview

Flying Adelaide to Melbourne takes an hour and shows you nothing. This takes three days and shows you the Grampians and the Great Ocean Road, which is the right trade. It's a small air-conditioned group with a driver-guide who does the commentary and the hard kilometres.

Day one crosses the Adelaide Hills and the Victorian border (Pink Lake at Dimboola if time allows) and gets straight into the Grampians: a hike down to the base of MacKenzie Falls, then the Balconies and Boroka Lookout before a night in Halls Gap. Day two climbs to the Pinnacle lookout, then heads for the coast via Tower Hill, an extinct volcano busy with wildlife and rich in Aboriginal history, and a group dinner in Warrnambool. Day three is the Great Ocean Road proper: the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, a rainforest walk in the Otways, lunch in Apollo Bay and the surf beaches on the run into Melbourne.

Two nights' shared accommodation, two breakfasts, two dinners (guest participation), national park fees and about 6.5 kilometres of guided walking are all included. Kangaroos, koalas and emus tend to turn up along the way, though they keep their own hours.

Why you'll love it

  1. 1

    Grampians: MacKenzie Falls and the Pinnacle

  2. 2

    Tower Hill wildlife reserve

  3. 3

    12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge

  4. 4

    Otways rainforest walk

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    Two nights' shared accommodation

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    Small group with driver-guide

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Itinerary at a glance

Adelaide Day 1 Grampians Days 1–2 Warrnambool Day 2 Twelve Apostles Day 3 Melbourne Day 3
Your route, day by day
1 Day 1 · Adelaide to the Grampians

Roll out through the Adelaide Hills and Bordertown, cross into Victoria and watch the Grampians ranges rise out of the western plains. There is a stop at the Pink Lake at Dimboola if time allows. Then it is boots on: hike down to the base of MacKenzie Falls, take in the Balconies (Reeds Lookout) and finish at Boroka Lookout for the big views over the park. About 2km of walking, and a night in Halls Gap.

Accommodation
Shared room with shared bathroom in Halls Gap
Meals Included
Dinner
Distance Travelled
520 km
2 Day 2 · Grampians to Warrnambool

Start with the climb to the Pinnacle lookout for a panoramic view over Grampians National Park, then head south to the coast. In the afternoon you walk the rim of Tower Hill, an extinct volcano rich in Aboriginal history and full of wildlife, before free time in Warrnambool and a group dinner at a local brewery. About 4.5km of hiking on the day.

Accommodation
Shared room with shared bathroom in Warrnambool
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Distance Travelled
190 km
3 Day 3 · The Great Ocean Road to Melbourne

Breakfast with a beach view, then the Great Ocean Road proper: the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge, a guided rainforest walk in Great Otway National Park and lunch in Apollo Bay. Wind along the coast past the Memorial Arch and some of Victoria's famous surf beaches, arriving back in Melbourne in the evening.

Meals Included
Breakfast
Distance Travelled
375 km

What's included

✓ What's included

  • One-way transfer from Adelaide to Melbourne
  • 2 Nights Accommodation - Budget-friendly shared rooms available (Halls Gap, Warrnambool)
  • Includes: 2 x Breakfasts, 2 x Dinners (guest participation)
  • All National Park pass entry fees
  • Guided bush walks (~6.5km, subject to fitness level)
  • Australian flora and fauna sightings
  • Hosted by an experienced driver-guide
  • Air-conditioned small group travel
  • Comprehensive local tour commentary
  • Selected Adelaide inner-city pick-up/drop-off point in Melbourne city

✕ Not included

  • ✕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.
  • ✕Personal travel insurance is highly recommended
  • ✕Spending money for personal items

Common questions about this trip

  • What's the cancellation policy?
    Day trips: full refund with 24 hours or more notice, 100% fee within 24 hours or for no-shows (winery tours: 100% fee within 48 hours). Short break and extended tours: Original and Adventure style get a full refund 15 or more days out and a 100% fee within 14 days; Comfort style gets a full refund 51 or more days out, 50% fee from 31 to 50 days, and 100% fee within 30 days. Unlimited free date changes are available (subject to availability) before cancellation fees apply. If the operator cancels, you can choose a full refund, rebooking, or a credit voucher valid for 3 years. Tours only run in extreme weather where safety is at risk, and non-safety weather gets no refund. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf.

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