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

Great Ocean Road first, Grampians second, Adelaide by dinner on day three.

A one-way 3-day small-group trip from Melbourne to Adelaide: wild koalas and the Otways rainforest, the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, Tower Hill, the Pinnacle and MacKenzie Falls, with dorm beds and most meals in.

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Overview

This is the Great Ocean Road done in the right direction, west out of Melbourne with the ocean on your left and the Apostles saved for the afternoon, then the Grampians, then Adelaide. Three days, a small air-conditioned group, and a driver-guide doing the commentary.

Day one is the coast: surf beaches, wild koalas along the way, lunch in Apollo Bay (southern right whale season runs June to September, so keep an eye on the water), a guided rainforest walk in the Otways, then the shipwreck coast, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge before Warrnambool. Day two visits Tower Hill, an extinct volcano crawling with emus and kangaroos, then heads north into the Grampians for the afternoon hike up to the Pinnacle lookout and a group dinner in Halls Gap.

Day three starts early with the walk to the base of MacKenzie Falls, the Balconies and Boroka Lookout, then it's west past Dimboola's Pink Lake and over the border to Adelaide, arriving around 7:30pm. Two nights in hostel dorms, two breakfasts, two dinners, park fees and about 6.5km of guided walking are in the price.

Why you'll love it

  1. 1

    Wild koalas on the Great Ocean Road

  2. 2

    Otways rainforest walk

  3. 3

    Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge

  4. 4

    Tower Hill: emus and kangaroos

  5. 5

    Pinnacle lookout hike

  6. 6

    Group dinner in Halls Gap

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Itinerary at a glance

Melbourne Day 1 Apollo Bay Day 1 Tower Hill Day 2 Grampians Day 2 Adelaide Day 3
Your route, day by day
1 Day 1 · Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road

Leave Melbourne early and hit the Great Ocean Road, with ocean views, surf beaches and a chance to spot koalas in the wild. Stop in the seaside town of Apollo Bay for lunch, then take a guided walk through the rainforest of Great Otway National Park. Later you reach the shipwreck coast: the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. A group dinner at a local brewery in Warrnambool ends the day.

Accommodation
Shared hostel dorm with shared bathroom in Warrnambool
Meals Included
Dinner
Distance Travelled
375 km
2 Day 2 · Tower Hill to the Grampians

Wander Tower Hill, an extinct volcano rich in Aboriginal history, where emus and kangaroos roam the crater. Then north into the Grampians for an afternoon hike (about 4.5km) up to the Pinnacle lookout and its panoramic view over the national park. Finish with a group dinner at your stop in Halls Gap.

Accommodation
Shared hostel accommodation with shared bathroom in Halls Gap
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Distance Travelled
190 km
3 Day 3 · Grampians to Adelaide

An early start takes you to the base of MacKenzie Falls, then on to the Balconies (Reeds Lookout) and Boroka Lookout for a last look over the ranges. After lunch the road runs west past the Pink Lake at Dimboola and through Nhill, over the South Australian border at Bordertown and into Adelaide, arriving around 7:30pm.

Meals Included
Breakfast
Distance Travelled
520 km

What's included

✓ What's included

  • One-way transfer from Melbourne to Adelaide
  • 2 nights' hostel dormitory accommodation with shared facilities (Warrnambool, Halls Gap)
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
  • National park entry fees
  • Guided walks (about 6.5km total)
  • Australian flora and fauna sightings
  • Experienced driver-guide
  • Air-conditioned small-group travel
  • Comprehensive local commentary
  • Selected Melbourne inner-city pick-up, drop-off point in Adelaide city

✕ Not included

  • ✕Any meals not indicated
  • ✕Travel insurance recommended
  • ✕Personal expenses

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    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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