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The ultimate adventure for anyone heading to Adelaide with three full days of beaches, mountains, rainforest and wildlife. From sunsets at the beach to sunrises over high mountain ranges this tour will take you on a journey deep into the heart of Victoria’s outback. An almost spiritual experience that will prepare you well for your journey to the ‘city of churches’ – Adelaide!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Melbourne, Australia
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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The ultimate adventure for anyone heading to Adelaide with three full days of beaches, mountains, rainforest and wildlife. From sunsets at the beach to sunrises over high mountain ranges this tour will take you on a journey deep into the heart of Victoria’s outback. An almost spiritual experience that will prepare you well for your journey to the ‘city of churches’ – Adelaide!
Itinerary
Day 1: Melbourne to Great Ocean Road
Stop At: Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
This 3 Day Melbourne to Adelaide tour is the ultimate adventure for anyone heading to Adelaide with three full days of beaches, mountains, rainforest and wildlife.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Memorial Arch at Eastern View, 689/721 Great Ocean Rd, Eastern View VIC 3231, Australia
Enjoy a stroll along the beach or a photo opportunity under the famous historic gateway, known as the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Apollo Bay, Apollo Bay, Victoria
Feel the vibe of a small seaside coastal town.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Otway National Park, Great Otway National Park, Victoria
Take a guided rainforest walk in the ancient Great Otway National Park
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
Enjoy the magnificent views from the 12 Apostles lookout.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria 3269 Australia
Be surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs, as you dip your toes in the crisp ocean water of Loch Ard Gorge.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Warrnambool, Warrnambool, Victoria
Overnight accommodation is in the coastal town of Warrnambool.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight dormitory accommodation in Warrnambool at the end of the Great Ocean Road. Shared bathroom facilities.
Day 2: Great Ocean Road to Grampians
Stop At: Warrnambool, Warrnambool, Victoria
Walk along the beautiful clifftop keeping your eye out for seals as they frolic along the shoreline. Look for Southern Wright whales at Logan’s Beach during the birthing season (June to September)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, 105 Lake View Rd, Tower Hill, Victoria 3283 Australia
On the second day, visit the Tower Hill Conservation Reserve, an extinct volcano, rich in Aboriginal history and an abundance of wildlife.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Halls Gap, Halls Gap, Grampians, Victoria
Spend time in the heart of the Grampians exploring this quaint rural town.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Pinnacle, Mt Victory Rd Sundial Carpark, Halls Gap, Victoria Australia
Scale a mountain! Hike to the top of this spectacular vantage point with views to capture your soul for a lifetime.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grampians, Grampians, Victoria
We stay overnight in Halls Gap, heart of the Grampians National Park.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight dormitory accommodation in Halls Gap, heart of the Grampians National Park. Shared bathroom facilities.
Day 3: Grampians to Adelaide
Stop At: Grampians National Park, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia
The Grampians National Park is home to an abundance of Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, wallabies, emus, birds; ‘A wildlife wonderland’
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: MacKenzie Falls, Victoria Australia
Journey to the bottom of this powerful waterfall. Take the time whole down there to cool off in the refreshing mist.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Reed Lookout, Halls Gap, Victoria Australia
Enjoy some breath-taking views from Reeds Lookout
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: The Balconies, Reeds Lookout Carpark, Victoria Australia
Sensational experience as you walk out to the iconic rock structure high over the Victoria Valley.
Duration: 25 minutes
Pass By: Horsham, Horsham, Grampians, Victoria
We leave the Grampians west towards Horsham, crossing the Victorian and South Australian border. (occasionally, we use coach transfers, in partnership with V-Line)
Stop At: Adelaide, Adelaide, Greater Adelaide, South Australia
Make the journey on to your next adventure in Adelaide, arriving into the city at approx. 7:30pm.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Please ensure you’ve arranged accommodation prior to arriving into Adelaide, not included in the tour cost.
