Adelaide Trip Overview
Join our ‘Mountains to Shipwrecks tour and experience the vast mountain landscapes of the Grampians National Park and the rugged shipwreck coast of the Great Ocean Road. Begin your journey from Adelaide and travel from the Vines to the Mountains and Waterfalls of the Grampians National Park. After spending night deep within the National Park you will make your way to the awe inspiring 12 Apostles and the Shipwreck Coast of the Great Ocean Road. Explore Loch Ard Gorge and the morning light at the 12 Apostles. Your journey continues through an ancient rainforest, quaint coastal townships and stunning cliff top views as you make your way through to Melbourne.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Adelaide, Australia
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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Join our ‘Mountains to Shipwrecks tour and experience the vast mountain landscapes of the Grampians National Park and the rugged shipwreck coast of the Great Ocean Road. Begin your journey from Adelaide and travel from the Vines to the Mountains and Waterfalls of the Grampians National Park. After spending night deep within the National Park you will make your way to the awe inspiring 12 Apostles and the Shipwreck Coast of the Great Ocean Road. Explore Loch Ard Gorge and the morning light at the 12 Apostles. Your journey continues through an ancient rainforest, quaint coastal townships and stunning cliff top views as you make your way through to Melbourne.
Itinerary
Day 1: Adelaide City to Halls Gap Grampians
Pass By: Adelaide Central YHA, 135 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Default pickup location in Adelaide is outside the front of the Adelaide Central YHA at 7:00am.
Stop At: Grampians National Park, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia
Bushwalks in the Grampians / Gariwerd National Park
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: MacKenzie Falls, Victoria Australia
Hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls (Silerband Falls)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Boroka Lookout, Mt Difficult Road, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia
Enjoy a bush walk up to Boroka Lookout and Reed’s Lookout for some spectacular views over the valley.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Brambuk Backpackers or similar. Basic dorm accommodation with shared bathroom facilities.
Day 2: Halls Gap Grampians to Warrnambool Great Ocean Road
Stop At: The Pinnacle, Mt Victory Rd Sundial Carpark, Halls Gap, Victoria Australia
Get up and get moving on a hike up to the iconic The Pinnacle lookout within the Grampians.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, 105 Lake View Rd, Tower Hill, Victoria 3283 Australia
Visit a 30,000 year old extinct volcano rich in Aboriginal history.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Warrnambool, Warrnambool, Victoria
Head to the charming seaside town that hosts some of Victoria’s best whale watching (Winter only). Explore the town in the evening at your leisure.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Warrnambool Beach Backpackers or similar. Basic dorm accommodation with shared bathroom facilities.
Day 3: Warrnambool Great Ocean Road to Melbourne City
Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria 3269 Australia
A beautiful vista of towering cliffs, a sparkling blue-green sea with a small sandy beach. This gorge derives its name from one of Victoria’s most tragic shipwrecks more than 120 years ago.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
View the beautiful limestone stacks that form the mighty Twelve Apostles. Treat yourself to an optional helicopter flight for an extra $145 (weather & time permitting).
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Great Otway National Park, Great Otway National Park, Victoria
Take a guided bushwalk through this very rare, ancient and cool temperate rainforest as you stroll past some of the tallest trees in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway, Great Ocean Rd 689/721 Great Ocean Rd, Lorne, Victoria Australia
Take some pictures at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch while learning the history of this iconic drive. Keep an eye out for koalas and beautiful birds; King Parrots, Crimson Rosellas and look out for the famous Kookaburra.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
Journey on through to your final destination of Melbourne with grand city views atop the Westgate Bridge. Your tour will finish with a central drop off location at the Immigration Museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in Melbourne on the final night is not included.
