Great Ocean Road & Grampians Adventure 3 Day National Park Tour Melbourne Return

Itinerary

Day 1: Travel the surf coast highway along the picturesque Great Ocean Road

Stop At: Anglesea Visitor Information Centre, Great Ocean Road, Anglesea, Victoria 3230 Australia
Step onto famous surfing beaches on the Surf Coast and get some sand between your toes. Walk along a beautiful beach.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway, Lorne, Victoria Australia
Commemorating the workers that built the road, stop for a photo opportunity with the Great Ocean Road Sign!
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kennett River, Victoria Australia
pot wild Koalas, Kookaburras, Parrots and Lorikeets in the eucalyptus trees.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Apollo Bay Museum, 6250 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233 Australia
Enjoy a picnic lunch in Apollo Bay before checking out the spoils of this beautiful coastal town.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Great Otway National Park, Great Ocean Rd, Hordern Vale, Victoria 3221 Australia
Embark on a guided bushwalk in the ancient Otway Rainforest with some special flora and fauna.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Princetown, Victoria 3269 Australia
iew the magnificent and majestic 12 Apostles from multiple vantage points.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Port Campbell, Victoria Australia
Be surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs as you step down onto the beach below.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hostel Dormitory with shared bathroom facilities in the seaside township of Warrnambool located on the Great Ocean Road.

Day 2: Coastlines to Culture we journey from the Great Ocean Road into the Grampians National Park

Stop At: Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, Princes Highway, Warrnambool, Victoria Australia
Victoria’s first National Park is a 30 000 year old extinct volcano. Originally the land of the local Koroitgundidj people is now a wildlife wonderland full of Koalas, Emus, Kangaroos, Magpie Geese, Echidnas, Possums as well as waterbirds.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mount Rouse, Surkitts Lane, Penshurst, Victoria Australia
Take a walk to the very top of this extinct volcano and enjoy spectacular views of lava fields and surrounding landscape. On a clear day you can see the ocean to the south and Grampians to the north.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre, 117-119 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia
Spend time in Halls Gap and get your lunch in numerous cafes or restaurants. Try a classic Aussie pie or a traditional gellati.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre, 277 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia
Learn about the history and culture of Jardwadjali and Djab Wurring Aboriginal tribes. Surrounding gardens are a great place to relax and spot more wildlife.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Pinnacle, Mt Victory Rd Sundial Carpark, Halls Gap, Victoria Australia
Explore the breathtaking beauty of massive sandstone outcrops and eucalypt covered slopes with a 2 hour long hike will take you to the top of the Wonderland Range offering breathtaking views of the Grampians and the Wimmera plains. Sturdy hiking shoes with good grip and at least 2 litres of water are essential.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included, this is a basic continental breakfast with tea & coffee.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hostel Dormitory with shared bathroom facilities, in Halls Gap a town located in the heart of Grampians National Park.

Day 3: Explore the rugged wilderness of the Grampians National Park

Stop At: Grampians National Park, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia
Home to the Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Emus, Birds, Echidnas and many other Australian creatures as well as an abundant array of plant life. Truly a wildlife, waterfall, walking wonderland!
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: MacKenzie Falls, Victoria Australia
Embark on a walk to the base of the beautiful McKenzie Falls. Cool off in the gentle mist that rises.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Boroka Lookout, Mt Difficult Road, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia
Step out to one of the most scenic view of the Grampians as you gaze over Halls Gap and Lake Lonsdale.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Balconies, Reeds Lookout Carpark, Victoria Australia
A gentle walk take you through a stringybark forest before stepping out to view the geological wonder known as the Balconies or the Jaws of Death.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included, this is a basic continental breakfast with tea & coffee.
No accommodation included on this day.