Grampians National Park Day Trip: Enjoy Kangaroos and Mackenzie Falls from Melbourne
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81 Ratings
Melbourne
Embark on a day trip from Melbourne to Grampians National Park and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Australian wilderness. Encounter kangaroos, explore Mackenzie Falls, and learn about the rich Indigenous history of the region.
Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Melbourne - We start the day early, leaving Melbourne sharply at 7:35am. We recommend guests eat breakfast prior to the tour, given we have a long drive ahead of us.
  • Grampians National Park - In one day we take you from Melbourne to experience the highlights of this breathtaking National Park.

You will feel as though you have stepped back in time as you marvel at the Ancient Landscape with rugged mountain ranges and spectacular sandstone ridges. With an experienced guide leading you through this incredible scenery, you will come away from tour with a new understanding of the countryside and history of the region.

  • Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre - Once we have arrived in the picturesque National Park, we head to Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, where you can explore and see first hand the creation stories that make up the lore of this diverse landscape. Venture around the cultural centre to spot wallabies, emus and maybe even echidnas in the bush. Come away with a deeper understanding of the significance of Gariwerd for the Indigenous people.
  • Halls Gap General Store - Before heading \’up the mountain\’ we relax in the picturesque town of Halls Gap, right in the heart of the Grampians National Park for time to grab lunch (at your own expense).
  • MacKenzie Falls - Probably the most famous waterfall in Victoria, we hike down to the base and back to marvel at the sheer amount of water and to feel the fresh spray in the air. The hike is about 250 steps to the base and back and if you prefer an easier flat walk out over the top of the falls this is absolutely fine!

If ever Mackenzie Falls were closed to the public this stop would be substituted for a peaceful hike to Silverband Falls.

  • The Balconies - We then enjoy a hike along the shady path through the gumtrees and fascinating rock formations out to The Balconies, here you will see the famous \’Jaws of Death\’ with majestic views and scenery, featured in the Japanese Animation \’Princess Mononoke\’.
  • Reed Lookout - Reeds Lookout affords sweeping views down to Lake Wartook and out over the Victoria Valley and the Mount Difficult Range.
  • Boroka Lookout - A picture stop at the marvellous Boroka lookout perfectly depicts the incredible scenery. Depending on the weather and visibility we may alternatively head to Lake Bellfield to walk out along the damn and feel dwarfed in-between the two mountain ranges.
  • Melbourne - Leaving the Grampians National Park, we make the journey back o Melbourne arriving in the evening around 8:00pm.
What's Included
  • Complimentary inner-city pickup and drop-off in Melbourne
  • Chances to see a variety of Australian wildlife
  • Includes National Park entry fees
  • Travel in an intimate small group setting
  • Expert resident Trailblazer to lead the tour
What's Not Included
  • All Meals
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Embark on a day excursion from Melbourne to explore the phenomenal beauty of Grampians National Park. This geological haven for trekkers, mountaineers and wildlife enthusiasts provides unmatched panoramic views across the park and the Western Plateau of Victorian in addition to the breathtaking Mackenzie Falls. Explore the region known as Gariwerd by the indigenous community with a majestic array of mountain ranges situated to the west of Melbourne. It plays host to a plethora of kangaroos, wallabies, and other local species and is known for its eye-catching waterfalls and sweeping mountain vistas. Our guide to Grampians provides brief hikes to some of our top spots and features a stop at Brambuk, the award-winning National Park & Cultural Centre which provides a glimpse into the history of the humans, the geographic features and the wildlife inhabiting this area.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult, not suitable for infants or children 5 years old and under.
  • Not wheelchair, stroller accessible and a moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)
Flinders Street
The default pickup location for this tour will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you wish to change your pickup location to one of our other selected pick up locations, please contact our reservations team on +61393931300 at least 48 hours before.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kate_l
Jun 8, 2024
A great trip for an overview of the Grampians - The amazing views coupled with Jacobs funny and interesting commentary.He went out of his way to make everyone feel welcome and give the best possible experience. A great trip for an overview of the Grampians.
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27harrisonc
May 24, 2024
Great day tour out of Melbourne - Incredible views and got to see a lot of wildlife (kangaroos, emus etc). Our driver/guide was Wes who was incredibly helpful and has a lot of knowledge of the Grampians and Australia in general.
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784ryane
May 24, 2024
Would highly recommend. - Really enjoyed the crew we were with. Jacob was a great tour guide who made the experience fun, interesting and engaging.
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Joannetx5210cm
May 17, 2024
Great day tour of the Grampians, McKenzie falls, boroka lookout - Wes was our guide and driver. His stories of Australia are super insightful and knew the spots to go so that we maximise our time during the day tour.
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Cincogates
May 17, 2024
Well worth the trip! - The Grampians National Park is absolutely beautiful and well worth seeing. We made a few stops in small towns. Walked down to the waterfalls. Stopped at some beautiful lookout points. Wes was our tour guide. He was very informative about the area as well as personable. Just a wonderful day!
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48leiat
May 8, 2024
Thank You! - Really enjoyed Chris’ genuinity and warmth in creating a great experience for the group, despite some closures. Appreciate his knowledge and sharing many interesting facts / information along the way.
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Andreagx2850yh
May 3, 2024
super worth experience! - our guide Wes was energetic & engaging the whole time, always offering his assistance/services (eg phototaking, stories) spontaneously w/o us having to ask. he was also easy to talk to & fun to have around. loved the mini trips down history lane through every town we went to. only regret was not booking the 2-3 day tour w him
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Janet_l
Apr 7, 2024
Grampians National Park with Kangaroos and MacKenzie Falls - The tour was very good, it is a long trip but it is worth it to see the sceneries. In my case I went on long weekend all was full of people, it was difficult for the guide to find parking, he made his best. The guide was very friendly and solved all our doubts, always open to our questions. Unfortunately we didn't see kangaroos as says in the name of the tour.
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Andrewgr1549zi
May 3, 2024
The great Grampian Experience - The 2-ways coach ride took 7 hours out of the 11.5 hours day trip Out of the 4.5 hours, only 2.5 hours were actually spent at the various point of interest For the price of A$165 without lunch and tea breaks provided, it may not be such a good deal Afterall But it's a good & tiring experience Our driver & guide, Wes was a friendly, responsible & knowledgeable guide
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Yunmei_c
Apr 21, 2024
Trip got cancelled - Trip s cancelled due to not enough people so not too happy about that … even though they offer a different date but we already plan out everything so ….
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