Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour: 3-Day National Park Adventure from Melbourne
3.8
8 Ratings
Melbourne
Embark on a 3-day adventure along the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park. Discover hidden gems, secret beaches, stunning mountain views, and abundant wildlife on this unforgettable tour from Melbourne.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Travel the surf coast highway along the picturesque Great Ocean Road

Anglesea Visitor Information Centre - Step onto famous surfing beaches on the Surf Coast and get some sand between your toes. Walk along a beautiful beach.

Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway - Commemorating the workers that built the road, stop for a photo opportunity with the Great Ocean Road Sign!

Apollo Bay Museum - Enjoy exploring Apollo Bay for a local lunch (at your own expense) before checking out the spoils of this beautiful coastal town.

Great Otway National Park - Embark on a guided bushwalk in the ancient Otway Rainforest with some special flora and fauna.

Twelve Apostles - View the magnificent and majestic 12 Apostles from multiple vantage points.

Loch Ard Gorge - Be surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs as you step down onto the beach below.

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

Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve - 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.

Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre - Spend time in Halls Gap and get your lunch in numerous cafes or restaurants. Try a classic Aussie pie or a traditional gellati.

Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre - 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.

The Pinnacle - 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.

Explore the rugged wilderness of the Grampians National Park

Grampians National Park - 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!

MacKenzie Falls - Embark on a walk to the base of the beautiful McKenzie Falls. Cool off in the gentle mist that rises.

Boroka Lookout - Step out to one of the most scenic view of the Grampians as you gaze over Halls Gap and Lake Lonsdale.

The Balconies - 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.

What's Included
  • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned mini-coach.
  • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group tour.
  • Benefit from the knowledge of an expert driver/guide with live commentary.
  • Stay 2 nights in quality accommodations.
  • Savor included meals with both dinner and breakfast.
  • Immerse yourself in Aboriginal history and culture.
  • Experience Australian wildlife in its natural setting.
  • Gain entry to all national parks on the tour.
What's Not Included
  • Meals not indicated
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

The 3 Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour provides an opportunity to discover sights many travelers miss on the popular route. This tour takes us to unvisited beaches, offers extended trekking experiences, majestic mountain panoramas, a quiescent volcano abundant with animals, and quintessential Australian food. All of these unique experiences await you when you join us for a multi-day adventure.

  • This fare price is for a basic dormitory style accommodation, only applies to Adults 18+ and over. Not suitable for infants or children 17 years and under.
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
  • Vegetarian meals option are available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Immigration Museum (Museums Victoria)
Flinders Street
Default pickup location for this tour will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Ch0nghuag
Mar 2, 2024
one of my best experien - Our tour guide Janet is wonderful. Her passion,enthusiasm and vivid energy makes this trip to be one of my best experiences. Thank you so much,Janet! Chonghua from China
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Douglasbg1709ij
Feb 18, 2024
A Wonderful Experience and a Wonderful Guide - This tour may well be the best run and most enjoyable excursion we have ever been a part of. Our tour to the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians National Park began on Feb 15th. On Feb 14th, very sadly, the Grampians region was hit by a wind storm and powerful thunderstorms which tore up trees and ignited forest fires with many homes lost as the region dealt with one of it's biggest emergencies in years. In the hours leading up to the beginning of the tour we received an email advising us that the situation regarding our itinerary was very fluid and that visiting the Grampians would likely not be possible. Our incredible guide, Janet "J-Dog" Archibald, in consultation with Wildlife Tours took this bag of lemons that fate had handed us and made the best lemonade ever. She recast this setback as an opportunity to explore some locations that we would not normally have time to see. Janet knows the state of Victoria like the back of her hand and we were all swept up by her enthusiasm as she told story after story and got us to amazing locations with time to explore at length. By the end of the first day our group had become the best of friends and this tour was the highlight of our time in Australia. I highly recommend this tour and our guide Janet. On day three we were joined by Chris who also knows his stuff and made our trip memorable.
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Zara
Jan 31, 2020
Great tour - Just got back from the 3 day tour of the Great ocean road and the grampians. I would definitely not recommend doing any less than this as the 2 day tour missed out on a great hike in the grampians. Our tour guide Peter was great with loads of knowledge and a very chilled vibe so that it didn’t feel like we were on a school trip. Some bits of the tour are a bit rushed but that’s to be expected on such a quick turn around. I would definitely recommend this tour !!
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Lisaf3093
Jan 23, 2020
Excellent trip - Nearing the end of our 3 day Great Ocean Road Trip and it has been the best 2 days! The itinerary is well organised and very carefully planned. The stops along the way are magnificent. There really is no better way to see all the sights along the Great Ocean Road and to experience The Grampians other than take this tour. It's a great way to meet people too! Our tour guide Darren has been the best bit about this trip. He takes such great care in his work and really wants everyone to have such a great time. His voice is very calming on the microphone, perfect if you're in the middle of taking a nap on the bus. Most of all, I love all his nuggets of information. He is very informative and obviously has extensive knowledge on the geography of the area, plant life, animal life, indigenous people and local knowledge too. He makes the tour very engaging! I also appreciate the effort he puts in to organise breakfast/lunch/ dinner. A++ for Darren!!
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Nitish
Oct 28, 2019
Absolutely worth it - All the places along the Great Ocean Road including the 12 Apostles and the Grampians itself, the views were breathtaking, and it was a good break away from the busy city life. I would recommend going for the 3 days 2 night as it makes your overall trip worthwhile, Special shout out to my guide - Guy, very knowledgeable about the history and had lots of fascinating stories to share that made the journey on the road more enjoyable. Great opportunity to meet new people along the way as well.
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Isabelle_h
Aug 5, 2023
Do yourself a favor, rent a car and enjoy the ride - For the amount you pay for a family and after that being split up at night to accommodate solo travellers, separate couples!!! .. not worth it. Rent a car and do it on your own. It will cost you a fraction of this, you will see more things and eat better ( you have to pay most of your meals anyways) and you won’t have to be charged extra for nothing! Btw, hurry up at breakfast.. they might run out of bread!! And if you encounter a problem, Viator won’t be there to help you!
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Susan
Nov 18, 2017
If you love bone-jarring, dirty... - <p>If you love bone-jarring, dirty buses, and not being given enough time to enjoy sights that are truly breath-taking, this is the trip for you. Paying 34 for a room upgrade the first night was okay. Being upgraded without being asked the second night might have been okay if they had mentioned ahead of time that it was going to cost me an extra 100 for an uncomfortable room and with shower temps that ranged quickly from comfortable to frigid with no warning. Can't say I was thrilled about being dropped off in sweltering heat several blocks short of the previously-agreed upon location either. Anyway, in hindsight, I would have rented a car or selected a different tour company.</p>
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Orrie_s
Oct 30, 2023
skip and avoid this tour operator (autopia tours) - Had an awful experience with them and their customer service is terrible also. Go with any other company other than this one.
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