2-Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians National Park Tour

Travel from Melbourne and back on a shared, air-conditioned escape led by an English-speaking driver-guide. Connect rugged coastal scenery with mountain landscapes, with live commentary along the way. Stay in Halls Gap with a choice of shared dormitory, double or twin accommodation, or a private single room.

• Explore Loch Ard Gorge’s rugged coastline and shipwreck setting
• Follow guided bush walks covering approximately 4 km, adjusted to fitness levels
• Look for native Australian wildlife and flora along the route

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Departure. Meet at 7:35 am at the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, corner of Market Street, Melbourne, or start with hotel pickup. For hotel pickup, wait outside the front of the hotel rather than in the foyer.
2. Explore the Great Ocean Road on a guided tour, with stops listed at 12 Apostles Cottages, the Shipwreck Coast, Loch Ard Gorge and Great Otway National Park.
3. Stay overnight at YHA Grampians Eco with the Basic Shared Dormitory option, or at Gariwerd Motel with the Standard Double/Twin Room or Private Single Room option.
4. Day 2: Breakfast. Start the day with breakfast.
5. Explore Grampians National Park on a guided tour.
6. Return at 5:30 pm with the included shuttle.

What's Included

• One night’s accommodation in your selected room type
• One breakfast, one lunch and one dinner, with your participation
• Entry fees for Grampians, Great Otway and Port Campbell national parks

Important details

• Ages 6+ only. Children aged 6–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult and stay in a standard double or twin room.
• Shared dormitory beds and private single rooms are for adults aged 18+ only.
• Requires considerable walking and stair climbing. This experience is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Bring valid ID. The legal drinking age in Australia is 18.
• Excess luggage may incur a surcharge that is not included in the listed price; the amount is not specified.
• The baggage allowance is 15–20 kg per person. Surfboards, bikes and excessive luggage may result in refusal to board.
• Dormitory accommodation is shared with other solo travelers; a same-gender room is not guaranteed.
• You may be refused service if you appear intoxicated.
• Do not feed wildlife or take part in activities that damage the ecosystem.
• The tour normally goes ahead in rain or inclement weather.
• Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure.