2-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour via Great Ocean Road

Travel from Melbourne to Adelaide in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced English-speaking driver-guide, combining rugged coastal scenery with the mountains of the Grampians. Choose between a shared dormitory stay and a private room with an ensuite bathroom.

• Discover the Twelve Apostles, limestone formations along the Great Ocean Road
• Explore Loch Ard Gorge on Australia's rugged shipwreck coastline
• Walk through the ancient forest landscapes of Great Otway National Park

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Depart Melbourne. Start with hotel pickup at 06:55 or meet at the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, corner of Market Street, at 07:35.
2. Explore the Great Ocean Road on a guided tour, taking in the 12 Apostles, Surf Coast, Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, Great Otway National Park, Shipwreck Coast, and Loch Ard Gorge. Lunch and dinner are included.
3. Stay overnight according to your accommodation option. With Basic Shared Accommodation, stay at YHA Grampians Eco in a room sleeping 4, 6, 8, or 12 people, with shared bathrooms, bed linen, a fan, heater, communal kitchen, and TV lounge. With Standard Double/Twin Ensuite or Private Single Ensuite, stay at Gariwerd Motel in a room sleeping 1 or 2 people, with a private bathroom, towels, bed linen, fridge, TV, air conditioning, heating, and tea and coffee facilities.
4. Day 2: Explore the Grampians. Take a guided tour of Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout, and Grampians National Park. Breakfast is included.
5. Finish at Adelaide Central YHA at 19:30.

What's Included

• Live onboard commentary
• Guided bushwalks
• All national park entry fees

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 and private single rooms are for ages 18+ only.
• A medium-to-high fitness level is required, with considerable walking and stairs.
• A doctor's certificate is required for anyone over 70, 30 days before travel.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Bring valid ID. The legal drinking age in Australia is 18.
• Excess luggage may incur a surcharge, which is not included in the listed price; the amount is not specified. Surfboards, bikes, and excessive luggage may result in refusal to board.
• Shared dormitory rooms may be mixed-gender; same-gender sharing is not guaranteed.
• You may be refused participation if you appear intoxicated.
• Do not feed wildlife or take part in activities that damage the ecosystem.
• The tour goes ahead in rain or other poor weather. Routes may change at short notice because of seasonal conditions or park closures, and swimming may not be permitted at some sites.
• Arrive 10 minutes before departure at your designated pickup point. For property pickups, wait outside the front rather than in the foyer.
• The tour does not operate on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.