3-Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Tour from Melbourne

Explore southern Australia's coastal cliffs and rugged bushland on a shared, one-way journey from Melbourne to Adelaide. Travel in air-conditioned transport with an English-speaking driver-guide and live commentary. Choose shared dormitory accommodation or private rooms with ensuite bathrooms.

• Explore the Great Ocean Road, a National Heritage-listed coastal route
• Discover Tower Hill, an ancient volcano with opportunities to spot Australian wildlife
• Walk guided bush trails through the rugged wilderness of the Grampians

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Depart Melbourne. Start with hotel pickup at 06:55, or meet at the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street at the corner of Market Street, at 07:35.
2. Explore the Great Ocean Road on a guided tour, taking in Memorial Arch at Eastern View, Apollo Bay Beach, Great Otway National Park, the Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge. Dinner is included.
3. Stay overnight at Mid City Motel Warrnambool. Basic Shared Accommodation includes shared bathroom facilities; Standard Double/Twin Ensuite and Private Single Ensuite include private bathrooms.
4. Day 2: Explore Tower Hill and the Grampians. Take a guided tour of Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve and Grampians National Park. Breakfast and dinner are included.
5. Stay at YHA Grampians Eco with shared bathroom facilities for Basic Shared Accommodation, or at Gariwerd Motel with a private bathroom for Standard Double/Twin Ensuite and Private Single Ensuite.
6. Day 3: Discover more of the Grampians. Explore MacKenzie Falls, Reeds Lookout, and Boroka Lookout. Breakfast is included.
7. Finish at Adelaide Central YHA at 19:30.

What's Included

• Professional driver-guide and onboard commentary
• Air-conditioned transport from Melbourne to Adelaide
• Two nights of accommodation in your selected room type
• Two breakfasts and two dinners
• National park entry fees
• Guided bush walks

Important details

• Ages 6+ only. Children aged 6–17 require a paying adult and must stay in a standard double or twin room. Dormitory beds and private single rooms are for ages 18+ only.
• A medium-to-high fitness level is required for considerable walking and stairs.
• For ages over 70, a doctor's certificate is required 30 days before travel.
• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Bring valid ID. The legal drinking age is 18.
• Meals other than the included breakfasts and dinners are not included; food is available to purchase along the way.
• The baggage allowance is 15–20 kg per person. Excess luggage may incur a surcharge that is not included in the listed price. Surfboards, bikes or excessive luggage may result in refusal to board.
• Dormitory rooms are shared with other travelers; same-gender room sharing is not guaranteed.
• Do not feed wildlife or damage the ecosystem. You may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• The tour runs in rain and other inclement weather unless canceled. Routes may change at short notice, and park closures or swimming restrictions may apply.
• Arrive 10 minutes before your departure time. For property pickup, wait outside the front, not in the foyer. Late arrivals and no-shows receive no refund.
• The tour does not run on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.