3-Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Tour From Melbourne

Travel in an air-conditioned small group with an experienced English-speaking driver-guide, combining coastal touring with time on foot in Victoria's national parks. Hear live commentary along the way, and choose shared dorm accommodation or a private ensuite room.

• Explore the bush on guided walks covering approximately 6.5 km, subject to fitness levels
• Look for native Australian wildlife in its natural habitat

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Great Ocean Road
   1. Start with hotel pickup or meet at the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street at the corner of Market Street, Melbourne, at 07:35. For hotel pickup, wait outside the front of the hotel, not in the foyer.
   2. Explore the Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay Beach, Great Otway National Park, Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge on a guided tour.
   3. Stay overnight at Downtown Motel, with shared bathroom facilities or an ensuite room depending on your option.
2. Day 2: Tower Hill and the Grampians
   1. Start with breakfast.
   2. Explore Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, Pinnacle Lookout, and Halls Gap on a guided tour.
   3. Enjoy dinner.
   4. Stay at YHA Grampians Eco with the Shared Accommodation (Shared Bathroom Facilities) option. With the Private Double/Twin Room (Ensuite) or Private Single Room (Ensuite) option, stay at Gariwerd Motel.
3. Day 3: Waterfalls and lookouts
   1. Start with breakfast.
   2. Explore McKenzies Falls, Boroka Lookout, and The Balconies on a guided tour.
   3. Return at 17:30 with the included shuttle.

What's Included

• Experienced English-speaking driver-guide and live commentary
• Air-conditioned transport and round-trip transfers from selected Melbourne inner-city pickup points
• Two nights' accommodation in Warrnambool and Halls Gap
• Two breakfasts and dinner, with participation in meals
• National park entry fees, including Grampians, Great Otway and Port Campbell national parks

Important details

• Ages 6+ only. Children aged 6–17 require a paying adult companion and must stay in a standard double or twin room. Shared dorms and private single rooms are for ages 18+ only.
• Requires considerable walking and stair climbing.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• The legal drinking age is 18. Bring valid ID as proof of age if drinking alcohol.
• Excess luggage may incur a surcharge, which is not included in the listed price.
• Limit your luggage to a 15 kg overnight bag and a small day pack. Surfboards, bikes or excessive luggage may result in refusal to board.
• Shared dorm rooms may be mixed-gender; same-gender sharing is not guaranteed.
• You may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• Do not feed wildlife or take part in activities that damage the ecosystem.
• The tour runs in rain or inclement weather. Dress for changing conditions.
• Arrive 10 minutes before departure.