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By Autopia Tours
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Overview

    • Drive the iconic Great Ocean Road and visit Memorial Arch
    • Walk lush rainforest trails in Great Otway National Park
    • View the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge from the cliffs
    • Spot kangaroos, koalas, and emus in wild Aussie habitats
    • Hike Grampians trails to waterfalls and scenic lookouts

Activity location

  • Great Otway National Park
    • Corangamite Shire
    • 3269, Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St wait on the Market St side of the museum, Melbourne @ 7:35am
    • 400 Flinders Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Melbourne to Melbourne return journey
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    2 Nights’ Accommodation in Hostel or Motel (Warrnambool, Halls Gap)
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    Includes: 2 x Breakfasts, 2 x Dinners (guest participation)
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    All National Park pass entry fees
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    Guided bush walks (~6.5km, subject to fitness level)
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    Australian flora and fauna sightings
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    Hosted by an experienced driver-guide with local tour commentary
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    Air-conditioned buses for small group travel experiences, maximum group size is 23 people.
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    Selected Melbourne inner-city pick-up/drop-off points
  • Exclusions
    Any meals not indicated within the itinerary -opportunity to purchase along the way to support local
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    Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
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    Personal travel insurance is highly recommended
  • Exclusions
    Spending money for personal items

Know before you book

    • Mandatory Details: Passenger details are required at the time of booking, including date of birth, food allergies, title or gender for rooming configuration, and a contact phone number.
    • Fitness Level: A minimum moderate to advanced level of fitness is required for walks, which can be up to 3 km in length over steep and rocky terrain, often in direct sunlight.
    • Age Restrictions: Children aged 6 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian at all times and are required to stay in private twin rooms. The tour is not suitable for infants or children aged 5 and under.
    • Mobility Considerations: This tour is not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers, including those using wheelchairs, walkers, prams, or strollers.
    • Guest Participation: Guests are encouraged to participate in meal preparation, cleanup, unpacking, and loading luggage into the vehicles. This collaborative effort allows everyone to relax together after a day of touring and fosters connections among travellers.

What you can expect

  • Spend an amazing 3 days travelling along the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park adventure tour with private accommodation. Visit some stunning places including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Mackenzie Falls, Halls Gap and some other magnificent sights throughout the region. Return to Melbourne arriving early evening.

    Day 1: Melbourne to Great Ocean Road

    Start your 3-Day adventure by exploring the world-famous Great Ocean Road with its stunning ocean views and surf beaches. Spot wild koalas along the way with a stop in the quaint seaside town of Apollo Bay for lunch, followed by a guided rainforest walk in the Great Otway National Park rainforest. Later, we visit the amazing shipwreck coast famous for the Twelve Apostles rock formation and Loch Ard Gorge. Overnight in Warrnambool.

    • Meals: Dinner (The Flying Horse Bar & Brewery) or similar alternative
    • Accom: Warrnambool Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom)or similar alternative
    • Driving Distance: 375km

    Day 2: Great Ocean Road to Grampians

    During the second day, you will have the opportunity to visit Tower Hill Conservation Wildlife Reserve, an extinct volcano that is rich in Aboriginal history and has a vast amount of wildlife, such as emus and kangaroos. From here we head north into the Grampians. In the afternoon we will take you up to the iconic Pinnacle lookout, which offers a panoramic view of the Grampians National Park for a delightful afternoon hike. Finish the day with a traditional Aussie BBQ at our overnight stay in Halls Gap.

    • Meals: Breakfast (Beach Cafe), Dinner (Aussie BBQ dinner)
    • Accom: Gariwerd Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Grampians Eco YHA Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative
    • Driving Distance: 190km
    • Hike Distance: 4.5km

    Day 3: Grampians to Melbourne

    On the last day of our journey, we will start early in the morning to hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls, and then we will explore some other famous sites, such as The Balconies/Reeds Lookout and Boroka Lookout, which are among the most famous in the area. A few days after exploring the coastline and mountain ranges of the region, we then make our way back to Melbourne, arriving around 5:30 PM after an incredible few days.

    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Accom: N/A
    • Driving Distance: 290km
    • Hike Distance: 2km

    *Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and park closures.

Location

Activity location

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    Great Otway National Park
    • Corangamite Shire
    • 3269, Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St wait on the Market St side of the museum, Melbourne @ 7:35am
    • 400 Flinders Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia