hiking-the-grampians

Ocean Rd & Grampians



3 days/ 2 nights
The Great Ocean Road, one of the world's best coastal routes blended with the beauty and history of the Grampians.
from $395
Great Ocean Road & Grampians includes:
- All meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners)
- Accommodation
- National Park Entry fees

ADELAIDE to MELBOURNE   3 Days / 2 Nights
Departs Adelaide every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday DECEMBER - MARCH
Every Tuesday & Saturday APRIL - MAY
Every Saturday JUNE - SEPTEMBER
Every Tuesday & Saturday OCTOBER - NOVEMBER

Pickups from City 6:45am

MELBOURNE to ADELAIDE   3 Days / 2 Nights
Departs Melbourne every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday DECEMEBER - MARCH
Every Tuesday & Friday APRIL - MAY
Every Tuesday JUNE - SEPTEMBER
Every Tuesday & Friday OCTOBER - NOVEMBER

Pickups from City 6:45am, Arts Centre 7:15am and St Kilda 7:30am March



Itinerary:

Day 1
Departing Adelaide we cruise through the Adelaide Hills with a mid morning stop at a country bakery to grab a bite to eat. We eat lunch at Nhill before we marvel at Mt. Arapiles then onto the Grampians National Park. Here we hike to the bottom of Mc Kenzie Falls and see breathtaking views from The Balconies. In the late afternoon, see the kangaroos and other wildlife come out to play. We stay overnight in the heart of the Grampians National Park in hostel accommodation.

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Day 2
Visit the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre and spend a great morning hiking the beautiful Grampians, or opt to go rock climbing instead (extra costs apply – subject to availability). We enjoy lunch at Tower Hill Reserve, the site of a dormant volcano, wetland, lake and home to lots of wildlife. We head south to the Great Ocean Road and Bay of Martyrs, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge, part of the fantastic coastal scenery in this area, finishing the day with a sunset at the spectacular Twelve Apostles. Overnight is in hostel accommodation on the Great Ocean Road.

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Day 3
After After breakfast, we soak up the beauty of the Otway National Park. Walk through some of the oldest temperate rainforest in the world. Marvel at the historical section of the Ocean Road carved by returned WWI servicemen. It provides one of the most spectacular coastal roads that you will ever see. Explore the artistic seaside villages of Apollo Bay and Lorne. Anglesea, Bells Beach and Torquay (home of Rip Curl and Quicksilver) are all part of the famous surf coast with time to check out the local waves. We stop at the Split Point Lighthouse featured in the Round the Twist television series, before heading through Geelong to arrive in Melbourne approximately 7pm.

(The above itinerary is the Adelaide to Melbourne trip. Melbourne to Adelaide itinerary is similar but in reverse. Arrive Adelaide on day three at approximately 7pm)

What to Bring:
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Gripped sole walking shoe
  • Insect repellent
  • Windproof/waterproof jacket
  • Water bottle
  • Otherwise all the usual stuff
  • Most importantly a sense of adventure

Optional Extras:
Rock climbing in the Grampians 
Helicopter ride at the Twelve Apostles
Otway Fly Treetop Walk 

Accommodation upgrade options for single, double and twin - Subject to availability
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