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Hit the coast road and see Australia’s southern gems.
Drive to Australia’s southern hotspots on a fast-paced three-day jaunt from Melbourne to Adelaide. Stop by the world-class surf break of Bells Beach, spot wild koalas at Kennett River and be captivated by each twist and turn of the acclaimed Great Ocean Road. Soak up the dramatic horizon rendered by the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, learn about local First Nations history in the Grampians National Park and go chasing waterfalls on a scenic hike. With an expert local leader by your side and everything take care of, what’s not to like about a road trip between these two Aussie cities?
- Start
- Melbourne, Australia
- Finish
- Adelaide, Australia
- Destinations
- Victoria, Great Ocean Road, South Australia
- Style
- Basix
- Theme
- Explorer
- Code
- PAMA-B
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 18
- Group size
- Min 4, Max 24
Why you'll love this trip
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Travel along Australia’s most acclaimed stretch of coastline with a scenic drive on the Great Ocean Road. This is one trip you definitely want to call shotgun on a window seat.
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Battered by the mighty Bass Strait, spend some time checking out the eroded natural wonders of the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge in the Port Campbell National Park.
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Take a one-night pitstop in Halls Gap to discover the rugged beauty of the Grampians National Park. Go hiking up to the Pinnacles lookout, and marvel at the stunning McKenzie Falls.
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Gain an insight into the diverse First Nations cultures in Australia with a visit to the Brambuk Cultural Centre, learning of the ancient stories of the Dreaming.
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Your expert local leaders are in the know when it comes to what to do and where to eat. Not only will they give you all the insider information, they’ll be sure to introduce you to the iconic Aussie barbecue.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip runs both as a Basix- and Original-style Intrepid adventure. All passengers will travel together and enjoy the same inclusions; however, the only difference between the two is the style of accommodation. Basix passengers will stay in multishare mixed gender accommodation, and Original passengers will stay in twin share accommodation. For more information about the Original-style itinerary, please search trip code PAMA-O on the Intrepid website.
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Itinerary
Included Activities
- 12 Apostles & London Bridge
- Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
- Melba Gully Walk - Otway Ranges
- Swim at Lorne (Summer months)
- Loch Ard Gorge
Meals Included
- Lunch
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 6.5 hours (approximately 450 km). The total walking time will be about 2 hours (approximately 2 km).Included Activities
- Brambuk Culture Centre
- Mackenzie Falls - Grampians
- Pinnacles Walk - Grampians
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 6 hours (approximately 400 km). The total walking time will be about 4 hours (approximately 5 km).Included Activities
- Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
The total driving time today is about 7.5 hours (approximately 550 km). The total walking time will be about 2.5 hours (approximately 3.5 km).The estimated time of arrival into Adelaide is around 7.30 pm, so please take this into account when considering onward travel.
Meals
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinnerTransport
Private vehicleAccommodation
Dormitory (2 nights)Included activities
- 12 Apostles & London Bridge
- Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
- Melba Gully Walk - Otway Ranges
- Swim at Lorne (Summer months)
- Loch Ard Gorge
- Brambuk Culture Centre
- Mackenzie Falls - Grampians
- Pinnacles Walk - Grampians
- Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout
Dates & availability
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Important notes
1.This trip starts in Melbourne at approximately 6 am and finishes in central Adelaide at approximately 7 pm on Day 3. Onward travel must be booked the following day.
2.This trip is also available as an Original style trip (twin share accommodation) See code PAMA-O.
3.This trip also runs in reverse as a 2 day tour, see code PAAM-B.

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