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Drive along the Great Ocean Road – taking in The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge – to the Grampians National Park
Hit the road west out of Melbourne and uncover the spectacular natural attractions of the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park on this 3-day return loop in and out of Victoria's state capital. Watch surfers carving up the waves of iconic Bells Beach and spy koalas nibbling on gum trees along Kennett River. Wind through the Otways National Park, past lush farmlands and idyllic fishing towns to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Learn about the history and customs of the Grampians' traditional owners at the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre and hike out to Mackenzie Falls, the Pinnacles, The Balconies and Reeds Lookout before returning to cosmopolitan Melbourne.
- Start
- Melbourne, Australia
- Finish
- Melbourne, Australia
- Destinations
- Victoria, Great Ocean Road
- Style
- Original
- Theme
- Beachside Bliss, The Great Outdoors, Wildlife
- Code
- PAMM-O
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 8
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 24
Why you'll love this trip
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Admire the sweeping coastal vistas of the Great Ocean Road
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Peer down on the eight remaining limestone stacks of The Twelve Apostles
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Hear about local indigenous culture at the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre in the Grampians
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Hike out to the Grampians National Park's main attractions – The Pinnacles, The Balconies, Mackenzie Falls and Reeds Lookout
Is this trip right for you?
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A short sweet adventure which starts and finishes in Melbourne. If you wanted to travel the Great Ocean Road from one city to another, we have options
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Itinerary
Note: Total driving time today is about six and a half hours (approximately 450kms)
Total walking time will be about two hours (approximately 2kms)
Included Activities
- 12 Apostles & London Bridge
- Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
- Melba Gully Walk - Otway Ranges
- Swim at Lorne (Summer months)
- Teddy's Lookout above Lorne
Meals Included
- Lunch
Note: Total driving time today is about six hours (approximately 400kms)
Total walking time will be about four hours (approximately 5kms)
Included Activities
- Brambuk Culture Centre
- Loch Ard Gorge
- Mackenzie Falls - Grampians
- Pinnacles Walk - Grampians
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Note: Total driving time today is about five hours (approximately 300kms)
Total walking time will be about two and a half hours (approximately 3.5kms)
Included Activities
- Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinnerTransport
MinibusAccommodation
Twin share motel (2 nights)Included activities
- 12 Apostles & London Bridge
- Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
- Melba Gully Walk - Otway Ranges
- Swim at Lorne (Summer months)
- Teddy's Lookout above Lorne
- Brambuk Culture Centre
- Loch Ard Gorge
- 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 7am and finishes on day three at approximately 6pm. Onward travel must be booked for the following day.
2. Trip also available in Basix multishare PAMM-B
3. Trip also available Melbourne to Adelaide PAMA-O and Adelaide to Melbourne PAAM-O