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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

  • Admire the sweeping coastal vistas of the Great Ocean Road

  • Peer down on the eight remaining limestone stacks of The Twelve Apostles

  • Hear about local indigenous culture at the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre in the Grampians

  • 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?

  • 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

Viewing platform at Grampians National Park
Walking along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria
MacKenzie falls, Grampians, victoria

Itinerary
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Departing cosmopolitan Melbourne, hit the road west to Geelong and the famous surf town of Torquay. From there, begin the journey along one of Australia’s most beautiful and famous drives, the Great Ocean Road. Experience a guided walk through an ancient and rare temperate rainforest. Check out the enormous trees that are native to the area. Stop in at Kennett River for some koala spotting, then break for lunch in Apollo Bay. Continue on to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, spending the night in Warrnambool.

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

Begin the day checking out more of the Great Ocean Road's wonders, then drive into the Grampians National Park – an area rich in Aboriginal culture and beautiful landscapes. We'll visit the Brambuk Aboriginal Culture Centre to learn about the period known as the Dreaming, then hike up to the Pinnacles for impressive views across the Grampians. Tonight we enjoy a traditional Aussie BBQ in Halls Gap.

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

Hike up to McKenzie Falls, the highest waterfalls in the Grampians, and check out other sights such as The Balconies and Reeds Lookout. Leaving the Grampians, pass through the town of Horsham before crossing the famed mighty Murray River and making the drive back to Melbourne.

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 dinner

Transport

Minibus

Accommodation

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

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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

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