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Take in some of the country's best sights from the height of the Grampians to the shores by the Great Ocean Road
Australia’s Great Ocean Road is a glorious stretch of land capturing the finer points of Victoria’s versatile and diverse ecosystems. The iconic bushland and glistening seascapes fuse together to create something greater than the sum of it’s parts, seen in natural wonders such as the Loch Ard Gorge, the towering 12 Apostles or even the surf beaches of Torquay. Further inland, the towering sandstone ridges of the Grampians offer a view of the land below – pristine, undisturbed and authentically Australian. Close enough to comfortable, trendy seaside towns like Lorne yet just far enough from the metropolitan Melbourne to feel the call of the wild, the southern coast is everything you could want from Australia and more.
- Start
- Melbourne, Australia
- Finish
- Melbourne, Australia
- Destinations
- Victoria, Great Ocean Road
- Style
- Comfort
- Theme
- Wildlife
- Code
- PACGR
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 8
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Stay in unique four star accommodation along Victoria's Great Ocean Road and Grampians
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Enjoy a native food dinner cooked by a local chef
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Walk where few dare to tread on a special section of the Great Ocean Road, travelling down Gibson Steps to a glistening shoreline dotted with giant stone monuments
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A smaller group size of 12 people gives you a better chance of making new friends and enjoying uncrowded sight-seeing
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Sacred to the Gunditjmara people, explore the soon to be UNESCO-listed Budj Bim National Heritage Landscape – home to ancient aqua traps dating from 6600 years ago
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Get up close and personal with koalas and kangaroos
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See the famous twelve apostles, perhaps from a helicopter above the ocean
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Hike to the Pinnacles, explore Halls Gap and Victoria's Grampians
Is this trip right for you?
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This Comfort trip is twin share hotel accommodation. Solo travelers may be paired with another person of the same gender. A single supplement is available for purchase on request.
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This trip has a couple of walks in the Grampians. Whilst hiking boots are not essential, they may make your experience more comfortable.
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There are some block of driving a couple of hours long, so make sure you bring a good book or ipod with music
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Even in summer the southern part of Australia (especially in the mountains) can be cool so please bring warm clothes for the evenings as well as light walking clothes for the daytime
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Itinerary
If you’ve arrived early, one of the best ways to get acquainted with the city is with an Urban Adventures trip – the Total Melbourne tour whisks you to the heights of the city’s best viewpoint down to the laneways full of hidden bars and cafes. Filled with plenty of fun facts about the city’s history and modern culture, you’ll be an honorary Melbournian by the time the trip ends for sure!
Optional Activities
- Melbourne - City Sights Kayak Tour - Urban Adventure - AUD78
- Multicultural Markets of Melbourne - Urban Adventure - AUD84
- Made In Melbourne- Urban Adventure - AUD93
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Included Activities
- Memorial Arch
- Teddy's Lookout above Lorne
- Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Afterwards, embark on a truly unique experience with a walk along the Great Ocean Road itself en route to Gibson Steps. Prepare yourself to be dwarfed by the towering cliffs and offshore columns as you walk along the shoreline, feeling the breath of the ocean run across your skin as the morning sun beams warmly above.
Continue along the Great Ocean Road for a stop at one of Australia’s best known natural wonders – the 12 Apostles. It’s a humbling experience to look out from the cliff tops at these limestone monoliths as they staunchly protrude from the water, keeping an ear out as waves crash against their feet. An optional helicopter ride offers the chance to take in sweeping views of the landscape – just ask your leader if you’re interested in taking this option.
Say farewell to the 12 Apostles and hit the road once more. Stop by the Loch Ard Gorge for a glimpse of a picturesque natural inlet, enjoy a lunch stopover at Port Campbell, then go sightseeing at London Bridge, The Grotto and the Bay of Martyrs before arriving in Warrnambool. Enjoy an evening dinner with the group before hitting the hay for the night.
Included Activities
- Loch Ard Gorge
- 12 Apostles & London Bridge
- Great Ocean Walk & Gibson Steps
- Guided rainforest walk through Maits Rest
Optional Activities
- 'Shipwrecked' or 'Harpooned' show & dinner - AUD45
- Twelve Apostles helicopter flight - AUD145
Meals Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Budj Bim Tyrendarra Indigenous tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Pinnacles Walk - Grampians
- Mackenzie Falls - Grampians
- Native food bush dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinnersTransport
MinibusAccommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Motel (1 night)Included activities
- Memorial Arch
- Teddy's Lookout above Lorne
- Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
- Loch Ard Gorge
- 12 Apostles & London Bridge
- Great Ocean Walk & Gibson Steps
- Guided rainforest walk through Maits Rest
- Budj Bim Tyrendarra Indigenous tour
- Pinnacles Walk - Grampians
- Mackenzie Falls - Grampians
- Native food bush dinner
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Important notes
1. This trip starts in Melbourne with an arrival day and welcome meeting in the evening. Check the notice board at the hotel for the meet and greet time
2. This trip is twin share hotel. Solo travelers may be paired with a person of the same gender
3. Arrival time back in Melbourne is around midday. Please check any onward travel with us if you plan to fly that afternoon