Start and end in Melbourne! With the Active Adventure tour Grampians and Kangaroos Tour 1 DAY, you have a 1 day tour package taking you through Melbourne, Australia and 5 other destinations in Australia. Grampians and Kangaroos Tour 1 DAY includes an expert guide, transport and more.
What is included in the tour
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Guide
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Additional Services
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Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
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Accommodation
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Flights
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Insurance
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Meals
- Delve into history at Brambuk Aboriginal Culture Centre
- Encounter native wildlife of the Grampians National Park
- Hike to the base of the extraordinary Mackenzie Falls
Day 1 Grampians National Park, Kangaroos and Bush Walking Tour
Operates: Tue, Fri & Sun (Apr-Sep). Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun (Oct-Mar)
Departs: from Melbourne.
In one day we take you from Melbourne to experience the highlights of this breathtaking National Park.
You will feel as though you have stepped back in time as you marvel at the Ancient Landscape with rugged mountain ranges and spectacular sandstone ridges. With an experienced guide leading you through this incredible scenery, you will come away from tour with a new understanding of the countryside and history of the region.
As you leave the city behind you we travel the 250km’s west, through countryside steeped in Victorian Goldrush history. This journey is broken up with a stop in one of the many quaint towns en-route to learn of the mining history.
Once we have arrived in the picturesque National Park, we head to Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, where you can explore and see first hand the creation stories that make up the lore of this diverse landscape. Venture around the cultural centre to spot wallabies, emus and maybe even echidnas in the bush. Come away with a deeper understanding of the significance of Gariwerd for the Indigenous people.
Before heading ‘up the mountain’ we relax in the picturesque town of Halls Gap, right in the heart of the Grampians National Park to have lunch (at your own expense).
Reeds Lookout affords sweeping views down to Lake Wartook and out over the Victoria Valley and the Mount Difficult Range.
We then enjoy a hike along the shady path through the gumtrees and fascinating rock formations out to The Balconies, here you will see the famous ‘Jaws of Death’ with majestic views and scenery, featured in the Japanese Animation ‘Princess Mononoke’.
Probably the most famous waterfall in Victoria, we hike down to the base and back to marvel at the sheer amount of water and to feel the fresh spray in the air. The hike is about 250 steps to the base and back and if you prefer an easier flat walk out over the top of the falls this is absolutely fine! If ever Mackenzie Falls were closed to the public this stop would be substituted for a peaceful hike to Silverband Falls.
A picture stop at the marvellous Boroka lookout perfectly depicts the incredible scenery. Depending on the weather and visibility we may alternatively head to Lake Bellfield to walk out along the damn and feel dwarfed in-between the two mountain ranges.
Eventually we must head back to the city, the 3hr journey from the Grampians is broken up with a stop along the way to purchase dinner (own expense).
