- Start and end in Melbourne! With the In-depth Cultural tour Great Ocean Road and Grampians 3 DAYS, you have a 3 days tour package taking you through Melbourne, Australia and 6 other destinations in Australia. Great Ocean Road and Grampians 3 DAYS includes accommodation in a hostel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. There is so much to see along the Great Ocean Road and this tour allows us to explore some of the hidden gems that most visitors never see. Secret beaches, longer hikes, stunning mountain views, a dormant volcano with an abundance of wildlife and some excellent Aussie tucker are just a few of the extra highlights you will be rewarded with if you spend a few days with us on this tour.
What is included in the tour
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Accommodation
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Guide
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Meals
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Additional Services
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Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
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Flights
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Insurance
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Optional
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Additional Services
- Bushwalk through the emerald-green Otway Rainforest
- Fall in love with the clifftop views of Great Ocean Road
- Encounter native wildlife of the Grampians National Park
Day 1 Melbourne to Great Ocean Road
Operates: Sunday (all year round), *Thursday (*Oct-Mar)
Departs: from Melbourne @ 7:35am (pickups begin 45mins prior)
Highlights:Surf beach - Watch Surfers at an iconic
Aussie BeachBeach walk - Get some sand between your toes
Historic Memorial Arch - Great photo opportunity
Seaside towns - Feel the vibe of small coastal towns
Wildlife Spotting - Spot wild Koalas, Kookaburras, Parrots and Lorikeets
Lunch (own expense) - Enjoy a picnic lunch in Apollo Bay
Rainforest - Guided bushwalk in the ancient Otways Rainforest
Twelve Apostles - View the magnificent 12 Apostles
Loch Ard Gorge - Be surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs
Overnight in the coastal town of Warrnambool
Day 2 Great Ocean Road Grampian National Park
Warrnambool Clifftop/Coastal walk
Whale watching - Look for Whales @ Logans Beach (Jun to Sep)
Tower Hill National Park - 30,000 y.o. extinct volcano
Mount Rouse - View the surrounding volcanic plains
Halls Gap - Spend time in the heart of the Grampians
The Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Learn the history andculture of the local Jardwadjali and Djab Wurrung Tribes.
Chataqua Peak or The Pinnacle - Scale a mountain!
Aussie BBQ - Help cook a True Blue Aussie BBQ for tonight dinner Overnight in the Grampians
Day 3 Grampians National Park to Melbourne
Tour the Grampians National Park - Home to Kangaroos, Wallabies,Koalas, Emus, Birds, Echidnas, A wildlife wonderland
McKenzie Falls or Silverband Falls - Magnificent Waterfalls!
Reeds Lookout or Lake Bellfield - Breath-taking views!
Jaws of Death or Aboriginal Cave Paintings - Sensational experience*
Aussie pub - Visit a historic Aussie pub in a classic country town.
(*Drinks at own expense & Melb Return pax only)
Arrival to Melbourne: approx. 5.30pm