3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Overland Trip through Grampians and Great Ocean Road
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31 Ratings
Adelaide
Embark on a thrilling 3-day overland trip from Adelaide to Melbourne, exploring the stunning Grampians and Great Ocean Road. Discover shipwreck coastlines, rugged mountains, wildlife, Aboriginal history, and more!
Duration:
3 days
Cancellation:
6 days
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Highlights
Adelaide - It’s an early start as we leave the city around 6:45am and head east towards the Victoria border and saying goodbye to South Australia.
Grampians National Park - Travelling through the western plains of Victoria, watch as the mountain range slowly grows on approach. The Grampians is home to an abundance of Australia wildlife in it’s natural habitat.
MacKenzie Falls - Hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls
Reed Lookout - Take in some of the breath-taking panoramic views from Reeds and Boroka Lookout
The Balconies - Explore other famed lookouts of The Balconies and Boroka Lookout before checking in for the night in the heart of the Grampians; Halls Gap
What's Included
- Guided bush walking (~6.5km total)
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group touring experience
- Breakfast
- Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary spoken in English
- 2 Nights’ accommodation in Halls Gap and Warrnambool
- Admission to all National Parks
- Australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Between Adelaide to Melbourne stretches the treacherous shipwreck coastline, rugged mountain ranges and miles of natural bushland rich in wildlife and Aboriginal history.
Explore the wild south-west and discover the hidden treasures of this region. Of course, you could fly directly between Adelaide and Melbourne but why would you want to miss all the treasures of the south. During the three day trip you will see the world famous Great Ocean Road, Loch Ard Gorge, Aboriginal Culture, Australian wildlife, the 12 Apostles, London Bridge, the Grampians National Park and do a guided walk through Otway’s Rainforest.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, not wheelchair accessible due to uneven surfaces.
- This tour is not suitable for infants or children 5 years old and under.
- Children aged between 6 to 17 years old are required to stay in private accommodation and must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian.
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Over-sized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Location
YHA Adelaide Central
Waymouth Street
The default pickup location for this tour is Adelaide Central YHA, 135 Waymouth Street, Adelaide @ 6:45am.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Customer Ratings
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(31 Ratings)
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Andrew_c
Mar 27, 2024
Incredible - What a fabulous trip and a great way to explore The Grampians and Great Coast Road. Misty, our guide, was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and enthusiast that the time passed so quickly. We were a group of mixed ages that melded together assisted by Misty. We experienced and saw so much in its natural environment.
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Gwenf303
Mar 20, 2024
Adelaide to Melbourne bus via Grampians - I didn’t know what to expect but was pleased how much we did and saw. Lots of breaks to get off the bus. We stopped in the middle of the Grampian mountains and had opportunities for hikes and overlook walks. Lots of kangaroo in Halls Gap, a nice town and easy to walk to. We saw koalas and emus the next day in a wildlife reserve. Great Thai food in Warranambool. Enjoyed the hike in the Mabel Gully Rainforest. The Loch Ord Gorge was spectacular. I liked it better than the 12 Apostles. Chris was a terrific tour guide; he provided just the right amount of detail to help us appreciate what we were seeing. The bus seats were comfortable. Interesting and very international passengers, most travelling solo. All ages.
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Craigw_h
Dec 2, 2023
Wonderful Experience - We’re so glad we took this trip by bus rather than flying from Adelaide to Melbourne. The sheer variety of physical landscapes was stunning: mountains, rock pools, tidal beach, cliffs and rainforests were all experienced. Janet (JDog), our guide was wonderful; she was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Her playlist for the bus was also great. I have to admit that I was concerned about the accommodations and meals after reading previous reviews. I’m not sure what others were expecting , but we were pleasantly surprised. Both hotels had comfy beds with crisp, clean sheets. Sure the rooms were dated, but the basics were fine and we knew we weren’t paying enough to stay at the Ritz. Those that chose the hostel option were treated to a lovely lodge like setting. There was more than enough food at the breakfasts and dinner, and I thought there was a pretty good variety for vegetarians. I got the general consensus that our group all had a great time.
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David_p
Nov 23, 2023
An exceptionally fun and informative experience - Kangaroos, koalas, kookaburras, penguins, stunning scenery—taking this trip is one of the best decisions we’ve made during our month in Australia. The enthusiasm of our guide, J-Dog was infectious and her knowledge of the landscape, wildlife, and history of Victoria was exceptional. This tour is an infinitely better way to see these sights than multiple out and back trips to each place
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501mjt
Oct 30, 2023
Great trip! - Had a fabulous 3 day trip with Chrisso leading us all. Despite changeable weather the tour was brilliant and Chrisso was a fantastic host. Would definitely recommend.
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Neilgf9487ql
Oct 22, 2023
Adelaide to Melbourne Trip - Autopia Tours - This trip was immense and will certainly be a part of my 5-week trip to Aus that I won't forget. Immediately, the guide (Jordan) got everyone talking to each other, which helped build good relationships over the 3 days. The places that we visited were really interesting and just what I wanted to see from the area. The Grampians and Tower Hill were my favourites. Jordan's general knowledge, including that of the area itself was second to none and he made us feel that we could ask anything. He also made sure our welfare was not reprimanded in any way; there were ample toilet and refreshment stops given at all times. I would not hesitate in recommending this tour to anyone visiting the area.
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Carolyn_s
Jul 27, 2023
The only way to travel Adelaide to Melbourne - Amazing scenery, amazing trip. Our guide Janet was passionate about this land we were travelling and was focussed on the customer experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and fun she was the perfect guide. I expected a bus ride from one place to another with sights pointed out on the way. Instead I was immersed in the wonders of this land, taken to places I had never seen and saw the familiar with new eyes.
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U9433xlclaref
May 26, 2023
Great trip and tour guide - Really enjoyed the three-day tour. Saw lots of beautiful - and very varied - places and plenty of wildlife too. Janet was a wonderful organiser and guide, cheerful throughout and very responsive to the group's interests. Daniel, in training, seems set to be a great guide too. Thanks again both.
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Trefor_t
Nov 2, 2023
Good overall but first night motel room not fit for purpose. - A good overall tour taking in the highlights of the two areas but let down by the standard of the motel room at Halls Gap and having to walk from the motel room to the inferior meals provided at the YHA further along a busy road. The motel room was grubby and had a considerable amount of black mould in the bathroom which is a health hazard. And for which we had paid a substantial premium on top of the basic cost of the trip. We consider this to be an unacceptable standard and should NOT have been let in this condition. Photos of the black mould are available.
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O551wgkateh
Jan 4, 2024
Should be Shown as a Low Budget Hiking Tour - The Great Ocean road part was incredible!! I highly recommend a tour there but the remainder of the tour was not what I expected, very disappointing. The tour guide was late to pick me up & was late on most pickup times. I had come from a 19 day tour in New Zealand, where water was provided on the bus. This tour had no water, including having only tap water at the hostel. The next days were hiking, staying in Very low budget motels, too far away to walk anywhere. The first breakfast was fine at a local restaurant, dinner & next breakfast at a hostile!! Really, gross! One women had a broken knee cap & didn't want to hike much & I didn't want to go on long hikes, it was very hot & humid. We were both disgusted with the hikes, accommodations & the tour itself. If you are a student used to hostels, this tour is for you!
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