Grampians National Park: Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne Embracing Nature and History
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484 Ratings
Ballarat
Embark on a small-group eco tour from Melbourne to Grampians National Park. Discover the history of Ballarat, explore the picturesque western volcanic plains, and marvel at the beauty of Silverband Falls, the Grand Canyon, and MacKenzie Falls.
Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Eureka Stockade Memorial - Stop for morning tea and learn a little local history.
  • Silverband Falls - Walk to the beautiful and peaceful waterfalls on a easy grade track.
  • Halls Gap - Explore the town of Halls Gap, this is also the stop for lunch
  • Wonderland Loop Hike - Enjoy a guided walk of the Grand Canyon circuit. This track includes some rock hopping, steep tracks and gravel, so be prepared with sturdy walking shoes and a water bottle!
  • Reed Lookout - Enjoy panoramic views from Reed’s Lookout
  • Boroka Lookout - See the Grampians mountain range from the Boroka Lookout
  • MacKenzie Falls - Witness the amazing Mackenzie Falls, the jewel of the Grampians!
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Complimentary onboard WiFi
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Refreshments with tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Meals other than as stated
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Leaving Melbourne around 8 am, your journey will take you through Victoria’s Western Plains en route to the historic city of Ballarat. The 1850’s saw a massive gold rush in this area, and Ballarat was at the heart of it all. We’ll stop for morning tea at the infamous site of the Eureka Rebellion while you learn a bit about its history. Driving through the scenic western volcanic plains will take us through Moyston, famously known as the birthplace of Australian Rules Football.

Arriving at the base of the Grampians Range, or ‘Gariwerd’ in the local Jardwadjali language, you’ll get to explore the Australian bushland on a leisurely walk to Silverband Falls.

Lunch will be at the quaint town of Halls Gap. Don’t forget to look out for kangaroos and a variety of birds along the main street. After lunch, we’ll head to the Wonderland Turntable and undertake a short trek to the Grand Canyon.

We end our journey at MacKenzie Falls. It wouldn’t be a complete Grampians tour without experiencing these awe-inspiring waterfalls.

  • Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
  • Sites visited may be subject to change due to weather concerns
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility challenges
Location
Eureka Stockade Memorial
Eureka & Stawell Streets, Eureka Stockade Memorial Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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L556yimatthews
May 30, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Aaron was fantastic and the tour was so much fun! Lots of awesome sights to see in and around the Grampians and Aaron even stopped to let us hang out with some kangaroos. The hikes were a little challenging for someone out of shape like me but not too long, and well worth it for the photo spots, especially McKenzie Falls and Reeds Lookout. Aaron was knowledgeable and informed us about all the local wildlife and history, but also knew when to let us doze off. I could've done without the land acknowledgements and lecturing about the evils of white people, but I've been in Australia long enough to know this sort of thing is expected. Overall a great experience.
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Andrea_j
May 29, 2024
Not for the faint-hearted - It was nice engaging with the tour guide as he provided information regarding the places visited and also talked a little bit about the nature behind each pitstop. There was a bit of walking and climbing, though not too much. Definitely not for people who are afraid of heights
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P5500bhcatherines
May 22, 2024
Sunny winter's day at the Grampians. - Definitely worth the trip out of Melbourne even in the winter. The landscape is incredible, we went to many viewings points along the way. Lucy is an excellent tour guide with lots of interesting stories and is always engaging.
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Joyce_s
May 17, 2024
Enjoyable day - Had a good trip to Grampians National Park with Aaron. He was provided a lot of information and enjoyable day.
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Hootingw
May 17, 2024
Excellent views - Thank you Lucy for guiding us all the way. The trip is definitely worth for paying a visit. Enjoy both the views and wildlife.
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884ad_lam
May 17, 2024
Amazing tour to the Grampians National Park with Lucy - Had an great time on tour to the Grampians with Lucy. She made the whole day a very enjoyable experience! Definitely worth it!
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Leejz3713rq
May 17, 2024
Fantastic trip! - The views were amazing and our guide Lucy was very friendly! She is a fantastic driver and always looked out for us at every stop.
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Allison
May 14, 2024
Great tour - We went on a tour with Aaron and he was fantastic, made the whole experience super enjoyable. Got to see a lot of cool places and would recommend this tour to anyone looking see some cool spots outside of Melbourne
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Cruiser58755307336
May 13, 2024
Beautiful views and great walks - Great tour with our guide and driver Aaron. Beautiful waterfalls, a challenging tour through the grand canyon and beautiful views, despite the clouds, with a little patience they disappeared... We also saw loads of wild kangaroos. Highly recommended
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Djuliawati_d
May 13, 2024
Very good and memorable - Very good and memorable. Laney our Guide and driver can explain everything .. and info to us to saw aurora from the bus .. and I can got aurora picture from bus.. very excited.
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