2 Day Adelaide to Melbourne
Great Ocean Road Adventure ex Adelaide

About this tour: Join a small group adventure and drive from Adelaide to Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road
Set off on a short but sweet road trip from Adelaide to Melbourne and experience southern Australia's wild natural beauty. Drive through the Adelaide Hills, learn about local Aboriginal history in the Grampians National Park and soak up the dramatic horizon rendered by the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Be captivated by each twist of the Great Ocean Road's turn, spot wild koalas at Kennett River and stop by some famed surf locations before finishing up in artsy and eclectic Melbourne.

Valid: 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021

Trip Code:
• PAAM-B: Basix multishare
• Basix accommodation consists of multishare dormitory rooms with shared facilities.
• PAAM-O: Original Twin share
• Original accommodation is private twin or (optional) single rooms.

Price:
• AUD $340 per person: PAAM-B: Basix multishare
• AUD $455 per person: PAAM-O: Original twin/double/single
• AUD $115 per person Original Additional Services - Single supplement (private room)
• All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) based on per person



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Days: 2
Start: Adelaide, Australia
Finish: Melbourne, Australia
Depart: Dec 1- Mar 31 - everyday - Other months select days of the week.
Destinations: South Australia, Victoria, Great Ocean Road
Theme: Wildlife
Included activities • Mackenzie Falls - Grampians • Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout • Loch Ard Gorge • Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
Physical Rating: 2 out of 5
Transport: Private vehicle
Group size: Min 1, Max 24
Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 dinner
Accommodation: Hostel (1 night)
Age: • PAMA-B:• 18 years | • PAMA-O:• 8 years


Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: Adelaide to The Grampians
• Leaving Adelaide in the morning, drive across the state border into Victoria and enter the Grampians. Go for a walk to view the Jaws of Death, hike down to McKenzie Falls and take in the incredible views from Reeds Lookout. Gain an insight into the customs of the land's traditional owners during a stop-in at the Brambuck Cultural Centre, then head into the heart of the Grampians, stopping en route for lunch. The last stop of the day will be a spot in the Grampians National Park where kangaroos, wallabies and koalas are often spotted. Tonight's accommodation is at either Brambuk Backpackers or the Grampians YHA.

Note: Total driving time today is about seven and a half hours (approximately 550kms)
Total walking time will be about two and a half hours (approximately 3.5kms)
Included Activities • Mackenzie Falls - Grampians • Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout
Meals Included • Dinner






Day 2: The Grampians to Melbourne
• After an early morning start, begin the journey along Australia's glorious Great Ocean Road. Explore Port Campbell National Park, checking out London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge and the iconic Twelve Apostles rock formation, then sit back and soak up the mesmerising coastal views en route. Experience a guided walk through an ancient and rare temperate rainforest. Stop at Kennett River for the chance to spot koalas before passing through the charming beach towns of Apollo Bay and Lorne. Make the most of a great photo opportunity at some famed surf locations before we stop for a beach walk and then hit the highway back to Melbourne.

Note: Total driving time today is about seven and a half hours (approximately 550kms)
Total walking time will be about two hours (approximately 2kms)
Included Activities • Loch Ard Gorge • Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
Meals Included • Breakfast

Why you'll love this trip
• Learn about local Aboriginal lore in the Grampians National Park
• Be treated to exceptional views of Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge
• Travel the length of the Great Ocean Road
• Spot koalas high in gumtrees along the way

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While always clean, cheerful and well located, Basix lodgings are fairly no-frills and for those travelling on a budget. Original-style trips offer a higher standard of comfort to relax in after a big day’s adventuring.

Tour Important Notes
1. This trip starts in Adelaide at approximately 7am and finishes in central Melbourne at approximately 7pm on day two. Onward travel must be booked the following day.
2. This trip also runs in reverse as a 3 day tour, see code PAMA-O and PAMA-B

What to bring on tour:
• Booked and paid E-Ticket, Sturdy walking shoes, hat and sunscreen, toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle (1.5L), torch, insect repellent/net, camera and batteries or charger.

What's Included in tour:
• Meals 1 breakfast, 1 dinner • Transport Minibus • Accommodation Hostel (1 night)

Basix Accommodation:
• This trip is BASIX and we use mixed gender multishare accommodation.
• Basix Accommodation Depending on the region you’re travelling in, Basix trips stay in either shared permanent tents at established campsites –some powered, some not – or in dorm-share accommodation. Sleeping bags are required on Basix trips – bring your own or purchase from us in advance – and some regions also feature the option of sleeping under the stars in a swag (a waterproof canvas bedroll, with a built in mattress).

Multishare Accommodation:
• For Basix travellers, when not camping the standard accommodation is multishare, and may be in mixed-sex dorms. The minimum age for this trip is 18.

Finish Times:
• Our trips generally finish early evening. We recommend booking one night post accommodation in your end city and planning onward travel for the following day. We cannot accept responsibility for missed onward travel if we are delayed for some reason on the last day of travel.

Fitness Level:
• 2 out of 5: Short participatory-level camping trips, walks that’ll get your heart rate up and extended periods in the elements.
Maximum Walks: Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. A reasonable level of fitness is required as there will be some walking to view places of interest. Suitable for soft adventures with a passion for bushwalking and exploring. Passengers must be fit and active.

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