3 day Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road to Adelaide

About this tour: Join a small group adventure and drive from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road to Adelaide.
Drive to Australia’s southern hotspots on a fast-paced three-day jaunt from Melbourne to Adelaide. Stop by the world-class surf break of Bells Beach, spot wild koalas at Kennett River and be captivated by each twist and turn of the acclaimed Great Ocean Road. Soak up the dramatic horizon rendered by the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, learn about local First Nations history in the Grampians National Park and go chasing waterfalls on a scenic hike. With an expert local leader by your side and everything take care of, what’s not to like about a road trip between these two Aussie cities?

Valid: 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021

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

Price:
• AUD $450 per person: PAMA-B: Basix multishare
• AUD $680 per person: PAMA-O: Original twin/double/single
• AUD $235 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: 3
Start: Melbourne, Australia
Finish: Adelaide, Australia
Depart: Sundays
Destinations: Victoria, Great Ocean Road, South Australia
Style: Basix
Theme: Wildlife
Included activities • 12 Apostles & London Bridge Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road • Melba Gully Walk - Otway Ranges • Swim at Lorne (Summer months) • Loch Ard Gorge • Brambuk Culture Centre • Mackenzie Falls - Grampians • Pinnacles Walk - Grampians • Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout
Physical Rating: 2 out of 5
Transport: Private vehicle
Group size: Min 1, Max 24
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Accommodation: Hotel (2 nights)
Age: • PAMA-B:• 18 years | • PAMA-O:• 8 years


Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: The Great Ocean Road
• Let’s get road tripping! Departing Melbourne, hit the road west to Geelong and the chilled-out surf town of Torquay. From there, begin the journey along one of Australia’s most beautiful and famous drives – the Great Ocean Road. This coast road at points is the only barrier between the lush forests of Victoria’s southwest and the cliffs down to the Bass Strait. Along the way, experience a guided walk through an ancient and rare temperate rainforest in the Otways, checking out the enormous trees that are native to the area. Stop for some koala spotting in Kennett River, then break for lunch in seaside Apollo Bay. In the afternoon, continue on to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge – these rocky landscapes braving the southern oceans are a sight to behold. Continue on your drive for another hour or so, spending the night in Warrnambool..

Note: Total driving time today is about six and a half hours (approximately 450kms) Total walking time will be about two hours (approximately 2kms)
Accommodation Motel (1 night)
Included Activities • 12 Apostles & London Bridge • Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road • Melba Gully Walk - Otway Ranges • Swim at Lorne (Summer months) • Loch Ard Gorge
Meals Included Lunch




Day 2: The Grampians
• Begin the day checking out more of the Great Ocean Road's natural wonder on the Warrnambool foreshore, then take a drive into the Grampians National Park – an area full of rugged rock landscapes, scenic lookouts and rich in First Nations culture. During the day, you’ll visit the Brambuk Aboriginal Culture Centre to learn about an important period of this ancient culture known as the Dreaming, then hike up to the Pinnacles for impressive views across the Grampians. Keep an eye out for any native flora or wildlife that may pass you by as you walk. Tonight, head to Halls Gap for the evening, enjoying a traditional Aussie-style barbecue with your small group.

Note: Total driving time today is about six hours (approximately 400kms) Total walking time will be about four hours (approximately 5kms)
Accommodation Motel (1 night)
Included Activities • Brambuk Culture Centre • Mackenzie Falls - Grampians • Pinnacles Walk - Grampians
Meals Included Breakfast Dinner





Day 3: The Grampians to Adelaide
• This morning, hike to the base of McKenzie Falls – the highest and arguably most impressive waterfalls in the Grampians – and check out other sites such as The Balconies and Reeds Lookout. Leaving the Grampians, pass through the town of Horsham and the enchanting Loch Lel – also known as the Pink Lake – before crossing the mighty Murray River and making your last leg of the journey into Adelaide. Most of the afternoon is taken up by the drive, but you’ll arrive in Adelaide around 7.30 pm, in time for an optional celebratory dinner with your group. There is no accommodation planned for tonight, but if you would like to spend more time in Adelaide, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).

Note: Total driving time today is about seven and a half hours (approximately 550kms). Estimated time of arrival into Adelaide is 7.30pm. Total walking time will be about two and a half hours (approximately 3.5kms)
Included Activities • Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout
Meals Included Breakfast

Why you'll love this trip
• Travel along the Great Ocean Road
• Stop at spectacular Loch Ard Gorge
• Witness the Twelve Apostles near Port Campbell
• Go hiking in the Grampians National Park

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Other important trips notes for the following tour and safari
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 Melbourne at approximately 6am and finishes in central Adelaide at approximately 7pm on day three. Onward travel must be booked the following day.
2.This trip is also available as an Original style trip (twin share accommodation) See code PAMA-O.
3.Basix Style - PAAM-B - Dormitory (2 nights)

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 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
• Transport Private vehicle
• Accommodation Hotel (2 nights)

Activities:
• Included activities • 12 Apostles & London Bridge • Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road • Melba Gully Walk - Otway Ranges • Swim at Lorne (Summer months) • Loch Ard Gorge • Brambuk Culture Centre • Mackenzie Falls - Grampians • Pinnacles Walk - Grampians • Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout

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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