5 day Great Ocean Road Adventure & Kangaroo Island Adventure
Melbourne to Adelaide

About this tour: Journey from Melbourne to Adelaide, taking in the Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island
Take a memorable road trip through Victoria and South Australia, starting from Melbourne and taking in each twist and turn of the Great Ocean Road. Channel your inner surfer at some famed boarding locations, drink in the sweeping vistas of the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, and get an insight into local Aboriginal history in the lush surrounds of the Grampians National Park. Continue through the Adelaide Hills and cross to Kangaroo Island. Much of this stunning landscape is protected and is home to an abundance of native wildlife like sea lions, koalas and, of course, the odd roo or two. Meet the residents at Seal Bay, slide a sand board down the dunes of Little Sahara, keep your eyes peeled for the fuzzy guys that live up the eucalyptus trees of Hanson Bay wildlife Sanctuary, and marvel at the huge boulders of the Remarkable Rocks.

Valid: 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021

Trip Code:
• PASMC-B - Melbourne to Adelaide


Price: AUD $995 (per adult in a twin share room)
• All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) based on per person


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Days: 5
Start: • PASMC-B
Finish: Melbourne, Australia
Depart: Sundays (Ex Dec 20)
Destinations: Victoria, Great Ocean Road, South Australia, Kangaroo Island
Style: Basix
Theme: Short Breaks
Included activities • 12 Apostles & London Bridge • Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road • Melba Gully Walk - Otway Ranges • Swim at Lorne (Summer months) • Brambuk Culture Centre • Loch Ard Gorge • Mackenzie Falls - Grampians • Pinnacles Walk - Grampians • Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout • Rob's shearing and sheepdogs • Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery • Seal Bay Conservation Park • Sandboarding at Little Sahara • Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary • Flinders Chase National Park • Remarkable Rocks • Admirals Arch
Physical Rating: 2 out of 5
Ages: Min 18
Transport: Minibus, Transfer Coach, Ferry
Group size: Min 1, Max 24
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Basix Accommodation: Dormitory (4 nights)

Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: The Great Ocean Road
• Departing Melbourne, hit the road west to Geelong and the famous surf town of Torquay. From there, begin the journey along one of Australia’s most beautiful and famous drives, the Great Ocean Road. Experience a guided walk through an ancient and rare temperate rainforest. Check out the enormous trees that are native to the area. Stop for some koala spotting, then break for lunch in Apollo Bay. Continue on to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, spending the night in Warrnambool.

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 wonders, then drive into the Grampians National Park – an area rich in Aboriginal culture and beautiful landscapes. We'll visit the Brambuk Aboriginal Culture Centre to learn about the period known as the Dreaming, then hike up to the Pinnacles for impressive views across the Grampians. Tonight we enjoy a traditional Aussie BBQ in Halls Gap.

Included Activities • Brambuk Culture Centre • Mackenzie Falls - Grampians • Pinnacles Walk - Grampians
Meals Included Breakfast Dinner



Day 3: The Grampians to Adelaide
• Hike up to McKenzie Falls, the highest waterfalls in the Grampians, and check out other sights such as The Balconies, Reeds Lookout and the Jaws of Death. Leaving the Grampians, pass through the town of Horsham before crossing the famed mighty Murray River and making the last leg of the journey into Adelaide.

Included Activities • Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout
Meals Included Breakfast



Day 4: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
• After an early morning start from the Adelaide Central Bus Station (meet at the SeaLink desk at 6.15am for a 6.45am departure), travel along the picture-perfect Fleurieu Peninsula to Cape Jervis for the 45-minute SeaLink ferry ride to Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island. While crossing, it is not uncommon to have an escort of local dolphins that can be viewed from the dolphin deck on the boat. Once you disembark, stop in at Rob's Shearing and Sheepdogs to check out how sheep are shorn, then continue to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery – the only commercial eucalyptus distillery in South Australia. Next up is a visit to the Seal Bay Conservation Park, where you'll have the opportunity to see rare Australian Sea-lions up close in a wild breeding colony. Travel on to the white sand dunes of the Little Sahara, where you’ll get the chance to give sand boarding a shot, then arrive at your exclusive accommodation in Vivonne Bay Lodge. Enjoy some free time to kayak on the Harriet River, go for a self-guided walk along the property’s tracks, head out trail bike riding or swimming, or simply kick back along Vivonne Bay Beach.

Accommodation tonight is in eight-person dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms (bed linen provided).
Included Activities • Rob's shearing and sheepdogs • Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery • Seal Bay Conservation Park • Sandboarding at Little Sahara
Meals Included Lunch Dinner

Special Information

1. As this itinerary consists of two separate trips, the composition of your group will most likely change today. Some will be starting, others will be finishing.
2. If continuing on to Kangaroo Island you'll need to make your way to Adelaide Central Bus Station and meet at the SeaLink check in desk by 6:15am
3. The coach transfer from Adelaide to the ferry is approximately 1.5 hours, with a sailing time of 45 minutes. On the Island, you will spend approximately 2 hours in the vehicle with frequent sightseeing. Walking and active time will depend on which optional activities you choose in the afternoon.



Day 5: Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
• After breakfast, pop into the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and search for koalas lazing in the eucalyptus trees. Next up it’s Flinders Chase National Park, where you’ll find a collection of boulders that really live up to their name – the Remarkable Rocks. You’ll arrive ahead of the crowds that come to see this signature sight of giant weathered stones that guard the view over Kirkpatrick Point. Ramble across the rocky coastline, admire the seascapes, then stop in at Admirals Arch on Cape Du Couedic to see the resident fur seals frolicking in the ocean or basking on the rocks. Depending on the time and weather, make a few stops en route to Penneshaw, where you can purchase dinner (own expense) before arriving back in Adelaide.

Notes: Driving time whilst on the Island will be the majority of the day, with constant stops for sightseeing.
The ferry Journey is approximately 45 minutes back to the mainland with a journey of 1.5 hours back to central Adelaide.
Arrival time will be approximately 10:40pm.
Walking distances are several hundred metres at each location.

Included Activities • Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary • Flinders Chase National Park • Remarkable Rocks • Admirals Arch
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch

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
• Loll about with the local sea lions at Seal Bay Give sandboarding a crack amid the white sand dunes of Little Sahara
• Walk through Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in search of koalas in their gumtree hideouts
• Take in the impressive coastal views from Remarkable Rock

Is this trip right for you?
• This trip is made up of two seperate tours and you'll be traveling with a different Guide on each Kangaroo Island and the Great Ocean Road. Each Guide specialises in their region of touring
• The Kangaroo Island portion of the trip are two full days of touring. Whilst there isn't too much physical exertion, there are early starts and arrival back into Adelaide on the second day is late in the evening around 10:30pm.

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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.

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

What's Included in tour:
• 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
• Transport Minibus, Transfer coach, Ferry
• Accommodation Dormitory (4 nights)

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 • Rob's shearing and sheepdogs • Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery • Seal Bay Conservation Park • Sandboarding at Little Sahara • Pennington Bay • Prospect Hill • Emu Bay Lavender Farm • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Sanctuary • Raptor Domain

Tour Important Notes
1. Accommodation on day 3 is at the Adelaide Central YHA.
2. The Kangaroo Island portion of this trip departs from the Adelaide Central Bus Station (85 Franklin Street) on the morning of day 4.
Please meet at the SeaLink desk at 6.15am for a 6.45am departure.
3. This trip also runs in reverse as a 4 day trip. See trip codes PSAAC-B

Basix Accommodation:
• This trip is BASIX and we use mixed gender multishare accommodation.

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:
• We cannot accept responsibility for missed onward travel if we are delayed for some reason on the last day of travel.

Participating Camping:
• To participate in this trip you must be prepared to assist with preparing meals, cleaning dishes, collecting firewood, setting up and packing up camp every day, in all conditions.

This tour in symbol style

Luggage:
• A STRICT luggage limit of 15kg applies (10kg in Kakadu). Please limit to one small to medium sized soft bag or backpack and a small daypack, which can be carried inside the vehicle.

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.

Itineraries
• Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for any cause including seasonal conditions, weather extremes, and traditional owner/national park requirements. Note that the opening dates of waterfalls and attractions vary each year and can change on a daily basis in the wet and shoulder seasons. Visit this website to see live updates on which areas of the park will be open: http://kakaduroadreport.wordpress.com/ or contact our Reservations team. Due to National Park rules and road laws, we cannot guarantee the opening attractions at any time. Alternative activities will be substituted at the tour guides' discretion, dependent on local conditions. Please see terms and conditions of travel for full details.

• ^ Adventure Tours /Intrepid guide will lead the cultural walk.

• The Valley of the Winds walk is quite often it is closed due to weather etc. There is another option other than the Walpa gorge walk to do half the Valley of the Winds which still gets to the good viewing point without doing the full walk which is often in the direct sun. (Agent note only-RH)

• From October to March it is likely that you will experience temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius, and sometimes well into the 40's. Be prepared to endure extra physical stress due to the heat at these times, especially while on walks. These extreme temperatures can also place stress on the air-conditioning units within our vehicles which can make travelling uncomfortable. Your tour guide will assist with regular breaks and information to assist keeping hydrated. In July and August, very cold temperatures can be experienced in the outback, especially overnight. Please come prepared for all extremes.

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