Adelaide
Highlights
Includes
Day 1 : Adelaide to Grampians National Park
On the way to Grampians National Park, you will pass through Adelaide Hills, Bordertown, and over the border into Victoria. If time permits, you will also stop at Pink Lake Dimboola. Watch as the mountain range slowly grows as you travel through the western plains of Victoria on your way to the mountains. After hiking down to the base of Mackenzie Falls, we explore The Balconies/Reeds Lookout and Boroka Lookout panoramic views before staying the night in the heart of the Grampians in Halls Gap. Meals: Dinner. Accom: Gariwerd Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Grampians Eco YHA Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative. Driving Distance: 520km. Hike Distance: 2km.
Meals :Breakfast, Dinner
Day 2 : Grampians National Park to Great Ocean Road
The day begins with a hike up to the iconic Pinnacle lookout for a magnificent view of the Grampians National Park before heading south towards the coast. In the afternoon, the group will visit the Tower Hill Conservation Reserve, an extinct volcano that is rich in Aboriginal history and teeming with wildlife. Finish the day with time to relax in the town of Warrnambool, before coming together for a group dinner and at a local hotspot. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Accom: Warrnambool Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom)or similar alternative. Driving Distance: 190km. Hike Distance: 4.5km.
Meals :Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 : Day 3: Great Ocean Road to Melbourne
On the last day of the trip, we will be traveling along the historic Great Ocean Road. Let's set the stage right from the beginning with a tour of the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & London Bridge. Take a guided rainforest walk through the Great Otway National Park before lunch in the seaside town of Apollo Bay, a popular destination for tourists. Follow the road to its end as it twists and turns with stops at the Historic Memorial Arch and a famous surf beach or two. Arriving in Melbourne in the evening. Meals: Breakfast. Accom: N/A. Driving Distance: 375km. *Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures due to infrastructure road works.
Meals :None
Departs: Wed (Apr-Oct) / Wed, Sun (Nov-Mar)
Pick Up: The main meeting point for this tour will be at Adelaide Central YHA - 135 Waymouth St, Adelaide at 6:45am.
Returns: The group will arrive in Melbourne city at around 17:30pm.
What to Bring
1L refillable water bottle
Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
Towel & toiletries
Comfortable walking shoes (tread closed-toe shoes)
All weather comfortable clothing
Raincoat, windbreaker, warm clothes in the evening
Overnight bag 25kg & small day pack 5-7kg
Insect repellent
Flashlight, headlamp or torch
Money for snack and meals
Camera to capture every moment!
Extra Costs
Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - plenty of opportunity will be provided to purchase food along the way or dine out with the group
Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
Travel insurance is highly recommended
Personal expenses
