Great Ocean Road and Grampians 2 Day Short Break Escape from Melbourne
Great Ocean Road and Grampians 2 Day Short Break Escape from Melbourne
Join our 'Coastlines and Culture' tour and experience the rugged shipwreck coast of the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians National Park's mountain landscapes of significant indigenous culture. Journey along the Great Ocean Road enjoying clifftop views, encounter wild Koalas, explore quaint coastal townships and walk through an ancient rainforest. The journey continues to the awe inspiring 12 Apostles and the Shipwreck Coast of the Great Ocean Road.
Explore Loch Ard Gorge and the 12 Apostles. Spend tonight deep within the land of mountains and waterfalls; the Grampians National Park. In the morning you will explore the highlights and experience the culture of the Grampians before returning to Melbourne.
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Embark on a 2 Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour and enjoy incredible the Great Ocean Road, the 12 Apostles and Grampians National Park.
15 minutesAnglesea
Enjoy our first stop with a beach walk and get some sand between your toes.
15 minutesMemorial Arch at Eastern View
Grab a photo under the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, to celebrate the start of an amazing unforgettable two trip.
20 minutesLorne
Pass through a number of surf coast beaches, seaside towns and stunning ocean views.
Wye River
Spot wild Koalas, Kookaburras, Parrots and Lorikeets along the Great Ocean Road.
15 minutesGreat Otway National Park
Stretch your legs with a guided bushwalk through an ancient rainforest, nestled in the Great Otway National Park.
30 minutesTwelve Apostles
View the magnificent and iconic 12 Apostles formations and take a stroll along the cliff edge boardwalk. Great photo opportunity.
45 minutesLoch Ard Gorge
Explore the shipwreck coast and beauty of Loch Ard Gorge.
20 minutesHalls Gap
Day 2: Grampians National Park to Melbourne
3 hoursGrampians National Park
Wake up to see the amazing views and kangaroos! Grampians National Park, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations is an area rich in Aboriginal culture set in a beautiful and rugged ancient landscape.
1 hourReed Lookout
Embark on a walk in the National Park and take in some of the breath-taking views at Boroka and Reed’s Lookouts.
45 minutesHalls Gap
Visit the heart of the Grampians, with cute country town shops and cafes to purpose lunch from before we head off the MacKenzie Falls.
45 minutesMacKenzie Falls
Next making your way to Mackenzie Falls (or Silverband Falls) where we hike to view these stunning falls.
45 minutesThe Balconies
Soak up the clean country air and walk an Australia bush track to experience spectacular views across regional Victoria.
25 minutesMelbourne
No accommodation included on this day.
3 hoursIncluded
- 1 Night basic shared dormitory hostel accommodation (Halls Gap)
- All national park entrance fees
- Australian wildlife viewing, in the wild!
- Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group travel experience
- Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary spoken in English
- Roundtrip transportation to and from Melbourne
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - Loch Ard Gorge
- Entry/Admission - Reed Lookout
- Entry/Admission - MacKenzie Falls
- Entry/Admission - Memorial Arch at Eastern View
- Entry/Admission - Grampians National Park
- Entry/Admission - The Balconies
- Entry/Admission - Twelve Apostles
Not Included
- Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The fare price basic dormitory style only applies to Adults 18+ and over. Not suitable for infants or children 17 years old and under.
- Accommodation upgrades are not available online and must be booked directly with the tour operator.
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- Vegetarian food options are available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- For your safety, we have implemented comprehensive hygiene measures and increased regular sanitation.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.