3 Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Budget Tour

Summary

"Victoria has a mild climate with four distinct seasons: warm to hot summers, mild autumns, cool to cold winters and cool springs. The climate varies across the state, with drier and warmer weather in the north. "

Itinerary

Day 1:

• Depart Melbourne
• Stop at Bells Beach, Torquay - home of the Rip Curl Surfing Competition to see huge waves crashing on the beautiful beach and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some biscuits.
• Take some photos at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch and enjoy amazing views of the ocean as we travel along the Great Ocean Road through Lorne.
• Go for a walk at Kennett River to spot wild koalas.
• Have lunch at Iluka Restaurant in beautiful Apollo Bay.
• Visit the Otway Rainforest & enjoy a walk amongst the ancient trees at Mait's Rest.
• View the impressive limestone stacks that form the beautiful Twelve Apostles (Helicopter rides available from $60)
• See the Great Sea Cave at Loch Ard Gorge and hear the story of the Loch Ard Shipwreck then spend time at the collapsed but still amazing London Bridge.
• Hold a snake and cuddle a joey (baby kangaroo) as you're treated to a hands-on wildlife show at your night's accommodation

Overnight: Warrnambool Beach Backpackers
Meals: L

Day 2:

Great Ocean Road

• Make use of the free equipment at the hostel. Go for a bike ride, try your luck fishing or grab a boogie board & hit the beach. Horse riding along the beach ($45 for 1 1/2 hours) is also available.
• Whale watching - Spend time at the Logan's Beach Viewing Platform - female Southern Right Whales return here to calve each year (June to September only).
• Have lunch at Lake Pertobe. A great place to stop with beautiful lakes, abundant birdlife, an adventure playground, paddleboats (extra cost), mini golf (extra cost), maze and even a flying fox!
• Enjoy a walk at Tower Hill (Crater Lakes), believed to have been formed some 25,000 years ago in a violent volcanic eruption.
• Arrive in the Grampians National Park. Be impressed by the amazing panoramic views from Boroka Lookout and Reid's Lookout.
• Walk along an Aussie bush track to experience The Balconies, the famous sandstone rocks also known as the 'Jaw's of Death'
• Help cook a true blue Aussie BBQ for tonight's dinner

Overnight: Ned's Beds, Halls Gap
Meals: B, D

Day 3:

The Grampians

• Tour the Grampians National Park - home to kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas and many other Aussie creatures as well as an abundant array of plantlife.
• Visit magnificent McKenzie Falls - the largest waterfall in Grampians
• Learn about the history and culture of the Jardwadjali and Djab Wurrung Aboriginal Tribes
• Spend time in beautiful Halls Gap - the heart of Grampians
• Take a free guided tour of one Australia's oldest wineries - (Best's Winery) and enjoy the free wine tasting!

Meals: B

Tour Price: Includes Morning tea, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, entry fees and wine tasting!

Melbourne Hotel Pick Up Location

Further Information

What's Included

Morning tea, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, Entry fees, Wine tasting!.