Adelaide To Melbourne Tour
Take a 3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour and visit the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park. The area between Adelaide and Melbourne has a dangerous shipwreck coast, rough mountains, and extensive bushland with abundant wildlife and Aboriginal history. Come with us and explore the untamed southwest, uncovering the hidden gems of this region. Instead of flying directly between Adelaide and Melbourne, why would you want to miss out on all this?
| DAYS | 3 |
| DEPARTS | 06:45 |
| RETURNS | 17:30 |
| Price | $ 565 AUD |
Highlights
- A three-day overland adventure from Adelaide to Melbourne.
- There are bushwalks available in the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd).
- You can hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls.
- Boroka Lookout or Lake Bellfield
- Aussie Wildlife guaranteed
- Overnight stay in Halls Gap
- See the world-famous Twelve Apostles
- The attractions include Loch Ard Gorge and the Shipwreck Coast.
- Guided Walk through the Otway’s Rainforest
- Sightings of koalas, emus, and kangaroos.
- The Surf Coast offers beautiful beaches, charming seaside towns, and breathtaking coastal views.
- Historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
Inclusions
- The package includes a 2-night stay in a shared dorm in Halls Gap and Warrnambool, with meals provided for two breakfasts and one dinner. It also covers all National Park entry fees and includes a friendly driver/guide who will provide commentary. Hotel pickup and drop-offs are available, and an audio translation smartphone app in 10 languages is provided.
- The accommodation options include a 2-night dorm share in Halls Gap and Warrnambool.
- The package includes two breakfasts and one dinner.
- Entry fees are required for all National Parks.
- The driver/guide is friendly and provides commentary.
- Select hotel pickup/drop-offs
- The smartphone app offers audio translation in 10 different languages.
What you can actually see!






















Itinerary
Day 1 - Adelaide - Grampians National Park
The Murray River can be reached by driving through the Adelaide Hills, the longest river in Australia.
Explore the township of Horsham and enjoy a lunch break.
Visitors can enjoy a stroll to the base of MacKenzie Falls, where they can witness the majestic water cascading down the Mackenzie River.
The Balconies is a well-known rock formation in the Grampians, often called the ‘Jaws of Death’, that can be reached by walking through the bush.
At Boroka Lookout, visitors can enjoy stunning mountain views that overlook the Wimmera plains of western Victoria.
Halls Gap is a beautiful destination in the heart of the Grampians National Park. Visitors can enjoy spotting kangaroos and having a delicious dinner during their stay.
Stay overnight at Brambuk Hostel in the Grampians.
Day 2 - Halls Gap - Warrnambool
The Pinnacles Hike presents a picturesque journey to the renowned Pinnacles vantage point in the Grampians region.
Visiting Tower Hill is recommended for its profound Aboriginal heritage and the ancient, 30,000-year-old dormant volcano that it encompasses.
Warrnambool, a coastal town, is celebrated for its superb opportunities to observe whales during the chilly winter. In addition, tourists have the option to discover the city leisurely in the evening hours.
Stay overnight in Warrnambool.
Day 3 - Warrnambool - Melbourne
Loch Ard Gorge presents breathtaking scenery, encompassing majestic cliffs, a shimmering blue-green ocean, and a quaint sandy shore. This gorge derives its name from a sorrowful maritime disaster that occurred over 120 years prior in Victoria.
The Twelve Apostles deliver awe-inspiring vistas of limestone formations. For those interested, a helicopter journey is available, subject to weather and availability, at an extra cost of $145.
Tourists can partake in a narrated bushwalk through a unique and age-old cool temperate rainforest, offering a chance to witness and stroll beside some of the planet’s most towering trees.
Relish the excitement of observing koalas and basking in the presence of exquisite birds like the King Parrots and Crimson Rosellas while keeping an eye out for the renowned Kookaburra.
Guests can snap photographs at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, a notable landmark that provides insights into the famed route’s past.
The excursion concludes in Melbourne, with guests being dropped off centrally at the Immigration Museum after taking in the expansive cityscape from the Westgate Bridge.
Details
Pricing options?
Tour With Hostel Dorm Accommodation:
$ 565 per person
Age Restrictions: 18 +
OPTIONAL ADD ONS
Helicopter flight over 12 Apostles $ 165
For private tour groups, contact our charters team at [email protected] for more information.
Aditional Information
What do you need to bring?
- Water Bottle – 1L
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
- Towel
- Toiletries
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera
- Flashlight
- All-weather clothing
- Money for snacks and meals not included
- 1 x Small overnight bag
- A sense of adventure!
Pickup times & locations?
- 6:45 am – Adelaide Central YHA, 135 Waymouth St, Adelaide
- 6:55 am – Mantra, 55-67 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
- 7:00 am – Hostel 109 – 109 Carrington St, Adelaide
* You should arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes before departure. If your bus has not picked you up within 10 minutes of your departure time, contact our office on 03 9393 1300.
What's included?
- Accommodation in Grampians
- All park entry fees
- 1 Dinner (Day 1)
- 1 Breakfast (Day 2 & 3)
- Courtesy inner city accommodation pick up
- Inner city drop-offs
- A friendly & informative tour guide