Great Ocean Road Grampians 3 Day National Park Tour Melbourne Roundtrip
Overview
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3 days
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There is so much to see along the Great Ocean Road, and this experience goes beyond the usual highlights to uncover hidden gems most visitors never get to explore. Over three unforgettable days, you’ll travel deeper into Victoria’s wild landscapes, visiting secret beaches, tackling longer and more rewarding hikes, and soaking up breathtaking coastal and mountain views. Discover a dormant volcano teeming with native wildlife, explore ancient rainforests, and venture into the rugged beauty of the Grampians. With knowledgeable local guides, a fun social atmosphere, and plenty of excellent Aussie tucker along the way, this tour is perfect for travellers who want more adventure, more nature, and more authentic experiences—without rushing it.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This fare price is for a hostel dormitory style accommodation, only applies to Adults 18+ and over. Not suitable for infants or children 17 years and under.
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 meals option are available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Travel the surf coast highway along Great Ocean Road
Accommodations
Hostel Dormitory with shared bathroom facilities in the seaside township of Warrnambool located on the Great Ocean Road.
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Group dinner at The Flying Horse Bar & Brewery (or a similar local venue).
Melbourne
Get ready—our adventure begins soon! The bus is on its way, so grab your gear, feel the excitement, and let's hit the road!
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
Commemorating the workers that built the road, stop for a photo opportunity with the Great Ocean Road Sign!
Apollo Bay
Enjoy exploring Apollo Bay for a local lunch (at your own expense) before checking out the spoils of this beautiful coastal town.
Embark on a guided bushwalk in the ancient Otway Rainforest with some special flora and fauna.
The Twelve Apostles
View the magnificent and majestic 12 Apostles from multiple vantage points.
Loch Ard Gorge
Be surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs we lookout over a hidden beach known as Loch Ard Gorge. Access to the beach has been closed to the public.
Great Ocean Road
Embark on an unforgettable journey along the legendary Great Ocean Road — one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. Stretching over 240 kilometres of breathtaking coastline in Victoria, Australia, this iconic route winds past rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and charming seaside towns.
Loch Ard Gorge
Discover the dramatic beauty and haunting history of Loch Ard Gorge, a natural wonder carved by time along the rugged Shipwreck Coast. Towering limestone cliffs embrace a secluded beach where the turquoise waters of the Southern Ocean surge and retreat with breathtaking force.
From coastlines to culture we journey into the Grampians National Park
Accommodations
Hostel Dormitory with shared bathroom facilities, in Halls Gap a town located in the heart of Grampians National Park.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
We start the day with breakfast on the foreshore at a local beach cafe.
DINNER
Dinner
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
Victoria’s first National Park is a 30 000 year old extinct volcano. Originally the land of the local Koroitgundidj people is now a wildlife wonderland full of Koalas, Emus, Kangaroos, Magpie Geese, Echidnas, Possums as well as waterbirds.
Mount Rouse
Take a walk to the very top of this extinct volcano and enjoy spectacular views of lava fields and surrounding landscape. On a clear day you can see the ocean to the south and Grampians to the north.
Halls Gap
Spend time in Halls Gap and get your lunch in numerous cafes or restaurants. Try a classic Aussie pie or a traditional gellati.
Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre
Learn about the history and culture of Jardwadjali and Djab Wurring Aboriginal tribes. Surrounding gardens are a great place to relax and spot more wildlife.
The Pinnacle
Explore the breathtaking beauty of massive sandstone outcrops and eucalypt covered slopes with a 2 hour long hike will take you to the top of the Wonderland Range offering breathtaking views of the Grampians and the Wimmera plains. Sturdy hiking shoes with good grip and at least 2 litres of water are essential.
Grampians National Park
Discover the natural splendour and cultural richness of Grampians National Park (Gariwerd), a spectacular wilderness in western Victoria renowned for its rugged mountain ranges, dramatic sandstone cliffs, and ancient Aboriginal heritage.
Explore the rugged wilderness of the Grampians National Park
Accommodations
No accommodation included.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Grampians National Park
Home to the Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Emus, Birds, Echidnas and many other Australian creatures as well as an abundant array of plant life. Truly a wildlife, waterfall, walking wonderland!
MacKenzie Falls
Embark on a walk to the base of the beautiful McKenzie Falls. Cool off in the gentle mist that rises.
Boroka Lookout
Step out to one of the most scenic view of the Grampians as you gaze over Halls Gap and Lake Lonsdale.
The Balconies
A gentle walk take you through a stringybark forest before stepping out to view the geological wonder known as the Balconies or the Jaws of Death.
Melbourne
As we roll back to your pick-up point, sit back, relax, and relive the magic of the day—full of epic sights, laughs, and unforgettable moments. After soaking in the natural beauty of both coast and mountains, return to Melbourne by around 5:30 PM, wrapping up an epic adventure.
Options
Shared Dormitory - Adult 18+
Hostel Accommodation: Shared dormitory style accommodation, with shared bedroom & bathroom facilities. This fare price applies to Adults 18+ over. Budget Travel: This travel option is for those wanting to meet new people and socialise with fellow like-minded travellers on a budget. Duration: 3 days: 3-day / 2-nights soft adventure touring experience Meals included are:: Dinner (Day1), Breakfast, Dinner (Day2), Breakfast (Day3) Roundtrip to/from Melbourne: Day 1 - Melbourne to Great Ocean Road Day 2 - Great Ocean Road to Grampians Day 3 - Grampians to Melbourne Mitsubishi Rosa (24-seater): We travel in modern 24-seater vehicles that have high backs, non-reclining seats, and seat belts.
What‘s Included
2 Nights accommodation (1 Warrnambool, 1 Halls Gap)
Air-conditioned mid sized vehicle, for a comfortable group travel experience
Guided bush walks (~6.5km, subject to fitness level)
Expert driver/guide with live local commentary on board
Australian wildlife in its natural habitat
All national park entrance fees
Meals not listed in the itinerary – There’ll be heaps of chances to grab food along the way
Spending money – For snacks, drinks, souvenirs, or anything else you might want on the road
Travel insurance – Not required, but we highly recommend it—just in case
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour!
Ngoc P,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I usually travel solo and plan my own itinerary. However, I wanted to see as much of the natural area around Melbourne as possible in a very short span of time. This trip was 10/10 for me. The group size was not too large, we had a total of 18. The youngest was an 18 yo oldest was an 84 yo. The Itinerary was such that it didn’t matter how old the person was they could still participate as little or as much as they want. Our tour guide, J-dog, was absolutely wonderful. She was sincere, enthusiastic, kind, and so much fun. The itinerary was jam-packed, but I felt the amount of time that was dedicated to each activity was appropriate. The food was mostly at restaurants with a home style BBQ one night. I would highly recommend this tour and would go with Wildlife Adventures again. My travel end up back in Melbourne, our driver was Bones. What a great a guy, I could see he would have been a fun guide as well. So if you want you don’t have a week to dedicate to seeing these sights, consider this tour for sure!
one of my best experien
ch0nghuag,Mar 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Janet is wonderful. Her passion,enthusiasm and vivid energy makes this trip to be one of my best experiences. Thank you so much,Janet! Chonghua from China
A Wonderful Experience and a Wonderful Guide
douglasbG1709IJ,Feb 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour may well be the best run and most enjoyable excursion we have ever been a part of. Our tour to the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians National Park began on Feb 15th. On Feb 14th, very sadly, the Grampians region was hit by a wind storm and powerful thunderstorms which tore up trees and ignited forest fires with many homes lost as the region dealt with one of it's biggest emergencies in years. In the hours leading up to the beginning of the tour we received an email advising us that the situation regarding our itinerary was very fluid and that visiting the Grampians would likely not be possible. Our incredible guide, Janet "J-Dog" Archibald, in consultation with Wildlife Tours took this bag of lemons that fate had handed us and made the best lemonade ever. She recast this setback as an opportunity to explore some locations that we would not normally have time to see. Janet knows the state of Victoria like the back of her hand and we were all swept up by her enthusiasm as she told story after story and got us to amazing locations with time to explore at length. By the end of the first day our group had become the best of friends and this tour was the highlight of our time in Australia. I highly recommend this tour and our guide Janet. On day three we were joined by Chris who also knows his stuff and made our trip memorable.
skip and avoid this tour operator (autopia tours)
Orrie S,Oct 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00Had an awful experience with them and their customer service is terrible also. Go with any other company other than this one.
Do yourself a favor, rent a car and enjoy the ride
isabelle h,Aug 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00For the amount you pay for a family and after that being split up at night to accommodate solo travellers, separate couples!!! .. not worth it. Rent a car and do it on your own. It will cost you a fraction of this, you will see more things and eat better ( you have to pay most of your meals anyways) and you won’t have to be charged extra for nothing! Btw, hurry up at breakfast.. they might run out of bread!! And if you encounter a problem, Viator won’t be there to help you!
Great tour
Zara H,Jan 31, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just got back from the 3 day tour of the Great ocean road and the grampians. I would definitely not recommend doing any less than this as the 2 day tour missed out on a great hike in the grampians. Our tour guide Peter was great with loads of knowledge and a very chilled vibe so that it didn’t feel like we were on a school trip. Some bits of the tour are a bit rushed but that’s to be expected on such a quick turn around. I would definitely recommend this tour !!
Excellent trip
LisaF3093,Jan 23, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nearing the end of our 3 day Great Ocean Road Trip and it has been the best 2 days! The itinerary is well organised and very carefully planned. The stops along the way are magnificent. There really is no better way to see all the sights along the Great Ocean Road and to experience The Grampians other than take this tour. It's a great way to meet people too! Our tour guide Darren has been the best bit about this trip. He takes such great care in his work and really wants everyone to have such a great time. His voice is very calming on the microphone, perfect if you're in the middle of taking a nap on the bus. Most of all, I love all his nuggets of information. He is very informative and obviously has extensive knowledge on the geography of the area, plant life, animal life, indigenous people and local knowledge too. He makes the tour very engaging! I also appreciate the effort he puts in to organise breakfast/lunch/ dinner. A++ for Darren!!
Absolutely worth it
Nitish S,Oct 28, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All the places along the Great Ocean Road including the 12 Apostles and the Grampians itself, the views were breathtaking, and it was a good break away from the busy city life. I would recommend going for the 3 days 2 night as it makes your overall trip worthwhile, Special shout out to my guide - Guy, very knowledgeable about the history and had lots of fascinating stories to share that made the journey on the road more enjoyable. Great opportunity to meet new people along the way as well.
If you love bone-jarring, dirty...
Susan N,Nov 18, 2017
- Review from Viator
2.00If you love bone-jarring, dirty buses, and not being given enough time to enjoy sights that are truly breath-taking, this is the trip for you. Paying 34 for a room upgrade the first night was okay. Being upgraded without being asked the second night might have been okay if they had mentioned ahead of time that it was going to cost me an extra 100 for an uncomfortable room and with shower temps that ranged quickly from comfortable to frigid with no warning. Can't say I was thrilled about being dropped off in sweltering heat several blocks short of the previously-agreed upon location either. Anyway, in hindsight, I would have rented a car or selected a different tour company.
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