Itinerary: Melbourne to Adelaide to Melbourne: 3 Day Great Ocean Road Tour (This is the reverse of the Adelaide to Melbourne itinerary)

One of the world's best coastal routes blended with the beauty and history of the Grampians National Park, you have one of the best tours in Australia.

Day 1

Depart Melbourne and we then head through Geelong to Apollo Bay and Lorne are great places to swim, explore, or just relax with a cup of coffee. Anglesea, Bells Beach and Torquay (home of Rip Curl and Quicksilver) are all part of the famous surf coast with time to check out the local waves. Back out to the amazing coastline for some magic opportunities to photograph the Twelve Apostles in the morning light, before the crowds. Take a walk down Gibson's Steps to view the Twelve Apostles from the beach. Soak up the beauty of the Otway National Park. Walk through some of the oldest temperate rainforest in the world. A great place for a lunch stop. Marvel at the historical section of the Great Ocean Road carved by returned WWI servicemen. It provides one of the most spectacular coastal roads that you will ever see. Overnight is usually in a beach home at Port Campbell in the heart of the National Park.

Day 2

Visit the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, then spend a great morning hiking the beautiful Grampians. After a lunch stop, we head south to the Great Ocean Road. Bay of Martyrs, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge are some of the fantastic coastal scenery in this area, finish the day with a sunset at the spectacular Twelve Apostles. Overnight is usually in a beach home at Port Campbell in the heart of the National Park.

Day 3

We take a stroll with the kangaroos and other wildlife. Discover an Aboriginal art site, hike to the bottom of Mackenzie Falls, and see the breathtaking views from The Balconies. in hostel accommodation. We have lunch at Mt. Arapiles then on to Adelaide as we cruise through the Adelaide Hills towards a stop at Keith Bakery then arrive in Adleaide late afternoon to early evening.

Itinerary may vary and is just a guideline. This is actually the reverse of the Adelaide to Melbourne itinerary.

Note:

• Itinerary may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal conditions, weather extremes, Tradtional owner and national park requirements.
• The above program should only be used as a guideline and tour guides may change programs at their discretion to suit the specific interests of their group.
• Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel direct with the tour operator.
• Luggage limit of 15kg in a soft bag or backpack
• Children under 16yrs POA and conditions apply

The Tour Difference

• GROOVY GRAPE GETAWAYS was born out of the desire to raise standards in the Backpacking Industry. Starting operations in 1997, with the Barossa Valley tours, we have grown to cover the best of Southern and Central Australia. Today our tours also include a range of exciting destinations from the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians in Victoria, to the Flinders Ranges, Coober Pedy and William Creek in the South Australian outback, and Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
• Groovy Grape Getaways caters to the backpacker market who want a fun, informative and adventurous tour.
• Groovy Grape Getaways tours are all-inclusive tours. All meals, accommodation and National Park fees are included. No nasty surprises! We are passionate about where we go and what we do. We are a young, active, energetic tour company: our tours and passengers reflect this.
• Quality is paramount ... with our coasters having a maximum of 20 comfortable seats, air-conditioning and stereos. We offer top quality swags at the end of a day in the outback, comfortable hostel accommodation, delicious meals that cater to dietary requirements and knowledgeable, interactive guides. Our culturally aware tours have been endorsed with accreditations for Eco Tourism and Tourism Business. You will not only experience the outback way of life but get up close and personal with many wonders of wildlife which own this great expanse of beauty.
• Our tours are always enjoyable and informative. Our guides know each of the places you'll visit and understand their history, culture and people. We have radio communications on board, carry an approved first-aid kit and the guides have current first-aid certificates.
• So whether you like hiking through the beautiful Grampians, watching the sunset on Uluru, tasting the wines of the Barossa Valley ... do it with GROOVY GRAPE GETAWAYS and you'll be doing it in style!
• OUR MISSION: To provide culturally aware tours that are value for money, fun and groovy to the backpacker market. To promote the regions we travel through and the tourism industry as a whole.

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MISSION STATEMENT

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