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Melbourne to Adelaide road trip

Fare prices are per person for Adults or Children. Children aged between 6 and 17 years old must stay in a shared private room and be accompanied by a legal guardian or adult. Not suitable for infants or children five years and under. Bare Dorm and Single Room fares apply to Adults 18+ and over.

  • Duration: 3 Day / 2 Night
  • Departure: 07:35
  • Returns: 19:30
  • FARE OPTIONS:: $565 Adults 18+ - Shared Accommodation $755 Adult / Child - Private Double/Twin Room $945 Adults 18+ - Private Single Room
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Highlights of the Melbourne to Adelaide tour

  • Overland travel from Melbourne to Adelaide.
  • Experience a scenic drive along the National Heritage site’s Great Ocean Road.
  • Visitors can explore the surf beaches and seaside town of Apollo Bay and observe Southern Right Whales migrating along the coastline from June to September.
  • Experience a calming rainforest hike in Great Otway National Park.
  • Experience the stunning beauty of the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Razorback.
  • Explore the natural wonders of Tower Hill Conservation Reserve, an ancient volcano teeming with wildlife.
  • Discover the scenic bush trails and rugged wilderness of the Grampians National Park with guided tours.
  • There are breathtaking views from Reed’s, Boroka Pinnacles Lookout, and MacKenzie waterfalls.
  • Visitors can learn about the rich Aboriginal culture of the region at Brambuk Cultural Centre.
  • The Australian Wildlife Sightings guarantee includes kangaroos, emus, echidnas, and koalas.
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Full Itinerary

The Melbourne to Adelaide Tour is a 3-day trip that highlights the Great Ocean Road and Grampians. Combining these destinations and staying overnight can make the most of your time and experience. The first night’s accommodation is in Warrnambool at the end of the Great Ocean Road. The second night is in Halls Gap, deep within the Grampians National Park, surrounded by beautiful scenery.

We start our journey in Melbourne and drive along the Great Ocean Road Grampians Adventure Tour. The Great Ocean Road offers breathtaking ocean views and surf beaches. During the tour, you can see wild koalas and take a guided rainforest walk. Don’t miss visiting the Twelve Apostles and other fascinating spots along the Shipwreck Coast. We will stay overnight in Warrnambool.The meals are not applicable. The accommodation options include private double/twin/single rooms with ensuite bathrooms at Downtown Motel and triple shared accommodations with a shared bathroom. The driving distance is 360km.

On the second day, visitors can explore the Tower Hill Conservation Reserve, an extinct volcano known for its Aboriginal history and diverse wildlife. Afterwards, a hike to the Pinnacle lookout provides an excellent view of the Grampians. The day concludes with a traditional Australian BBQ and an overnight stay in Halls Gap. Meals for the trip are breakfast and dinner. The accommodation options include Gariwerd Motel Private Rooms with an ensuite bathroom or Grampians Eco YHA Shared Accommodation with a shared bathroom. The driving distance is 190km, and the hiking distance is 4.5km.
On the final day of the journey, it is recommended to hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls and visit other well-known sights like Boroka Lookout and The Balconies. Following a remarkable few days of exploring the coastline and mountains, the route continues across the western plains of Victoria into South Australia, arriving in Adelaide at approximately 7:30 pm. Meals: Breakfast. Accom: N/A. Driving Distance: 510km. Hike Distance: 2km.

Details​​

  • One-way transfer from Melbourne to Adelaide
  • 2 Nights’ accommodation (Warrnambool, Halls Gap)
  • Meals: 2 x breakfast, 1 x dinner
  • All National Park pass entry fees
  • Guided bush walks (~6.5km, subject to fitness level)
  • Australian wildlife sightings in the wild!
  • Hosted by an experienced driver-guide
  • Air-conditioned small-group travel
  • Comprehensive local tour commentary
  • Selected Melbourne inner-city pickup/drop-off point in Adelaide city
  • Any meals not indicated within the itinerary. For those with special dietaries, we recommend you bring snacks as options are limited in the outback.
  • Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended
  • Personal expenses

2L Refillable water bottle, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen, beach towels & toiletries, bathers or swimwear, all-weather clothing (extreme conditions day/night), comfortable, sturdy walking shoes (closed-toe shoes), warm jumper & raincoat, 25kg overnight bag & small day pack, flashlight, headlamp or torch, camera, money for snack and meals, a sense of adventure.

Our central meeting point is outside the Immigration Museum; wait on the corner of 400 Flinders St and Market St, Melbourne, @ 7:35 am. The bus will park on the Market St side of the Museum to board guests.

  • 6:55 – Space Hotel, 380 Russell St, Melbourne
  • 7:00 – Ibis on Theory, 15-21 Therry St, Melbourne
  • 7:05 – Pegasus Apartments Hotel – 206 A’Beckett St, Melbourne
  • 7:10 – Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collin St, Melbourne
  • 7:15 – Windsor Hotel – 111 Spring St, Melbourne (Hotel Guests Only)
  • 7:25 – The Savoy Hotel – 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne
  • 7:30 – Holiday Inn, 575 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
  • 7:35 – Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St cnr Market St, Melbourne

*Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your nominated pickup location and time so as not to delay or miss your tour. We ask you to wait outside the front of the hotel and not inside the foyer.

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