Great Ocean Road to Grampians 3 Day (Shared Accommodation)

Day 1: Melbourne to Great Ocean Road

Start your 3-Day adventure by exploring the world-famous Great Ocean Road with its stunning ocean views and surf beaches. Spot wild koalas along the way with a stop in the quaint seaside town of Apollo Bay for lunch, followed by a guided rainforest walk in the Great Otway National Park rainforest. Later, we visit the amazing shipwreck coast famous for the Twelve Apostles rock formation and Loch Ard Gorge. Overnight in Warrnambool. Meals: Dinner* (*from 01Apr24). Accom: Shared Dorm Rooms (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative. Driving Distance: 375km.

Day 2: Great Ocean Road to Grampians

During the second day, you will have the opportunity to visit Tower Hill Conservation Wildlife Reserve, an extinct volcano that is rich in Aboriginal history and has a vast amount of wildlife, such as emus and kangaroos. From here we head north into the Grampians. In the afternoon we will take you up to the iconic Pinnacle lookout, which offers a panoramic view of the Grampians National Park for a delightful afternoon hike. Finish the day with a traditional Aussie BBQ at our overnight stay in Halls Gap. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Accom: Grampians Eco YHA Shared Dorm (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative.
Driving Distance: 190km. Hike Distance: 4.5km.

Day 3: Grampians to Melbourne

On the last day of our journey, we will start early in the morning to hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls, and then we will explore some other famous sites, such as The Balconies/Reeds Lookout and Boroka Lookout, which are among the most famous in the area. A few days after exploring the coastline and mountain ranges of the region, we make our way back to Melbourne, arriving around 5:30 PM after an incredible few days. Meals: Breakfast. Accom: N/A. Driving Distance: 290km. Hike Distance: 2km.