Great Ocean Road 3 DAY Melbourne to Adelaide Activity Tour

Tour Details

Operator

GOIN SOUTH TOURS

Destination

Great Ocean Road

Departs From

Melbourne

Tour Description

Go Goin South .. with 3 full days of touring from the the BIG sights along the Great Ocean Road, Lots of fun activities, challenging adventures and plenty of Wildlife.... a true aussie experience...

GREAT OCEAN ROAD- BUSHWALKING - AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE-ADVENTURE CAVING - WINE TASTING & MORE….

DAY 1 – MELBOURNE - GREAT OCEAN ROAD –12 APOSTLES
Departing Melbourne we cruise along the stunning Great Ocean Road which winds its way along Victoria’s magnificent south west coast. Wonder at the massive rock formations formed by the sea and beautiful beaches. Visit many of the great highlights along this scenic route including the;

• Stop at the Great Ocean Road sign and memorial for a great photo shot.
• Travel on through the seaside coastal towns of Torquay and Lorne.
• 12 Apostles – Australia’s third most visited tourist site.
• Helicopter rides available over the 12 Apostles (AU $60 optional extra)
• See koala’s up close and personal in the wild.
• Apollo Bay – Seaside resort town for lunch and a stroll along the beach
• London Bridge - Loch Ard Gorge - Bay of Martyrs.
• Whale watching *winter only

After a full day of activity our first overnight stay is at Warrnambool Beach Backpackers one of the best coastal backpacker hostels in Victoria. Take an evening stroll along the foreshore and watch the sunset over the ocean. Internet available.

DAY 2 – THE GRAMPIANS - “BUSHWALKING/SIGHTSEEING.”
From Warrnambool we travel through to the Grampians National Park renowned for its rugged ranges and it is here that you will experience the true Australian bush.. Be ready to put your boots on to experience an action packed day of sightseeing, exploring and bushwalking.

• Go on an exhilarating hike up one of the majestic mountains with stunning views of these mountainous
ranges. ( Mount Hollow, The Pinnacle or Mount Zero)
• Mckenzie Falls - one of Victoria’s largest and most beautiful waterfalls.
• Reeds or Boroka lookout points with breathtaking views.
• Visit “Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre” bringing to life the history and culture of the aboriginal people
from this region.
• Be on the lookout for native Australian wildlife including emus, kangaroos and echidnas.
• Beautiful Sunsets.

By late afternoon we leave the Grampians behind us and make our way across the VIC/SA border to finish the day at Naracoorte Backpackers enjoying a glass of wine with an Aussie BBQ (summer) or home cooked country meal (winter). Time to unwind and relax at one of the friendliest country hostels in South Australia.

DAY 3 - WORLD HERITAGE FOSSILL CAVES- ADVENTURE CAVING - ADELAIDE.
After breakfast we make our way 10km south to explore South Australia’s only World Heritage Listed Site for an experience you will remember for ever.

• Experience the thrill of “ADVENTURE CAVING” where you “Get Down and Get Dirty” crawling, sliding and
scrambling through tunnels and chambers, Helmet, Light, Overalls and Kneepads all provided.or take a
guided tour through one of the many fascinating caves. All tours taken by trained park tour guides.
• Wander through the Wonambi Fossil Cantre and walk with the Megas Fauna 200,000 years old.Giant
kangaroos, wombats and snakes.
• Horse Riding 1.5hr bush trail ride (*optional extra at $40 per person -summer months only)
• Swimming “ Free” a great way to cool off after a long hot day (summer only)
• Free Wine tasting at Stonehaven Winery.

Time to relax on the bus and reflect on the last three days of your Australian experience. We depart the limestone Coast region of South Australia heading towards Adelaide. Crossing the Great Murray River and then on through the rolling Adelaide Hills arriving in Adelaide the city of churches at approx 6.30pm.

ITINERARY ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNE IN REVERSE