3 Day MELBOURNE TO ADELAIDE or MELBOURNE TO MELBOURNE "GREAT OCEAN ROAD - GRAMPIANS "
Additional Information
Goin South Tours is a family-operated tour offering the budget-minded traveller real value for money. . As a small company, we can offer a friendly and personalized service and take you along one of the most famous scenic drives in Australia the “Great Southern Touring Route.
IN THREE DAYS!!
Cruise the Great Ocean Road with its stunning coastal scenery. See the magnificent and famous 12 Apostles.
Experience The Grampians, Victorians largest National Park which is truly abundant with Australian wildlife and walking wonderlands.
- Included in price:
- INCLUDED - Budget Backpacker Dormitory Shared Accommodation, Wildlife Park, Meals as indicated per day and National Park Fees. NOT INCLUDED Upgraded accommodation not included in price and payable directly to each accommodation provider. We will organize your accommodation and the cost is; Motel private en-suite, 3 Star Single/Twin/Double $90 per room or 4 Star Single/Twin/Double $120 per room.
- What to bring:
- Sturdy walking shoes, toiletries, sensible clothing as temperatures can vary, hat and sunscreen, swimming gear and towel, water bottle, torch, insect repellant, camera and money for lunch, but above all a sense of adventure.
- Fitness level required:
- Medium
- Child policies:
- Not really suitable for children under 6 yrs of age due to being a large group activity. Children under 16 need to be accompanied with a parent or guardian and highly recommended to upgrade to a family room.
- Departure points:
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Departure time:
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6:40 AM Wed, Sun
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Departs Melbourne every Wednesday ( April – Mid October) Sunday and Wednesday.( Mid October -31st March ) Pick Up Points in Melbourne; CITY - Metro YHA -6.55am, The Nunnery 7.05am, Victoria Hall 7.25am, Hotel Discovery 7.10am – Nomads Industry A Beckett St – 7.15am, St Pauls Cathedral Cnrs Flinders/Swanston St 7.20am, Exford Hotel 7.25am, King Street Backpackers 7.35am, Holiday Inn 7.45am St KILDA – Base Backpackers 7.20am, Habitat HQ 7.25am, Coffee Palace 7.35am, Urban Central 7.55am * We recommended that you arrive at your pick up location at least 5 minutes before departure time. If the bus has not picked you up within 10 minutes please phone the free call number.
- Duration:
- 3 full day activity tour
- Approximate Return Time:
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Arrive in Back in Adelaide at the end of the third day at approx 7.30pm
OR Arrive Back in Melbourne approx 5.30pm
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Tour Details
- Operator
- GOIN SOUTH TOURS
- Destinations
- Great Ocean Road, Grampians, Bells Beach, Halls Gap, Lorne and Apollo Bay
- Departs From
- Melbourne
Tour Description
Day 1 - Great Ocean Road “The 12 Apostlesâ€
Cruise along the stunning Great Ocean Road one of Australia’s best scenic coastal routes. (MT L) Highlights:
• Bells Beach -. Australia's famous surfing beaches home to the Rip Curl Pro
• Memorial Arch -historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch.
• Beach Walk -Go for a stroll along some of the beautiful beaches.
• Lorne & Anglesea - View some spectacular beaches and lookouts.
• Koala’s in the Wild – See koalas and Brightly coloured Parrots
• Free Restaurant Lunch at Iluka (Apollo Bay) Lunch options such Chicken, Fish, Beef or
Vegetarian Meals.
• Maites Rest - Scenic Rainforest walk. Giant rainforest trees up to 300 yrs old.
• 12 Apostles – - The famous 12 Apostles are the highlight of the Great Ocean Road
• Helicopter Flights –Over the 12 Apostles for magnificent ocean views.($75pp)
• Loch Ard Gorge - Named after one of Victoria's most tragic shipwrecks.
• London Bridge - London Bridge has fallen down....
• Overnight stay at Warrnambool.
Day 2 -Warnambool & The Grampians National Park
From Warrnambool we head up towards the Grampians, Victorians largest National Park which is truly abundant with Australian wildlife and walking wonderlands! (B,D)
• Wildlife Show - Hold a snake, Kiss a Koala and cuddle a Joey (Baby Kangaroo)
• Whale Watching (Winter Only) -Look for whales at Logans Beach
• Visit Tower Hill National Park – Kangaroos,Emus and Koala’s in the wild.
• Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Victoria's leading aboriginal cultural centres.
• Mountain Hike - Hike up one of the majestic mountains for stunning views.
• Aussie BBQ - Help to cook a true blue Aussie BBQ for tonight's dinner.
• Overnight in the Grampians National Park –In the heart of the Grampians.
Day 3 - The Grampians National Park
(Through to Adelaide or back to Melbourne)
The Grampians home to the Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Emus, Birds, Echidnas and many other Australian creatures as well as an abundant array of plant life. It offers a great selection of walks and lookouts with breathtaking views over these magnificent ranges. (B)
• Reed's Lookout or Lake Bellfield -Stroll along the lake's shore and breathe the fresh mountain air.
• Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre -History and culture of Jardwadjali and Djab Wurring Aboriginal tribes.
• McKenzie Falls, Clematis Falls or Silverband Falls Pleasant 1.8 km return walk taking you to a beautiful Waterfall.
• Halls Gap – Heart of the Grampians for lunch.
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• After a morning of activity within the Grampians you will either make your way
• To Adelaide travelling over the Victorian / South Australia border, small rural country towns, over the Mighty Murray River and the rolling Adelaide Hills with final destination Adelaide.
• (Either with V Line Coach transfers from Stawell/Horsham to Adelaide or with Goin South’s small charter bus. *Dependent on numbers returning to Adelaide.)
• Back to Melbourne on the Wildlife Tours Coach
Upgraded Accommodation not included in price but arranged on request.:
* Budget Backpacker Twin/Double is $80 - $100 per room
* Motel Twin / Double vary between $120 - $170per room * seasonal.
• Departs every Sunday and Wednesday ( October – March)
• Departs every Wednesday (April to September)
Prices & Availability
Prices for 12 February 2012.
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Tour
3 Day MELBOURNE TO ADELAIDE or MELBOURNE TO MELBOURNE "GREAT OCEAN ROAD - GRAMPIANS "
Rates
| Adult | Child | Family | Pensioner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Now | $326.00 | $326.00 | – | $326.00 |
