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Join us as we travel from Melbourne along the incredible Great Ocean Road, through Kangaroo Island and finally to Adelaide. An Amazing Trip!
We'll visit Grampians National Park, Twelve Apostles, Bells Beach, Remarkable Rock, Little Sahara, Flinders Chase & more! All the while, travelling in small groups, sleeping in some great accommodation and creating some amazing memories and new friends.
Includes
- Small Group Adventure
- Accommodation & Meals
- All Taxes & Fees
- Knowledgable & Experienced Guide
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Vegetarians OK
- Great Ocean Road
- Kangaroo Island
- Flinders Chase & Grampians
- Hanson Bay Koala Sanctuary
- Little Sahara & Seal Bay
- McKenzie Falls
- Twelve Apostles
- Trip length: 5 Day
- Group size: Max 24
- Start: Melbourne
- End: Adelaide
- Vehicle: Minibus
- Sleep: Dorm share accommodation
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Itinerary
See MapDAY 1 – Melbourne to Warrnambool
We depart from cosmopolitan Melbourne driving along on the world famous Great Ocean Road Grampians Adventure Tour. Passing legendary surf beaches before stopping in Kennett River to go koala spotting and listen to the abundant birdlife. Upon leaving Apollo Bay we take a guided walk in the Otway Rainforest and enjoy lunch. Later, we visit the amazing Twelve Apostles rock formation and Loch Ard Gorge. Overnight in Warrnambool. Driving distance 360km.
DAY 2 – Warrnambool to Halls Gap
After seeing more wonders along the Great Ocean Road we visit Tower Hill National Park, an extinct volcano plain, rich in Aboriginal history and an abundance of wildlife. Later we hike up to the iconic Pinnacles lookout and get an amazing view of the Grampians at the top. With an enjoyable a traditional Australian BBQ and overnight stay in Halls Gap. (B, D) Driving distance 190km. Walking distance 4.5km.
DAY 3 – Halls Gap to Adelaide
We start today with a hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls, the highest waterfalls in the Grampians National Park. We then check out some other famed sights such as The Balconies, and Reeds Lookout and Jaws of Death. After an incredible few days exploring the coastline and mountain ranges, we make our way across the western plains of Victoria into South Australia arriving in Adelaide around 7:30pm. (B) Driving distance 510km. Walking distance 2km.
Day 4: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Take a guided walk on the beach among a colony of rare and wild Australian sea lions with a National Parks Ranger at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Get up close and see these wild creatures frolic and laze about – a truly amazing and unforgettable experience. Then enjoy a delicious two course lunch at Vivonne Bay Bistro, set in a beautiful Australian bushland.
Spend the afternoon in the Flinders Chase National Park, which was devastated in the worst fire to ever hit the island in January 2020. You’ll see that the regeneration of the native bush occurs so quickly after the event and there will be many opportunities to take photos. As you travel through the park, keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, reptiles, and koalas. See the rugged coastline from walks around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities, and the Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal the spectacular rock archway, a natural nursery and safe haven for playful Long-nosed Fur Seals.
Your last visit of the day is to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to feed some kangaroos and get up close to the Kangaroo Island Koalas while listening to the Keeper talk about the cuddly mammals. There is also a possibility to see more kangaroos and wallabies on your way to your chosen overnight accommodation.
Day 5: Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast before heading off on day 2 of your tour. Today your local guide will introduce you to some of the island’s leading creators where you will see an “Free Flight” display of raptors and taste some local Kangaroo Island produce.
Your first official stop will be the fascinating Birds of Prey Presentation at Raptor Domain for an educational, interactive, and inspiring experience. The only “Free Flight” Birds of Prey display in South Australia, it is thought by many to be the most interactive Birds of Prey presentation in Australia.
Next, travel to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery (South Australia’s only commercial Eucalyptus Oil Distillery) for a delicious 2-course lunch followed by an introductory talk about the history of the oil distillery and take a guided tour. Kangaroo Island Ciders’ range of Colony Cove products including Apple Sparkler, Draught Cider and Original Cider are available for tasting (additional cost). Finish off with some free time in their souvenir shop where you will find an assortment of Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Emu Oil products.
Your next stop is Clifford’s Honey Farm, where you’ll enjoy an informative guided tour of the honey room where you will learn about the extraction process, taste a honey soft drink and have the option to sample the Drunken Drone Brewery’s Honey Wheat Ale. In the farm gate shop, you can see a working beehive where you can try to spot the Queen bee. There are different varieties of pure Kangaroo Island Ligurian honey and beauty products to purchase as well as their famous honey ice-cream.
Continue to Pennington Bay, a spectacular beach on the south coast of Kangaroo Island for a photo opportunity. This delightful tour ends with a visit to the new False Cape Wines Cellar Door on the beautiful Dudley Peninsula, where you can soak up the views and enjoy a structured tasting of their premium wines.
Your tours ends at the Penneshaw Hotel where you have ample time for dinner (own expense) before returning to the Penneshaw Ferry Terminal for your return ferry and coach transfer back to Adelaide.
