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Great Ocean Road & Grampians Adventure

Operated by Intrepid Travel

Tripcode: PZSG

Overview

Destination:

Australia,

Duration:6 days

Type:Group tour (max 16)

Style:

Adventure,

Explorer,

Travel Period

December 2026 - March 2027

Spot native wildlife, soak up southern coastal vistas and learn about First Nations culture on this six-day road trip along Victoria’s coastline. From hiking the Pinnacle Walk to the summit of Hanging Rock, to visiting a local conservation centre in Apollo Bay and learning about Budj Bim with a Gunditijmara guide – this road trip is all about culture, nature and adventure. Covering much of the Great Southern Touring Route, you’ll begin in Melbourne (Naarm) and follow the coast to the 12 Apostles along The Great Ocean Road, discovering the landscapes of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park before riding the Overland train to Adelaide (Tarntanya).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

START POINT LOCATION & TIME
The trip starts in Melbourne with a pick up at 8am on Day 1 from our joining point. Please read the joining point instructions in your trip notes for more details.

TRAIN TRAVEL TO ADELAIDE & END OF TRIP
The trip finishes on Day 6 in Adelaide at around 6pm at our finish point hotel. The Overland train journey will be unaccompanied by your tour leader, who will return to Melbourne. Upon arrival at the railway station in Adelaide you will be met by a transfer to take you to our centrally located finishing point hotel in the Adelaide's CBD (please see the finish point instructions in the trip notes for details) which is where the trip will come to an end at around 6pm. No accommodation is included tonight but can booked through us subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for more information. Alternatively you can return to Melbourne with the leader. Arrival into Melbourne is in the late afternoon. Please let us know at time of booking which option you have chosen. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.

Highlights:

START POINT LOCATION & TIME The trip starts in Melbourne with a pick up at 8am on Day 1 from our joining point. Please read the joining point instructions in your trip notes for more details. TRAIN TRAVEL TO ADELAIDE & END OF TRIP The trip finishes on Day 6 in Adelaide at around 6pm at our finish point hotel. The Overland train journey will be unaccompanied by your tour leader, who will return to Melbourne. Upon arrival at the railway station in Adelaide you will be met by a transfer to take you to our centrally located finishing point hotel in the Adelaide's CBD (please see the finish point instructions in the trip notes for details) which is where the trip will come to an end at around 6pm. No accommodation is included tonight but can booked through us subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for more information. Alternatively you can return to Melbourne with the leader. Arrival into Melbourne is in the late afternoon. Please let us know at time of booking which option you have chosen. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT A Single Supplement can be booked if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.

Standard inclusions

Meals: Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches.
Transport: Private vehicle, Train.
Accommodation: Hotel (5 nights).
Hanging Rock - Summit Walk.
Daylesford - Sunday Market.
Apollo Bay - Wildlife Wonders Guided Tour.
Great Ocean Road - Scenic Drive.
Great Ocean Road - Twelve Apostles.
Budj Bim National Park - Bush Foods Grazing Board.
Budj Bim National Park - Cultural Landscape Walking Tour with Local Aboriginal Guide.
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Day Walks.

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Day 1: Hanging Rock Reserve to Daylesford to Ballarat

Welcome to Melbourne! Or Narrm, in the language of the Wurundjeri people, who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Melbourne is now located. Melbourne is the unofficial foodie capital of Australia, most famous for its fine-brewed specialty coffee. It's recommended that you arrive a few extra days before your adventure starts if you want to experience all this city has to offer. Today, you’ll meet your group leader and fellow travellers at 8 am for a welcome meeting. Then, start your journey along the Great Southern Touring Route. Your first stop today is Hanging Rock Reserve for the Pinnacle Walk and views over the Grampians and Halls Gap. Your leader will guide you to the summit and share the area’s importance to local First Nations groups. Next, drive to Daylesford to grab lunch and if it’s Sunday, wander the local fresh produce market. Your next destination is the historic goldfield town of Ballarat, where you’ll stay tonight. Perhaps visit Sovereign Hill or the Art Gallery of Ballarat, with the afternoon and evening at your leisure.

Day 2: Apollo Bay

Depart the highlands and say hello to the coast on the drive south this morning. Arrive in Anglesea and begin your drive along the Great Ocean Road in Eastern Maar country, which was recently returned to its Traditional Custodians in Victoria's first native title in a decade. Once you reach Apollo Bay, you’ll enjoy a guided experience at Wildlife Wonders – a social enterprise operated by the Conservation Ecology Centre working to develop and deliver solutions to the most urgent conservation challenges in the Otways region. Learn the secrets of the bush from your conservationist guide and spot local wildlife like koalas and wallabies and, if you’re lucky, a potoroo or bandicoot. Wildlife Wonders invests 100 per cent of profits into vital research and conservation projects to save local threatened species. After your visit, continue to your accommodation in the laidback Apollo Bay, where you’ll have free time for the rest of the day.

Day 3: Port Campbell to Warrnambool

Today, you’ll discover why this stretch of road is known as Australia’s finest road trip. Travel from Apollo Bay to Warrnambool, taking time to stop and enjoy the Great Ocean Road’s well-loved scenery. There are plenty of lookouts and beach walks (if the weather permits) to break up the drive today, where you can get up close to the cliff views and breathe in the fresh ocean air. However, the highlight of today’s drive is the 12 Apostles. Created by the constant erosion from ocean swells and swirling winds that began approximately 10 to 20 million years ago, these rock stacks rise up to 45 m from the ocean. Spot the remaining seven apostles that are left standing before you continue to your hotel in Warrnambool.

Day 4: Budj Bim National Park to Halls Gap

Buckle up for another day on the great open road as you set your sights for Budj Bim – the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Victoria outside the Royal Exhibition Building. Within Gunditjmara Country, Budj Bim is both culturally and geologically significant. Learn about its history, bushland and wildlife on a landscape walking tour led by a Gunditjmara cultural guide. You’ll also hear about the local Creation Story and how the Gunditjmara people are considered to have made Australia’s earliest and largest aquaculture venture. After your guided walk, enjoy a grazing board at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café for lunch, where you can try all-Australian ingredients like grilled kooyang (eel), grilled macadamia nuts, pickled vegetables, kangaroo, emu and other local bush foods. With a belly full of bush tucker, hit the road to Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, where you’ll have the rest of the evening free to explore.

Day 5: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

Be sure to fuel up at breakfast today for a full day of exploring Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. You can expect to see waterfalls, sandstone ridges, mountains and ancient rock art sites on your walks today. Traditionally known as Gariwerd, this region is home to the largest number of rock art paintings and shelters in Southern Australia. Today’s walks will feature these sites and likely introduce you to local wildlife like kangaroos, wallabies, emus and native birds. With a number of walking trails to choose from, your leader will pick the best, considering weather, track conditions and group ability. This evening, kick your feet up and relax after a full day of walking. Perhaps meet up with your group for a final dinner together and reflect on the highlights of your great southern adventure.

Day 6: Stawell to Adelaide

Enjoy one final group breakfast with your fellow travellers before a short drive to Stawell. Here, you’ll visit Bunjil’s Cave – a significant cultural site in Australia and one of the most prominent rock art sites in southern Victoria. Then, your leader will bid you farewell and your group will board The Overland train from Stawell, unaccompanied for the stretch to Adelaide, or Tarntanya in the language of the Kaurna people. Operating for more than 130 years, you can expect views of wheat and sheep farms as you travel through Western Victoria. When you arrive, transfer to your hotel, which is where your adventure will come to an end. If you’d like to spend extra time in Adelaide, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

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