Highlights of Adelaide & Melbourne - 3 days

Adelaide - Grampians National Park - Halls Gap. This morning, you will be picked up from Adelaide Central YHA at 6:45 AM before we set out towards Grampians National Park. Along the way, we travel through the Adelaide Hills and Bordertown before crossing into Victoria. If time permits, you will also have the chance to stop at Pink Lake near Dimboola, famous for its naturally changing pink tones.

As the western plains open up, watch the Grampians rise on the horizon. On arrival, we hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls, one of the park’s most iconic sights, before taking in sweeping views from Reeds Lookout and The Balconies. We also visit Boroka Lookout for another striking perspective over the ranges.

This evening, we enjoy dinner together before spending the night in Halls Gap, the gateway town to the Grampians.

Meeting Point: Adelaide Central YHA - 135 Waymouth St, Adelaide at 6:45 AM

Please note: Itineraries may change due to weather or roadworks. Arrive 10 minutes early at your pickup location and wait outside the hotel to avoid delays or missing the tour. We recommend arriving the day before the start of the tour.

Driving Distance: 520 KM

Hike Distance: 2 KM

Halls Gap - Grampians National Park - Warrnambool. Today, we begin with a rewarding hike to the Pinnacle Lookout, where we are greeted with sweeping views across Grampians National Park. From here, we make our way south towards the coast.

In the afternoon, we explore Tower Hill Conservation Reserve, a dormant volcano that holds deep Aboriginal cultural significance and is home to abundant native wildlife.

We end the day in Warrnambool, where you have time to relax and unwind before we come together for a group dinner at a local brewery and eatery.

Driving Distance: 190 KM

Hike Distance: 4.5 KM

Warrnambool - Great Otway National Park - Melbourne. On our final day, we will make an early start by heading to breakfast with beach views before travelling along the historic Great Ocean Road. We begin with visits to the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge.

Next, we take a guided rainforest walk in Great Otway National Park before stopping in Apollo Bay, where you can enjoy lunch in this popular seaside town.

In the afternoon, we continue along the winding coastline, pausing at the Historic Memorial Arch and a number of well-known surf beaches. Following the twists and turns of this remarkable road, we make our way towards Melbourne, arriving in the evening.

Drop-off point: Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne, at approximately 5:30 PM.

Driving Distance:375 KM