3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
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72 hours
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Join a micro-group of just 8 guests for a relaxing, rewarding and stimulating tour full of scenic diversity. Birds eye views of cities, vast farmland, famous wine regions, extinct volcanoes, coastal icons, shipwrecks, rainforests and winding cliff top roads. Add to this some great food and wine and small group of like-minded travellers and you have a very memorable 3 days. The itinerary has been carefully planned so that you will take in many different experiences while keeping the schedule at a comfortable and relaxed pace. The first part of this tour through farmland on route to Naracoorte Caves and the Coonawarra wine region is less visually spectacular and is therefore done at a faster pace to allow more time on the Great Ocean Road. Traveling in a small group of no more than 8 people will also allow you more time at places and a more personalised experience.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Group sizes for our set departure tours are between 2 (adults) and 8 guests. If single traveller we strongly recommend contacting us prior to booking to make sure we have met the minimum number to operate tour
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund; minimum is 2 passengers
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
2 nights accommodation
National Park fees
Wine tasting
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
What To Expect
Adelaide - Mount Gambier
Accommodations
Overnight at 4 star accommodation
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Indulge in the fine food of the region in award-winning restaurant. 2 course dinner
Mount Lofty Summit
Mt Lofty Summit with sweeping views of Adelaide is the highest point in the Adelaide Hills.
Hahndorf
Hahndorf is Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement and still has a strong German flavour most evident in the smallgoods outlets, bakeries, pubs, restaurants and cafes that line the bustling main street.
Naracoorte Caves National Park
You visit the Naracoorte Caves National Park for a cave tour with a local guide. These limestone caves have an abundance of Stalagmites and Stalactites and are World Heritage Listed Area due to the fossils of the ‘Mega Fauna’ found buried in the Caves
Coonawarra
Coonawarra is the most important wine region within the Limestone Coast zone of South Australia, credited with producing some of the best red wines in the entire country, and often described as Australia's most famous terroir. We stop here to enjoy a drop, or two, of their amazing wines
Mount Gambier - Skenes Creek
Accommodations
Your 4 star ocean view villa in natural bush setting is a great place to relax, unwind and even to spot a koala or two.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Full breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Award-winning Chris at Beacon Point, one of the best restaurant in the region who use great local produce. 2 courses.
Blue Lake/Warwar
First up is a visit to one of the youngest volcanoes in Australia with a crater lake that changes colours twice a year!
Port Fairy
This picturesque town was voted the most liveable town in the world in 2012!!
Tower Hill
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve sits in a large volcanic crater. It is one of Victoria's most fascinating and significant geological formations. The first National Park in the state where we drive down into the crater and if lucky we may have the chance to see Koalas, Kangaroos and Emus
After lunch it is time to start the world famous Great Ocean Road. The first breathtaking view will be at Bay of Islands. Bay of Martyrs and the famous London Bridge (where tourist were stuck after the bridge collapsed in 1990) are coming up shortly after
Loch Ard Gorge
You then visit ‘Loch Ard Gorge’, the site of the most famous 19th century Australian shipwreck. We retell the entire story from the calm voyage, the tragic wreck, the courageous survivors and their ultimate fate. While hearing the tale you will be able to see and hold some original artefacts, photos and documents from the ‘Loch Ard’ contained in our treasure chests.
The 12 Apostles are Icons of Australia’s natural beauty. We arrive as the stacks are lit with the morning sun making them perfect for photos and crowd free. This is a bonus for taking a 2-day trip as the stacks are silhouettes in the afternoon and overcrowded. After hearing of the creation of the stacks and holding some of the limestone rock you can explore the boardwalks or brave a helicopter flight along the coastline (own expense).
Skenes Creek- Melbourne
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Full breakfast
Mait's Rest
We take you on a 1km guided walk through a cool temperate rainforest gully to see the world’s tallest flowering plants, prehistoric trees and ferns and unique features such as ‘Yabbie Chimneys
Great Ocean Road
We then turn towards Melbourne and travel along a very scenic section of the Great Ocean Road en route to Kennett River for a fantastic viewing of wild Koalas in their native setting. We also visit many scenic spots for photos and tell numerous stories behind the making of the road. We stop for lunch at the largest of the seaside villages, Lorne. This popular tourist town is full of restaurants and cafes and boasts great shopping and swimming beaches. After lunch we drive along the surf coast and take in the surf culture of the region with a visit to Torquay and Bells Beach.
Geelong
Our journey then takes us through the historic gateway to the Great Ocean Road, Geelong. You can enjoy a walk along the re-designed waterfront before turning to Melbourne
Options
STANDARD
STANDARD: Accommodation in a twin/double room
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An adventure well worth the price!
Roger S,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing 3 day Aussie experence. We wanted to see as much of Austrailia as possible le and this was possible the best way to do that. We were met the first morning by Pierre and we're shocked to know that we were it gor the 3 day tour. So personal! Pierre knowledge and engagement was fascinating. Although the weather turned, the trip did not. The accommodations were unbelievable. One, an English garden estate. The other, a view that probably won't be matched for the rest of the trip as our room sat hillside looking down over Appollo Bay. Parrots and walling everywhere. And a koala in the tree right in front of our room. Thank you, Pierre, for a memorable experence.
Enjoy the drive without the stress.
Maria I,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Great Ocean Road without the stress of driving it. Our guide Pierre was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Hi definitely made the trip even better. Tour included lovely places to stay overnight and great dinners.
Fab trip
Christine H,
Feb 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Driver Eddie ‘went the extra mile’ to make sure we saw the designated tourist sights and also koalas, kangaroos and emus living wild. We went to places we would have driven by if travelling independently. He was knowledgeable,helpful, timely and caring for our needs. The overnight locations were amazing, too. A memorable trip.
Amazing great ocean road tour
Pauline Z,
Jan 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time with our guide Eddie. He took us to the most spectacular places and look outs to get the best photos. The hotels and restaurants were all top notch. I highly recommend this tour
Don’t miss this amazing adventure!
JillRW68,
Jun 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was fabulous from start to finish. Only 6 people including our wonderful driver/ guide Pierre. We saw all the spectacular sites at times they weren’t crowded. Pierre was knowledgeable, extremely friendly and very relaxed. The accommodation and meals were excellent. I can’t recommend this trip highly enough!
An unmissable adventure
Jill W,
May 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was better than I could ever have expected. Luxury minibus with small group. Great meals and accommodation but nature in all its glory was the highlight. We saw so many amazing sites. Just magnificent. Pierre our fantastic guide knew all the best places for us to go and the best time to get there away from the crowds. This trip is a must do!!! Simply fabulous!
Highly recommended
Norman G,
Mar 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful Scenery brought back many memories well organised A great driver knowledgeable and talented
Wow. Just WOW.
Lynn L,
Jun 21, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00I simply cannot overstate how wonderful of an experience I had on this tour! There is so much to gush about but I have to begin with our tour guide, Pierre. As much as I enjoyed the good food, wildlife, and gorgeous sights, it really was Pierre's company that made the trip that much more memorable. He had so many stories to share about the places we visited, Australia itself, and (what I am most grateful for) his own life experiences. It honestly felt more like Pierre was a friend you're travelling with that happened to have a lot of passion and knowledge for the area while being responsible and settling everything for the group. But also the slightly quirky friend because he enjoys smelling and eating some of the plants we see around, and shares them with us. They were good though, he knows his stuff. If you get Pierre as your guide, you're surely in for awesome company and fulfilling conversations. Aside from our amazing guide Pierre, the other components of the tour also make it great value for money. The minivan was extremely comfortable - clean, spacious, and soft cushiony seats that recline along with an adjustable leg rest. We fell asleep during the drive pretty easily so trust that it's EXTREMELY comfortable. The accommodations were superb whereby the only downside was that we only had one night for each of them. We even got to see a sleeping koala near our room in the morning after our second night stay! The food was delicious and you have quite a few options for every meal. The itinerary itself is well-planned because it flows and you get to see so many beautiful sights along the way. On top of that, you get to request for places that you want to go to! Or if you're clueless like me and my friend were, Pierre (and I'm sure the other guides too) have recommendations according to what experiences you might like so it's free bonus spots if there's time. We got the opportunity to see even more wildlife because of this. Big thanks Pierre! Overall, this is a 5-star rating tour for me. Sincerely. It is unlike any other tour I've been on and I wholeheartedly agree with the other review on here that says all tours should be like this. If you're hesitating on booking this tour, don't. You'll enjoy it.
A FULL refund, even with a late cancellation
geoffreya485,
Oct 17, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a tour with this company scheduled last March, 2020 just when the Covid-19 was starting to affect travel. As a result, we had to cancel our flights from the US and all our vacation bookings in Australia. Australian National Touring, not only allowed us to cancel at short notice, but gave us a full refund back to our credit card. Thank You [email protected]
Great Ocean Adventure!
travelbum7,
Jul 10, 2017
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the 3 day 2 nights Melbourne-Adelaide tour with Glenn. He was well prepared and knew everything there was to know about the area. We saw kangaroos, koalas, macaws(we fed them too). On one stop we took a walk in the forest preserve and saw native flowers and plants. Everything was well organized. Accommodations each night were excellent (one night we stayed in Beacon Point Ocean View Villas and yes, the views were spectacular). and the meals that were provided were excellent. So much to see and yet there was flexibility as there were only 6 of us on a small, very comfy van. He made tea for the morning stop and got us local pastries to go with it. We really got a good taste of this wonderful "road". Pleas do not pass up this bucket list adventure.
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