Great Ocean Road and Grampians 2 Day Short Break Escape from Melbourne
Overview
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48 hours
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Join our 'Coastlines and Culture' tour and experience the rugged shipwreck coast of the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians National Park's mountain landscapes of significant indigenous culture. Journey along the Great Ocean Road enjoying clifftop views, encounter wild Koalas, explore quaint coastal townships and walk through an ancient rainforest. The journey continues to the awe inspiring 12 Apostles and the Shipwreck Coast of the Great Ocean Road. Explore Loch Ard Gorge and the 12 Apostles. Spend tonight deep within the land of mountains and waterfalls; the Grampians National Park. In the morning you will explore the highlights and experience the culture of the Grampians before returning to Melbourne.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The fare price basic dormitory style only applies to Adults 18+ and over. Not suitable for infants or children 17 years old and under.
Accommodation upgrades are not available online and must be booked directly with the tour operator.
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Vegetarian food options are available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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
Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group travel experience
1 Night basic shared dormitory hostel accommodation (Halls Gap)
Roundtrip transportation to and from Melbourne
Australian wildlife viewing, in the wild!
Breakfast
Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary spoken in English
All national park entrance fees
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Food and drinks, unless specified
What To Expect
Melbourne to Great Ocean Road
Accommodations
1 Nights' shared dormitory style accommodation, with shared bathroom facilities in the Grampians, Halls Gap.
Melbourne
Get ready—our adventure begins soon! The bus is on its way, so grab your gear, feel the excitement, and let's hit the road! Embark on a 2 Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour and enjoy incredible the Great Ocean Road, the 12 Apostles and Grampians National Park.
Anglesea
Enjoy our first stop with a beach walk and get some sand between your toes.
Grab a photo under the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, to celebrate the start of an amazing unforgettable two trip.
Lorne
Pass through a number of surf coast beaches, seaside towns and stunning ocean views.
Wye River
Spot wild Koalas, Kookaburras, Parrots and Lorikeets along the Great Ocean Road.
Great Otway National Park
Stretch your legs with a guided bushwalk through an ancient rainforest, nestled in the Great Otway National Park.
The Twelve Apostles
Enjoy the magnificent views from the Twelve Apostles Lookout, where nature’s raw power and timeless beauty come together in one of Australia’s most iconic coastal vistas. Great photo opportunity.
Loch Ard Gorge
Explore the shipwreck coast and beauty of Loch Ard Gorge.
Halls Gap
We drive into the early evening arriving at our cosy accommodation in Halls Gap.
Great Ocean Road
Embark on an unforgettable journey along the legendary Great Ocean Road — one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. Stretching over 240 kilometres of breathtaking coastline in Victoria, Australia, this iconic route winds past rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and charming seaside towns.
Grampians National Park to Melbourne
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Grampians National Park
Wake up to see the amazing views and kangaroos! Grampians National Park, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations is an area rich in Aboriginal culture set in a beautiful and rugged ancient landscape.
Reed Lookout
Embark on a walk in the National Park and take in some of the breath-taking views at Boroka and Reed’s Lookouts.
Halls Gap
Visit the heart of the Grampians, with cute country town shops and cafes to purpose lunch from before we head off the MacKenzie Falls.
MacKenzie Falls
Next, make your way to the breathtaking MacKenzie Falls (or the serene Silverband Falls), where a scenic hike leads you deep into the heart of the Grampians to witness one of the region’s most captivating natural wonders. Feel the cool mist on your skin as you approach MacKenzie Falls, where powerful torrents of water cascade year-round over towering cliffs into a deep, rocky gorge — a truly awe-inspiring sight that showcases nature’s force and beauty.
The Balconies
Soak up the clean country air and walk an Australia bush track to experience spectacular views across regional Victoria.
Grampians
Discover the natural splendour and cultural richness of Grampians National Park (Gariwerd), a spectacular wilderness in western Victoria renowned for its rugged mountain ranges, dramatic sandstone cliffs, and ancient Aboriginal heritage.
Melbourne
As we roll back to your pick-up point, sit back, relax, and relive the magic of the day—full of epic sights, laughs, and unforgettable moments After an amazing 2 days exploring the rugged coastline and mountain ranges, we make our way back to Melbourne arriving into the city at approx. 5:30pm.
Options
Basic Dormitory - Adult 18+
Basic Hostel Accommodation: Basic dormitory style accommodation, with shared bedroom & bathroom facilities.
This fare price applies to Adults 18+ over.
Budget: This travel option is for those wanting to meet new people and socialise with fellow like-minded travellers on a budget.
Duration: 2 days: 2-day / 1-night overnight experience
Meals included: Breakfast (Day2)
2-Day Overnight Trip: Day 1 - Melbourne to Great Ocean Road
Day 2 - Grampians National Park to Melbourne
Mitsubishi Rosa (24-seater): We travel in modern 24-seater vehicles that have high backs, non-reclining seats, and seat belts.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Intese experience of the Australian landscape and animals
Benedetta B,
May 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A very intense trip from the ocean to the rocks of the Grampians. Enjoyed a lot the night arrival in the park and the view is several kangaroos at night.
Great trip, great guide!
Jo S,
Feb 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great trip made very entertaining by our guide who also very accommodating and helped change our accommodation very last minute! It’s an amazing trip along great ocean rd but the Grampians was a big bonus!
Recommend
terrysJ824OP,
Feb 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide is professional and the scenes are terrific. First day’s schedule is a bit rush but can visit most of the spots. Second day’s morning hike is remarkable. Highly recommend.
Worth it!
Kristine Y,
Jan 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see so many beautiful sights in just two days. Dandy is seriously the best tour guide so if you’re with him you’re in for a treat!
Amazing
sandymarmelo,
Dec 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really nice!!!! The tour guide, Dandy, was super attentive and explained us lots of information. Everything was planned perfectly :)
Had an amazing time with family
Lloydywtan,
Mar 24, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They are very accomodating in picking us up in Geelong area as special request. Even in the events of oversighted to pick us up in Geelong, they quickly arranged an Uber to pick us up to join the rest of them at Anglesea. The rest of the trip was great, easy and friendly driver to show us the beauty Great Ocean Road and Grampians have to offer.
Great tour and excellent guide
hspe2016,
Mar 10, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with an excellent guide, Tara, who knew a lot about history, the scenery, nature and wildlife. And were able to find and show us both koalas and kangaroos (she knew some secret spots to find them😛). No matter what question you asked here (relevant for the tour), she were able to answer them. And were keen to doing so. Go for this 2 days adventure - and can you get Tara as guide, you’re lucky!!
Summary
Jan H,
Dec 25, 2019
- Review from Viator
4.00The guide was excellent. The information prior the trip was lacking in detail. We were never informed about sharing room with 4 others. The first day was too long, more than 14 hours. Such a trip would require a modern bus with more comfort.
amazing two days tour @ Great Ocean Rd and Grampians
733lius,
Dec 24, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00very good two days journey organized by Autopia Wildlife tour. 1 day at Great Ocean road, overnight @ Halls Gap and 2nd half day at Grampians. Our guide Scott is amazing. thanks Scott.
Great ocean road and Grampians 2 days tour
Raja K,
Dec 13, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was so interesting and amazing, the guide was so caring and shared more knowledge about the places that we visited.
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