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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 travelling to Adelaide.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks
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.
1 Night basic shared dormitory hostel accommodation (Halls Gap)
Admission to Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Parks
Breakfast
Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary
Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group sizes with a maximum of 24 people
Guided overland journey from Melbourne to Adelaide city centre
Australian wildlife sightings in there natural habitat
Any meals not indicated
Personal expenses
We stay overnight in hostel accommodation located in Halls Gap the heart of the Grampians National Park.
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!
Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
Quick stop for a photo opportunity at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch.
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. Be sure to keep your eyes wide open, as the Great Ocean Road is home to some of Australia's most iconic and cute wildlife. If your lucky you will get to see koalas, kangaroos, parrots, kookaburras and maybe even an echidna.
Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay is a fantastic seaside surf village, this will be our stop for lunch with plenty of choice to be found along the esplanade.
Great Otway National Park
After lunch we take a guided walk through the ancient towering rainforest of Great Otway National Park.
The Twelve Apostles
One of the main highlights of this tour is visiting the world famous 12 Apostles, take a stroll along the cliff face boardwalk to capture an Instagram-worthy photo of the limestone rock formations.
Loch Ard Gorge
Discover the dramatic beauty and haunting history of Loch Ard Gorge, a natural wonder carved by time along the rugged Shipwreck Coast. Towering limestone cliffs embrace a secluded beach where the turquoise waters of the Southern Ocean surge and retreat with breathtaking force
Halls Gap
We leave the coast and head inland towards the Grampians National Park, arriving late to our Halls Gap accommodation. We recommend you get up early to get a glimpse of the sunrise in this beauty region, it's also a great opportunity to see an abundance of Australian wildlife.
Be sure to pre-arrange your accommodation in Adelaide, as we arrive late into the city.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Grampians National Park
The Grampians National Park is home to Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Emus, Birds, Echidnas and many other Australian creatures as well as an abundant array of plant life. ‘A Wildlife, Waterfall, Walking Wonderland’! Get up early and have a look around your hostel. There will be kangaroos grazing everywhere, noisy corellas flying above your head, you might even get lucky and spot mysterious wallaby.
Reed Lookout
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the tranquil shores of the lake, where crisp mountain air fills your lungs and scenic views surround you at every turn. Just a short drive from Halls Gap, this beloved spot is perfect for walking, picnicking, and simply unwinding in the natural beauty of the Grampians.
MacKenzie Falls
Hike to the bush tracks down to the base of MacKenzie Falls, a pleasant walk with beautiful views of this rugged and wonderful National Park.
The Balconies
Also known as the 'Jaws of Death', we hike our way to the lookout for panoramic views of Victoria Valley and the surrounding ranges.
Horsham
Explore the regional town of Horsham, before the group separates and those traveling through to Adelaide go on there way.
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.
Adelaide
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. This tour finishes in capital city of South Australia Adelaide around 7:30pm.
Basic Hostel Acommodation: Includes 1 night in a basic hostel accommodation dormitory style room, with share bathroom facilities.
Budget Travel: This is a small group experience.
Duration: 2 days: 2 Day / 1 Night one-way tour from Melbourne to Adelaide
Meals provided: 1 x breakfast (Day2)
24-seater Mitsubishi Rosa: We travel on modern 24-seater vehicles, with high back non-reclining seats and seat belts.
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Arin P,
Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
You should think about booking somewhat upgraded accommodations orher than hostel rooms. The 1st day was amazing with incredible stops and our guide Jacob was full of non-stop information. We unfortunately missed out the 2nd day due to brush fires in the region but even so we were able to see wildlife roaming freely and some beautiful scenery. The rest of the way to Adelaide was straight driving due to the fires but that's no one's fault. Would have preferred not to have the switching of buses since they also combined 2 and 3 day tours to both Melbourne and Adelaide but both guides/drivers were extremely careful regarding our safety
Elizabeth H,
Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
On the Great Ocean Road day the weather was bright and very breezy with sharp showers. The waves were high so the photos were great but we did get drenched a couple of times. On the Grampians day we left early and had all the lookouts to ourselves. We used the trip as a means of getting from Melbourne to Adelaide but see Australia on the way. It ticked all our boxes.
FrancisKey,
Apr 1, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had a really good time on that tour! Our tour guide Tara was great, she was always in a positive mood and explained a lot about the area from the very beginning of this tour! I really liked to listen to all of her interesting stories from the Great Ocean Road! We stopped at a lot of places, so many things to see! Lots of great look-outs, high and honey-coloured cliffs, koalas hanging in a tree and very cool kangaroos at Halls Gap! Thank you very much Wildlife Tours Australia!
LanceI818,
Mar 12, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very satisfied with this trip. Stopped at some beautiful sites along the way on great ocean road. Lovely walks around the grampians national park and stunning view points. Our guide (tara) was just great she made everything very clear and tells some interesting stories about the sites we are visiting and passing. Would highly recommend
xSoniaP,
Jan 28, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
Was on the tour with about 24 peoples and had Lizzy as a guide. She was amazing and made the trip to an unforgettable experience. She was so good prepared, the music was even matching to every story she was telling us. She was very nice to each traveler of us. Thank you Lizzy! :)

TetsuwanAdam,
Jan 17, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
This is an excellent tour if you want to see several major stops on the Great Ocean Road and get a taste of the Grampians but can't be bothered driving. Even better if you're wanting to go from Melbourne to Adelaide (or vice versa) as it saves you bus/plane fare and accommodations for a night. Our guide Lewis was knowledgeable, well-spoken and friendly to all 15-20 passengers on the trip, which was mostly young (and well-mannered) 20-somethings as well as several middle-aged members.The hostel accommodations are very basic but hey, at how many 4 star hotels do you get to see kangaroos grazing just a few hundred meters away?
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