Itinerary

Day 1: Melbourne to the Grampians National Park

You’ll be awestruck by the Grampians; one of the world’s oldest and most spectacular mountain ranges, rich in the history and culture of the Gariwerd Aboriginal people. We’ll travel straight into the heart of the Grampians National Park to the delightful town of Halls Gap before hiking through the breathtaking Wonderland Range. Grab some lunch at Halls Gap (at own expense) before we visit the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, where you’ll learn about the Indigenous history and culture of the area. Hike to the remarkable Jaws of Death and Balconies Lookout, where you’ll experience sweeping views of the surrounding ranges. We’ll cool off at the base of inspirational MacKenzie Falls before arriving at our overnight Grampians accommodation. (D)

Day 2: Grampians National Park to Princetown via the Great Ocean Road

Get your heart pumping this morning with a challenging hike to the ‘Pinnacle’, where breathtaking views of the national park stretch out into the distance. From here, we head towards the coast where at Warrnambool there’s a chance to spot whales (seasonal). The Great Ocean Road has gorgeous views around every bend, including the Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge. Another top finish to the day as the sun sets over the Twelve Apostles. Stay overnight in the coastal town of Princetown. (BD)

Day 3: Princetown to Melbourne

Start the day with optional helicopter ride over the amazing 12 Apostles or walk down the Gibson Steps to get another angle of the limestone stacks before visiting the Otway Fly, a tree top walk elevated to 25 metres above the forest floor. We’ll pass through the magnificent cool temperate rainforests of the Otway National Park, before stopping for lunch in Apollo Bay. Out trip back to Melbourne hugs the coastline and we pass through Lorne, before stopping to search for koalas. We check out world famous surf spot, Bells Beach, and even stop for shopping at Torquay, home of surf labels Quiksilver and Rip Curl. After grabbing a bargain or two, it’s back to the city in the early evening. (B)