3 Days Grampians and Great Ocean Road Safari

Itinerary: day by day

Day 1 : Melbourne to 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 MacKenzie Falls before arriving at our overnight Grampians accommodation. (D)

Day 2 : Grampians National Park to 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. Dinner will be at your overnight coastal accommodation. (BLD)

Day 3 : Twelve Apostles to Melbourne

Start the day with optional helicopter ride (own expense) over the amazing Twelve Apostles or walk down the Gibson Steps to the beach to see a different angle of these limestone stacks. Next we visit the Otway Fly Tree Top Walk. We’ll stop for lunch (own expense) at the coastal town of Apollo Bay. Hugging the coastline, we stop at Kennett River to spot koalas and birdlife before continuing on to Lorne. We’ll check out the world famous Bells Beach and the surfing town of Torquay before arrive into Melbourne. (BL)