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Journey from Adelaide to Melbourne, taking in Kangaroo Island and the Great Ocean Road
Take a memorable road trip through South Australia and Victoria, starting off from Adelaide with a ferry ride to Kangaroo Island. Much of this stunning landscape is protected and is home to an abundance of native wildlife like sea lions, koalas and, of course, the odd roo or two. Meet the residents at Seal Bay, slide a sand board down the dunes of Little Sahara, keep your eyes peeled for the fuzzy guys that live up the eucalyptus trees of Hanson Bay wildlife Sanctuary, and marvel at the huge boulders of the Remarkable Rocks. Continue through the Adelaide Hills, get an insight into local Aboriginal history in the Grampians National Park, then drink in the sweeping vistas of the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Take in each twist and turn of the Great Ocean Road, channel your inner surfer at some famed boarding locations, then finish up in artsy, eclectic Melbourne.
- Start
- Adelaide, Australia
- Finish
- Melbourne, Australia
- Destinations
- South Australia, Victoria, Great Ocean Road, Kangaroo Island
- Style
- Basix
- Theme
- Explorer
- Code
- PSAAC-B
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 18
- Group size
- Min 6, Max 24
Why you'll love this trip
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Loll about with the local sea lions at Seal Bay
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Give sandboarding a crack amid the white sand dunes of Little Sahara
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Walk through Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in search of koalas in their gumtree hideouts
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Take in the impressive coastal views from Remarkable Rock
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Learn about local Aboriginal lore in the Grampians National Park
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Be treated to exceptional views of Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge
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Travel the length of the Great Ocean Road
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Spot koalas in the gumtrees of Kennett River
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is made up of two seperate tours and you'll be traveling with a different Guide on each Kangaroo Island and the Great Ocean Road. Each Guide specialises in their region of touring
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The Kangaroo Island portion of the trip are two full days of touring. Whilst there isn't too much physical exertion, there are early starts and arrival back into Adelaide on the second day is late in the evening around 10:30pm.
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Itinerary
Return to Penshaw for your overnight stay at Penneshaw Beach Stay. Enjoy some free time to swim, stroll or enjoy the spectacular views at Hoh Bay Beach, take the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Walk through the native bushland, visit the Penneshaw Penguin Centre or relax with a cold beer at the Penneshaw Hotel.
Dinner is included at Sorrento's Pizzeria.
Notes: The coach transfer from Adelaide to the ferry is approximately 1.5 hours, with a sailing time of 45 minutes. On the Island, you will spend approximately 2 hours in the vehicle with frequent sightseeing. Walking and active time will depend on which optional activities you choose in the afternoon.
Included Activities
- Rob's shearing and sheepdogs
- Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
- Seal Bay Conservation Park
- Sandboarding at Little Sahara
Meals Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Note: Total driving time today is about seven and a half hours (approximately 550kms)
Total walking time will be about two and a half hours (approximately 3.5kms)
Included Activities
- Mackenzie Falls - Grampians
- Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout
Meals Included
- Dinner
Note: Total driving time today is about seven and a half hours (approximately 550kms)
Total walking time will be about two hours (approximately 2kms)
Included Activities
- 12 Apostles & London Bridge
- Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
- Loch Ard Gorge
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Visit Raptor Domain for an awe-inspiring in-flight display of Australian Birds of Prey. The interactive experience will demonstrate the natural skills, adaptions and hunting techniques of Wedge Tailed Eagles, Kookaburras, Sea Eagles and Australian Kestrels to name a few.
Take a stroll through the Emu Bay Lavender farm and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch overlooking the vibrant lavender varieties in terraced rows. Spoil yourself with essential oils and scented candles at the gift shop where you will also have the opportunity to purchase other Kangaroo Island products (at own expense).
Reward yourself with views as far as Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills or the south coast and Pennington Bay after a climb to the highest point of Kangaroo Island, Prospect Hill.
There might be several stops made en-route to Penneshaw, where you can purchase dinner (own expense) before you arrive back in Adelaide.
Note: Driving times are no longer than 30 minutes, with constant stops for sightseeing. The ferry Journey is approximately 45 minutes back to the mainland with a journey of 1.5 hours back to central Adelaide. Arrival time will be approximately 10:40pm. Walking distances are several hundred metres at each location.
Included Activities
- Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Flinders Chase National Park
- Remarkable Rocks
- Admirals Arch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Meals
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinnersTransport
Minibus, Transfer coach, FerryAccommodation
Dormitory (3 nights)Included activities
- Rob's shearing and sheepdogs
- Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
- Seal Bay Conservation Park
- Sandboarding at Little Sahara
- Mackenzie Falls - Grampians
- Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout
- 12 Apostles & London Bridge
- Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
- Loch Ard Gorge
- Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Flinders Chase National Park
- Remarkable Rocks
- Admirals Arch
Dates & availability
Trip departures are unavailable.
There are currently no scheduled departures on our Kangaroo Island & the Great Ocean Road Adventure (Basix) trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
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Important notes
1. This trip departs from Adelaide to meet the Kangaroo Island ferry on day 1 from the Adelaide Central Bus Station (85 Franklin Street). Please meet at the the SeaLink desk at 6.15am for a 6.45am departure. Hotel pick ups from central Adelaide to the bus station are available on request.
2. Accommodation in Adelaide on night 2 is at the Adelaide Central YHA, where you will be picked up on day 3 at 7am for the next leg of your trip.
3. This trip also runs in reverse as a 5 day trip. See trip codes PASMC-B .

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