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Melbourne to Perth over 13 amazing days
Start in the world's most liveable city of Melbourne and head west on the iconic Great Ocean Road through the Grampians National Park to Adelaide. Hug the coastline from Adelaide to Perth, dropping into Port Lincoln for a frolic with the sea lions, or a dip with the great white sharks if you dare. Check out Esperance and Fitzgerald National Parks before cruising onto Perth via Wave Rock.
- Start
- Melbourne, Australia
- Finish
- Perth, Australia
- Destinations
- Victoria, Great Ocean Road, South Australia, Outback, Southern Ocean, Western Australia, West Coast
- Style
- Basix
- Theme
- Explorer
- Code
- PBANC
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 8
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 24
Why you'll love this trip
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Hike up to the Pinnacles for impressive views across the Grampians
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Witness the stunning blue seas, powder white sands and secluded bays of Cape Le Grand National Park
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Take the chance to swim with sea lions and dolphins in Baird Bay
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Be treated to exceptional views of Loch Ard Gorge
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Keep an eye out for Koalas high in the gumtrees along the world renowned Great Ocean Road
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is a combination of multishare dormitory accommodation that may be mixed gender. Between Adelaide and Perth, we camp in swags in National parks with very basic toilet and shower facilities.
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You're literally crossing our great country from east to west, so there are some serious km we have to cover. Be prepared with reading material and music for those long days.
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Itinerary
Note: Total driving time today is about six and a half hours (approximately 450kms)
Total walking time will be about two hours (approximately 2kms)
Included Activities
- 12 Apostles & London Bridge
- Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
- Melba Gully Walk - Otway Ranges
- Swim at Lorne (Summer months)
- Loch Ard Gorge
Meals Included
- Lunch
Note: Total driving time today is about six hours (approximately 400kms)
Total walking time will be about four hours (approximately 5kms)
Included Activities
- Brambuk Culture Centre
- Mackenzie Falls - Grampians
- Pinnacles Walk - Grampians
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Today we drive approx. 400 km (4 hours) in total with stops along the way.
Accommodation
- Bush camp (no facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- All National Park entry fees
Meals Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
In the late afternoon we arrive at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat. This working farm has traditional cropping, sheep and a project of tree planting on their own land to offset their own carbon emissions.
Today we drive approx 450km (5 hours) in total with stops along the way.
Accommodation
- Farmstay (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- All National Park entry fees
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
For those wanting to experience one of Australia's most unique wildlife experiences of swimming with dolphins and sea lions. This incredible optional wildlife experience involves a four hour boat cruise. We find the friendly populations and swim and snorkel amongst them. There is nothing that can parallel the feeling of communing with wild creatures such as these. If you wish to take up this option please notify us in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements. Those who choose to stay on land will travel to Point Labatt Conservation Park, the only place on the mainland where Australian seal pups can be seen learning to swim, play and rest on the beach
Accommodation
- Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- All National Park entry fees
Optional Activities
- Swim with Sea Lions and Dolphins - Baird Bay - AUD180
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Stop at the iconic Nullarbor Roadhouse, explore the ruins of an old telegraph station and come afternoon cross the border into WA where tonight’s free entertainment is provided courtesy of the celestial sphere.
Tonight we bush camp under the Southern skies on the Nullarbor
Today's distance is approx. 7 hours, with break stops.
Accommodation
- Bush camp (no facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- All National Park entry fees
- Head of the Bight entry and Whale watching (in season)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
After another reasonably big drive day, get ready for some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery with this part of WA having no less than 9 National Parks and some of the best beaches in the world. We’ll set up camp in the spectacular Cape Le Grand National Park
Today we drive approx 7 hours, with break stops along the way
Accommodation
- Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- All National Park entry fees
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
We drive approx 10 minutes today, and walks will vary from 2-4 hours
Accommodation
- Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
We drive for about 5 hours today, and walk for 2 and a half also.
Accommodation
- Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- All National Park entry fees
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
It is just over 5 hours from Lucky Bay to Stirling Ranges, with about one hour walking on the way.
Accommodation
- Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- All National Park entry fees
- Ancient Empire Walk - Valley of the Giants
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Today we drive approx 5 hours making stops along the way.
Accommodation
- Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- All National Park entry fees
- The Diamond Tree
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
As our 10 day adventure draws to an end as we have our final lunch and swim at the popular tourist town of Busselton, where it’s hard to miss the 19th-century Jetty stretching 1.8km into Geographe Bay. One last stint on the road see’s us arriving into Perth around 6pm and although there are no formal activities planned it is usual for the group to get together and reflect on the big journey together over a few drinks and meal
Today we drive approx. 5 hours, although driving through Perth city traffic can mean a slower journey than previously advised.
Included Activities
- All National Park entry fees
- Aboriginal Culture Dreamtime tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Meals
10 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinnersTransport
Minibus, Private vehicleAccommodation
Bush camp (no facilities) (3 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (5 nights), Dormitory (3 nights), Farmstay (1 night)Included activities
- 12 Apostles & London Bridge
- Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
- Melba Gully Walk - Otway Ranges
- Swim at Lorne (Summer months)
- Loch Ard Gorge
- Brambuk Culture Centre
- Mackenzie Falls - Grampians
- Pinnacles Walk - Grampians
- All National Park entry fees
- Head of the Bight entry and Whale watching (in season)
- Ancient Empire Walk - Valley of the Giants
- The Diamond Tree
- Aboriginal Culture Dreamtime tour
Dates & availability
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Important notes
1. This trip starts in Melbourne at approximately 6am and finishes on arrival in Perth on day 13 at around 6:00pm. We recommend booking a post nights accommodation and booking onwards flights/travel the following day.
2. This trip requires a sleeping bag, not available to purchase.
3. Adelaide accommodation is the YHA

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