3 jours circuit faune sauvage terrestre de Melbourne à Adélaïde, Australie

Melbourne to Adelaide tour highlights

• Overland adventure from Melbourne to Adelaide
• Take a journey along the National Heritage Listed Great Ocean Road
• Checkout the pristine surf beaches and seaside town of Apollo Bay, spot Southern Right Whales (Jun-Sep)
• Rainforest walk in Great Otway National Park
• Be blown away by the beauty of the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge beach
• Uncover the wonders of Tower Hill Conservation Reserve, an ancient volcano streaming with wildlife
• Explore the rugged wilderness of the Grampians National Park and guided scenic bush trails
• Hiking to the summit of Pinnacle Lookout is an impressive experience
• Spectacular Reed's & Boroka Lookout views and MacKenzie waterfalls
• Learn about our Aboriginal culture from this region
• Guaranteed Australian wildlife sightings, including kangaroos, emus, echidnas, and koalas

Itinerary

This Melbourne to Adelaide Tour 3 Days exploring the Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour is an exceptional showcase of the must-see highlights of Victoria’s best destinations. Combining these destinations into one tour with overnight stays will enable you to extend your time at each highlight to maximize your experience.

Your first night’s accommodation is located in Warrnambool at the end of the Great Ocean Road. The second night is situated deep within the Grampians National Park at Halls Gap Surrounded by bushland and stunning mountain landscapes.

Day 1: Melbourne to Great Ocean Road

Start your 3-day adventure by exploring the world-famous Great Ocean Road with its stunning ocean views and surf beaches. Spot wild koalas along the way with a stop in the quaint seaside town of Apollo Bay for lunch, followed by a guided rainforest walk in the Great Otway National Park rainforest. Later, you visit the amazing shipwreck coast famous for the Twelve Apostles rock formation and Loch Ard Gorge. Overnight in Warrnambool.

• Meals: Dinner
• Accommodation: Warrnabool Motel private rooms (with ensuite) or shared accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative
• Driving distance: 375 km

Day 2: Great Ocean Road to the Grampians

During the second day, you will have the opportunity to visit Tower Hill Conservation Wildlife Reserve, an extinct volcano that is rich in Aboriginal history and has a vast amount of wildlife, such as emus and kangaroos. From here, you head north into the Grampians. In the afternoon, the guide will take you up to the iconic Pinnacle lookout, which offers a panoramic view of the Grampians National Park for a delightful afternoon hike. Finish the day with a traditional Aussie BBQ at your overnight stay in Halls Gap.

• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Accommodation: Gariwerd Motel private rooms (with ensuite) or Grampians Eco YHA shared accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative
• Driving distance: 190 km
• Hike distance: 4.5 km

Day 3: Grampians to Adelaide

On the last day of your journey, you will start early in the morning to hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls, and then you will explore some other famous sites, such as The Balconies / Reeds Lookout and Boroka Lookout, which are among the most famous in the area. Following lunch, you head west away from the coastline and rugged mountains towards Adelaide, passing Dimboola Pink Lake and Nhill before crossing the South Australian border into Bordertown and arriving in Adelaide around 7:30 p.m.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accom: N/A
• Driving Distance: 520 km
• Hike Distance: 2 km

What is a suitable age for this tour?

Child policy for this tour is 6 years old and over, due to the nature of this tour, it’s not suitable for infants or children 5 years and under. Children aged between 6 to 17 years old are required to stay in standard private accommodation and must be accompanied by a legal guardian or adult.

How fit do I need to be for this tour?

A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks. Walks can be up to 3 km in length, often over steep and rocky sections and in direct sunlight. Walks will be at the guide’s discretion to ensure the safety of guests. Therefore a medium / high level of fitness is required and a doctor’s certificate is required for people over 70 years (30 days prior to travel).

Are National Park fees included in the tour cost?

Autopia Tours includes National Parks fees within the tour price, this covers guests for 3 national parks which include Grampians National Park, Great Otway National Park, and Port Campbell National Park. Park Passes are not available for purchase by guests not traveling onboard the tours.

What kind of vehicle do we travel in for this Melbourne to Adelaide tour?

The tour uses 24-seater Mitsubishi Rosa mini-buses for this trip, this vehicle makes moving people easy, safe, and comfortable. With high back seats and large windows for unobstructed views. The maximum number of passengers is 23 people, with a minimum requirement of 8 people to guarantee the departure.