South Australia, Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road
Experience Overview
Let’s be frank, we’d need a heck of a lot of time to be able to see everything Australia has to offer, and sometimes we’re just not afforded that luxury. But fret not, fellow adventurer, because this 10-day tour will take you on a jaunt from Adelaide to Melbourne, with a mix of must-see highlights and unique experiences along the way. Learn about the coffee culture of Melbourne, check out Victoria’s beaches, travel along the Great Ocean Road, and a whole lot more.
Highlights
- Experience Melbourne’s colourful laneways
- Travel along the Great Ocean Road and look out for the 12 Apostles
- Hike in Grampians National Park.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2631
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicle, ferry, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: OAAV
Starts: Adelaide, Australia
Finishes: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Guided Melbourne laneways walk
- Brighton bathing boxes visit
- Rainforest walk in Great Otway NP
- 12 Apostles visit
- Grampians NP visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (9 nts).
- 3 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
- Private vehicle, ferry, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,239 ($324 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Adelaide
Arrive at any time. Join your CEO for a welcome meeting.
There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore your surroundings.
Day 2: Adelaide/Halls Gap
Travel inland to Grampians National Park, known for its sandstone mountain range.
Day 3: Halls Gap
Trek through the forest, lush with vegetation and wildlife. Visit the culturally significant MacKenzie Falls for a short hike. Walk to the stunning Balconies, then spend the afternoon relaxing with the locals - our resident wild kangaroos and emus.
Day 4: Halls Gap/Port Campbell
Travel south to the ancient volcanic crater of Tower Hill, with the opportunity to spot some of Australia's most iconic wildlife. Afterwards, begin your journey along the Great Ocean Road as far as the township of Port Campbell.
Day 5: Port Campbell
Spend the day exploring the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and surrounding natural attractions. Opt for a walk along any number of short paths available to immerse yourself in nature. If the luck of weather is on your side, round out the day by watching the light become golden over the Twelve Apostles on the drive to Port Campbell.
Day 6: Port Campbell/Mornington Peninsula
Spend the day travelling along the Great Ocean Road. Pass world-famous surf beaches, and walk through the rainforest in Great Otway National Park. Travel by ferry across Port Phillip to the Mornington Peninsula.
Day 7: Mornington Peninsula
Spend the morning exploring the Mornington Peninsula, including a visit to Cape Schanck. In the afternoon, opt to visit a winery or relax and enjoy yourself at one of the many incredible beaches in the area.
Although fairly small in size, the Mornington Peninsula packs a big punch with the amount of things to do here. Be awed with the stunning coastal scenery while driving through quaint towns and past stunning beaches.
Day 8: Mornington Peninsula/Melbourne
Continue on to Melbourne but first make a few stops along the way. Stop to see Brighton's brightly coloured bathing boxes, miniature beachfront cabins that are unique to the beaches in Port Phillip Bay.
Day 9: Melbourne
Tour Melbourne's iconic laneways and learn more about coffee culture, and pick up some great pointers for your free afternoon of exploration.
Day 10: Melbourne
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Susan K. - Traveled, October 2023
The trip covered what I wanted to see in South Australia and Victoria.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/26/2023
Angelita G. - Traveled, September 2023
Not perfect score, always there's a roomforimprovement.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/28/2023
Richard M. - Traveled, September 2023
AMAZING TOUR
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/28/2023
Kerry G. - Traveled, July 2024
Travel is all arranged for you.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/20/2024
Stanley G. - Traveled, July 2024
Trip is not for physical hadicapp, leg room, but I survived
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/20/2024
Adelaide H. - Traveled, May 2024
Enjoyed my trip. Would go with you again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/25/2024
Debby W. - Traveled, January 2024
It was a good trip. The small group was appealing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/19/2024
Mindy O. - Traveled, January 2024
Itinerary and our guide
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/19/2024
Hui Z. - Traveled, November 2023
We like the small group travel G offers.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Stephen D. - Traveled, November 2023
Good option if you don't have time to do the planning and handle logistics. Not a 10 because there were few optional activities on this trip and the CEO was really just a driver who offered few suggestions.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Natasja S. - Traveled, October 2023
Because everything is arranged, you just have to sit back, relax and enjoy your surroundings while meeting new people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/10/2023
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