Autopia 2-Day To Adelaide
2-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour via Great Ocean Road Grampians
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- Duration
- 2 days
- Meeting point
- Melbourne
- Run by
- Autopia Tours
Overview
This Autopia Tours trip covers two major landscapes in one run from Melbourne to Adelaide, so you finish in a different city from where you started. Day one follows the Great Ocean Road, stopping at Anglesea, Apollo Bay, the Memorial Archway and Great Otway National Park before the headline coastal stops, Loch Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles. The night is spent in Halls Gap, inside the Grampians region, with private ensuites or budget shared rooms on offer. Dinner and lunch are covered on the first day.
Day two belongs to the Grampians. The group spends time in Grampians National Park, walks to MacKenzie Falls, and takes in the views from Boroka Lookout and Reed Lookout, with Horsham passed on the way. Breakfast is included before the drive ends at Adelaide Central Bus Station on Franklin Street. Park entry fees and roughly two kilometres of guided bush walking are part of the package.
It suits travellers with moderate fitness who want the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians stitched together without hiring a car. The coach carries a maximum of 23 people, commentary is in English, and the tour is not suitable for children aged five or under.
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Included
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- 1 Nights Accommodation: Private ensuites & Budget-friendly shared rooms available (Halls Gap)
- All National Park entry fees
- Guided bush walking (~2km total)
- Australian wildlife sightings in there natural habitat
- Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary spoken in English
- Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group touring experience
- One-way transfer journey from Melbourne to Adelaide
Not Included
- Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - plenty of opportunity to purchase food along the way
- Spending money for personal items
Itinerary
- Meet in MelbourneCheck in at the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street corner Market Street, at 07:35am. The listing also gives a phone number for arranging a different pickup location.
- Great Ocean Road stopsAnglesea (30 minutes), Apollo Bay (1 hour), the Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway (15 minutes) and Great Otway National Park (1 hour).
- Loch Ard Gorge and Twelve ApostlesLoch Ard Gorge (1 hour) and the Twelve Apostles (1 hour), both with admission tickets included.
- Overnight in Halls GapThree hours in Halls Gap with one night of accommodation, private ensuites or budget shared rooms, plus lunch and dinner.
- Grampians day twoBreakfast is included.
- Arrive in AdelaideThe tour ends at the Adelaide Central Bus Station on Franklin Street. Accommodation in Adelaide is not included.
What To Expect From The Tour
Two long days on a mini-coach with real walking at the stops, so a little preparation goes a long way.
- Footwear and sun. One reviewer found the first half physically demanding and recommended good shoes for walking on rock. The same traveller noted the country is very dry and suggested carrying water and sunscreen for the whole trip.
- Walking level. The listing calls for moderate physical fitness, with a moderate amount of walking on uneven surfaces. Around two kilometres of guided bush walking is spread across the tour.
- Food arrangements. Dinner, lunch and breakfast are included, and all park entry fees are covered. Any meals outside the itinerary are at your own cost, though the listing says there are chances to buy food along the way.
- Group and guide. The coach takes a maximum of 23 travellers with live English commentary from the driver guide. Reviewers praised their guides repeatedly, several mentioning stories, songs and deep knowledge of the region.
- Weather and gear. The tour runs in all weather conditions and the listing asks travellers to dress appropriately. Luggage is limited to one suitcase and one carry-on bag per person.
- Wildlife chances. Wildlife sightings in natural habitat are listed as an inclusion. One reviewer singled out seeing albino kangaroos as a highlight, and another mentioned encountering hundreds of kangaroos with the guide's help.
Common issues. This is a one-way trip, so travellers need to plan their own onward travel or return from Adelaide, and accommodation in Adelaide after drop-off is not included. It runs in all weather, and the listing warns the route is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven surfaces. Children five and under cannot join, and those aged six to seventeen must be in private accommodation with an adult. One reviewer found parts of the walking physically demanding, so honest fitness assessment matters before booking.
Common Questions
Where Does The Tour Start And Finish?
It starts at the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street at the corner of Market Street in Melbourne, meeting at 07:35am. It finishes about two days later at the Adelaide Central Bus Station on Franklin Street. If you want a different pickup point you can call the operator's reservations team to arrange it.
What Meals Are Included?
Lunch and dinner on day one, and breakfast on day two. Any other meals are at your own expense, and spending money for personal items is listed as not included, though there are opportunities to buy food along the route.
Are Park Entry Fees Extra?
No. All National Park entry fees are included, and the admission tickets for Loch Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles are covered too.
Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?
Children five and under cannot join. Children aged six to seventeen must stay in private accommodation and travel with an adult or legal guardian. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and involves a moderate amount of walking on uneven surfaces, so travellers need moderate fitness.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
A full refund applies if you cancel at least six full days before the tour starts. Cancelling two to six full days ahead earns a 50 percent refund, and cancelling less than two full days ahead means no refund. Changes made less than six full days before start time are not accepted.
What Should I Bring?
Sturdy shoes, water and sunscreen are wise, since one reviewer who found the walking demanding recommended good shoes for rock and noted the dry conditions. Luggage is capped at one suitcase and one carry-on bag per traveller, and oversized items like surfboards or bikes need prior approval from the operator. Dress for the conditions since the tour runs in all weather.
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