Wildlife Tours 3-Day Roundtrip
Great Ocean Road Grampians 3 Day National Park Tour Melbourne Roundtrip
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- Duration
- 3 days
- Meeting point
- Melbourne
- Run by
- Wildlife Tours Australia
Overview
This three-day roundtrip from Melbourne bundles two of Victoria's best known natural areas into one loop: the Great Ocean Road on day one, the Grampians on days two and three. The tour is run by Wildlife Tours Australia and starts at the Immigration Museum on Flinders Street at 7:35 in the morning, returning there at the end. Along the way it stops at the Memorial Archway, Apollo Bay, Great Otway National Park, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, then turns inland toward Tower Hill, Mount Rouse and the heart of the Grampians.
Accommodation is hostel dormitory style with shared bathrooms, one night in Warrnambool and one in Halls Gap, and the fare applies to adults 18 and over only. Two breakfasts and two dinners are included, as are all national park entrance fees. Transport is a mid sized air conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 23 travellers and live commentary from the driver-guide.
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The walking matters. Guided bush walks cover roughly 6.5 kilometres overall, with the Pinnacle section scheduled for about two hours, and the listing asks for moderate physical fitness. It suits travellers who want to cover a lot of ground efficiently and are happy with a hostel standard of sleep. One recent reviewer described exactly that trade: a jam packed itinerary where participants could join in as much or as little as they liked, in a group ranging widely in age.
What's Included
Included
- 2 Nights accommodation (1 Warrnambool, 1 Halls Gap)
- All national park entrance fees
- Australian wildlife in its natural habitat
- Guided bush walks (~6.5km, subject to fitness level)
- Expert driver/guide with live local commentary on board
- Air-conditioned mid sized vehicle, for a comfortable group travel experience
- Breakfast (2)
- Dinner (2)
Not Included
- Meals not listed in the itinerary, There'll be heaps of chances to grab food along the way
- Spending money, For snacks, drinks, souvenirs, or anything else you might want on the road
Itinerary
- Melbourne departureMeet at the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, corner of Market Street, at 7:35am for a 30 minute stop and departure.
- Great Ocean Road dayStops at the Memorial Archway (30 minutes), Apollo Bay (45 minutes), Great Otway National Park (30 minutes), the Twelve Apostles (45 minutes) and Loch Ard Gorge (passed by). Overnight in hostel dormitory accommodation in Warrnambool, with dinner included.
- Inland to the GrampiansTower Hill Wildlife Reserve (45 minutes), Mount Rouse (45 minutes), then Halls Gap and its Visitor Information Centre (45 minutes each) for the second hostel night. Breakfast and dinner included.
- The Pinnacle walkA 2 hour guided walk in Grampians National Park, part of the roughly 6.5 kilometres of bush walking across the tour, adjusted to the group's fitness level.
- Grampians lookouts and fallsFour hours in Grampians National Park with stops at MacKenzie Falls, Boroka Lookout and The Balconies, 45 minutes each. All entrance fees included.
- Return to MelbourneA 2 hour leg back to Melbourne, finishing at the original meeting point. Breakfast is included on the final morning; no accommodation this night.
What To Expect From The Tour
Three days of hostel nights and a fair amount of walking, in a vehicle shared with a group of up to 23 travellers.
- Fitness and pace. The listing recommends moderate physical fitness and the guided bush walks cover roughly 6.5 kilometres in total. One reviewer found the itinerary jam packed but flexible enough that people of very different ages could participate as much or as little as they wanted.
- Sleeping arrangements. Both nights are hostel dormitories with shared bathrooms, in Warrnambool and Halls Gap. The fare is for adults 18 and over only, and one reviewer reported families or couples being split up at night to accommodate solo travellers.
- Food and drink. Two breakfasts and two dinners are included; lunches and anything else you buy are not, and the listing recommends bringing spending money for snacks, drinks and souvenirs. Vegetarian meals are available if requested at booking.
- What to pack. One suitcase and one carry-on per traveller, with restrictions on oversized items like surfboards or bikes, which should be checked with the operator first. The tour runs in all weather, so the listing advises dressing appropriately for the conditions.
- Group feel. The vehicle holds a maximum of 23 travellers with live commentary from the driver-guide. Reviews describe groups of mixed ages travelling together, though one reviewer complained about the condition of the bus.
- Timing at stops. Most stops run 30 to 45 minutes, with longer stretches for the Pinnacle walk and the Grampians. One reviewer felt there was not enough time at the sights to enjoy them properly.
Common issues. This is not a luxury trip: dormitory accommodation with shared bathrooms, and one reviewer described being moved to a different room at extra cost without being asked. The pace is full on, and one traveller felt rushed at the major sights. The listing itself flags that the tour is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems, and is open only to adults 18 and over. Meals beyond the included breakfasts and dinners cost extra. One reviewer had a poor customer service experience, so it is worth reading the cancellation terms before booking.
Common Questions
Where Does The Tour Start And Finish?
The default meeting point is the Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, corner of Market Street, Melbourne, at 7:35am. The tour ends back at the same point. Other pickup locations may be available by contacting the operator's reservations team.
What Meals Are Included?
Two breakfasts and two dinners are included, covering the two nights of the trip. Lunches and any snacks, drinks or souvenirs are at your own cost, with chances to buy food along the way. Vegetarian options exist if you advise at booking.
Are Park Entry Fees Extra?
No. All national park entrance fees are included in the tour price, including Great Otway National Park, Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve and the Grampians stops.
What Is The Accommodation Like?
Both nights are hostel dormitory style with shared bathroom facilities, one night in Warrnambool and one in Halls Gap. This fare applies to adults 18 and over only, and one reviewer reported groups being split between rooms at night.
Can Children Or Travellers With Limited Mobility Join?
The tour is not suitable for children 17 and under, and the fare applies only to adults 18 and over. It is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing does not recommend it for pregnant travellers or those with back problems. Moderate physical fitness is expected for the bush walks.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
A full refund is available if you cancel at least 6 full days before the start time. Cancelling 2 to 6 full days before gets a 50 percent refund, and cancelling less than 2 full days before gets no refund. Changes made less than 6 full days before the start are not accepted, and cut-off times follow local time.
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