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Tour Itinerary
The Grooviest Coastal Adventure around. With one of the world's best coastal routes blended with the beauty and history of the Grampians National Park, you have one of the best trips in Australia.
Time to experience it all, and the fact that we are all independent adventurous travellers, is why we love this trip so much. This is a great way to see the Great Ocean Road and Grampians en route to Adelaide and Melbourne.
* Fully inclusive: includes all touring and National Park fees, 2 nights accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners.
One of the world's best coastal routes blended with the beauty and history of the Grampians National Park.
Day 1:
Cruise through the Adelaide Hills towards a mid morning stop at Keith Bakery. We have lunch at Mt. Arapiles then onto the Grampians National Park. Discover an Aboriginal art site, hike to the bottom of MacKenzie Falls, and see the breathtaking views from The Balconies. In the late afternoon, take a stroll with the kangaroos and other wildlife. We stay overnight in the heart of the Grampians National Park.
Day 2:
Visit the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, then spend a great morning hiking the beautiful Grampians. After a lunch stop, we head South to the Great Ocean Road. Bay of Martyrs, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge are some of the fantastic coastal scenery in this area. Finish the day with sunset at the spectacular Twelve Apostles. We stay overnight at Port Campbell, in the heart of the National Park.
Day 3:
After an early breakfast back out to the amazing coastline for some magic opportunities to photograph the Twelve Apostles in the morning light, before the crowds. Take a walk down Gibson's Steps to view the Twelve Apostles from the beach. Soak up the beauty of the Otway National Park.
Walk through some of the oldest temperate rain forests in the world. A great place for a lunch stop. Marvel at the historical section of the Ocean Road carved be returned W.W.I servicemen, provides one of the most spectacular coastal roads that you will ever see. Apollo Bay and Lorne are great places to swim, explore, or just relax with a cup of coffee. Anglesea, Bells Beach and Torquay (home of Rip Curl and Quicksilver) are all part of the famous surf coast with time to check out the local waves. Through Geelong to arrive in Melbourne approximately 7pm.
(The above itinerary is the Adelaide to Melbourne trip. Melbourne to Adelaide itinerary is similar but in reverse. Arrive Adelaide on day 3 at approximately 7pm.)
OTHER BITS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
We accept payment by Mastercard, Visa traveller cheques in Australian dollars or cash. Book conditions and cancellation fees apply.
We expect you to have a reasonable fitness level and to be responsible for your own safety. Seek advice from your guide.
GROOVY GRAPE GETAWAYS may amend prices and change itineraries in unforeseen circumstances.
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Need to Know |
Departs from:> Departs Melbourne every Tuesday & Friday morning (also Sunday in summer). Pickups at City 6.40am, Arts Centre 7.15am, St Kilda 7.30am. |
Runs: Weekly
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Duration: 3 Days
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Departs From: Adelaide
Returns to: Melbourne |
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City @ 645am
YHA city centre,
Cannon St. Backpackers and more |
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What to bring
WHAT TO BRING!!
On the GREAT OCEAN ROAD trips, you will need to bring:
sturdy shoes, sensible clothing (prepare for different weather conditions), sunscreen, swimmers, insect repellent, torch, water bottle, otherwise all the usual stuff, and most importantly?a sense of adventure!
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Entry Fees
Meals
Hotel / Hostel Pickup
Accommodation
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Category:
Bus Tours
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Fitness Required
Moderate
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FAQs About the Tour |
GROOVY GRAPE GETAWAYS
About Groovy Grape Getaways:
The grooviest tour operator down under is Groovy Grape Getaways!
A small, independent company, whose heart and soul is in the backpacker market.
Groovy Grape Getaways was born out of a desire to raise standards in the Backpacking Industry. Starting operation in 1997, we have grown to cover the best of Southern and Central Australia.
Some Groovy points of difference:
Small, independently owned company
Small groups – no larger than 18 people
We use comfortable buses with reclining seats and air-conditioning
Top quality swags at the end of a day in the outback
All inclusive means all food, all accommodation and all National Park Fees – no nasty surprises
Our trips are simple, we provide tours not transport – our groups stay together and play together.
Our trips are always enjoyable and informative. Our guides know all about the places you’ll visit and understand its history, culture and people.
Groovy Grape tours are designed to be active, personally enriching and, above all, lots of fun.
So, whether you like hiking through the beautiful Grampians, watching the sunset on Uluru, or tasting the wines from the Barossa Valley… do it with Groovy Grape Getaways and you’ll be doing it in style!”
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