Whats Included:1 Nights Dorm Accommodation 1 Morning tea, 1 x Breakfast, 1 x lunch All Park Entry Fees and All touring, courtesy inner city pickup and drop off
What you need to bring: Water, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, warm and cool clothing, flashlight, toiletries, rain jacket, camera, towel, insect repellent, and a sense of adventure!
Luggage restrictions:20 kg max
More Details Come and see why the Great Ocean Road and recently reopened Grampians National Park are Victoria’s favourite tourist attractions. Witness the awe of Mother Nature at her best with the lovely people at“Wildlife Tours”.
Did you know that The Grampians National Park has the most Aboriginal Rock Art sites in Victoria? Or that the Great Ocean Road was built by returning WW1 soldiers and is now the largest war memorial in the world? Why not head on down and witness the breathtakingly stunning beauty of Mother Nature. enjoy a 2 day tour starting out with Great Ocean Road and then the Grampians National Park.
The day starts off travelling one the most scenic roads in the world. The first stop off will be at Bells Beach where some morning tea and coffee will be enjoyed whilst watching the surfers do their gnarly things. Travel further down the Great Ocean Road and witness the Memorial Arch built by the soldiers to commemorate those fallen. After that have a stop off at some of the best beaches and coastal towns in Australia including Lorne and Anglesea. Stop off at Kennett River to view some natural wildlife like Koalas, King Parrots and Kookaburras.
Wind down with a lovely lunch at Iluka in Apollo Bay; one of the nicest restaurants there. You will need the energy as after this the next stop is The Otway’s Rainforest where you will feel tiny as you stroll amongst the some of the tallest trees in the world. Further on is one of the biggest highlights of the trip, the famous Twelve Apostles. There’s also the awe inspiring Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge. At the end of the day you will be happy to get a good night’s rest at“Ned’s other beds” in the heart of the Grampians National Park amongst the kangaroos.
The next day will consist of touring the Grampians National Park which has recently been re-opened to visitors since its road closures due to flood and landslide damage. Here you will find flora and fauna of all types whilst exploring sites within including Boroka and Reeds Lookouts, McKenzie Falls, Clamatis Falls, Hollow Mountain, Halls Gap, Bunjil’s Cave and much more that haven’t been mentioned.
That’s enough from me, I need to save my energy for the trip. Look forward to seeing you there!
Highlights:
Day 1 (L)
Bells Beach - Watch Surfers at the world famous Bells Beach
Beach Walk - Get some sand between your toes and go for a stroll along some of the most beautiful beaches in the world
Historic Memorial Arch - Great photo opportunity
Seaside Towns - Feel the vibe of small coastal towns
Koala's - Spot wild Koala's, kookaburra's, parrots and lorikeets.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a great restaurant in Apollo Bay
Rainforest - Take a guided bushwalkin the rare ancient Otway's Rainforest.
12 Apostles - View the mighty 12 apostles with an optional helicopter ride ($80)
Loch Ard Gorge - Find yourself surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and a beautiful white sandy beach
London Bridge - Visit the collapsed but still amazing london bridge kangaroos
Kangaroos!- Night time kangaroo spootting in Halls Gap
Overnight Stay at Neds Beds in dorm accommodation (included) or Grampians YHA for upgrades to private, twin or double rooms (additional expense)
Day 2 (B)
Tour the Grampians National Park - Home to kangaroos, wallabies, emus, birds, echidnas, (a wildlife wonderland of waterfall& walking tracks,)
Mountain Hike - Walk an aussie bush track to experience truly spectacular views.
Halls Gap - Spend time exploring the heart of the Grampians National Park
Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Learn the history and culture of the local Jardwadjali and Djab Tribes tribes.
Boroka& Reed's Lookout or Lake Bellfield - Breathtaking views!
Mckenzie Falls, Clematis Falls or Silverband Falls - Magnificent waterfalls
Jaws of Death, Hollow Mountain or Chautauqua Peak
Bunjil's Aboriginal Cave Paintings - Sensational experience of Grampians
* Free wine tasting - Guided winery tour of one of Australia's oldest wineries ( *Melbourne return only)
Departs Melbourne: between 7:00-8:00am Monday, Thursday& Saturday
Departs Adelaide: between 7:00-8:00am Sunday& Friday (peak season)
Returns: Melbourne approx 06:30pm, Adelaide 7pm
Popular Pickup Locations:
Melbourne Metro YHA (78 Howard St, North Melb) 6:55am
The Nunnery (116 Nicholson St) 7:00am
Space Hotel (Corner Russell& McKenzie St) 7:05am
Hotel Discovery (167 Franklin St) 7:10am
Nomads Industry (196 A’beckett St) 7:15am
St Paul’s Cathedral (Corner of Swanston& Flinders St) 7:20am
Exford Hotel (Corner Lt Bourke& Russel St) 7:25am
King Street Backpackers (Corner Lt Bourke& King St) 7:35am
Holiday Inn (Corner Spencer St& Flinders Lane) 7:45am
YHA Central (562 Flinders st) 7:45am
Base Backpackers (17 Carlisle St, St Kilda) 7:15am
Habitat HQ (333 St Kilda Road, St Kilda) 7:20am
Coffee Palace (Corner Grey& Jackson St, St Kilda) 7:10am
Urban Central (334 City Road, Southbank) 7:55am
