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Travel from Adelaide to Melbourne over three days that stitch towering Grampians ridges to the wave-sculpted cliffs of the Great Ocean Road. Expect moderate hikes, coastal sunrises at the Twelve Apostles, Aboriginal cultural insights and two nights of basic group accommodation.
Travel from Adelaide to Melbourne over three days that stitch towering Grampians ridges to the wave-sculpted cliffs of the Great Ocean Road. Expect moderate hikes, coastal sunrises at the Twelve Apostles, Aboriginal cultural insights and two nights of basic group accommodation.
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Operated by Wildlife Tours Australia · Halls Gap, Victoria
Dawn in the Grampians arrives cold and clear. The coach pulls into Halls Gap with headlights catching the serrated skyline of sandstone ridges—Gariwerd's cliffs stand like patient guards above the valley. Travelers step out, stretch, and head for the falls: Mackenzie’s water hammers the basalt escarpment, spraying a fine mist that dares you to keep moving. That momentum carries for three days—from forested gullies and volcanic remnants to wave-battered cliffs where limestone towers crumble into the Southern Ocean.
moderate.
3 days.
Moderate fitness recommended—able to manage 3–4 km hikes with some elevation and uneven terrain.
Default pickup is Adelaide Central YHA, 135 Waymouth Street, about 6:45–7:00am; confirm your pickup location at least 48 hours before departure.
The tour includes one night in dormitory-style accommodation (shared bathrooms) and a second night in similar budget lodging; private upgrades may be available through the operator.
Children 6–17 must upgrade to private accommodation and be accompanied by an adult; infants and children under 6 are not recommended for this itinerary.
Each traveler is allowed one suitcase and one carry-on; oversized items may be restricted—contact the operator ahead to confirm acceptance.
No; the optional helicopter flight is extra (listed at approximately $145 subject to availability and weather) and should be booked or requested through the operator.
Full refund if canceled at least 6 full days before departure; 50% refund if canceled 2–6 days prior; no refund within 2 days of departure.
Gariwerd (the Grampians) is rich in Aboriginal history with rock art sites and millennia of Traditional Owner connection; the Great Ocean Road was built by returned WWI soldiers as a memorial and community project.
Limestone stacks are actively eroding; stay on marked paths and boardwalks to reduce wear. Park fees and tour contributions support local conservation and cultural site protection.
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