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A compact two-day circuit from Melbourne linking the surf-sculpted Twelve Apostles and the wild heart of the Grampians. Expect coastal cliffs, rainforest walks and sunrise kangaroos with one overnight in Halls Gap.
A compact two-day circuit from Melbourne linking the surf-sculpted Twelve Apostles and the wild heart of the Grampians. Expect coastal cliffs, rainforest walks and sunrise kangaroos with one overnight in Halls Gap.
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Operated by Autopia Tours · Melbourne, Victoria
The coach hums out of Melbourne before dawn and the ocean announces itself: spray and wind carving salt into the windows, cliffs daring you to lean closer at every lookout. On day one you follow the Great Ocean Road’s iconic sweep—sudden viewpoints that frame the Twelve Apostles, the hollow of Loch Ard Gorge and the quiet of Otway rainforests—before the land relaxes into the ancient ranges of the Grampians and an overnight in Halls Gap.
moderate.
2 days (approx. 48 hours).
Moderate fitness recommended for short hikes, stairs at lookouts and boarding transfers; comfortable walking for 1–3 hours over two days.
Expect multiple drives: the Great Ocean Road section involves several short stops along a 180 km stretch, followed by roughly 3 hours of driving from Apollo Bay into the Grampians region.
One night in Halls Gap with options for private ensuites or budget-friendly shared rooms; bedding and basic facilities are included.
Yes—national park entry fees for included sites are covered as part of the tour inclusions.
Children aged 6 and older are permitted but must stay in private accommodation and be accompanied by an adult; walking is moderate and not suitable for infants.
The coastline preserves shipwreck stories like Loch Ard Gorge, while the Grampians (Gariwerd) contain Aboriginal cultural sites and millennia-old connections for Jardwadjali and Djab Wurrung people.
Both parks are managed for visitor access and habitat protection—stay on tracks, carry out litter, and avoid disturbing wildlife to reduce impact.
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