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3 Day Melbourne to Adelaide Overland Adventure Tour (Accommodated)

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Australia

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

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  • Operator:

    Autopia Tours

  • Length:

    3 days

  • Group size:

    23 pax

  • Age:

    6 to 75

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping
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Itinerary

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Great Ocean Road, including iconic landmarks like the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Immerse yourself in nature's wonders at Grampians National Park, where you'll explore stunning landscapes, hike to Mackenzie Falls, and encounter unique wildlife. Enjoy comfortable accommodation along the way as we journey through this captivating region, arriving in Adelaide by early evening.

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Highlights:

  • Overland adventure from Melbourne to Adelaide
  • Take a journey along the National Heritage Listed Great Ocean Road
  • Checkout the pristine surf beaches and seaside town of Apollo Bay, spot Southern Right Whales (Jun-Sep)
  • Rainforest walk in Great Otway National Park
  • Be blown away by the beauty of the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge beach
  • Uncover the wonders of Tower Hill Conservation Reserve an ancient volcano streaming with wildlife
  • Explore the rugged wilderness of the Grampians National Park and guided scenic bush trails
  • Hiking to the summit of Pinnacle Lookout is an impressive experience
  • Spectacular Reed's & Boroka Lookout views and MacKenzie waterfalls
  • Learn about our Aboriginal culture from this region
  • Guaranteed Australian Wildlife sightings ie. kangaroos, emus, echidnas & koalas

Tour program

Day 1

Melbourne to Great Ocean Road to Warrnambool

Start your 3-Day adventure by exploring the world famous Great Ocean Road with its stunning ocean views and surf beaches. Spot wild koalas along the way with a stop in the quaint seaside town of Apollo Bay for lunch, followed by a guided rainforest walk in the Great Otway National Park rainforest. Later, we visit the amazing shipwreck coast famous for the Twelve Apostles rock formation and Loch Ard Gorge. Overnight in Warrnambool.

  • Meals: Dinner (The Flying Horse Bar & Brewery) or similar alternative
  • Accom: Warrnambool Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom)or similar alternative
  • Driving Distance: 375km

Start point

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia

07:20 - 07:35

Day 2

Great Ocean Road to Halls Gap Grampians National Park

During the second day, you will have the opportunity to visit Tower Hill Conservation Wildlife Reserve, an extinct volcano that is rich in Aboriginal history and has a vast amount of wildlife, such as emus and kangaroos. From here we head north into the Grampians. In the afternoon we will take you up to the iconic Pinnacle lookout, which offers a panoramic view of the Grampians National Park for a delightful afternoon hike. Finish the day with a traditional Aussie BBQ at our overnight stay in Halls Gap.

  • Meals: Breakfast (Beach Cafe), Dinner (Aussie BBQ dinner)
  • Accom: Gariwerd Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Grampians Eco YHA Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative
  • Driving Distance: 190km
  • Hike Distance: 4.5km
Day 3

Grampians National Park to Horsham to Adelaide

On the last day of our journey, we will start early in the morning to hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls, and then we will explore some other famous sites, such as The Balconies/Reeds Lookout and Boroka Lookout, which are among the most famous in the area. Following lunch, we head west away from the coastline and rugged mountains towards Adelaide, passing Dimboola Pink Lake and Nhill before crossing the South Australian border into Bordertown and arriving in Adelaide around 7:30pm.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accom: N/A
  • Driving Distance: 520km
  • Hike Distance: 2km 

*Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures due to infrastructure road works.

End point

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

19:30 - 20:00

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Although every effort is made, Autopia Tours shall not be liable for any illness, injury, damages, loss, delay or failure to join the tour that may occur due to factors beyond our control. We highly recommend all passengers have travel insurance coverage. Autopia Tours retains the right to alter routes, itineraries, bus types and configurations, fare adjustments, days of operation or even cancel tours if unforeseen circumstances occur. Other accredited tour operators may be used on some tours.


CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellation by traveller: Autopia Tours will not be held responsible for passengers failing to familiarise themselves with the booking terms and conditions


Day Tours:

Within 24-hrs from the experience start time or failure to board on tour will result in a 100% cancellation fee / full fare forfeiture of the ticket price and not eligible for a refund

More than 24-hrs before the experience start time will result in a full refund for the amount paid


Extended Tours:

Within 14 Days from the experience start time or failure to board on tour will result in a 100% cancellation fee / full fare forfeiture of the ticket price and not eligible for a refund

More than 14 days prior to the experience start time will result in a full refund for the amount paid


Cancellation by the Tour Operator:

Our trips are guaranteed to depart once minimum group sizes have been met for the tour, unless it specifically states otherwise or in the event of a Force Majeure resulting in the cancellation of a trip.

We have the right to cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if external events occur that deem it not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary.


TRAVEL INSURANCE:

We recommend all guests have personal travel insurance which should be taken out at the time of booking prior to tour departure. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident death, 24/7 medical expenses, and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US$ 200,000 for each of the categories of cover. We also strongly recommend it covers cancellation curtailment, COVID-19 cover, personal liability, and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have travel insurance connected to your credit card or bank account please ensure you have details of the participating insurer, the insurance policy number, and the emergency contact number with you rather than the bank’s name and credit card details.


LUGGAGE POLICY:

Day Tours: No luggage storage facilities available, please bring only a small day bag (5-7kg). 

Extended Tours: Maximum baggage allowance 15-20kg, preferably a soft bag. Any other luggage presented at departure such as suitcases, strollers, walking frames and wheelchairs may result in refusal to board unless previously arranged with the Autopia Tours Reservations team.


DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:

Please notify Autopia Tours of any dietary requirements or medical conditions at least 48 hours prior to departure day. While we endeavour to cater to most dietary needs, there are limited food options in some regions we visit on extended tours and alternative options cannot always be guaranteed. For those with special dietaries we recommend bringing snacks along.


CHILD POLICY:

Our child policy and pricing varies depending on the trip; this is due to the diversity in our product range. All travellers under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.


BOOKING CONFIRMATION:

All reservations must be reconfirmed at least 24 hours before departure by calling Autopia Tours Reservations team on  +61 3 9393 1333 or by emailing [email protected]

Tour Details

Accommodation

2 nights accommodation in a private room at a modern hostel with your travel partner. Anyone under the age of 18 must stay in a room with a guardian or parent (1 x night in Warrnambool, 1 x night in Halls Gap). 

Fare Type Accommodation Options: 

  • Basic Shared Accommodation (MA3-B) is restricted to Adults only 18+ years and over, as travellers stay in shared bunk bedrooms with communal bathrooms. Not suitable for children.
  • Private Double/Twin Room (MA3-S) is for Adults and Children, staying in a double or twin room with ensuite bathroom and must be purchased by Qty2 people staying together.
  • Private Single Room (MA3-P) is restricted to Adults only 18+ years old and over with ensuite. Room upgrades are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Transport

We operate this tour with a maximum of 21 passengers, our vehicles are 24-seater Mitsubishi Rosa buses. This vehicle makes for a safe & comfortable journey (air-conditioned), with large passenger windows for unobstructed views.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be offered to you whilst on tour. ie. Helicopter Scenic Flight over the 12 Apostles - payment can be made on arrival weather permitting.

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Additional Services

  • One-way transfer from Melbourne to Adelaide
  • 2 Nights’ Accommodation (Warrnambool, Halls Gap)
  • Includes: 2 x Breakfasts, 2 x Dinners (guest participation)
  • All National Park pass entry fees
  • Guided bush walks (~6.5km, subject to fitness level)
  • Australian flora and fauna sightings
  • Hosted by an experienced driver-guide
  • Air-conditioned small group travel
  • Comprehensive local tour commentary
  • Selected Melbourne inner-city pick-up/drop-off point in Adelaide city

Additional Services

  • Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - plenty of opportunity will be provided to purchase food along the way or dine out with the group
  • Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
  • Personal travel insurance is highly recommended.
  • Spending money for personal items.

Meals

Includes: 2 x Breakfasts, 2 x Dinners. Most of the meals are prepared by our tour guides with basic group-style food options and on occasions, they will be provided by our accommodation providers onsite. Guests are asked to participate in the preparation of meals, clean-up, and vehicle unpacking/loading as it’s a great way to get to know and connect with your fellow travelers.

Guide

These tours are delivered by professionally trained & accredited driver-guides.

  • Knowledgeable Tour Commentary
  • Highly Experienced Driver / Guide

Driven by curiosity and insider knowledge, our enthusiastic team is dedicated to providing adventures to inspiring locations across Australia. Our local Road Crew holds the key to discovering hidden treasures and is on hand to help you have the best time!

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Australian Dollar

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Customer reviews

Algemene beoordeling

4.5

Reisroute

4.5

Guide

4.7

Vervoer

4.2

Accommodatie

4.4

Voeding

4

Operator

4.6

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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