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2 Day Grampians and Great Ocean Road Highlights - Melbourne to Melbourne Tour
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The 2 Day Grampians and Great Ocean Road Highlights tour has plently of adventure and it is a perfect backpacker tour departing from Melbourne in Victoria. This tour enables you to experience some of Victoria, Australia and just some of the wonderful features which our country has to offer.
An an option, you can also choose to join another tour to participate in, when this tour finishes in Melbourne. You are then offered additional discounted tours which not only expands your backpacking adventure in Australia, but also saves you more money to explore more.
| Tour Code: | ATMM2 |
| Tour Package Cost : | View or Download 2010 / 2011 Tour Price List 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 View or Download 2010 / 2011 Tour Price List 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009 AU$225 + $12 Fuel Levy 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 Adult AU$275 Child AU$220 Upgrade Accommodation: 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009 2 nights budget ensuite Twin/Double upgrade per person AU$25 Triple upgrade per person AU$15 Single upgrade per person AU$75 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 2 nights budget ensuite Twin/Double upgrade per person AU$30 Triple upgrade per person AU$18 Single upgrade per person AU$75 Discounts available when making a tour reservation online |
| Payment Types : |  Credit Card & Direct Deposit (EFT) available |
| Tour Departs: | Melbourne Departs multiple Melbourne and St Kilda central locations 7.30am 1 October 2007 to 31 March 2009: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Tour Finishes: | Melbourne Once you have arrived in Melbourne, you may want to go on a tour to another destination. Simply select the option below to view tours which depart from Melbourne. |
| Max People: | 24 persons on this tour. |
| What to Bring: | Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera/film and money for lunches 15kg luggage limit |
| Vehicles Used:: | Toyota Coaster mini-bus - (max 22 seats) or Mitsubishi Rosa mini-bus (max 24 seats) - front facing air-conditioned vehicle |
| Hikes Involved:: | Hikes up to 5kms per day - basic fitness required |
| Tour Accommodation: | Hostel Accommodation - Dorm or Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities Note: You will need to arrange your accommodation for when this tour completes in Melbourne. |
| What's Included: | Experienced guide, dinner and breakfast, overnight accommodation (multi-share or upgrade to ensuite), park entry fees. |
| Meals Included: | All meals included in this tour are indicated at the end of each day B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner |
| Places of Interest: | During this tour, you will visit the following areas: Grampians National Park, McKenzie Falls, Pinnacles, Balconies and Red's Lookout, Great Ocean Road, Logans Beach, Port Campbell |
| Notes: | This tour also operates in reverse from Melbourne to Melbourne. |
| Tour Itinerary: | |
Tour Day 1 - Melbourne to the Grampians NP
We follow the historic ‘gold rush’ trail breaking for brunch (own expenses) at Ballarat/Beaufort and then continue on through Victoria’s grazing country to Halls Gap. After lunch (own expense) we head to the largest cascading falls in Victoria at "McKenzie Falls" then hike to the top of the Pinnacle to enjoy sweeping views of the Grampians NP. Taking our time we then explore the Balconies and Reids Lookout; providing panoramic scenery over the Victoria Valley to Lake Wartook. After a days exploring relax and enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation in the heart of the Grampians. (D)Tour Day 2 - Grampians NP to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road
This morning we head for the coast stopping at Logan’s Beach in Warrnambool for seasonal whale spotting and a view of the mighty Southern Ocean. We travel along the Great Ocean Road taking in scenic sights such as ‘London Bridge’ and the ‘Bay of Martyrs’. Lunch is at Port Campbell (own expense). We visit ‘Loch Ard Gorge’ and hear amazing stories of survival on this ship wreck coast. A purpose built lookout provides uninterrupted views of the world renowned ‘12 Apostles’. Perhaps you’d like to view these amazing formations from above - there’s time for an optional helicopter flight (own expense). We return to Melbourne via Pt Campbell and Colac, arriving in the early evening. (B)Travel Insurance in Australia:
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