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3 day Grampians and Great Ocean Road tour - Melbourne to Melbourne Tour
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The 3 day Grampians and Great Ocean Road tour 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: | ATMM3 |
| 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 2009 to 31 March 2010 Adult AU$445 Child AU$355 Upgrade Accommodation: 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 2 nights budget ensuite Twin/Double upgrade per person AU$65 Triple upgrade per person AU$35 Single upgrade per person AU$150 Discounts available when making a tour reservation online |
| Payment Types : |  Credit Card & Direct Deposit (EFT) available |
| Tour Departs: | Melbourne Departs three central locations Melbourne 6:30am 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 All year: Mon Wed Sat |
| 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 Hotel/Lodge Accommodation - Generally 2-3 star standard with private facilities. Note: You will need to arrange your accommodation for when this tour completes in Melbourne. |
| What's Included: | Experienced guides, meals as indicated, two nights hostel dorm accommodation (or upgrade to double), National Park entry fees, entry to Otway Fly Tree Top Walk. |
| 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, Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road, Otway Fly Tree Top Walk, Bells Beach. |
| Notes: | This tour also operates in reverse from Melbourne to Melbourne. |
| Tour Itinerary: | |
Tour Day 1 - Melbourne to the Grampians NP
You’ll be awestruck by the Grampians; one of the world’s oldest and most spectacular mountain ranges, rich in the history and culture of the Gariwerd Aboriginal people. We’ll travel straight into the heart of the Grampians National Park to the delightful town of Halls Gap before hiking through the breathtaking Wonderland Range. Grab some lunch at Halls Gap (at own expense) before we visit the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, where you’ll learn about the Indigenous history and culture of the area. Hike to the remarkable Jaws of Death and Balconies Lookout, where you’ll experience sweeping views of the surrounding ranges. We’ll cool off at the base of inspirational MacKenzie Falls before arriving at our overnight Grampians accommodation. (D)Tour Day 2 - Grampians NP to Princetown via the Great Ocean Road
Get your heart pumping this morning with a challenging hike to the ‘Pinnacle’, where breathtaking views of the national park stretch out into the distance. From here, we head towards the coast where at Warrnambool there’s a chance to spot whales (seasonal). The Great Ocean Road has gorgeous views around every bend, including the Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge. Another top finish to the day as the sun sets over the Twelve Apostles. Stay overnight in the coastal town of Princetown. (BD)
Tour Day 3 - Princetown to Melbourne
Start the day with optional helicopter ride over the amazing 12 Apostles or walk down the Gibson Steps to get another angle of the limestone stacks before visiting the Otway Fly, a tree top walk elevated to 25 metres above the forest floor. We’ll pass through the magnificent cool temperate rainforests of the Otway National Park, before stopping for lunch in Apollo Bay. Out trip back to Melbourne hugs the coastline and we pass through Lorne, before stopping to search for koalas. We check out world famous surf spot, Bells Beach, and even stop for shopping at Torquay, home of surf labels Quiksilver and Rip Curl. After grabbing a bargain or two, it’s back to the city in the early evening. (B)
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