Great Ocean Road Adventure ex Adelaide (Basix)

Join a small group adventure and drive from Adelaide to Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road

Set off on a short but sweet road trip from Adelaide to Melbourne and experience southern Australia's wild natural beauty. Drive through the Adelaide Hills, learn about local Aboriginal history in the Grampians National Park and soak up the dramatic horizon rendered by the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Be captivated by each twist of the Great Ocean Road's turn, spot wild koalas at Kennett River and stop by some famed surf locations before finishing up in artsy and eclectic Melbourne.

Buy one get one free on Northern Australia trips

Bring a friend on these Northern Territory adventures and for a limited time if you book one spot, we'll throw in one for free! Solo travel your style? No problem. You'll get 30% OFF.*

Terms & Conditions

Start: Adelaide, Australia
Finish: Melbourne, Australia
Destination: Australia
Style: Basix
Theme: Wildlife

Code: PAAM-B
Physical rating
Ages: Min 18
Group size: Min 1, Max 24

Why you'll love this trip

Learn about local Aboriginal lore in the Grampians National Park
Be treated to exceptional views of Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge
Travel the length of the Great Ocean Road
Spot koalas in the gumtrees of Kennett River

Gallery

Map of Great Ocean Road Adventure ex Adelaide (Basix) including Australia

Twelve Apostles close, Victoria, Australia

Itinerary
Expand All Collapse All

Day 1: Adelaide to The Grampians

Leaving Adelaide in the morning, drive across the state border into Victoria and enter the Grampians. Go for a walk to view the Jaws of Death, hike down to McKenzie Falls and take in the incredible views from Reeds Lookout. Gain an insight into the customs of the land's traditional owners during a stop-in at the Brambuck Cultural Centre, then head into the heart of the Grampians, stopping en route for lunch. The last stop of the day will be a spot in the Grampians National Park where kangaroos, wallabies and koalas are often spotted. Tonight's accommodation is at either Brambuk Backpackers or the Grampians YHA.

Note: Total driving time today is about seven and a half hours (approximately 550kms)
Total walking time will be about two and a half hours (approximately 3.5kms)

Included Activities

Mackenzie Falls - Grampians
Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout

Meals Included

Dinner

Day 2: The Grampians to Melbourne

After an early morning start, begin the journey along Australia's glorious Great Ocean Road. Explore Port Campbell National Park, checking out London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge and the iconic Twelve Apostles rock formation, then sit back and soak up the mesmerising coastal views en route. Experience a guided walk through an ancient and rare temperate rainforest. Stop at Kennett River for the chance to spot koalas before passing through the charming beach towns of Apollo Bay and Lorne. Make the most of a great photo opportunity at some famed surf locations before we stop for a beach walk and then hit the highway back to Melbourne.

Note: Total driving time today is about seven and a half hours (approximately 550kms)
Total walking time will be about two hours (approximately 2kms)

Included Activities

12 Apostles & London Bridge
Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
Loch Ard Gorge

Meals Included

Breakfast

Inclusions

Meals

1 breakfast, 1 dinner

Transport

Minibus

Accommodation

Dormitory (1 night)

Included activities

Mackenzie Falls - Grampians
Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout
12 Apostles & London Bridge
Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
Loch Ard Gorge

Meals

1 breakfast, 1 dinner

Transport

Minibus

Accommodation

Dormitory (1 night)

Included activities

Mackenzie Falls - Grampians
Reeds Lookout (The Balconies) & Boroka Lookout
12 Apostles & London Bridge
Koala spotting - Great Ocean Road
Loch Ard Gorge

Dates & availability

Trip search is unavailable.

There are currently no scheduled departures on our Great Ocean Road Adventure ex Adelaide (Basix) trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.

Australia

Prices may change, so secure your trip today!

Latest Departures
Dates list

Next trip departures

Jump to a departure month

Travel lightly with Intrepid. We’ve offset the main sources of carbon emissions from this trip on your behalf, including transport, accommodation & waste. Read more

Important notes

1. This trip starts in Adelaide at approximately 7am and finishes in central Melbourne at approximately 7pm on day two. Onward travel must be booked the following day.
2. This trip is available in Basix (multishare) and Original (twin share) accommodation. See code PAAM-O for Original style.
3. This trip also runs in reverse as a 3 day tour, see code PAMA-B.

Essential trip information

Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.

View Essential Trip Information