3 Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour Highlights
- Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
- One-way transfer from Adelaide to Melbourne
- Meals 2 x breakfast, 1 x dinner
- Guided bush walks (~ 6.5km total)
- Australian wildlife sightings, in the wild!
- All National Park pass entry fees
- Hosted by an experienced driver-guide
- Air-conditioned small-group touring
- Comprehensive local tour commentary
- 2 Nights’ accommodation (basic dorm share, standard double/twin room, private single room)
- Selected Adelaide inner-city pick-up/drop-off point in Melbourne city
Highlights:
- Grampians National Park, hike the Pinnacles trails
- Beautiful MacKenzie Falls and views from The Balconies & Boroka lookout
- Explore Tower Hill Conservation Reserve, rich in Aboriginal culture & pristine nature
- Australia wildlife sightings - kangaroos, koalas, and emus
- Journey along the National Heritage Listed Great Ocean Road
- Visit the iconic rock formations of the 12 Apostles
- Discover the hidden beach at Loch Ard Gorge & iconic London Bridge
- Take a stroll in the Great Otway National Park & ancient rainforest
- Photo opportunity at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
What's Excluded
What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to meet?
Where to meet?
Our central meeting point for this tour will be outside the front of the Adelaide Central YHA, 135 Waymouth St, Adelaide @ 6:45 am.
- 6:45 – Adelaide Central YHA, 135 Waymouth St, Adelaide
- 6:55 – Mantra, 55-67 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
- 7:00 – Hostel 109 – 109 Carrington St, Adelaide
*Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your nominated pickup location and time, so as not to delay or miss your tour. We ask you to wait outside the front of the hotel and not inside the foyer.
What is a suitable age for this tour?
What is a suitable age for this tour?
Child policy for this tour is 6 years old and over, due to the nature of this tour, it’s not suitable for infants or children 5 years and under. Children aged between 6 to 17 years old are required to stay in standard private accommodation and must be accompanied by a legal guardian or adult.
How fit do I need to be for this tour?
How fit do I need to be for this tour?
A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks. Walks can be up to 3km in length, often over steep and rocky sections and in direct sunlight. Walks will be at the guide’s discretion to ensure the safety of guests. Therefore a medium/high level of fitness is required and a doctor’s certificate is required for people over 70 years (30 days prior to travel).
Do you cater to special dietary requirements?
Do you cater to special dietary requirements?
Yes, please notify us if you have any dietary requirements or medical conditions at the time of booking, or at least a few days prior to departure, that way we can make any necessary arrangements.
What type of food do we eat on tour?
What type of food do we eat on tour?
Most of the meals are prepared by our tour guides with basic camping-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 travellers.
Where do we stay overnight?
Where do we stay overnight?
Given the limited accommodation options in these regions, on occasions, we need to split our group across different properties based on the room fare type requirements. Guests booking a Basic Dorm Bed are paired with other solo travelers in a room, where possible of the same gender but not guaranteed. Here is a list of the properties we use, or a similar alternative.
- Night 1 – YHA Grampians Eco – services Dormitory Beds (AM3-B) only
- Night 1 – Gariwerd Motel – services Private Double/Twin/Single Rooms (AM3-S, AM3-P) only
- Night 2 – Downtown Motel – services both Dormitory Beds (AM3-B) and Private Double/Twin/Single Rooms (AM3-S, AM3-P)
What kind of vehicle do we travel in for this Adelaide to Melbourne tour?
What kind of vehicle do we travel in for this Adelaide to Melbourne tour?
We use 24-seater Mitsubishi Rosa mini-buses for this trip, this vehicle makes moving people easy, safe, and comfortable. With high back seats and large windows for unobstructed views. The maximum number of passengers we carry on this 3-Day tour is 21 people, with a minimum requirement of 8 people to guarantee the departure.
Do I require travel insurance in Australia?
Do I require travel insurance in Australia?
It is recommended that all passengers have personal travel insurance, given we’re actively exploring remote parts of the west coast of Australia with limited access to health professionals in the event of sickness or injury. Autopia Tours is not authorised to provide information on the type of plan or policy options available. This can be provided by an accredited local travel agent or from your preferred insurance company.
Are National Park fees included in the tour cost?
Are National Park fees included in the tour cost?
Autopia Tours includes National Parks fees within the tour price, this covers our guests for 3 x National Parks which include Grampians National Park, Great Otway National Park, and Port Campbell National Park. Park Passes are not available for purchase by guests not traveling onboard our tours.
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Pickup Locations
- Adelaide Central YHA - 135 Waymouth St Adelaide
- Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury - 2 Flinders St Adel
- Hostel 109 - 109 Carrington St Adelaide
- Mantra Hindmarsh Square - 55-67 Hindmarsh Square Adelaide
- TBA - To Be Advised Please call 48hrs prior to reconfirm
- Adelaide Central YHA - 135 Waymouth St Adelaide
- Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury - 2 Flinders St Adel
- Hostel 109 - 109 Carrington St Adelaide
- Mantra Hindmarsh Square - 55-67 Hindmarsh Square Adelaide
- TBA - To Be Advised Please call 48hrs prior to reconfirm
- Adelaide Central YHA - 135 Waymouth St Adelaide
- Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury - 2 Flinders St Adel
- Hostel 109 - 109 Carrington St Adelaide
- Mantra Hindmarsh Square - 55-67 Hindmarsh Square Adelaide
- TBA - To Be Advised Please call 48hrs prior to reconfirm