3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour Including the Great Ocean Road

A coastal landscape with a winding road, a beach, and a river. 1

A statue of two men working, a sign reading 'Great Ocean Road,' and a stone structure. 2

By Australian Natural Treasures Touring

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3d
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Join a micro-group of just 8 guests for a relaxing, rewarding and stimulating tour full of scenic diversity. Birds eye views of cities, vast farmland, famous wine regions, extinct volcanoes, coastal icons, shipwrecks, rainforests and winding cliff top roads. Add to this some great food and wine and small group of like-minded travellers and you have a very memorable 3 days. The itinerary has been carefully planned so that you will take in many different experiences while keeping the schedule at a comfortable and relaxed pace. The first part of this tour through farmland on route to Naracoorte Caves and the Coonawarra wine region is less visually spectacular and is therefore done at a faster pace to allow more time on the Great Ocean Road. Travelling in a small group of no more than 8 people will also allow you more time at places and a more personalised experience.

Activity location

Mount Lofty Summit
- Mount Lofty Summit Road
- 5152, Crafers, South Australia, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Adelaide
- Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Dates

Travellers

STANDARD

3d
English

STANDARD: Accommodation in a twin/double room
Pickup included

Language options: English

Starting time: 08:30

Price details

€1,386.49 x 2 Adults€2,772.98

Total

Until Thu, 12 Nov

What's included, what's not

Hotel pickup and drop-off
2 nights accommodation
National Park fees
Wine tasting
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Know before you book

- Specialised infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Group sizes for our set departure tours are between 2 (adults) and 8 guests. If single traveller we strongly recommend contacting us prior to booking to make sure we have met the minimum number to operate tour
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund; minimum is 2 passengers
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Adelaide - Mount Gambier

4 stops
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at 4 star accommodation

Mount Lofty Summit

Mt Lofty Summit with sweeping views of Adelaide is the highest point in the Adelaide Hills.

Hahndorf

Hahndorf is Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement and still has a strong German flavour most evident in the smallgoods outlets, bakeries, pubs, restaurants and cafes that line the bustling high street.

Naracoorte Caves National Park

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

You visit the Naracoorte Caves National Park for a cave tour with a local guide. These limestone caves have an abundance of Stalagmites and Stalactites and are World Heritage Listed Area due to the fossils of the ‘Mega Fauna’ found buried in the Caves

Coonawarra

Coonawarra is the most important wine region within the Limestone Coast zone of South Australia, credited with producing some of the best red wines in the entire country, and often described as Australia's most famous terroir. We stop here to enjoy a drop, or two, of their amazing wines

Day 2: Mount Gambier - Skenes Creek

6 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Your 4 star ocean view villa in natural bush setting is a great place to relax, unwind and even to spot a koala or two.

The Blue Lake

First up is a visit to one of the youngest volcanoes in Australia with a crater lake that changes colours twice a year!

Port Fairy

This picturesque town was voted the most liveable town in the world in 2012!!

Tower Hill

Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve sits in a large volcanic crater. It is one of Victoria's most fascinating and significant geological formations. The first National Park in the state where we drive down into the crater and if lucky we may have the chance to see Koalas, Kangaroos and Emus

London Bridge/Great Ocean Rd

After lunch it is time to start the world famous Great Ocean Road. The first breathtaking view will be at Bay of Islands. Bay of Martyrs and the famous London Bridge (where tourist were stuck after the bridge collapsed in 1990) are coming up shortly after

Loch Ard Gorge

You then visit ‘Loch Ard Gorge’, the site of the most famous 19th century Australian shipwreck. We retell the entire storey from the calm voyage, the tragic wreck, the courageous survivors and their ultimate fate. While hearing the tale you will be able to see and hold some original artefacts, photos and documents from the ‘Loch Ard’ contained in our treasure chests.

Twelve Apostles

The 12 Apostles are Icons of Australia’s natural beauty. We arrive as the stacks are lit with the morning sun making them perfect for photos and crowd free. This is a bonus for taking a 2-day trip as the stacks are silhouettes in the afternoon and overcrowded. After hearing of the creation of the stacks and holding some of the limestone rock you can explore the boardwalks or brave a helicopter flight along the coastline (own expense).

Day 3: Skenes Creek- Melbourne

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Mait's Rest

We take you on a 1km guided walk through a cool temperate rainforest gully to see the world’s tallest flowering plants, prehistoric trees and ferns and unique features such as ‘Yabbie Chimneys

Great Ocean Road

We then turn towards Melbourne and travel along a very scenic section of the Great Ocean Road en route to Kennett River for a fantastic viewing of wild Koalas in their native setting. We also visit many scenic spots for photos and tell numerous stories behind the making of the road. We stop for lunch at the largest of the seaside villages, Lorne. This popular tourist town is full of restaurants and cafes and boasts great shopping and swimming beaches. After lunch we drive along the surf coast and take in the surf culture of the region with a visit to Torquay and Bells Beach.

Geelong

Our journey then takes us through the historic gateway to the Great Ocean Road, Geelong. You can enjoy a walk along the re-designed waterfront before turning to Melbourne

Location

Activity location

Mount Lofty Summit
- Mount Lofty Summit Road
- 5152, Crafers, South Australia, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Adelaide
- Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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