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

About this activity

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. Traveling in a small group of no more than 8 people will also allow you more time at places and a more personalised experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Australian Natural Treasures Touring

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: 2 nights accommodation
Included: National Park fees
Included: Wine tasting
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Adelaide - Mount Gambier

Mount Lofty Summit

15 min

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

30 min

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 main street.
Naracoorte Caves National Park

1 h 30 min Admission 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

45 min

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

Indulge in the fine food of the region in award-winning restaurant. 2 course dinner

Overnight at 4 star accommodation

Day 2 · Mount Gambier - Skenes Creek

Blue Lake/Warwar

15 min

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

30 min

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

30 min

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
Stop 4

45 min

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

40 min

You then visit ‘Loch Ard Gorge’, the site of the most famous 19th century Australian shipwreck. We retell the entire story 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.
Stop 6

40 min

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).

Full breakfast · Award-winning Chris at Beacon Point, one of the best restaurant in the region who use great local produce. 2 courses.

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.

Day 3 · Skenes Creek- Melbourne

Mait's Rest

40 min

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

6 hours

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

20 min

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

Full breakfast

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Adelaide Adelaide, Australia See on map

End point

Melbourne CBD

Pickup points

Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide
Stamford Plaza Adelaide
Pullman Adelaide
Oaks Adelaide Embassy Suites
Miller Apartments
BreakFree Adelaide
Plaza Hotel
Majestic Roof Garden Hotel
The Chancellor on Currie
Oaks Adelaide Horizons Suites
Mayfair Hotel Adelaide
City Central Motel

and 28 more pickup points

Adelaide CBD hotels only or Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized 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