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. 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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- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
2 nights accommodation
National Park fees
Wine tasting
Dinner
Breakfast
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
End point
Melbourne CBD
Good to know
• 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
What to expect
Day 1 Adelaide - Mount Gambier
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Mount Lofty Summit
15 min
Mt Lofty Summit with sweeping views of Adelaide is the highest point in the Adelaide Hills.
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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.
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1 hour 30 min 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
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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
Day 2 Mount Gambier - Skenes Creek
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The Blue Lake
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!
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Port Fairy
30 min
This picturesque town was voted the most liveable town in the world in 2012!!
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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
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London Bridge
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
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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.
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Twelve Apostles
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).
Day 3 Skenes Creek- Melbourne
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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
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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.
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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
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Australia/Adelaide).
Additional Information
- 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
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 2 nights accommodation
- National Park fees
- Wine tasting
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mount Lofty Summit, Hahndorf, Coonawarra, The Blue Lake, Port Fairy, London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, Twelve Apostles.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Australian Natural Treasures Touring
