There is so much to see along the Great Ocean Road and this tour allows us to explore some of the hidden gems that most visitors never see. Join this 3 Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour and visit secret beaches, longer hikes, stunning mountain views, a dormant volcano with an abundance of wildlife and some excellent Aussie tucker are just a few of the extra highlights you will be rewarded with if you spend a few days with us on this tour.
Highlights
- Visit the world-famous Twelve Apostles
- Explore Loch Ard Gorge and the Shipwreck Coast
- Bushwalk through the Otways Rainforest
- Koala and wildlife spotting
- Surf Coast beaches, seaside towns and stunning coastal views
- Historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
- Overnight in Warrnambool
- Tower Hill National Park
- Coastal Walk & Whale spotting in Winter
- Visit an Extinct Volcano
- Overnight in Halls Gap
- Brambuk Aboriginal Culture Centre
- Bushwalks in the Grampians / Gariwerd National Park
- Hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls
- Bask in the views at Boroka Lookout or Lake Bellfield
- Aussie Wildlife guaranteed
If you don’t have time for the 3 Day Tour or you aren’t keen on hiking the Grampians National Park, have a look at our 2 Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour. In addition, we highly recommend investigating our Melbourne to Adelaide tour.
**Autopia Tours operates this tour
Also, wine lovers may be interested in the Wildlife Tour Yarra Valley and Hunter Valley Wine Tours for any occasion.
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Google & TripAdvisor Reviews
- Fantastic day on the Great Ocean Road with our driver Nate. He provided lots of information on various locations throughout the day on the intercom and was available to answer any questions while we were stopped. We loved all the stops. The recommendations for food at Apollo Bay were excellent.Cormac Harraghy4/07/2023
- Yesterday I came back from the Great Ocean Road + Grampians tour. The tourguide, Tim, was amazing: even the music was thought through. He had lots of stories to tell. A very caring and fun man. Further... The hostel was nice. Breakfast was above expectations. The sights were great. Overall a very very good experience. Recommend to everyone!Evy van Weelden1/23/2021
- Fantastic trip Very satisfied with this trip. Stopped at some beautiful sites along the way on great ocean road. Lovely walks around the grampians national park and stunning view points. Our guide (tara) was just great she made everything very clear and tells some interesting stories about the sites we are visiting and passing. Would highly recommendLance I3/12/2020
- It worth it even if it is raining! The Twelve Apostles, plus the Great Ocean Road, is a must-see for anyone visiting Melbourne. It worths the day spent on it, even if the weather is not great. I recommend this tour of the Wildlife Tours Australia: positive benefit-cost ratio and the guide (Alan) was careful and shared the right amount of information.dfucs10/21/2019
- A great day out! We really enjoyed our Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour with Wildlife Tours Australia. Our tour guide Lewis was great - shared so much about Australia’s history, environment, people and above all wildlife. We saw three koalas up at the Kennett River and the Great Ocean Road views were amazing. Highly recommend!Deborah BB8/11/2019
- Great way to visit the Great Ocean Road Had an amazing day visiting the Great Ocean Road with a small group. Visited beautiful places, and learned a lot thanks to our tour guide Lewis! Liked the fact that it was reversed because we avoided big crowds, and the drive back home was short. Would definitely recommend!Gunnvor B.5/06/2019
- Great Ocean Road 1 Day Tour My two friends and I did the one day tour of the Great Ocean Road with Tim as our guide. He was awesome! We loved his music playlist on the bus - made the trip much more enjoyable! We stopped at beautiful places and got to see wild koalas and parrots. Definitely recommend this tour!Catherine V4/24/2019
- Great tour We saw some fabulous country in our 2 day/1 night tour of the Great Ocean Road and Grampians. Our guide, Gerry, knew so much about the local area and the history and geomorphology of the landforms we saw...it was a great tour, with plenty of opportunity to stop and walk around.sallyanne9920154/06/2019
- Ivar We had a great ocean road tour with vist to rainforest. Well organized, lots to see tour. Must to do if you're in Melbourn and have all day to fill. Yes, it's a long day (14 hours in our case) but we get many happy memories and hundreds great pics. Very friendly guide Andrew. Thank you!Ivar P3/20/2019
- GreatTour! Amazing wildlife! We took the 3 day trip from Melbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road And Grampians. It was a great trip. Our tour guide Jerry was amazing, he was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about the wildlife. We learned a lot and loved the scenery and wildlife sightings.Sue E2/27/2019
- Reverse Great Ocean Road Had a great day on the Great Ocean Road with Hiro as our guide. He gave us lots of information in a lively and interesting way. Seeing the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge was stunning. We were also lucky to see several koalas in the wild. A great day out.Jacqueline M2/23/2019
- I went to the Great Ocean Road with Wildlife Tours and hands down was one of the best experiences I’ve had with a tour agency. Driver has a lot of knowledge about the places we visited and also is a very friendly person. The highlight of the tour was 12 apostles, was amazing!! Highly recommend it!Emmanuel Robert1/23/2019
- Alles perfekt, super Tour, toller Guide! 2-Daytrip great ocean road & Grampians:+ top organisiert+ viele Stops bei Lookouts, kurze Walks+ Guide Ash hat sich um alles bestens gekümmert, super freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit! Er wollte immer das Beste für alle!+ interessante Hintergrundstories- vielleicht könnte man noch einen kurzen Badestopp einbauen bei den Wasserfällen, dafür war zu wenig ZeitMelina P1/15/2019
- 1 Day Great Ocean Road Tour... A cool way to see the Great Ocean Road if you only have 1 day - our guide Fiona was great, sharing her knowledge & passion of the area throughout the day. Stops along the way for morning Coffee & lunch - the last 2 stops of the 12 Apostles & Loch Ard Bay are fantastic!dewy1471/15/2019
- 3 Days Tour from Melbourne to Adelaide A wonderful 3 day tour from Melbourne to Adelaide. Along the Great Ocean Road and seen the 12 Apostles. The beautiful wildlife Koalas, kangaroos and emus. Despite rain an amazing hiking tour in the Grampians, At the foot stood the pink lake. A big thank you to our guide Fraser, he is professional, resourceful, funny .Katharina Gruber12/17/2018
- 1 Day Grampians National Park & Kangaroos Tour Today we attend one Day Grampians National Park and Kangaroos Tour. Our guide is very nice and professional. First stop Aboriginal museum. There is very interesting to know more about history. And after lunch we went to Grampians National Park. This park is valuable for visiting, especially McKenzie Falls is amazing falls. We have a wonderful trip.Rita10/10/2018
- Great Ocean Road Tour I did the Reverse Great Ocean Road Tour with Wildlife Tours and it was bloody amazing! It's the reverse one, so it was not crowded at all and I absolutely loved all the places we went to. Our guide was amazing and the lunch + dinner was excellent! Thank you Wildlife Tours for making my day so amazing 🙂Melanie12/02/2017
- Awesome 2 day/1 night Great Ocean Road & Grampians National Park tour I recently took this tour on 28 August 2017 and had a fantastic time. Our tour guide Dave is very knowledgeable and very passionate about ensuring everyone will have a good experience. The Great Ocean Road scenic drive was beautiful. 12 Apostle was amazing. This tour definitely delivers. Seen kangaroo and koalas. Accommodation at Neds Bed is very good. Highly recommended.Quynh N9/25/2017
- La meilleure manière d'explorer le Great Ocean Road La réservation (approx $100Cad) inclus la cueillette à notre hôtel ainsi que le retour sur place, et une visite d'une partie du Great Ocean Road (le Otway National Park) sur une distance de 550km aller-retour. Visite incontournable des 12 Sisters, une journée bien remplie.Leplateau3/07/2017
- Awesome Fantastic tour foing directly to 12 apostles and coming back by great ocean road. The tour started at 7am and finished at 9pm, it was long but even though I was not feeling tired because the guide was really really good (STEVE), the food was good also (pizza by the dinner), all the stops had interesting things to do, I reccomend!Cris Favalli3/07/2017
- I had a really great time. I did the 3 days Great Ocean Road and Grampians tour. It was fun to experience the nature with a group of fellow travelers. And the driver made a huge difference. Darren is very knowledgable and fun to hang around with. He cooked for us and stayed with us overnights at the hostels.Lutz Büch1/23/2017
- 墨爾本至阿得萊德兩天團 我參加的是墨爾本至阿得萊德兩天團, 行程包括大洋路的各個景點、在Grampians National Park bush walk、在Halls Gap看野生袋鼠等, 是超贊的兩天團!!! 我的司機導遊是Henning, 人超友善及健談, 年資及知識亦很豐富, 沿途不停提供我們經過的地方資訊, 除此之外, 他對aboriginal的文化亦十分了解, 為我們講解了很多關於aboriginal的文化。他也很細心, 會照顧到團中每一位團友。每去到景點前, 他都會提示我們遊覽的最佳路線, 亦會親自下車帶領我們遊覽, 還提示我們那個是最位拍照位置呢!!!!我強烈推薦這個團, 猶其是熱愛大自然的朋友, 有很多機會讓你接觸到野生動物及大自然!這個團可能對某些人來說會有點累, 因為第一天一早6點多就出發 (視乎你的pick up點在哪裏), 到晚上10點才到旅舍 (視乎路面情況), 第二天日出前(約5點)就要起床, 否則你不會看到野生kangaroo, 然後就會去grampians national park bush walk, 需要體力勞動。我本身有一定的運動量及平常也會去爬山, 所以我感覺還OK, 只是睡得比較少囉~ 但你可以在車上睡, 不過這樣就會錯過很多導遊的精彩講解哦!bigheadballball12/31/2016
- Long day but worth it! Booked two tours with this company. Great Ocean Road and Rainforest Tour was definitely worth it. Tours are on a minibus so small groups and much better than large coaches. Had an excellent guide, Daniel F who was informative, friendly and helpful. Picked up and dropped back near to hotel.100Shelly8/07/2016
- Great Ocean Road Tour?? FABULOUS!!! Great Ocean Road Tour -- Reverse... Breath taking views of The South Australia coastline. London Bridge, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Surf beach at Apollo Bay, a rainforest with very unique trees, and a chance to see wild koalas!! A Fabulous day on the road with tour guide, Kelly... Thank you!! Great solo, as couples, families, or friends!ColClayton5/22/2016
- Excellent tour, perfect tourguide! I did the 2-day-tour; Great Ocean Road and the Grampians.It was excellent! Tourguide Dave did a good job and was very knowledgeable. We did see so many nice things and had a very good group!I would really recommend this tour to everyone, especially with tourguide Dave 🙂Ing E4/06/2016
- Great ocean road I did the one day tour to the great ocean road. It was simply amazing! The places were incredibly beautiful, the food was nice... Our driver and guide Tim was the best that I have ever seen! He just knew everything about the place, and told us the stories of Australia and the places we were visiting. I totally recommend!!Francielle D1/21/2016
- Great Ocean Road day trip Went on the Great Ocean Road trip with Darren and had a fantastic time. Not only is he extremely knowledgable but he makes the facts fun and relatable to every member in the bus. If I could rate this trip higher, I would. Thank you for a wonderful day Darren!Brittney F1/17/2016
- Eleven out of ten for this trip. Absolutely superb trip on The Great Ocean Road. Rob L was the best tour guide I have EVER met. Wealth of knowledge was immense. He couldn't do enough for his clients and went out of his way to make sure everyone was happy. I repeat: this was the best tour and best guide ever.kindredspiritIreland1/14/2016
- Great Ocean Road I went on the great ocean road 1 day tour, and the tour guide for that day was Mr. Tim. It was a fantastic tour and experience, as Tim was very knowledgeable abut the historical events on the tour, wildlife plants and animals and shared many insights on the same. I had a great day, thanks to Tim.Lavanya_r200010/30/2015
- Amazing Tour Me and my friend did the 2 day Great Ocean Road and Grampians tour. It was incredible, we had a really good and careble guide. He could tell us a lot of information and he had a big passion for his profession although it's hard work. I would definitely book a tour with Wild Life again!Anka v5/04/2015
- As good as it gets!!! Possibly one of the-value-for-your-money tours Down Under! I did Adelaide - The Grampians - Great Oceans Road - Melbourne and it's just great!Amazing outdoors, perfectly organised and in great company of its Leader. Craig itself is an attraction because of his amazing knowledge of the attractions, wildlife, culture and far beyond, seriously (well done, Craig!)Claudio_G_R11/10/2014
- Great experience! Joined the 3D2N Great Ocean Road & Grampians tour. Overall, it was a wery organized and well-planned tour! Our guide Craig/Bones was a lively and very experienced guide who made the tour a very fruitful experience, and we were brought to all the nice lookouts for the best views and photos! A truly recommended experience!AmandaW1234510/27/2014
- A memorable day on the Great Ocean Road We had a wonderful day on the Great Ocean Road! The day was beautifully paced and our tour guide Ben was wonderful! The scenery was of course breathtaking, but Ben's enthusiasm and expert story-telling really made the day memorable. Was a great day overall and would recommend this tour to anyone.theexcalibre7/13/2014
- Melbourne rocked with Wildlife We has a wonderful week in melbourne in Wildlife's hands- From Penguins to wines at the Yarra to the Great Ocean Road to Lake Mountains's Winter wonderland- Great people who lovewhat they're doing and it shows!You can't see Melbourne without them!!!workinforcruisin6/10/2014
- Amazing Experience, Superb Guide We went for 1 day tour of Great Ocean Road including 12 Apostles. We had a wonderful time and took some really cool pictures. Our guide Henning was really icing of the cake with his narrations and great photography skills. I would recommend this tour to all ....Vishu20143/09/2014
- Three day Melbourne to Adelaide Great Ocean Road I enjoyed this tour very much. The tour took in a LOT of sights in just three days, and went to the Grampians as well as the Great Ocean Road. Our driver-guide was Tom and he entertained the group not just with knowledgeable stories but also entertaining and highly apt song choices along the way. Good times.Mat1lda3/19/2013
- Hi jus finished the 2 day great ocean trip. Was a ggreat appetizer for the great ocean road & got a glimpse of so many things, planned to perfection. Henning was an excellent & knowledgeable guide. Had 20 members from 8 different countries & we all gel very well. Was great fun. Jeyjeyanth rose1/23/2013
- Great value for money and awesome sights We did the 2 day great ocean road and Philip island tour and it was fab! Our tour guide yvette was knowledgable and really up beat. You'd never be able to see so much if you drove it by yourself. the food was great 🙂 highly recommend this tour to budget travellersemilylroberts2/10/2012
- Stunning scenery and views - Great Ocean Road day tour. We booked the 1 Day Great Ocean Road - With Helicopter Flight tour ($170pp).Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating of all passengers. It was a long day but definitely worth the time and money spent.Helicopter flight duration is no longer than 10 minutes.Certainly one of Australia's treasures, with stunning scenery and views along the way.MB__Aussie11/30/2011
Day 1 - Great Ocean Road
Surf Beach – Step onto famous surfing beaches on the Surf Coast and get some sand between your toes.
Beach walk – Walk along a beautiful beach.
Historic Memorial Arch – Commemorating the workers that built the road, stop for a photo opportunity with the Great Ocean Road Sign!
Seaside Towns – Feel the vibe of quaint small coastal towns as you journey through.
Wildlife spotting – Spot wild Koalas, Kookaburras, Parrots and Lorikeets in the eucalyptus trees.
Apollo Bay – spend some time finding lunch (at your own expense) before checking out the spoils of this beautiful coastal town.
Rainforest – Embark on a guided bushwalk in the ancient Otway Rainforest with some special flora and fauna.
Twelve Apostles – View the magnificent and majestic 12 Apostles from multiple vantage points.
Loch Ard Gorge – Be surrounded by the towering limestone cliffs as you step down onto the beach below.
Overnight in the coastal town of Warrnambool
Day 2 - Warrnambool Clifftop and Coastal walk
Clifftop Coastal Walk – Look for seals as you embark on a relaxed walk along the coastline in Warrnambool.
Whale Watching – Look for whales at Logans Beach as they make their way around the Southern Coast of Australia (Jun to Sep).
Tower Hill National Park – Victoria’s first National Park is a 30 000-year-old extinct volcano. Originally the land of the local Koroitgundidj people is now a wildlife wonderland full of Koalas, Emus, Kangaroos, Magpie Geese, Echidnas, Possums, as well as water birds.
Mount Rouse – Take a walk to the very top of this extinct volcano and enjoy spectacular views of lava fields and the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, you can see the ocean to the south and the Grampians to the north.
Halls Gap – Spend time in Halls Gap and get your lunch in numerous cafes or restaurants. Try a classic Aussie pie or a traditional gelati.
Aboriginal Culture – Learn about the history and culture of Jardwadjali and Djab Wurring Aboriginal tribes. Surrounding gardens are a great place to relax and spot more wildlife.
Chautauqua Peak or The Pinnacle – Explore the breathtaking beauty of massive sandstone outcrops and eucalypt-covered slopes with a 2-hour-long hike that will take you to the top of the Wonderland Range, offering breathtaking views of the Grampians and the Wimmera plains. Sturdy hiking shoes with good grip and at least 2 litres of water are essential.
Aussie BBQ – Help to cook a true blue Aussie BBQ for tonight’s dinner in the Grampians National Park.
Overnight stay in the Grampians.
Day 3 - The Grampians National Park
Tour the Grampians National Park – Home to Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Emus, Birds, Echidnas and many other Australian creatures, as well as an abundant array of plant life. Truly wildlife, waterfall, walking wonderland!
MacKenzie Falls – Embark on a walk to the base of the beautiful MacKenzie Falls. Cool off in the gentle mist that rises.
Boroka Lookout – Step out to one of the most scenic views of the Grampians as you gaze over Halls Gap and Lake Lonsdale.
‘Jaws of Death’ – A gentle walk takes you through a stringybark forest before stepping out to view the geological wonder known as the Balconies or the Jaws of Death.
*Itinerary is subject to change
Pick up times & locations?
- 6:55am – Space Hotel, 380 Russell St, Melbourne
- 7:00am – Ibis on Therry, 15-21 Therry St, Melbourne
- 7:05am – Pegasus Apartments Hotel – 206 A’Beckett St, Melbourne
- 7:10am – Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collin St, Melbourne
- 7:15am – Windsor Hotel – 111 Spring St, Melbourne (Hotel Guests Only)
- 7:25am – The Savoy Hotel – 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne
- 7:35am – Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St cnr Market St, Melbourne
* It is strongly recommended that you arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes before departure time. If your bus has not picked you up within 10 minutes of your departure time, then contact our office on 03 9393 1300.
Tour Inclusions
- 2 x nights Accommodation
- 2 x Breakfasts (Days 2 & 3)
- 1 x Dinner (Day 2)
- All National Park Entry Fees
- A friendly driver/guide & informative tour commentary
- Inner city hotel pick up and drop off
- Audio translation Smartphone app in 10 languages
- Download the App now from the Apple Store or Google Play
What you need to bring?
- Water bottle
- Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm and cool clothing
- Flashlight
- Toiletries and towel
- Rain jacket
- Camera
- Insect repellent
- Spending money
- A sense of adventure
Pricing options?
Tour With Hostel Dorm accommodation: $565 per person
Age Restrictions: 18+
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
a) Helicopter flight over 12 Apostles $165
If you’re looking for a private group tour, contact our charters team on charters@gltg.com.au for more information.
Private room upgrades?
Private Double, Twin or Single ensuite room upgrades can be purchased through our lead business partner Autopia Tours. Subject to availability at the time of booking.
6 thoughts on “3 Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour”
Me and my husband booked the 3 day Great ocean Grampians tour and we are extremely happy with the experience. The itinerary was very well planned and the highlight of the trip was our tour guide Darren. Darren, thank you so much for giving us 3 amazing days.. we are looking forward to more trips with wildlife tours. Way to go..!
I went on the 3 day Great ocean road/Grampian tour, it was an awesome way to see the great ocean road and Grampians, truly amazing places – be sure to do the helicopter flight!! Thanks for the trip I highly recommend it.
This was a great tour, with one of the best features being the highly informative and engaging tour guide Cam. He went out of his way to provide a wealth of interesting information on many subjects and demonstrated a genuine and sincere curiosity about his customers, as well as sharing many of his own travel adventures with the group. Other reviewers have described the details of the 3 days, so I won’t repeat them. Even though the views of the Great Ocean Road were fabulous on the first day, I enjoyed the second day the best as we were in less crowded areas, and spent much of the day hiking and seeing wonderful wildlife. I also loved the BBQ. The small group size also made it possible to bond as a group.
Overall, it was a good blend of many experiences and we saw some fabulous country . It was a highlight of my trip.
I can recommend this tour to everybody who loves experiencing wildlife, nature and beautiful landscapes. Darren, our driver and guide, is really funny and is very knowledgable about nature and the local history.
Absolutely loved this tour! Our tour guide Darren was amazing and really immersed himself into the group. We visited great spots along the route and our tour guide was very knowledgable and wouldn’t have been the same without him, he took amazing photos along the way. Would recommend this to anyone!
I did a 3 day Great Ocean Road and Grampians tour with Dave over Christmas, it was absolutely amazing and I really enjoyed it being a single 50+ traveller. Dave was hilarious and knew how to treat everyone on the tour. He encouraged me to do things that I didn’t think I would be able to do. Even if it took me a while to get back down from the Pinnacle. Positive was I am amazed how many things we could do in such a short time. The BBQ was great and being Australian it was the first time I ever ate Kangaroo and it was amazing. Only negative was the crowds on the Great Ocean Road but you expect that over Christmas.
Highly recommend the tour for anyone and I hope you are lucky enough to get Dave