On our 3-day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour, embark on an unforgettable overland trip from Melbourne to Adelaide while seeing the city’s famous coastlines, breathtaking national parks, and a wealth of indigenous species. This journey combines some of the most striking natural features in southeast Australia, from rocky seaside cliffs to historic mountain ranges.
Both adults and children must pay the per-person fare. Children ages 6 to 17 must live in shared private housing with a parent or legal guardian present. Infants and children under the age of five should not join this tour. Adults aged 18 and over are eligible for the basic dorm and single-room rates. Prices change as of April 1, 2026.
Start your trip on the Great Ocean Road, renowned for its stunning ocean views and surf culture. As you drive, look out for wild koalas, then stop for lunch in Apollo Bay. Continue on to Great Otway National Park for a guided rainforest walk. After that, you’ll reach the famous Shipwreck Coast, where the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge are located. Stay the night at Warrnambool.
Meals: Dinner at The Flying Horse Bar & Brewery (or similar)
Accommodation: Warrnambool Motel – Private Rooms (ensuite) or Shared Accommodation
Driving Distance: 375 km
Tower Hill Conservation Wildlife Reserve is where your day starts. It’s an extinct volcanic crater with abundant wildlife and cultural heritage. As you head north into the Grampians, you may trek to Pinnacle Lookout in the afternoon for great views of the whole national park. Have a traditional Aussie BBQ at your place in Halls Gap in the evening to relax.
Meals: Breakfast (Beach Café), Dinner (Aussie BBQ)
Accommodation: Gariwerd Motel (Private rooms) or Grampians Eco YHA (Shared)
Driving Distance: 190 km
Hike Distance: 4.5 km
Begin your day with a delightful climb to the base of MacKenzie Falls. After that, explore The Balconies/Reeds Lookout and Boroka Lookout, all of which have great views of the surrounding hills. After lunch, head west through rural Victoria, passing Dimboola Pink Lake and Nhill. Then, enter South Australia and arrive in Adelaide around 7:30 p.m.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
Driving Distance: 520 km
Hike Distance: 2 km
The main meeting point is outside the Immigration Museum, at the corner of 400 Flinders St. and Market St., in Melbourne, at 7:35 am.
Boarding occurs on Market St.
Other Pickup Locations:
6:50 – Pullman Albert Park – 65 Queens Rd, Albert Park
6:55 – Pegasus Apartments Hotel – 206 A’Beckett St
6:58 – Brady Apartment Hotel Hardware Lane – 388 Lonsdale St
7:00 – Melbourne Marriott Hotel – Exhibition St & Lonsdale St
7:00 – Nomads St Kilda Beach – 17 Carlisle St
7:05 – Space Hotel – 380 Russell St
7:10 – Grand Hyatt Melbourne – Russell St Entrance
7:15 – Windsor Hotel – 111 Spring St
7:20 – Adina Apartment Hotel – 189 Queen St
7:20 – Mercure Melbourne Southbank – 9 Riverside Quay
7:25 – The Savoy Hotel – 630 Little Collins St
7:25 – Crown Towers – 8 Whiteman St, Southbank
7:30 – Pan Pacific Melbourne – 2 Convention Centre Pl
7:30 – The Great Southern Hotel – 44 Spencer St
7:35 – Immigration Museum – 400 Flinders St
Please arrive 5–10 minutes early. Wait outside the hotel entrance, not inside the foyer.
Spend three amazing days seeing Grampians National Park and the Great Ocean Road, stopping at many of the area’s most well-known sites. Explore famous sites such as Halls Gap, Apollo Bay, MacKenzie Falls, Loch Ard Gorge, the 12 Apostles, and more. You may appreciate every stop along the way more fully because of the longer trip. You will conclude the tour with lasting memories of your journey from Melbourne to Adelaide, arriving in Adelaide by early evening on the third day.
Six years old is the minimum age requirement for this activity. The schedule isn’t suitable for babies or children under five due to its pace and style. Youngsters 6 to 17 must remain in regular private lodging and travel with a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult at all times.
To complete the specified walks, you will need a reasonable baseline level of fitness. Many routes are up to three kilometres long and may include exposed, steep, or uneven parts. For the safety of your guests, your guide may adjust the walking options. Participants aged 70 or older must obtain a doctor’s clearance at least 30 days before departure, and a medium-to-high level of fitness is preferred.
Of course. To ensure we can make appropriate arrangements in advance, please let us know about any dietary restrictions or medical conditions at the time of booking, or at least a few days before your trip.
Some meals are provided by lodging owners, but most meals are prepared by your guide using basic, hearty camping supplies. Visitors are welcome to assist with loading or unloading the car, cleaning up after themselves, and preparing meals; this is a terrific opportunity to socialise and get to know other travellers.
Depending on the room type reserved, parties may occasionally be split across multiple properties due to limited lodging availability in certain areas. While not always possible, solo travellers who choose a Basic Dorm Bed will share a room with other guests, usually matched by gender. Usually, we make use of the following attributes or comparable substitutes:
Indeed. All three of the parks on this tour—Port Campbell National Park, Great Otway National Park, and Grampians National Park—are included in your ticket price. These park passes are issued exclusively to visitors travelling with us; they cannot be purchased separately.
Travellers board a 24-seat Mitsubishi Rosa minibus, a cozy, secure vehicle with wide windows for taking in the scenery and high-back seats. Tours may accommodate up to 23 guests and require a minimum of 8 guests.
Due to limited storage space on board, please carry only a compact, soft overnight bag and a piece of hand luggage. You should leave any large baggage at your Melbourne accommodation. Unfortunately, travellers who require mobility assistance, such as wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers, cannot be accommodated on this tour.
All visitors are strongly encouraged to obtain personal travel insurance. This journey visits isolated locations where access to medical care may be limited in the event of illness or injury. Please consult a certified travel agency or your chosen insurer to select the right coverage, as we are not authorised to offer advice on insurance products.
In South Australia and Victoria, the weather can change rapidly. Please pack appropriate clothing and check the typical seasonal temperatures for your trip dates. Unless you are specifically notified of a cancellation, tours proceed in most weather conditions, including rain.
Although double vaccination is no longer required under current government requirements, we still recommend vaccination for your own health and that of other travellers.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS: During the reservation process, guests may upgrade to a private room.
Savour basic, reasonably priced dorm accommodations with bunk beds, shared restrooms, and access to a common kitchen and living areas. Travellers travelling alone may be paired with other visitors. Only adults (18+). Please be aware that single-sex accommodations cannot be guaranteed in shared rooms.
For couples, friends, or family travelling together, a cozy private double or twin ensuite room is ideal. Towels, bed linens, heating, air conditioning, a TV, a refrigerator, and facilities for making tea or coffee are provided in every room. It needs to be reserved for a couple of travellers.
A comfortable room with an ensuite for lone travellers who want more seclusion. Included are standard motel amenities and furniture. Only adults (18+). There might not be as much available.
One-way scenic road trip.
Two nights’ local stay.
Group meals included.
All entry fees paid.
Scenic guided wilderness walks.
Native animal spotting opportunities.
Expert driver and guide.
Intimate, air-conditioned travel.
Comprehensive local insights shared.
Central city-to-city transfers.
Specific meals not included.
Fixed central meeting points.
Personal coverage highly recommended.
Individual personal expenses extra.
This tour only goes from Melbourne to Adelaide in one direction. If another operator offers a separate Adelaide-to-Melbourne service, passengers who wish to take the opposite route must reserve it.
Rain or shine, the excursion is open in most weather circumstances. For safety, guides might, however, modify hikes or perspectives. The itinerary would be altered only in exceptional cases.
Yes, many visitors go alone. Depending on availability and budget, single travellers can reserve a shared dorm bed or upgrade to a private room.
Expect about 6.5km of guided walks over three days. The landscape ranges from rugged Grampians trails to flat jungle tracks. Participants who are moderately fit can take part with ease.
In several places, the Great Ocean Road has little coverage. Outside of Halls Gap, the Grampians’ reception is likewise inconsistent. In towns, free time offers chances for social interaction.
