Day 1 Melbourne – Great Ocean Road Your adventure begins in Melbourne as you set out by air-conditioned minibus to discover the spectacular Great Ocean Road. Along the way you get to know the unique surf beaches of Torquay and Apollo Bay. On a guided walk through the lush rainforest of Otway National Park you may, with a little luck, spot koalas in their natural habitat. You also have plenty of time to enjoy breathtaking views of the rugged coastline and the sparkling sea. The extraordinary rock formations along the Shipwreck Coast, such as the ‘Twelve Apostles’ and ‘London Bridge’, round off this day full of discoveries.
Day 2 Great Ocean Road – Grampians National Park This morning you visit Tower Hill Conservation Reserve, an impressive site of volcanic origin. The area is rich in Aboriginal history and home to a variety of endemic animals. Later you hike about 4.5 km to the famous Pinnacle Lookout, which offers magnificent views over the Grampians. Keep an eye out for emus, echidnas, wallabies and the many birds. In the evening you enjoy a traditional Australian BBQ.
Day 3 Grampians National Park – Adelaide Today you take short walks of about 2 km to the foot of the spectacular Mackenzie Falls and then on to the famous viewpoints of Boroka Lookout and The Balconies. After these intense days of fascinating exploration along the coast and in the mountains, you cross the highlands of western Victoria and the border into the state of South Australia. You continue on to Adelaide, arriving in the evening.