Why we Love a Groovy Grape Great Ocean Road Tour

Take in stunning scenery of the Great Ocean Road, sunset at the Twelve Apolstles and stand on top of the world in Grampians National Park.

This is a three day tour to die for, especially if you want to travel with adventurous like minded travellers. Groovy Grapes awesome guides will lead the way making this Groovy Grape Great Ocean Road tour a must.

The price tag is all inclusive, sign up and let’s go!

Your 3 day tour will include the following highlights;

• Stunning Scenery along the Great Ocean Road
• Visit Loch Ard Gorge, Bay of Martyrs and London Bridge
• Sunset at theTwelve Apostles
• Spotting Koalas in the wild
• Rainforest Walks in the Great Otway National Park
• Visit a 30,000 year old Volcano
• Pinnacle Peak Hike in Grampians National Park

☆ Travel in Reverse ☆
Start this trip in Adelaide ⇢ Groovy Grape Grampians & Great Ocean Road

Who travels on this Groovy Grape Great Ocean Road Adventure:

Groovy Grape tours attract a travellers ranging from the ages of 18 to 35 years old. More than 80% come from the UK and Europe.
However, we know that adventure is in everyone, and we welcome travellers from all over the world and of all ages.

• Average age: 18 to 35 years
• Recommended age group: 17 to 75 years
• Minimum age: 10 years
• Fitness: Medium walks and physical activities  

Departs/Arrives:

• Departs Melbourne:
  – Every Tuesday and Friday
  – Pick-up Melbourne City at 6:30am
  – Pick-up Arts Centre at 7:15am
  – Pick-up St Kilda at 7:30am
• Arrives Adelaide:
  – Drop-off in the city at approximately 7pm

The 13th Apostle Backpackers

1st night of your Groovy Grape Great Ocean Road tour departing Melbourne.

Location:
Just a ten minute drive from the 12 Apostles, our accommodation is located along the Great Ocean Road on the coastal town of Princetown, where there is only one road and a round-a-bout in the centre.  Across the road we have access to Princetown Tavern for a few beverages at night.

Accommodation Type:
Dorm-style accommodation.

Upgrades available on-request: 
Double, twin and single rooms are available at Princetown Tavern at extra cost dependent on availability.

Awonga Cottages

2nd night of your Groovy Grape Great Ocean Road tour departing Melbourne.

Location:
Right in the heart of the Grampians. Nestled in high country town of Halls Gap, surrounded by towering gum trees and feeding kangaroos it is the perfect place to spend a night. Our accommodation are wooden cabins, each with their own kitchen and bathroom.

Accommodation Type:
Dorm-style accommodation.

Upgrades available on-request: 
Double, twin and single cabins are available at extra cost dependent on availability.

What is included:

• Passionate and knowledgable Tour Guide
• All meals (2 breakfast, 3 lunches & 2 dinner)
• 2 nights dorm style accommodation
• All bed linen is provided at provided accommodation
• National Park entry fees

What you need:

• Gripped sole walking shoes/trainers
• Suitable clothing for seasonal weather
• Windproof / waterproof jacket
• Swim wear and beach towel
• Hat and Sunglasses
• Sunscreen – please use Reef/Coral Safe option
• Water Bottle – please consider a Re-useable option
• Camera/Phone

Groovy Grape Great Ocean Road itinerary:

Melbourne → Adelaide | Departs every Tuesday and Friday

DAY 1

We begin the ultimate Groovy Grape road trip by cruising towards the Great Ocean Road and stopping to watch surfers in action at famed beaches such as Bells Beach and Torquay (home of surf brands Rip Curl and Quicksilver). We also visit artistic beachside villages of Apollo Bay and Lorne.

We’ll stop at the historical section of the Great Ocean Road that was carved through cliffs by returned World War I servicemen. We take a walk through the Great Otway National Park, home to some of the world’s oldest temperate rainforest.

There’s no better place to finish the day than the famed Twelve Apostles. This spectacular collection of limestone stacks is best appreciated at sunset from the boardwalk. Take the opportunity to view this spectacular sight from the skies in a helicopter (extra cost).

Tonight, we sleep in dormitory style accommodation on the Great Ocean Road.

DAY 2

We continue along the Great Ocean Road, stopping at several extraordinary rock formations along the Shipwreck Coast, such as the Bay of Martyrs, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge.

For lunch, we stop somewhere truly spectacular: The Tower Hill Reserve, home to a dormant volcano which was once active over 30,000 years ago has now transformed into a stunning wetlands and lake eco-system, abundant with Australian wildlife.

We enter the Grampians National Park in the afternoon, where we visit the Brambuk Cultural Centre to learn about local Aboriginal history, before taking a walk to Mackenzie Waterfalls.

Before sunset when the local wildlife come out to play, such as wallabies, kangaroos and kookaburras, we walk to The Balconies, Boroka or Reeds Lookout which all provide a magnificent viewpoint and photo opportunity of the surrounding ranges and valleys. 

Tonight, we sleep in shared wooden cabin accommodation, with the mountains towering around us.

DAY 3

We get up to hike a challenging 2 hours to the Pinnacle in the Grampians National Park, but it’s worth the effort for such awe-inspiring views. At the peak your tour guide will point out the surrounding scenery as the sun rises.

We will enjoy lunch in the Grampians National Park before hitting the highway and arriving into Adelaide city at approximately 7pm. 

Notes:
Sometimes itineraries must be flexible due to road and weather conditions.
The hike to the Pinnacle is the most challenging walk on the tour through rough terrain, a reasonable level of fitness is required.

All inclusive seasonal pricing:

• Peak season months: September to May
• Off-peak season months: June to August

Additional Options:

• Twelve Apostles Helicopter Ride
• Private Room upgrade may be available at extra cost – please enquire

Luggage Information

• The maximum luggage allowed is 1x suitcase or backpack per person, plus a day pack (to take on board the bus for your camera, water bottle, sunscreen etc)
• The bus carries secure trailers with the bus for luggage storage.

Fitness Levels

• During the Great Ocean Road & Grampians tour we undertake hikes that are about 2-3 km. Travellers will need to keep a moderate pace during these hikes as we can be in remote destinations at times.
• The hike to the Pinnacle is the most challenging walk on the tour through rough terrain, a reasonable level of fitness is required.

Eco-Certification Awards

The following Eco-Accreditation from Eco Tourism Australia had been achieved.

• Eco Certified Ecotourism

Tourism in a natural area that focuses on optimal resources use, leaves minimal impact on the environment and offers interesting ways to learn about the environment with operators that use resources wisely, contribute to conserving the environment and help local communities.