Day 1:

·   Stop at Bells Beach, Torquay - home of the Rip Curl Surfing Competition to see huge waves crashing on the  beautiful beach and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some biscuits.

·   Take some photos at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch and enjoy amazing views of the ocean as we travel along the Great Ocean Road through Lorne. 

·   Go for a walk at Kennett River to spot wild koalas.

·   Have lunch at Iluka Restaurant in beautiful Apollo Bay.

·   Visit the Otway Rainforest & enjoy a walk amongst the ancient trees at Mait's Rest.

·   View the impressive limestone stacks that form the beautiful Twelve Apostles (Helicopter rides available from $60)

·   See the Great Sea Cave at Loch Ard Gorge and hear the story of the Loch Ard Shipwreck then spend time at the collapsed but still amazing London Bridge.

·   Hold a snake and cuddle a joey (baby kangaroo) as you're treated to a hands-on  wildlife show at your night's accommodation

Accommodation:  Warrnambool Beach Backpackers

Meals:  Lunch Included

Day 2:

·   Make use of the free equipment at the hostel.  Go for a bike ride, try your luck fishing or grab a boogie board & hit the beach.  Horse riding along the beach ($45 for 1 1/2 hours) is also available.

·   Whale watching - Spend time at the Logan's Beach Viewing Platform - female Southern Right Whales return here to calve each year (June to September only).

·   Have lunch at Lake Pertobe.  A great place to stop with beautiful lakes, abundant birdlife, an adventure playground, paddleboats (extra cost), mini golf (extra cost), maze and even a flying fox!

·   Enjoy a walk at Tower Hill (Crater Lakes), believed to have been formed some 25,000 years ago in a violent volcanic eruption

·   Arrive in the Grampians National Park.  Be impressed by the amazing panoramic views from Boroka Lookout and Reid's Lookout.   Walk along an Aussie bush track to experience The Balconies, the famous sandstone rocks also known as the ‘Jaw's of Death'

·   Help cook a true blue Aussie BBQ for tonight's dinner

Accommodation:  Ned's Beds Halls Gap

Meals:  Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day 3:

·   Tour the Grampians National Park - home to kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas and many other Aussie creatures as well as an abundant array of plantlife. 

·   Visit magnificent McKenzie Falls - the largest waterfall in Grampians and see The Balconies - the famous sandstone rocks also known as the ‘Jaws of Death'

·   Visit Brambuk Cultural Centre and learn about the history and culture of the Jardwadjali and Djab Wurrung Aboriginal Tribes

·   Spend time in beautiful Halls Gap - the heart of Grampians

Return to Melbourne via Best's Winery (free wine tasting) or continue on to Adelaide via luxury coach (additional cost)

Meals:  Breakfast Included