Great Ocean Road to Grampians Original Tour (Shared Accommodation)

**Day 1: Melbourne to Great Ocean Road** Start your 3-Day adventure by exploring the world-famous Great Ocean Road with its stunning ocean views and surf beaches. Spot wild koalas along the way with a stop in the quaint seaside town of Apollo Bay for lunch, followed by a guided rainforest walk in the Great Otway National Park rainforest. Later, guests will visit the amazing shipwreck coast famous for the Twelve Apostles rock formation and Loch Ard Gorge. Overnight in Warrnambool. - Meals: Dinner (The Flying Horse Bar & Brewery) or similar alternative - Accom: Warrnambool Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom)or similar alternative - Driving Distance: 375km

**Day 2: Great Ocean Road to Grampians** During the second day, you will have the opportunity to visit Tower Hill Conservation Wildlife Reserve, an extinct volcano that is rich in Aboriginal history and has a vast amount of wildlife, such as emus and kangaroos. From here we head north into the Grampians. In the afternoon we will take you up to the iconic Pinnacle lookout, which offers a panoramic view of the Grampians National Park for a delightful afternoon hike. Finish the day with a traditional Aussie BBQ at our overnight stay in Halls Gap. - Meals: Breakfast (Beach Cafe), Dinner (Aussie BBQ dinner) - Accom: Gariwerd Motel Private Rooms (with ensuite) or Grampians Eco YHA Shared Accommodation (with shared bathroom) or similar alternative - Driving Distance: 190km - Hike Distance: 4.5km

**Day 3: Grampians to Melbourne** On the last day of our journey, we will start early in the morning to hike to the base of Mackenzie Falls, and then we will explore some other famous sites, such as The Balconies/Reeds Lookout and Boroka Lookout, which are among the most famous in the area. A few days after exploring the coastline and mountain ranges of the region, we then make our way back to Melbourne, arriving around 5:30 PM after an incredible few days. - Meals: Breakfast - Accom: N/A - Driving Distance: 290km - Hike Distance: 2km _*Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures due to infrastructure road works._

• 1L Refillable water bottle. Your guide will be monitoring hydration and encouraging water consumption at all times during your daily adventures in order to avoid health concerns arising.
• Wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
• Beach & shower towel, toiletries
• Bathers or swimwear, flip-flops shoes (beach thongs)
• Comfortable sturdy walking shoes (closed toe shoes)
• All weather comfortable clothing, warm clothes in the evening
• Raincoat, jumper or windbreaker
• Overnight bag 15kg & small day pack 5kg
• Insect repellent
• Flashlight, headlamp or torch
• Personal first aid kit and medicine
• Money for snacks and meals
• Camera to capture every moment!