Adelaide to Melbourne Tour

We visit Halls Gap followed by a walk down to MacKenzie or Silverband Falls, the only all-year-round flowing waterfall in the entire region. We spend the afternoon exploring this enchanting landscape and be amazed by the spectacular views. Visit Reeds and Boroka Lookout where you will have a perfect opportunity to capture your surroundings. Last stop of the day will be The Grampians National Park, home to Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas and many more fantastic animals. Staying overnight in Halls Gap, at one of our quality accommodation providers. (D)

DAY 2 Adelaide to Melbourne Tour

Up early to start travelling the Great Ocean Road. Get on your walking shoes  to walk down the 72 steps at Loch Ard Gorge, and experience the limestone cliffs. The highlight of the day will be the Twelve Apostles where you will have ample time to capture every angle of this incredible rock formation. Enjoy a guided walk through a temperate rainforest at Otway Rainforest, the closest living example of what life was like when Dinosaurs roamed the earth. We will stop in Apollo Bay for lunch and be stretching the legs. We make a stop to do some koala spotting before taking on that last part of the Great Ocean Road. Travel back to the first part of the Great Ocean Road, The Memorial Arch. Make the most of a great photo opportunity at some famed surf locations before we stop for a beach walk. After that, we will make our final journey into cosmopolitan Melbourne. (B)

06:45am Adelaide YHA, 135 WAYMOUTH ST, ADELAIDE.

06:55am Mantra Hindmarsh Square, 55-67 HINDMARSH SQUARE, ADELAIDE.

07:00am Hostel 109, 109 CARRINGTON STREET, ADELAIDE.

** Please arrive 5-10mins prior to your nominated pickup location, so as not to delay or miss your tour.

Part of our responsibility is educating guests on minimal impact practices and the importance of ensuring the safety of wildlife and the environmental sustainability of the destinations we visit.

Learn more about EcoTourism: https://www.ecotourism.org.au/

Traditional Owners

Autopia Tours would like to begin by paying our respects to the traditional owners of this country. Please be conscious and respectful of the sensitivities of indigenous culture and the spiritual connection they have with the land at all times.

Wildlife Encounters

The natural behaviours of wildlife are to be respected and not interfered with. When viewing wildlife, people should take care to avoid rapid or sudden movements, which could frighten the animal, and should keep noise to a minimum and refrain from touching, petting or feeding all wildlife including birds. Contact with people can introduce diseases to wildlife and can cause them to become aggressive.

Wildlife should not be handled or fed, unless by certified wildlife handlers. Feeding wildlife can alter their natural foraging behaviour and can lead to disease or illness through contact with people and the introduction of foods that are harmful to their digestive system. Feeding wildlife can also cause them to become aggressive toward people.

Wildlife that appears to be in distress, injured or in danger should be reported immediately to the appropriate authority, such as your Guide/Tour Leader, a National Park Ranger or Visitor Centre Staff.

Protecting our National Parks

People should remain on designated walking tracks, behind safety barriers/fences and follow all directions given by the guide/tour leader. Venturing off these can alter fragile ecosystems and can harm wildlife shelters and native vegetation. There are other dangers to be aware of too, such as cliff edges, unstable rock formations, overhanging tree branches and slippery ground cover. Remaining on tracks ensures safe visitation for guests and the environment.

No flora or fauna should be removed from their natural setting. This includes dead wood, fallen leaves, flowers and so forth, as they form part of the ecosystem of the region and their removal could cause a disturbance.

Waste Management

All buses are fitted with waste bins. No organic waste should be disposed of onto the ground. Although organic, items such as banana peels, apple cores, bread and other food scraps, are not natural/native to the region and can introduce pest species, diseases or harm to wildlife if found and eaten. We recommend all passengers bring a water bottle with you on our 2 Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour. Purchasing bottled water contributes large amounts of plastic into the landfill. Therefore, we ask guests to bring their own bottle, as there is access to water refill stations available on our vehicles. Please ensure you stay hydrated throughout the tour to reduce the risk of sun exposure and dehydration.

First Aid

All our guides carry a current Level 2 First Aid certificate. Please report any accident or illness to your tour guide. We recommend anyone with an existing medical condition to carry their medication with them on tour and to notify their tour guide at the beginning of the tour.

If you are a smoker! We ask you to refrain from smoking whilst in the company of other passengers and limit it to designated smoking areas. Smoking is not permitted on any of our vehicles, or in any type of accommodation including permanent campsites. We make frequent ‘comfort stops’ to allow free time for guests but cannot guaranteed smoke breaks. Please ensure you dispose of your cigarette butt responsibly and appropriately.