DAY 1 Melbourne to Great Ocean Road

Begin our journey Melbourne to Adelaide Tour along the beautiful Great Ocean Road, enjoying the stunning scenery of the famous coastline. Stop along the way for some wildlife spotting and to listen to the abundant birdlife before we break for lunch in Apollo bay. Make a stop to admire the amazing Twelve Apostles, before travelling onto Loch Ard Gorge, where you will learn all about the history of this shipwreck spot before passing through the township of Port Campbell and making our way to the Grampians. Overnight in the Grampians.  Driving distance 520km.

DAY 2 Grampians to Adelaide

On the second day wake up to amazing views and kangaroos of the Grampians National Park, an area rich in Aboriginal culture and set in a beautiful and rugged landscape.  The Grampians bushland is surrounded by an abundance of Australian flora and fauna and the hiking trails and waterfalls will surely leave a lasting impression! After an incredible 2 days exploring the coastline and mountain ranges, we make our way through to Adelaide, arriving around 7:30pm. (B) Driving distance 510km. Walking distance 2km.

**During low season connection to Adelaide is via Coach from Horsham. You will arrive in Adelaide at approx. 7:30pm. Drop off point is Adelaide Central Bus Station – 85 Franklin St, Adelaide.

• 6:20 – Newport Bus Interchange, Mason St, Newport
• 6:50 – YHA Metro, 78 Howard St, North Melbourne
• 6:55 – Space Hotel, 380 Russell St, Melbourne
• 7:00 – Pullman Albert Park, 63-65 Queens Rd, Albert Park
• 7:00 – Ibis on Therry, 15-21 Therry St, Melbourne
• 7:05 – Pegasus Apartments Hotel – 206 A’Beckett St, Melbourne
• 7:10 – Base Backpackers – 17 Carlisle St, St Kilda
• 7:10 – Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collin St, Melbourne
• 7:25 – The Savoy Hotel – 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne
• 7:30 – Crown Promenade – 8 Whiteman St, Southbank
• 7:30 – Holiday Inn, 575 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
• 7:35 – Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St cnr Market St, Melbourne

** Please arrive 5-10 mins 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 2Great Ocean Road 2 Days experience. 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.