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12 Day Melbourne to Perth Adventure tour

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$2,619.00

Transport:
Minibus
Difficulty:
Easy
Accom:
Mixed(Dorm Share and Camping)
Duration:
12 days, 11 nights
Food:
Most Meals
Guided?:
Fully
Departs:
Mondays ( Fornightly)
Arrives:
Perth on Day 12 Approx 7pm
Cross Australia with a Melbourne to Perth Adventure tour

Do want to experience the best attractions, beaches, hikes, wildlife and cross one side of Australia to the other from Melbourne to Perth on an awesome adventure tour?

Well, this 12 day 11 night tour has an itinerary that enables you to see amazing coastal destinations such as the Great Ocean Road and awesome national parks such as Cape Le Grand National Park and the Grampians with a small group with a mix of hostels and authentic Aussie bush camping.

You will also get up close with Australian Wildlife such as Kangaroos, Emus, Sea lion pups, Dolphins plus much much more in their natural habitat!

This fully guided tour package will unlock the secret gems that Australia has to offer!

Includes

  • 2 day 1 Night Great Ocean Road and Grampians tour
  • 10 Day Adelaide to Perth camping tour
  • 1 nights dorm accommodation at Yha Adelaide
  • 9 nights bush camping
  • Private beaches just for the tour group
  • Amazing sunsets and sunrises
  • Unique Australian Wildlife Expereinces
  • Surfing, Hiking and lots of beach time!
  • Friendly, informative tour guide
  • Meals as indicated in itinerary
  • All entry fees and touring

***This tour operates in the reverse direction, CLICK HERE to check it out!***

 

“You’ll cover a lot in 12 days on this tour making it a great option for those wanting to see as much as possible while making your way across the country to Perth.  This tour package has such a great range of everything you want out of an Australian Experience such as surfing, wildlife, bush camping, beaches and fantastic hikes.  – Liz – One Stop Adventures Travel Expert

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Description

  • Get up close and personal to Koalas and some amazing birdlife in the wild
  • Marvel at the Twelve Apostles
  • Visit Loch Ard Gorge and learn the true story of the famous shipwreck..
  • Descend the Gibson Steps and view the Apostles from the beach
  • Visit The Balconies/Jaws of Death.
  • Check out the views at Reed Lookout.
  • Visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre
  • Explore Halls Gap
  • Mackenzie Falls
  • Lots of Aussie Wildlife
  •  Cross the mighty Nullarbor
  • Explore the Flinders Ranges
  • Learn to surf lesson & sandboarding adventure
  • The Real Australian Outback
  • Swim with sea lions (own expense)
  • Visit unique caves
  •  Cape Le Grand National Park
  •  Visit Esperance and Margaret river region in the South of Western Australia

Tour Itinerary Melbourne to Perth

Day 1 – The Great Ocean Road

The day kicks off with pickups from Melbourne CBD and St Kilda accommodation between 7 and 8am. Following this we head out over the iconic West Gate Bridge and on our way to the Great Ocean Road and check out some cool surf beaches.

Next up we’ll head to Memorial Arch which is one of the many iconic photo points along the way. There’s some time to visit the beach here and we’ll learn the history of the Great Ocean Road as we go. The road starts to get windy now as we continue along and make our way to  where you’re possible to see Wild Koalas, if we’re lucky we get close to them. Other wildlife in the area includes, King Parrots, Lorikeets, Rosellas, sometimes Kookaburras and wedge tailed Eagles too.

We continue along the winding road to Apollo Bay which is Beautiful in Summer and in Winter(June, July, August, September) you can see Whales off the Coast. We enjoy a packed picnic lunch here before continuing on to the Otway Rainforest. Here we’ll do a walk through Mait’s Rest in the Rainforest, there’s massive mountain ash trees, wildlife and some of the freshest clean air you can inhale!

We’ll head to the Shipwreck coast afterwards where we get to the Twelve apostles rock formations at about 3pm to get some more iconic photos. We’ll spend 45 minutes here before heading to Loch Ard Gorge, A spectacular area with a gorgeous beach inlet where we’ll learn the story of the survivors of the famous ship wreck. Following that we check out The Gibson’s Steps and London Bridge on our way to Warrnambool where we have time to stop so that everyone can get some dinner(own expense). We make a final drive north from Warrnambool to Halls Gap where we spend the night.

Highlight of the day

The 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge

Fitness Level

Easy – light walks

Meals Included

Lunch

Optional Activities

Helicopter Ride over the 12 Apostles ($145 – 10 to 15 minutes)

Accommodation

Ned’s Beds or YHA

Grampians motel for ensuite accommodation

Day 2 – Grampians National Park to Adelaide

We’ll kick off today with breakfast before exploring Halls Gap and then heading to Reeds Lookout. We’ll head to the Balconies soon after(also known as the Jaws of Death) for one of the iconic photos of the day. If there’s enough time we’ll visit Boroka lookout and head to Mackenzie Waterfalls around Lunchtime. It’s a bit of a walk down to the falls but not a difficult one, once we’re down the bottom we relax and take in the views and scenery.

The Grampians is one of the best areas in Victoria for Aboriginal culture. The Brambuk Aboriginal cultural central really has a detailed history of the area, of the Aboriginal people and animals in the area too. While in the Grampians remember to keep an eye out for Kangaroos and we might be lucky and spot Emus as well. In the afternoon we'll connect with a transfer shuttle that will get us to Adelaide between 7pm and 8pm.

Highlight of the day

The Balconies(jaws of death) and Mackenzie Falls

Meals Included

Breakfast

Optional Activities

None this day

Day 3 : Adelaide to Mt. Remarkable National Park

Escape the city and head north for the first stretch of your Adelaide to Perth camping tour. Grab a coffee in the small town of Port Wakefield before claiming a sandy patch of pristine beach for yourself at Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula. Soak up the sun, then continue along the coast to the seaside town of Port Germein, where you can stroll along South Australia’s longest jetty, built in 1881. Today’s final destination is Mt. Remarkable National Park in the Southern Flinders Ranges, our camping spot for the night.

Today, travel approximately 350 km (4 hours) in total.

Meal(s) included : Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 4 : Mt. Remarkable National Park and Eyre Peninsula

Wake up to the sounds of native birdlife, and after breakfast, embark on the first hike of the tour, navigating Davey’s Gully to panoramic views across the Spencer Gulf. Then, hit the road. Along the way, we’ll see Kimba’s unique silo art, and after a quick pitstop for lunch, wind towards the wildly beautiful Eyre Peninsula.

Spot dolphins surfing the waves at Venus Bay and unearth magical seaside caves at Talia. Then, test your sandboarding skills in epic dunes and arrive at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat for a barbecue feast. Spend the night in a unique swag hut in their unique eco-campground with shower and toilet facilities.

Today, travel approximately 450 km (5 hours) in total.

 

Meal(s) included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 5 : Baird Bay (Swim with Sea Lions & Dolphins) & Penong

This morning, peel on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson on a pristine beach with Sceale Bay Surf School. Those not wanting to surf will be able to relax, swim or wander the pristine shores.

Following a picnic lunch, it’s time for one of the tour highlights, swimming with wild sea lions and majestic dolphins on a three-hour cruise in the sheltered waters of Baird Bay. This optional experience is an outsourced adventure operated by Baird Bay Eco Tours. At only $220, it is an experience to treasure forever. Tonight, camp at Penong, which is famous for its dozens of windmills.

Today travel approximately 290 km (5 hours).

Meal(s) included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 6 : The Great Australian Bight & Nullabor

Today we begin the epic pilgrimage across the Nullarbor Plain. Keep your cameras at the ready for iconic photo opportunities at the famous camels, kangaroos and wombats crossing road sign, before we make our way to the edge of Australia, where the outback drops dramatically into the Southern Ocean. Stretching approximately 200 kilometres along the Great Australian Bight, Bunda Cliffs are the world’s longest continuous line of sea cliffs. Breath deep and take it all in.

Stop at the iconic Nullarbor Roadhouse, marvel at the ruins of an old telegraph station and, come late afternoon, cross the border into Western Australia. Tonight’s entertainment is courtesy of the celestial sphere bush camping under the southern skies on the Nullarbor.

Today travel around 800 km (10 hours) with plenty of stops along the way.

Meal(s) included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 7 : Nullarbor to Cape Le Grand National Park

Today we continue across the mighty Nullarbor, taking in Australia’s longest straight road, 90 Mile Straight. Visit the outback town of Balladonia, which shot to worldwide fame in 1979 when the Skylab space station returned to earth here rather abruptly.

Watch the ever-changing landscapes from your window as your guide regales the history and stories that make this land unique. By afternoon, turquoise water will replace red dirt as we head towards Esperance. This part of Western Australia has no less than nine national parks and some of the best beaches in the world. Set up camp between pristine bushland and beaches at Cape Le Grand National Park, our base, for two nights.

Today travel around 600 km (7 hours).

Meal(s) included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 8 : Cape Le Grand National Park

Crystal clear waters, powdery, white sands, expansive granite bluffs, and sunbathing kangaroos. Today, you’ll wake up in paradise. Pristine and perfect are two words that reflect the absolute beauty of Cape Le Grand National Park. The ocean here is transparent, and the sand at Lucky Bay has twice been judged Australia’s whitest. Spend the remainder of the day unearthing this incredible park. Traverse through lush bushland, swim at fantastic bays and coves and learn about its abundant flora and fauna.

We drive only 10 minutes today, and walks will vary from 2-4 hours.

Meal(s) included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 9 : Cape Le Grand National Park & Stirling Ranges

Sunrise is a sacred time here, and it’s also when the friendly western grey kangaroos are most active. Wander onto the beach to say hello before strapping on your hiking boots to embark on one of the best hikes of the tour, climbing Frenchman Peak for sweeping views across Cape Le Grand and Recherche Archipelago. Refuel with a lunch stop at one of the many beaches on Esperance’s Great Ocean Drive, then settle in for the onwards drive to our Stirling Ranges campsite at Mount Trio.

Today, travel approximately 470 km (5 hours) and camp in a private campground in the Stirling Ranges, which has shower and toilet facilities.

Meal(s) included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 10 : Stirling Ranges & South West Coast

Today visit, the Porongurups for a two-hour hike through lush forests to Castle Rock and jump back on the bus for a dreamy coastal drive towards Albany. Along the way, we’ll stop at The Gap and Natural Bridge before continuing to postcard perfection. Wade out into the turquoise and calm waters of Elephant Rocks, then just up the road, descend into Greens Pool, a white sandy beach framed by huge granite boulders. Both are primed for swimming in the warmer months. From the coast to the forest, walk among the old-growth forests of the Walpole Wilderness Region with the last stop of the day at the largest Tingle Tree in Western Australia.

Travel approximately 270 km today (4 hours) and camp at the beautiful Shannon National Park, which has shower and toilet facilities.

Meal(s) included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 11 : Margaret River

Today leave your hiking boots behind as you taste your way around the world-renowned Margaret River region. Unearth an array of cellar doors from wine, beer and gin, to dairy and sweet treats. Between tastings, stop for lunch today at one of the Margaret River’s great restaurants

Today travel around 200 km (5 hours), making tasting stops along the way. Tonight, camp at Big Valley Caravan Park in Margaret River, which has shower and toilet facilities.

Meal(s) included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 12 : Margaret River to Perth

Roll up your swag one last time before we meet Wardandi custodian Josh, who will introduce you to the world’s oldest living culture with his authentic and personal interpretation. Go deep down into the Ngilgi Cave for a memorable underground didgeridoo performance.

As this 10-day adventure draws to an end, stop at the popular tourist town of Busselton, where it’s hard to miss the 19th-century jetty stretching 1.8 km into Geographe Bay. One last stint on the road has you arriving in Perth around 5 pm.

Today travel around 300 km (4 hours).

Today we drive approx. 4 hours and please make sure you have booked your Perth accommodation prior to departure.

Meal(s) included : Breakfast, Lunch

Frequently Asked Questions

Who travels on these tours?

This tour is aimed at 18 – 39 year old travellers though if you’re young at heart and a keen adventurer there is no age restriction

What is the Fitness Level required for this tour?

Easy – Most people will not find the walks on this tour challenging

What do i need to bring on this tour? 

  • Enough warm and cool clothes for the duration
  • Water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Spending Money
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • flashlight
  • rain jacket
  • towel
  • insect repellant
  • your sense of fun and adventure!

 

What accommodation will I be staying in?

6 to 10 bed dorms at either Ned’s Beds or YHA Halls Gap on Day 1 and Day 2 at Yha Adelaide and the rest will be authentic swag bush camping.

How much luggage can I bring on this tour?

A backpack/suitcase approximately 15-20 kilograms that can be kept in the trailer and a bag up to 5 kilograms that can be kept with you on the bus.


Departs Mondays,  Melbourne CBD and St Kilda Accommodation between 7am and 8am

Arrives in Perth approx 7pm on Day 12.

What you need to bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, warm and cool clothing, flashlight, toiletries, rain jacket, camera, towel, insect repellent, and a sense of adventure!

Luggage restrictions: 20 kg max