- Day Trips
- Grampians
- Grampians Great Escape Full Day Tour Departs from Melbourne
Grampians Great Escape Full Day Tour Departs from Melbourne
- Grampians
- English, Mobile APP
- 13.5 hours (approx.)
- 24 Working Hours Confirmation
Standard Inclusions
- 1. Transport from/to selected hotels
- 2. National Park fees
- 3. Wifi on board
- 4. Visit Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre
- 5. Guided Bushwalks and hikes
- 6. Audio Translation in 10 languages
$165.00
1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Transport from/to selected hotels
- 2. National Park fees
- 3. Wifi on board
- 4. Visit Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre
- 5. Guided Bushwalks and hikes
- 6. Audio Translation in 10 languages
Not included
- 1. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 2. Souvenirs
- 3. Travel Insurance
| Destination | Grampians |
|---|---|
| Depature point | ● Departs: - Season 1 (April & November): Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays - Season 2 (May - October): Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays - Season 3 (December - March): Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December), New Year's Day (01 January) ● Departure Point: Athenaeum Theatre (Address: 188 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000) ● Departure Time: 07:15 Complementary transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked. ● Arrives back at approximately 21:00 |
| Address | 42 MACAULAY STREET WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH VIC 3016 AUSTRALIA |
| How to get there | Complementary transfer from/to selected hotels included. Please indicate the name of your hotel at the point of booking - the most convenient pick-up location and time will be advised in your booking confirmation. |
| Reconfirmation requirements | Please be advised you are required to contact The Service Provider 24 hours prior to the travel date during business hours to reconfirm your booking, pick up location and time, and departure time with your confirmation number. Please adjust your travel plan according to the details given by The Service Provider at time of reconfirming. |
| Check-in requirements | Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day. If you think the pickup is late or you are not being picked up, please call service provider and quote your confirmation number to double check. |
| What to bring/wear | ● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months. ● Comfortable enclosed walking shoes ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Water bottle, Snacks ● Camera ● Money/credit card for optional purchases |
| Other info | ● Moderate level of fitness required to complete the walks CHILD POLICY ● NOT suitable for children under the age of 8 due to the nature of the day ● Children aged between 8 and 17 years old must be accompanied by a legal guardian or adult LUGGAGE POLICY ● To maximise the comfort of your journey, no luggage storage facilities are provided on Day Tours. It is recommended that you bring a small daypack no bigger than 5kg. AUDIO TRANSLATION APP ● Free translation App for non English-speaking passengers. 10 different languages: Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin). Please download the "Autopia Tour" and look for the APP with "GLT" Logo from Apple store or Google play, and make sure you download the match language translation for your tour. ************************************************************************************************************ 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】 - The customer shall comply with all Government (Federal, State and Territory) COVID entry restrictions and vaccination guidelines or testing requirements for entry into Australia and/or at the time of travel for tour and transport services. - Where the customer is not vaccinated and/or not able to show a negative RAT test prior to departure, the customer will forfeit any and all monies paid and the Service Provider holds the right to refuse boarding. - It is strongly recommended that guests traveling on Tours bring enough RAT tests for 1 test per person per day. - It is recommended by the Department of Health that commercial passenger vehicle drivers and passengers wear fitted face masks whilst in transit to minimise the spread of the virus. |
2 Overview
Grampians Great Escape Full Day Tour Departs from Melbourne
Tour Highlights
- Visit Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre
- Experience wildlife encounters with kangaroos & emus
- Visit Reeds or Boroka Lookout
- Visit McKenzie Falls or Silverband Falls
- Walk out to the Balconies lookout and Jaws of Death
- Guided Bushwalks and hikes
- Enjoy Lunch at Halls Gap within the Grampians National Park
Full Itinerary
Get lost in the Grampians where you hike on the bushland trails to experience some breathtaking scenery and encounter Australian wildlife in their natural habitats. In this Grampians tour, climb up to the Boroka Lookout and witness exceptional views. Stroll down the McKenzie Falls or Silverband Falls. Then chill out at the Jaws of Death or Balconies Views.
- Grampians National Park Tour
At 08:00 in the morning, begin the journey from Melbourne to the Grampians National Park. Located 235 kilometres west of Melbourne, the Grampians is an ancient mountain that is home to abundant Australian wildlife, lush vegetation, and rich Aboriginal history and culture. The mountain ranges are simply spectacular and the scenery amazing!
- Halls Gap
Head straight into the heart of the Grampians, the Halls Gap. Throughout the journey be always on alert. Watch out for various species of birds in the woodlands and open forests.
There are more than 200 avian species in the Grampians aside from 35 mammal species, 28 reptile types, and much more. Always on the lookout for wild animals such as the kangaroos, koalas, possums, and wallabies to name a few. See the beautiful wildflowers in spring among the over 800 native plant species.
- Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Then visit the award-winning Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Learn about everything Aboriginal and the natural environment of the Grampians. Know more about the 5000 years of history of the Aboriginal people and appreciate the richness of their cultural heritage, arts, and traditions. Listen to the stories and tales of the origins of Gariwerd, the local name for the Grampians.
- Grampians Guided Bushwalks
In the afternoon, spend some time in the "Jaws of Death" also known as the Balconies, the landscape scene that appeared in the Japanese anime "Princess Mononoke". Then we stroll down to the base of McKenzie Falls or Silverband Falls.
Enjoy the waterfalls and capture some images of the cascades against the rocks and the green vegetation. In this heavenly paradise on earth, experience the magic and the soothing music of the waterfalls, the fresh breeze passing through ancient trees, and the birds. Immerse yourself in the experience and calm your restless soul. Be refreshed and rejuvenated.
Reflect on the eventful day full of action, fun, and adventure. As the tour drives back to Melbourne, have a stopover for dinner along the way. (Dinner is at your own expense)
Autopia Grampians Brambuk Cultural Centre
BOROKA LOOKOUT
Reeds Lookout
Wildlife Grampians Kangaroos
The Balconies
MacKenzie Fall
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.