1 Day Grampians Eco Wilderness Escape
Australia Trips & Tours: Melbourne
- OPERATED BY: AUTOPIA TOURS
- SEASON: 1st Oct 2020 - 31st Mar 2023
Journey with us to the Grampians or Gariwerd, one of Australia’s ancient and spectacular mountain ranges. Enjoy the breath-taking views and amazing landscapes. Learn and appreciate the rich Aboriginal heritage. Encounter native wildlife and fascinatingly lush vegetation of the Grampians National Park. In this Grampians Tour, witness the spectacles of sandstone ridges, rugged mountain ranges, panoramic views, picturesque waterfalls, and the bustling plant and animal life.
Travel into the heart of the Grampians National Park, one of the world’s oldest and most spectacular mountain ranges. Rich in Aboriginal history & cultural significance surrounded by an abundance of Australian wildlife, and seriously breath-taking scenery. Enjoy bushland hiking trails with the best lookout views the Grampians National Park has to offer. One of the world’s oldest and most spectacular mountain ranges, rich in Aboriginal history, and with an abundance of wildlife, the Grampians are sure to leave you in awe. En route to the Grampians stop at the township of Beaufort for refreshments.
As you drive through the Grampians your experienced guide will point out our unique wildlife, including kangaroos, emus and a vast array of birdlife and seasonal native wildflowers. Travel straight into the heart of the Grampians National Park to the delightful town of Halls Gap, then off to stretch those legs with a walk through the breath-taking scenic vistas.
You stop for a break in Halls Gap in the heart of the Grampians for lunch (at guest’s own expense) before a visit to Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre. This Centre brings to life the amazing history, art and culture of the local aboriginal communities. Hike to the remarkable Jaws of Death and Balconies Lookout experiencing majestic views and scenery, featured in the famous Japanese Animation ‘Princess Mononoke’. Then stroll to the base of Australia’s most inspiring waterfall Mackenzie Falls (alternatively Silverband Falls or Beehive Falls). Returning to Melbourne, stopping along the way for dinner (at own expense)
Driving Distance: 550km
Not suitable for infants or children 5yrs and under
In the event of rain or inclement weather, your experience will still go ahead, unless contacted by the provider.
Registered as a COVID Safe business using guidelines from Safe Work Australia and well as ATEC COVID Ready badge program. Our approach addresses four key areas in controlling the risks of coronavirus for our Tour Guides and Guests:
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. Our business is a fully vaccinated workplace.
BLACK OUT DATES
25DEC, 01JAN
DEPARTURE SCHEDULE
Tue, Fri & Sun (Apr-Sep) / Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun (Oct-Mar)
TOUR DURATION
12.5 Hours
PASSENGERS
Min 11 – Max 23
DEPARTURE TIME
07:35
DEFAULT DEPARTURE LOCATION
Immigration Museum – 400 Flinders St cnr Market St, Melbourne
ALLOCATIONS
Free Sell
RETURN TIME
20:30 Approx
DEFAULT RETURN LOCATION
Immigration Museum – 400 Flinders St cnr Market St, Melbourne
RELEASE PERIOD
1 Day
FITNESS LEVEL
Moderate
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
AUDIO TRANSLATION APP
Yes – Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Dutch, French, Italian & German