Great Ocean Road & Grampians: Self-Drive Package
Make your way along the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to Apollo Bay, exploring the many townships along the way at your leisure. Arrive at Apollo Bay, renowned for its dedication to seafood and great beaches.
The drive between Apollo Bay and Warrnambool will take you to the 12 Apostles the jewel in the crown of The Great Ocean Road. Onwards to Warrnambool, a vibrant and dynamic town with safe sheltered beaches, parks and gardens.
Dunkeld is located at the Southern end of The Grampians National Park. Be sure to visit the Timber Furniture & Giftware gallery for locally produced bespoke furniture and giftware. There are also many great walks in this area with opportunities to see Kangaroos, Emu's and an abundance of wildlife.
Experience the sun setting at the end of the day from the small pier at Dunkeld Aboretum.
Your journey ends in Melbourne. Interested in extending your holiday? Ask your travel consultant for options and help booking add-on experiences.
- 4 nights' accommodation
- 5 days of car hire Ford Puma ST Line or similar with Europcar Super Inclusive
Your fare excludes:
- Airfares & Travel Insurance
Day 1: Melbourne, Apollo Bay (190km)
Collect your car hire and head out of the city towards Apollo Bay. On the way you will pass through the picturesque town of Lorne with its buzzing arts community and mediterranean atmosphere. Once in Apollo bay you will be treated to a choice of galleries, tea houses and of course plenty of restaurant's offering locally caught seafood.
Stay: Captains At The Bay
Day 2: Twelve Apostles, Warrnambool (159km)
Enjoy spectacular scenery as you pass through the Great Otway National Park & the Twelve Apostle rock formations. Continue along the beautiful shipwreck coast of the charming village of Warrnambool.
Stay: Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Day 3: Dunkeld, Grampians National Park (100km)
Spend the morning enjoying the diverse array of boutiques, antique stores and craft shops that Port Fairy has to offer. Why not take a walk down to the port and watch as the fisherman unload their catch of crayfrish & abalone. Head inland this afternoon to the twin peaks of mounts Sturgeon and abrupt in Dunkeld, gateway to the southern Grampians.
Stay: Royal Mail Hotel (2 nights)
Day 4: At leisure in the Grampians National Park
The Grampians offer a wide range of outdoor recreational activities that can be explored by food or bicycle. There is also a wealth of aboriginal rock art in the area.
Day 5: Ballarat, Melbourne (260km)
Today head back towards Melbourne and pay a visit to the historic gold mining town of Ballarat. The town is the site of the worlds largest deposit of alluvial gold. You can still pan for gold today and experience an authentic 1850's gold mining settlement. Return your hire car before continuing with your onward journey.
- Travel between 1 - 30 June 2024 from $999 per person twin share
- Travel between 1 July - 30 September 2024 from $1,019 per person twin share
- Travel between 1 April - 31 May 2024 & 1 October - 23 December 2024 from $1,049 per person twin share
- Travel between 12 January - 31 March 2025 from $1,099 per person twin share
Call today on 1300 414 198 to get an up to date quote on your preferred travel dates.
Our team can help you with additional tours - be sure to ask them.
Blockout dates and surcharges may apply over special events and holiday periods.
- Captains at the Bay, Apollo Bay - 1 night
- Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs, Warrnambool - 1 night
- Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld - 2 nights