Intrepid Travel: Great Ocean Road & Grampians Adventure

Welcome to Melbourne! Or Narrm, in the language of the Wurundjeri people, who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Melbourne is now located. Melbourne is the unofficial foodie capital of Australia, most famous for its fine-brewed specialty coffee. It's recommended that you arrive a few extra days before your adventure starts if you want to experience all this city has to offer. Today, you’ll meet your group leader and fellow travellers at 8 am for a welcome meeting. Then, start your journey along the Great Southern Touring Route. Your first stop today is Hanging Rock Reserve for the Pinnacle Walk and views over the Grampians and Halls Gap. Your leader will guide you to the summit and share the area’s importance to local First Nations groups. Next, drive to Daylesford to grab lunch and if it’s Sunday, wander the local fresh produce market. Your next destination is the historic goldfield town of Ballarat, where you’ll stay tonight. Perhaps visit Sovereign Hill or the Art Gallery of Ballarat, with the afternoon and evening at your leisure.

It’s very important that you are on time to begin your tour as we will head out on the road right away. Find more details in the ‘Joining Point Instructions’ section of your Essential Trip Information. We recommend spending a night before your tour begins in Melbourne. The summit walk at Hanging Rock Reserve, is a Grade 3 (moderate) walk, with a steep uphill section that requires some walking over rocks. It is a 1.8 km return walk taking around 50 minutes. For those that would prefer a more accessible option there is also the 1.8km (30 minutes) base walk loop or the 2.3 km (40 minutes) creek walk.

Activities:

• Hanging Rock - Summit Walk
• Daylesford - Sunday Market

Staying in:

• Hotel (1 night)