Small-Group Grampians Great Wilderness Escape Day Trip with Hiking

Melbourne, Australia

Small Group Grampians Day Trip from Melbourne

12 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the history and beauty of Grampians National Park on this full-day trip from Melbourne. Climb to the top of Boroka Lookout and other natural vista points for sweeping valley views, and bushwalk through the parklands to explore diverse habitats and spot local wildlife such as kangaroos. Learn about the area’s original inhabitants with a visit to Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and admire the cascading rush of waterfalls.

Full-day tour to Grampians National Park, from Melbourne
Get great photo ops of the spectacular Balconies rock formation
Learn about local aboriginal culture and rock art sites at Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Small-group tour with a maximum of 24 people allows for a more personalized experience

What's Included

Admission to Grampians National Park
Australian wildlife sightings, guided bush walks (2 hours in total)
Experienced local driver guide to assist you throughout the day
Comprehensive live commentary in a fun and social atmosphere
Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group touring experience

Meals not included, guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
Travel insurance is highly recommended
Personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

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Start time

07:35 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Grampians National Park offers visitors a chance to connect with diverse landscapes, native wildlife, and aboriginal history. In the early morning, make your way to central Melbourne to meet your guide and board a comfortable air-conditioned minibus. Stop to purchase morning tea and snacks midway through the drive to the park.

Get your first introduction to the dramatic Grampians landscape at Halls Gap Valley then head straight to the Boroka Lookout, where you can admire spectacular views of the eastern plains. A moderately challenging hike through the surrounding landscape leads you to the glorious cascade of MacKenzie Falls. Feel free to cool off with a dip in the pool at the base of the falls.

Another short hike takes you to Balconies Lookout, where you can see a rock formation shaped like an open mouth known as the ‘Jaws of Death.’

Stop in the nearby town of Halls Gap to purchase lunch, and then continue on to Reed Lookout for more impressive views.

Finally, visit the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre to learn about the area’s indigenous people. Explore interactive displays and maps that will help you appreciate the abundance of aboriginal rock art scattered throughout the park.

After a packed day of exploring, sit back and relax on the return drive to Melbourne. Stop for dinner along the way (own expense), and be dropped off back at the original departure point in the late evening.

Please note: In the event that MacKenzie Falls is inaccessible due to weather, you will visit Silverband Falls instead.

Grampians National Park

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Beaufort Visitor Information Centre

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Boroka Lookout

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

MacKenzie Falls

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Balconies

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks.
Limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person.
Not wheelchair accessible
Child fare prices apply from 6 to 12 years old. This tour is not suitable for children 5 years old and under, due to the nature and walking involved.
Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures.

Service animals allowed
Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Randall_S

My girlfriend and I looked on Viator for some full day sightseeing options, and really got interested in seeing the Grampians, even though neither of us had ever heard of the national park. This had the best reviews and we loved the tour and experience. We got lucky and had great weather so all the views were clear. People complain about the walk down/up related to the waterfalls, and while yes it is steep with lots of steps, even people with just an okay fitness level can handle it. Our tour guide was fantastic and made the experience even better, and we were both really happy with how the day went. We felt we did have enough time at all the spots we stopped at, but that also might be because the Aboriginal museum wasn't open or available, so we might have spent more time at some spots than other groups have in the past who were able to go to the museum and center. I'm 6'5" and bigger, so yes the bus/minivan was super small, but I was able to make it through just fine.

Reviews

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Grampians for a solo traveler

Dollaya_P, Mar 2024

Best experience with group tour. Very convenient to book and contact your operator. Troy, out tour guide, is very friendly and informative.

Saw quite a few...

Kely_S, Dec 2023

Saw quite a few kangaroos! Love visiting the national park. The weather that day is a cloudy. It’s definitely be more pretty if it’s sunny

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hi Kely, We're so glad you got to see Kangaroos! We're sorry the weather didn't pull through for you but hope you still had the most incredible time :) Shania

This was a great tour that my girlfriend and I really enjoyed!!

Randall_S, Mar 2023

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Randall, Thanks a lot for your review, it's good to hear you enjoyed the Grampians with us! Yes the walk back from the waterfall is a bit tiring but totally worth the effort :) Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Kind regards, Luis

Best trip we’ve had

Jill_S, Jan 2023

This is a must do tour , it was very laid back not getting rushed around from one place to another and we saw so much wildlife and beautiful scenery . There is a climb down to the waterfall which is strenuous but you don’t have to do it no one is forcing anyone. Steve our guide was one in a million a perfect guide , very knowledgeable, welcoming and a genuine nice guy . Thanks for a great day which we will never forget , Jill , Michael and the slow coaches Taz and Kiran

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hi Jill, thanks a lot for your review! We will make sure to let Steve know how much fun you had on the tour :) Looking forward to seeing you on another tour! Kind regards, Luis

Great experience

Izzy, Sep 2022

Excellent tour with Britney the tour guide. Very well organized. Pickup was on time, it was a long day, but the scenery is amazing. Highly recommended.

Over all good

Varkha_L, Jun 2019

The van seat was not very comfortable and could not recline to take a break. The tour was overall good. Kids were excited

Response from Host, Jun 2019

Hi, and thank you for your review! We are glad to hear your kids were excited and you liked the tour. While we aim to be transparent in our vehicle sizes and do not claim them to have the highest comfort level, we do find that the small bus offers many advantages, such as access to areas big buses could not enter, and having a very high safety record. It is also a great vehicle for the driver-guide to be able to connect with a small group. However, the flip side of this is, that these smaller buses do not offer the reclining seats afforded by a coach. Thanks again for your feedback and we hope to see you on our tours again!

Awesome Itinerary and very well Organised!

Alolika_M, Apr 2019

Really enjoyed a very well planned and informative trip with Jerry as our guide. Great small group. Perfect for quiet time or a group activity as per personal choice.

This trip was amazing! We were at...

Craig C, Mar 2018

This trip was amazing! We were at some beautiful lookouts, saw great waterfalls, wild kangaroos and wallabies and had a lot of fun. Our tourguide Tara was great, enthusiastic and explained a lot. I would highly recommend this tour!

A good opportunity to see the...

Dmitry D, Jan 2018

A good opportunity to see the Grampian Mountains. However, in my opinion, a lot of time was spent on a less interesting walk in the forest before reaching the mountains. It would be better to have more trekking in the mountains themselves. The guide was good

It was OK, but I'd like to spend...

Marina L, Oct 2015

It was OK, but I'd like to spend more time in walking and seeing more waterfalls. Also, the bus was very old and with bad stereo system - we could barely hear our guide.

Very good tour but please note that...

Deborah C, Oct 2015

Very good tour but please note that it's not quite a hiking excursion.

Tour guide was great but its an...

Megan R, Jun 2015

Tour guide was great but its an expernsive trip considering it only includes transport and guide

Tina, the driver/guide was...

Victor, Jan 2015

Tina, the driver/guide was fantastic. We went on a 38°C day and she entertained us well throughout the journey. The scenery on each look out point is beyond breathtaking. Warning: A moderate level of fitness is required for McKenzie Falls. Other attractions just involve walking on leveled ground, but for a certain amount of distance. Remember to bring Gatorade to hydrate yourself! Cheers.

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