The 13 Best Two-Day Trips from Melbourne

1.Ultimate 2-Day Great Ocean Road Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 78 reviews · 2 days · from $266Our pick

Travel from Melbourne in a small group of up to 11, following the coast through Torquay, Lorne, Apollo Bay, the Green Coast, and the Shipwreck Coast. You’ll stop for waterfalls, rainforest, wildlife, and the Twelve Apostles, then sleep in a hostel dorm in Apollo Bay. Walter is a guide named in several trip accounts.

“That trip was awesome! I would highly recommend to do a 2-day trip, so you will have enough time to enjoy all of the views and lookouts!”

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2.Great Ocean Road Ultimate Two Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $270

Travel from Melbourne in a small, air-conditioned minivan, stopping at surf beaches, waterfalls, rainforest, wildlife spots and the Twelve Apostles. The two-day route includes a shared dorm bed in Apollo Bay. Guides such as Walter lead the trip, with time for short walks and coastal lookouts.

“This is an excellent, comprehensive tour of the Great Ocean Road. Our guide Walter was funny and informative and showed us all the main sights. The departure times mean you see everything before other tours arrive and the over night stay at Apollo Bay is a great break from all the sightseeing.”

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3.2-Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 2 days · from $336

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Great Otway National Park, then spend the night in shared accommodation at Halls Gap. On day two, explore the Grampians’ mountains, waterfalls and Aboriginal cultural sites with an English-speaking driver-guide. Jacob is one guide associated with the trip; guide assignments can vary.

“The whole journey is incredible. Jacob-our guide is fantastic. Would highly recommend this tour company to anyone who is interested in traveling throughout Australia.”

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4.2-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour Roundtrip from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $412Top rated

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Apollo Bay and Otway rainforest, then spend the night in Halls Gap. Day two brings Grampians views, a guided bush walk and a waterfall visit. Transport, park fees and meals are included, with private ensuite and shared-room options.

“My mum and I had a fantastic time on this tour. It's a packed itinerary, with lots of time on the bus, but the amount we were able to see in the time we had was incredible. So many beautiful stops along the Great Ocean Road on day 1 and in the Grampians on day 2. And our guide was fantastic, very friendly, helpful and informative.”

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5.2-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour via Great Ocean Road Grampians

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $412

This two-day, small-group trip links Melbourne and Adelaide by way of the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Otway rainforest, and Grampians lookouts and waterfalls. An English-speaking driver-guide provides live commentary. The price includes transport, park fees, meals, and one night in Halls Gap, with private ensuite and shared-room options.

“Our driver, Dandy, made the trip very enjoyable with stories about the area, and his play list of local music. This gave us an insight some of the scenic sights before arriving.”

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6.Melbourne to Adelaide: 2-Day Great Ocean Road Grampians Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 2 days · from $407

Spend two days crossing Victoria from Melbourne to Adelaide by small-group bus, with stops at the Twelve Apostles, a Great Otway rainforest, Grampians lookouts and MacKenzie Falls. Guides have included Ben, Jacob and Cory. Expect long drives, short guided walks, one night in Halls Gap, and a practical one-way transfer wrapped in memorable scenery.

“Jacob and Cory led our 2-day tour which included some amazing sights, nature and a fun atmosphere between the guests. Food was good, itinerary was well explained and the stay in Halls Gap was a perfect layover.”

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7.2-Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 days · from $407

Leave Melbourne at 7:35am for a two-day trip from coastal viewpoints and Otway rainforest to the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and a night in Halls Gap. On day two, visit Grampians lookouts, Mackenzie Falls and Brambuk Cultural Centre. Guides Craig and Jordan have led some departures, though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“We enjoyed the 2 day trip, first day was quite busy with plenty of stops along the coast at the various viewpoints and the time allowed at each was just about right (Craig was our driver). Had a near two hour drive after evening meal to reach Halls Gap where we stayed. Second day was quite an early start (6.30am for breakfast) but we are early risers and had already been out for a short walk which paid off as we saw kangaroos grazing. More stops in The Grampians, again these were well timed and then we had a driver change to Jordan who was driving us back to Melbourne…”

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8.2 Day Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · 2 days · from $902

Travel in a group of no more than eight from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles and the Bay of Islands, with stops at Bells Beach, Apollo Bay, rainforest and shipwreck sites. The tour includes an ocean-view villa stay, breakfast and a two-course dinner. Guides have included Jeremy and Eddie; guiding style can vary.

“Massima serietà del tour operator, nonostante fossimo solo in due, ha confermato il tour. Consiglio vivamente il tour e in ogni caso non dedicare soltanto una giornata alla Great Ocean Road, un luogo in cui puoi tranquillamente passare anche una settimana. Abbiamo avuto come guida Jeremy, ottimo compagno di viaggio. Il tour è ben pensato e calibrato, tutte le soste sono molto apprezzate. Nulla da dire sull’albergo in mezzo alla foresta, con vista panoramica su Apollo Bay, hanno proprio rispettato le mie aspettative. La cena inclusa di ottimo livello. Tutto incredibilmente ben fatto, complimenti!”

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9.Great Ocean Road Grampians 2 Day Overnight Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $340

Travel by air-conditioned mini-coach from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, then spend the night in shared hostel accommodation in Halls Gap. On day two, visit Grampians lookouts and a waterfall, with an experienced driver-guide, three included meals, and guided bushwalks of about 4 km in total.

“A very intense trip from the ocean to the rocks of the Grampians. Enjoyed a lot the night arrival in the park and the view is several kangaroos at night.”

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10.Melbourne City Card (2 Days): Visit Unlimited Attractions!

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $149Best value

Use a mobile Melbourne City Card for two days of included entry to attractions such as Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Skydeck, and the MCG tour, plus a one-hour Yarra River cruise and IceBar entry with drinks. The pass also covers sights beyond the city, including Healesville Sanctuary and Arthurs Seat Eagle, so plan your days around location as well as opening times.

“We often purchase these multi-day passes, as they provide a great way to see a city. This one, for our 2 days in Melbourne was thrown out money. The Hop On Hop Off was awful....the pre-recorded narrative was unintelligible. To get Read more”

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11.Great Ocean Road Grampians 2 Day Tour from Melbourne to Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $340

Ride from Melbourne to Adelaide in a small-group mini-coach, following the Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge before spending a night in Halls Gap. Day two brings Grampians lookouts, Mackenzie Falls, and a stop in Horsham. A guide handles the driving and shares commentary; one past departure was led by Jacob, though guide assignments can vary.

“You should think about booking somewhat upgraded accommodations orher than hostel rooms. The 1st day was amazing with incredible stops and our guide Jacob was full of non-stop information. We unfortunately missed out the 2nRead more”

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12.2-Day Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Luxury Vineyard Resort Stay

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · from $466

Travel from Melbourne in a small group for four winery tastings across two days, with lunch, breakfast, and an overnight stay at Balgownie Estate. You’ll visit Greenstone, Yering Farm, Soumah, and Balgownie, with time to use the estate’s health club. Transport runs from designated meeting points; dinner and hotel pickup are not included.

“The wineries we toured we really nice. We chose the 2 day tour and stayed at the Belgownie Estate. Our room was spacious with a round Jacuzzi tub. We were able to get a couples massage at the spa and finished off the evening with Read more”

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13.2 Day Great Ocean Road Tour and Platypus paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $484

From a 6:15 am Melbourne start, this two-day tour visits Great Ocean Road landmarks, rainforest and waterfalls, then stays overnight in Forrest. Day two brings a dawn kayak paddle on Lake Elizabeth in search of platypus. The group is capped at seven. Walter is a named guide associated with Around and About Travel, though your guide may vary.

“It was all great, tour guide, Walter from Around and About, the content and the accomodation. Highly recommend.”

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