9 Melbourne to Adelaide Tours, Shortlisted

1.Melbourne to Adelaide 3-Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $641Our pick

Ride from Melbourne to Adelaide in a small-group mini-coach, stopping at the Twelve Apostles, Tower Hill and the Grampians. Expect coastal walks, rainforest, wildlife and a guided hike to the Pinnacle. The tour includes two nights’ accommodation, two breakfasts and two dinners. Guides have included Janet, known as J-Dog, and Niall.

“My sister and I booked this tour and had the best time with Jiri and the other travelers. We had a great group of people and got to see some amazing places along the Great Ocean Road and in the Grampians. Our guide was highly organized with timing and meals and accommodated our need for gluten free food. We learned so much about Australian nature, animals, conservation and history and got to experience a true hiking experience up to the Pinnacles as well as walk through the rainforest and along many boardwalks. We absolutely loved the trip and will remember it as the best three days of our stay in…”

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2.Melbourne to Adelaide: 3-Day Great Ocean Road Grampians Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 3 days · from $633

This three-day small-group overland trip links Melbourne and Adelaide by way of the Great Ocean Road, Tower Hill and the Grampians. Expect koala spotting, coastal walks, the Twelve Apostles and a 4.5-kilometre Pinnacle hike. Guides such as Nyall, Graham, Jane and Janet have led departures, with commentary, two breakfasts and one dinner included.

“We had an exceptional experience on this tour. Our guide and driver, Graham, was well-prepared, attentive to all 11 passengers of various ages, enthusiastic, well-informed and welcoming. We had inclement weather at the start but Graham kept us entertained and engaged as we travelled. The sights were all great but the early morning headland walk at Warrnambool and the hikes in the Grampians were the most memorable.”

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3.Great Ocean Road & Beyond 4 day Adventure Melbourne to Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $1,574

Ride from Melbourne to Adelaide in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide and a small group of up to 16. Over four days, you’ll see the Twelve Apostles, Tower Hill wildlife, Mount Gambier’s Blue Lake, Naracoorte Caves, and more. Three nights in 4-star accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, and a Bremerton wine tasting are included. Guides have included Jens and Jason.

“This trip is a brilliant way to see the area from Melbourne to Adelaide. The hotels we stayed in were great sometimes quirky but always had good hot showers and comfy beds. We visited sites early in the morning that would have been unRead more”

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4.2-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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5.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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6.4-Day Great Ocean Road (small group) to Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 days · from $1,553

Ride from Melbourne to Adelaide in a small group of up to 16, with three nights of accommodation, meals and park entries included. See the Twelve Apostles in afternoon and morning light, visit Naracoorte Caves and stop for wine tasting in Langhorne Creek. Guides on recent departures have included Jens and Mick.

“Fantastic road trip with Jens our driver and guide. Can't say enough good things - he was knowledgeable, patient, helpful. Great taste in music too. The trip itself is packed full of interesting sights and stopoffs, plus good quality overnight accommodation and plenty of grub too. Highly recommended.”

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7.Melbourne to Adelaide 3 Day Tour via Great Ocean Road & Grampians

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $498

This three-day small-group trip links Melbourne and Adelaide by way of the Twelve Apostles, Tower Hill and the Grampians. Expect coastal stops, native wildlife, several walks and two hostel nights with shared bathrooms. A guide drives and provides live commentary; groups are capped at 23. One guide named Jannet has been praised for making the trip memorable.

“Great tour, very busy and a lot of activities packed into 3 days. Guide was brilliant. Would like to see more tours with less hiking involved as the trip to the Grampians was quite demanding and I feel easier options need to be made available for Read more”

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8.3-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour Including the Great Ocean Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,506

This small-group, three-day drive links Melbourne and Adelaide by way of the Great Ocean Road, the Twelve Apostles, Tower Hill, Blue Lake, Naracoorte Caves and Hahndorf. Expect a full coastal day, two nights of accommodation, breakfasts and dinners, and a maximum group size of eight. Past guides include Pierre and Jeremy, though assignments can vary.

“This was a great way to get a feel for Australia. Pierre took us to some amazing places and small towns that we never would have known about on our own. The dinners were amazing! Loved the chocolate factory, the caves, the little GermRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $340Best value

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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