Small-Group Grampians Great Wildlife Escape Day Trip with Hiking
Description
Spend a full day visiting the heritage-listed Grampians National Park, famous for its natural beauty and Aboriginal rock art. Get spectacular views from Boroka Lookout, Reed Lookout and Balconies Lookout; cool off at MacKenzie Falls; browse the displays at Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre; and take easy hikes through gorgeous landscapes. You're bound to see native Australian wildlife, maybe even kangaroos bouncing around.
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Itinerary
Leaving Melbourne city at 7:30am, we head out on a nature based adventure to the Grampians National Park.
En route to the Grampians stop at the township of Beaufort and enjoy your morning tea.
Discover stunning sandstone mountain ranges, epic hiking trails, and ancient Aboriginal rock art in the Grampians National Park. Don’t miss the iconic Reeds & Boroka lookout, MacKenzie Falls, and wildlife spotting in Halls Gap. A perfect escape for nature lovers, photographers, and adventurers.
As you drive through the Grampians your experienced guide may have the opportunity to point out our unique wildlife, including kangaroos, emus and a vast array of birdlife and seasonal native wildflowers. Travel straight into the heart of the Grampians National Park to the delightful town of Halls Gap, then off to stretch those legs with a walk through the breath-taking Wonderland Ranges.
Travel straight into the heart of the Grampians National Park to the delightful town of Halls Gap, then off to stretch those legs with a walk through the breath-taking Wonderland Ranges.
You stop for a break in Halls Gap in the heart of the Grampians for lunch before a visit to Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre. This Centre brings to life the amazing history, art and culture of the local aboriginal communities.
We make our way to the most scenic lookout within the Grampians National Park, with panoramic views over Halls Gap and the eastern rangers.
Hike to the remarkable Jaws of Death and Balconies Lookout experiencing majestic views and scenery, featured in the famous Japanese Animation ‘Princess Mononoke’.
Then relax at the base of Australia's most inspiring waterfall Mackenzie Falls (alternatively Silverband Falls or Beehive Falls).
On the way home, we will pull into the township of Ararat to stretch our legs and purchase any refreshments to enjoy on the way back to Melbourne.
Returning to Melbourne, between 8:00-8:30pm.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- 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.
- Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
Reviews(167)
Even though it was cloudy, it was still a very nice trip. The hiking was great and it was well worth the drive. Joe was an excellent tour guide
We're happy to hear that despite the cloudy weather, you still had a wonderful trip. It's great that you enjoyed the hiking and found the drive worthwhile. We're glad Joe was an excellent tour guide and made the experience special. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
Joe was a great guide! He was very informative and easy going.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Joe was a great guide. It's wonderful that he was informative and easygoing, making the experience even more enjoyable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words!
We saw Emu’s, plenty of kangaroos and some cute wallaby’s! Kiwi is a very knowledgeable and amazing guide and his explanations during the tour made it only so much better. Had a great time and 10/10 would do it again!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed seeing the emus, kangaroos, and wallabies, and that Kiwi's knowledgeable guidance made the tour even more special. We love hearing that you had a great time and would do it again - that's the best compliment we could ask for! Looking forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable adventure.
Our Grampians trip with Autopia Tours was absolutely amazing! From stunning views to great company, everything was perfect. And Joel? He’s a legend! Super funny, full of energy, and kept us entertained the whole way. Honestly…he made the trip 10x better. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Amazing view at Grampian. Friendly tour guide. Nice experience overall:)
Thank you for joining our Grampians adventure! We’re delighted you enjoyed the stunning views and the friendly guidance. It’s wonderful to hear the day left you with such a nice experience, we hope to welcome you back for more memorable escapes!
Absolutely loved my day trip with Sam our very attentive, entertaining, interesting and knowledgeable guide. This tour had views, beautiful lookouts snd nature💕I met Emus, Cockatoos and Kangaroos in their natural environments. The day flew!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you loved your day trip and that Sam made it enjoyable with his attentiveness, knowledge, and sense of fun. It’s fantastic that you got to see emus, cockatoos, and kangaroos in their natural environment. We’re thrilled the day flew by and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Kiwi is the best guide ever! He is so nice, considerate, and knowledgable. However, we are disappointed about the trip itself. I think the main reason to go on this trip is to go to the waterfalls and hiking. Unfortunately, the waterfalls have been closed down for construction reason, which I totally understand the situation. But we didn't get any notification about that until we were on the bus. We should be informed ahead of the trip to see if we still want to go or have alternatives regarding date or routes. It's unfair to pay in full but end up with half trip. Kiwi handled this situation as best as he could. Again, he is very nice and tried to make it up to us. We really appreciated it.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed Kiwi’s considerate guiding and wildlife encounters. We’re sorry the waterfall closures weren’t communicated earlier. Your comments are very valuable, and we’ll work on improving notifications. We’re glad Kiwi’s care helped make the day memorable.
The trip started around 7:35am and ended around 7:45pm. Total driving roundtrip was about 6hours. Spent about 3 hrs at the park. The views are amazing but 3hrs is not enough considering how many hours are spent on the road. Consider the ROI before doing the trip.
We appreciate your honest review. It’s wonderful to know you found the Grampians views amazing, though we regret the time in the park felt too short compared to the travel time. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll take it into account when planning future tours.
My trip to the Grampians was absolutely brilliant - a very long day but most definitely worth it. Our guide, Lauren, was fun, friendly and very knowledgeable, sharing stories and information about places we passed through and stopped at and making sure we had all needs catered for, from tea, coffee, Tim Tams and toilet stops, to driving us around to find emus and kangaroos. The amount of time given at the stop-off points felt just right: the Cultural Centre, Halls Gap, Mackenzie Falls, The Balconies and Boroka Lookout, each with their own scenery and features. The Grampians also feel like a less busy place than some of the other tour destinations, and while I know I contribute to the numbers, it's sometimes hard to enjoy something fully when you're surrounded by hundreds of others! There were a lot of solo travellers like myself, but I always felt like I was part of the group and it was great to chat to people from all around the world. Thank you for a great day.
Thank you for joining our Grampians Wildlife Escape! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the scenery, wildlife, and Lauren’s guiding. Wonderful to hear the day felt welcoming and memorable 🌿🦘
Our trip to the Grampians and MacKenzie Falls was incredible. The hike down to the falls was a total leg-day workout I didn't sign up for, but the views made me forget I couldn't feel my calves! Our guide, Joe, was the absolute MVP. He’s basically a walking encyclopedia of local facts, but way more fun to be around. Even when we were running late (oops!), Joe had the patience of a saint and never rushed us. Honestly, a tour is only as good as the guide’s sense of humor, and Joe delivered. 10/10—would definitely let Joe lead me into the wilderness again!
Wow, it sounds like an epic adventure! The hike down to MacKenzie Falls definitely sounds intense, but those views make it all worthwhile. We're so happy to hear Joe was such an awesome guide -his local knowledge and sense of humor really make a difference. No worries about running late; Joe’s patience is definitely a plus! Thanks for sharing your experience - we’d love to have you back for another wild journey anytime! Vs
