Adelaide Self Drive the Great Ocean Drive to Melbourne

Fly into Adelaide International Airport and kick-start your ten-night self-drive adventure with a trio of nights in Adelaide. Adelaide is your gateway to attractions such as Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Gaol, and Haigh Chocolate Factory. Pick up your hire car and your road-trip begins as you take the Great Ocean Drive towards Melbourne with overnight stays In Robe, Warrnambool, and Apollo Bay en-route. Along the Great Ocean Road you’ll witness the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Arch, and breath-taking coastal views. Your journey reaches the finish line with four nights in Melbourne – home to amazing shopping and beaches, Melbourne Aquarium, and Eureka Skydeck 88.

Days One to Three: Hotel Grand Chancellor - Adelaide

Spend three nights exploring Adelaide. Delve into the wonders of nature at Botanic Gardens of South Australia and Himeji Garden. Get up close to 2,500+ animals at Adelaide Zoo. Go shopping at Rundle Mall and Adelaide Arcade. Take a ghost tour at Adelaide Gaol. Taste chocolate on a Haigh Chocolate Factory tour or explore wine-making at National Wine Centre. Meet the challenge of Adelaide Oval Roof Climb. Catch a live performance at Hindley Street Music Hall and Her Majesty Theatre.

Day Four: Adelaide to Robe (Distance Four Hours) - Robe Central Motel

Depart Adelaide in the morning. Stop at Hahndorf, a charming German village in the Adelaide Hills, for a quick break and lunch. Continue to Robe, a picturesque seaside town known for its beaches and fresh seafood. Explore the Robe Obelisk, Long Beach, and the town’s historic buildings.

Day Five: Robe to Warrnambool via Mount Gambier (Distance Four Hours) - Quest Warrnambool

Drive to Mount Gambier, home to the famous Blue Lake and Umpherston Sinkhole. Continue along the coast, passing through Portland, a historic fishing town. Arrive in Port Fairy, a charming town with beautiful beaches and well-preserved 19th-century architecture. Explore Griffiths Island and the Port Fairy Lighthouse.

Day Six: Warrnambool to Apollo Bay via Great Ocean Road (Distance Three Hours) – Beachcomber Motel and Apartments

Start your drive along the iconic Great Ocean Road. Visit the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and the London Arch for breath-taking coastal views. Continue through the Otway National Park, where you can stop for a short rainforest walk or visit the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures. Arrive in Apollo Bay, a picturesque town nestled between the ocean and the Otway Ranges.

Day Seven: Apollo Bay to Melbourne (Distance Three Hours) - Causeway 353 Hotel

Continue along the Great Ocean Road, stopping at key sights like the Split Point Lighthouse in Aireys Inlet and the scenic viewpoints in Lorne. Pass through the coastal towns of Anglesea and Torquay, the latter being famous for its surf beaches. Arrive in Melbourne in the late afternoon, return the car, and explore the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods and attractions.

Days Eight to Ten: Melbourne

Indulge in retail therapy at Melbourne Central, The Block Arcade, Royal Arcade, and Queen Victoria Market. Discover the Old Melbourne Gaol, or marvel at the views from Eureka Skydeck 88. Get up close to marine life at Melbourne Aquarium and wildlife at Melbourne Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary. Admire the stunning flora and fauna at Royal Botanic Gardens or perhaps head to Brighton, Williamstown, and St Kilda beaches to swim, surf, or sunbathe.

Day Eleven – Fly Back to the UK

Fly back to London Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur with many happy memories to look back on of your Australian self-drive adventure along the iconic Great Ocean Road.