Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
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Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
By Go West Tours
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The jagged peaks and vast bushland of Grampians National Park lie just a few hours west of Melbourne. On this comprehensive full-day tour, take in all the natural highlights including Silverband Falls, MacKenzie Falls, and various viewpoints; spot wild kangaroos and emus at Halls Gap; and hike to the Grand Canyon for a stunning view over Victoria Valley.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 24 per group
Duration: 13h
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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Audio guide: Arabic, German, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish
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Highlights
- Go deep into Grampians National Park for sightseeing, bush walks, and more
- Enjoy gold rush towns, waterfalls, scenic lookouts, and native wildlife
- Stay connected between sights with onboard Wi-Fi
- Small group results in a more personalized experience with pro guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
- Pickup from Selected Hotels
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not included- Meals other than as stated
- Gratuities
- After pickup from selected Melbourne hotels or from a central meeting point, travel to Grampians National Park by air-conditioned minibus, complete with Wi-Fi. Along the way stop at the historic gold rush town of Ballarat for breakfast, and Moyston—famously the birthplace of Australian Rules Football. On arrival at the national park, take a short bushwalk to Silverband Falls, and then visit Halls Gap, where you might spot wild kangaroos, wallabies, or emus roaming around town. After lunch follow the Wonderland Walk to the Grand Canyon, one of the most spectacular sights in the Grampians. Continue to Reeds Lookout for views over the stringybark forest and Victoria Valley before visiting magnificent MacKenzie Falls. The final stop is at the Boroka Lookout, where you can admire views of Halls Gap. On the return journey to Melbourne, stop for dinner (own expense) and enjoy nighttime views of the city before being dropped back in the city center.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pickup is only available from the list of hotels provided upon checkout. Your pickup will be between 7am-8am depending on which hotel you selected. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed. This tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 8:30pm-9:30pm.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3181P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Sites visited may be subject to change due to weather concerns
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility challenges
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3181P4
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- R1157ZQandym0 contributionsGreat trip. Awesome sights.Sherif was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. **Mandatory 100 min character fields are pointless.Written October 12, 2024
- 816daylinl0 contributionsStunning views and Fairy PenguinsOne of the most amazing things we did on our Australia trip. The penguins were just magical. Our tour guide Sherif was the most fun tour guide we had after 3weeks in Australia and he took the best photos. Would definitely recommend.Written October 12, 2024
- ummabdullahd0 contributionsAmazing and 😁 experienceThe Amazing Ocean Road trip and Rainforest and more, and especially the professional guide Tour Mr. Sherif. His so fun, friendly and knowledgeable, that is why he deserves 10 stars 🌟 and more. His our Superman 🦸♂️ of the day! Keep up the great job, Sherif!Written October 12, 2024
- wilmadO6738TJ0 contributionsBreathtaking DayWe had an amazing day on the Great Ocean Road through Go West Tours. Our driver and guide, Bob, was very personable, knowledgeable and truly aimed to please all persons on the tour. I have a mobility issue, walk with a cane and can only do so much. He was encouraging and helpful, accommodating me when he was able by dropping off as near to spots as he could and picking us up again as near as he could. He even packed up tea, coffee, hot chocolate and some cakes for all of us to enjoy for a mid-morning break along the way. His pleasant approach and sense of humour made for a wonderful and memorable experience.Written October 12, 2024
- nh_tl_h20200 contributionsAwesome tripThe trip is terrific. We enjoyed the nice weather, the nice scenes and Sherif the tour guide was fantastic. He is knowledgeable and humourous. He played the traditional musical instrument for us. And we saw a chuby sleeping koala hahaWritten October 12, 2024
- kurumio20240 contributionsAmazing tourI could get a great great experience today!!!! Our Jaqui who is our driver is amazing <3 I can say she made our trip wonderful..!!! Thank you so much! When you come to Mel, you MUST experience!!Written October 12, 2024
- Dream089311651800 contributionsSuper smooth tour with a great guideI really enjoyed the tour, it was so well organised and ran super smoothly. Jacqui was absolutely brilliant - she brought great energy, gave us lots of information and clearly loves being a guide. I really enjoyed chatting to her throughout the day and she also made sure to introduce me to the other solo travellers on our tour. A great day out with great stops throughout the day and of course the penguins were amazing!Written October 12, 2024
- Whateversek0 contributionsAwesome tripAmazing experience with Michael guiding us through the whole trip. We saw a lot of wildlife and astonishing views. Definitely worth itWritten October 12, 2024
- amirfarid10 contributionsMemorable Experience!Bob, our tour guide, was fantastic!!! He was very knowledgeable and paid attention to details. He really took care of us. Thank you again for your professionalism, Bob!!! This is a great tour. We truly enjoyed our magical time on the Great Ocean Road. It was a memorable experience. We enjoyed the tour immensely!Written October 12, 2024
- Sameer A0 contributionsNoah’s Great Ocean TourThe tour started on time. Our tour guide announced his name as Noah, so our expectation was high from the young man. His bus would be our ship for the day. And he did live up to our expectation. From breakfast to dinner a perfect way to spend the day. The explanation for the helicopter ride was great. And the experience was nice. Though the helicopter ride was to be 16 minutes. But we were in the air for exactly 10 minutes. Still the sight was spectacular. All in all a great first day in Melbourne. Cheers Noah ! Hopefully many more of you will enjoy his company as guide.Written October 12, 2024
- Avinash T0 contributionsOcean Road drive with Noah of Go West was great fun.Noah is an excellent tour guide and driver. He was fun, kept everyone entertained and gave relevant information. We enjoyed our ride with Noah. Good luck Noah with your music talent.Written October 12, 2024
- elliehP7029LZ0 contributionsInteresting tour with beautiful sceneryI had a lovely day viewing all the sights along the Great Ocean Road. Noah was a our tour guide who made the trip interesting and entertaining.Written October 12, 2024
- Seaside377518520150 contributionsInteresting and beautifulI had a lovely time seeing lots of different places. Noah our tour guide was very interesting and friendly. It is definitely worth doing to see different parts of AustraliaWritten October 12, 2024
- E9802CDsophied0 contributionsAbsolute delight but long dayThe tour was great an early start and a late finish but all in all some great sites! Definitely got some beautiful pictures. Noah our tour guide was an absolute delight and made the tour even more enjoyable with how upbeat and friendly he was!Written October 12, 2024
- 284gracieb0 contributionsAmazing day outThis tour was incredible! Our tour guide Noah took us to all the best spots so we could get the best views and always made sure we were very comfortable and happy! Definitely recommendWritten October 12, 2024
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Fairy Jane C
1 contribution
Feb 2020
It was superb! Thanks to our tourguide Leonie we had an unforgatteble experience in the Grampians. The weather was perfect, we did see all animals in wildlife and even close, Wallabies, Roos, even a Dear, all kind of bird. Leonie made the ride shortwhile with her interesting stories and nice music she specially sampled for the tour. Thank you again!
Fairy Jane & Werner
Fairy Jane & Werner
Written February 26, 2020
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Elliot W
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Couples
Leonie was our tour guide and she was the best tour guide we ever had. She was very nice and warm with all of us. She told us lots of cool information about the places and the animals that we saw during the tour, including really cool stories of creation from the indigenous people. She was super patient, very knowledgeable, and answered all my questions too. I could tell she’s very passionate about her work and she loves what she does, which is really refreshing to see. All the lookout points and landmarks we stopped at were absolutely stunning! And Leonie kept us all together and she wouldn’t leave anyone behind, which is very nice as well. She also gave us plenty of time at each site. And she made sure we were all fed, properly hydrated, and she gave us all plenty of opportunities to use the facilities too. We had a great time with Leonie and I believe that you will too. We love you, Leonie :D
Sincerely,
Rosine & Elliot
Sincerely,
Rosine & Elliot
Written February 3, 2020
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Océane Lefebvre
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I‘ve done this tour couple of days ago and I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is traveling by himself and wants to have some company and without worrying about anything. Our tour guide, Leonie was really friendly and outgoing. She knows all the great lookout spots and places where emus and kangaroos hangout. Pick up on time, drop off on time as well which isn’t often with tour companies in general! You can be sure you’ll end the end with amazing memories and pictures!
Written January 28, 2020
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Gautami P
5 contributions
This was an amazing adventurous trip in Melbourne.
Our tour guide Raquel was super energetic and is a wonderful person.
On the whole day, she was entertaining us with music and telling us about the history of Melbourne and the beautiful walking trails towards the waterfalls.
We are a family of 4 and my aged parents were also able to walk the trail halfway until the short waterfall. She was so patient that she never rushed us to teach any point or comeback.
At the end of the day while returning she was so kind in helping everyone, she asked all of us the place to drop off and she dropped us to our desired location (not the pick up the points)
We would highly recommend #gowesttours and Raquel for such a memorable tour.
Our tour guide Raquel was super energetic and is a wonderful person.
On the whole day, she was entertaining us with music and telling us about the history of Melbourne and the beautiful walking trails towards the waterfalls.
We are a family of 4 and my aged parents were also able to walk the trail halfway until the short waterfall. She was so patient that she never rushed us to teach any point or comeback.
At the end of the day while returning she was so kind in helping everyone, she asked all of us the place to drop off and she dropped us to our desired location (not the pick up the points)
We would highly recommend #gowesttours and Raquel for such a memorable tour.
Written January 14, 2023
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Michael S
Providence, RI1 contribution
Dec 2019
I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a day tour of the Grampians. Our guide, Felix, was fantastic!! We went on a particularly hot day and he made the proper adjustments to the trip to ensure that the people who wanted to be out and about could do so, while giving the option to rest for those who wanted to stay out of the heat. Everything was well organized and, of course, the Grampians are beautiful!
Written January 13, 2020
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M&E
Sydney5 contributions
Feb 2020
Mum and her partner had the best tour experience with Leonie @GoWest Tours. She was extremely professional, friendly, educated & fun. Her ability to communicate in several languages was a big plus! As a local in Melbourne, I'm personally grateful to her for showing mum the beauty of Australia and make her feel welcome.
Written February 5, 2020
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Jay
Auckland, New Zealand3 contributions
Jul 2022
The scenery is breathtaking up in the mountains, and I think I still haven't recovered from the scale and majesty of the view at Reed Lookout. Don't hesitate to go in winter, MacKenzie Falls is spectacular and full this time of year, and the kangaroos don't seem to mind the cold so you'll definitely be able to get up close and personal (respectfully!)
Literally from the moment Rachael picked us up in the morning, I knew we were going to have an absolute blast. She was so kind, so funny and made everyone feel welcome. We learned so much about the history of all the little towns along the way along with the special connection that Aboriginal people have with the Grampians, and even learned about geology and wildlife!
We had varying ages and fitness levels in our group but Rachael was incredibly accommodating and made sure that everyone got the full experience, and felt looked after. She even passed around some hand painted watercolor guides to Melbourne that she'd made in lockdown for everyone to see! You can tell she genuinely loves her job and I can't thank her enough for making this trip so memorable and perfect!
All to say, if you're going to book a Grampians tour, make it this one!
Literally from the moment Rachael picked us up in the morning, I knew we were going to have an absolute blast. She was so kind, so funny and made everyone feel welcome. We learned so much about the history of all the little towns along the way along with the special connection that Aboriginal people have with the Grampians, and even learned about geology and wildlife!
We had varying ages and fitness levels in our group but Rachael was incredibly accommodating and made sure that everyone got the full experience, and felt looked after. She even passed around some hand painted watercolor guides to Melbourne that she'd made in lockdown for everyone to see! You can tell she genuinely loves her job and I can't thank her enough for making this trip so memorable and perfect!
All to say, if you're going to book a Grampians tour, make it this one!
Written July 21, 2022
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Keith Taite
California8 contributions
Feb 2020
Be sure to take a camera. The scenery was incredible; we saw kangeroos and lots of birds. The hike through the park was very rocky, so ensure you wear good footwear. I wore walking runners and was fine. Before we started the hike, our guide made sure everyone understood the hiking conditions. Sarah was a great tour guide; she was knowledgeable, attentive, safety conscious and very organized. Sarah liked keeping the group together, referring to us often as family - she even wanted us all to cross the road together. Sarah also made great arrangements for lunch and dinner.
Written February 27, 2020
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William G
Birmingham, AL3 contributions
Sep 2024 • Solo
Our tour guide Jacqui was incredible, so much fun....provided a lot of history/knowledge, told jokes, and even sang. The bus was very comfortable (in terms of size, seat cushions, and temperature). Reasonable size group. It was a well thought-out itinerary to limit prolonged periods of driving (since the Grampians are 3 hr from Melbourne). They did a great job keeping the group's itinerary on time. The best parts of the tour in my opinion were the short hike in the "Grand Canyon" section of Hall's Pike and seeing Kangaroos in the wild. I thought the Grampians and waterfalls we saw were a little underwhelming, granted I have seen many impressive mountains and waterfalls elsewhere, so I am a bit biased. All that said, if you want to do some easy hiking in the outdoors in a beautiful area of Australia and see kangaroos, this is the tour for you. I very highly recommend Go West tour company...one of the best tour companies I have taken a tour with.
Written September 24, 2024
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Sean L
2 contributions
Mar 2020
I did this tour on the 14th of March and had an incredible time! Katherine picked me up in the morning and was full of amazing energy from the very start. She told us stories about the area and kept us well entertained throughout the day. Turns out she is also an actor and if she is half as good at acting as she is at being a tour guide then she's destined for big things. She prepared morning tea for us in a place called Eureka which was a very interesting stop that I was not expecting. Then we went to Hall's Gap for a quick hike, some lunch, and then more exploring. We then headed to the magnificent MacKenzie Falls and then finished at Baroka Lookout which was breathtaking. This tour takes all of the hassle out of exploring what is quite a remote area. You hit all of the highlights without having to worry about a thing and can be back in the city in time to grab a late dinner. If you are thinking about exploring the Grampians then I highly recommend taking this tour!
Written March 19, 2020
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Sean, thanks so much for your wonderful remarks about your recent tour with us to the Grampians. It’s our absolute pleasure to have you along as our guest and we’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. We’ll be sure to share your comments with Katherine and the rest of our team. I’m sure Katherine will be really pleased to receive your feedback and they’ll be happy to know they helped make your Melbourne touring experience a memorable one. We really appreciate your recommendation & hope to see you back in Melbourne again sometime soon!
Written September 11, 2020
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Vaccines requirements for traveller still?
Written October 30, 2022
Hi, I would like to know what is the differece betweem Grampians National Park small group eco tour and the grampians national pak and MacKenzie falls from Melbourne ? Can you send me the answer to my email ? My confirmation number is 1316538010
Thanks
Written August 30, 2022
I will be staying at a friends flat in Melbourne. Is there a central location in Melbourne at which I could meet up with the tour?
Written October 1, 2019
When you go through the booking, they’ll ask you which of the 6 pickup locations on offer you’d like to be picked up at (each has an allocated time) - select your closest one 😊
Written October 2, 2019
Al M
Greater Sydney, Australia
Keen to attend tomorrow - Mon 30th Sept 2019. Phone number doesn’t work. Please advise if still availability. Pick up next to QV Markets
Written September 29, 2019
hi, i would be 7 months pregnant! do you think the hike and trip would be suitable for me?
Written May 11, 2019
Sorry I just saw your question now. It could be a bit hard because while most of the climb was fairly easy, there were some parts that could be a bit of a strain for someone who is 7 months pregnant. You probably wouldn’t want to risk even a small tumble while being pregnant. (You probably gave birth already so congrats to your family too!)
Written January 10, 2020
Chantel G
Mount Warren Park, Australia
Hey - Do you cater for dietary requirements? Gluten Free in particular.
Written February 26, 2019
hi, how long would we have to walk for? Does it include uphill walking or include stairs a lot? I'm just wondering if this is suitable for a couple in their late 60s.
Written November 14, 2018
There is one walk that is quite steep and takes about 30 minutes. Do have the option not do it. All others are not difficult. Choose what you want to do.
Written November 14, 2018
Hi, I’ll be staying at Mercure Caroline Springs. As it is quite faraway from the city, will you be able to pick me and drop me off at my hotel?
Written November 2, 2018
Hi Sherrine84,
You will have to check with the receptionist or online as to where the bus pick up/drop off locations are. Hope this helps.
Written November 4, 2018
hi
if we leave for Grampians at 7 am, can we return at 5pm comfortably covering most of the sights?
Written July 24, 2018
Hi, Jeetendra,
The Grampians Tour is a whole day long tour, from as early as 7am pick up to 9pm drop off, and it is a real long drive as well, so it seems almost impossible to come back to town at 5pm. But I thought it definitely worth a whole day since the scenic sights are amazing.
Written July 25, 2018
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