The 15 Best Grampians Day Trips from Melbourne

1.Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 761 reviews · from $111Our pick

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Melbourne to Grampians National Park with a Go West guide such as Cloe, Rachael, Mel, or Jon. Walk to Silverband Falls, the Grand Canyon, and MacKenzie Falls, spot kangaroos and emus, and enjoy coffee, Wi-Fi, and selected hotel pickup.

“Had a wonderful day out! The itinerary was well-planned and the scenery was beautiful. Got to see some Aussie wildlife as well! :) Special thanks to Jacqui, our tour guide, for being so warm, knowledgeable and attentive throughout. Would highly recommend.”

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2.Grampians National Park Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 505 reviews · from $102

Spend 13 hours exploring the Grampians from Melbourne in a modern minibus with an English-speaking guide, Wi-Fi, park fees, and audio commentary in 16 languages. Walk to MacKenzie Falls, the Grand Canyon, Silverband Falls, Reeds Lookout, and Boroka Lookout, with kangaroo sightings along the way.

“This was easily the best tour I've done in Melbourne, the company are so organised and the morning tea stop felt very welcoming and more personal than if we'd just gone to a cafe All the stops are well planned and enough time is given, Jaimes is the perfect guide for this tour, he created a really good atmosphere and the whole group bonded which was really nice”

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3.Small-Group Grampians Great Wildlife Escape Day Trip with Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $111

Spend a long day in the Grampians with a small group of up to 23 people. You’ll visit Boroka Lookout, the Balconies, MacKenzie Falls, Halls Gap, and Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, with guided walks, wildlife spotting, and commentary from guides such as Lauren, Graham, Jacob, and Tina.

“Really enjoyed a very well planned and informative trip with Jerry as our guide. Great small group. Perfect for quiet time or a group activity as per personal choice.”

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4.Grampians National Park with MacKenzie Falls and Kangaroos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $96

Travel from Melbourne to the Grampians with a local guide, stopping at MacKenzie Falls, the Balconies, Reed and Boroka Lookouts, Halls Gap, and wildlife areas. Expect a long day, short walks, roughly 250 steps at the waterfall, and possible kangaroo sightings.

“The whole trip was amazing. We got to see so many beautiful spots. The driver Anthony was excellent. So kind and with a good sense of humour who really knows how to keep his passengers entertained. Highly recommend this tour and driver.”

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5.Grampians National Park Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 12h 30m · from $109

Travel from Melbourne to Gariwerd, the Grampians, in a comfortable small-group vehicle. Your English-speaking guide leads walks to Reeds Lookout, The Balconies, and MacKenzie Falls, with kangaroos, emus, Aboriginal stories, morning tea, and park fees included.

“Jacob was a great guide. Fun and informative. The weather wasn't ideal but he was able to pivot and work around it and still made for an incredible time despite the rain. Beautiful views, wildlife was great. We loved the experience!! 10/10!!”

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6.Small Group (8 ppl ) – Grampians Hiking Day Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $157

Travel from Melbourne in a group of no more than eight for two moderate hikes in Grampians National Park. Climb to the Pinnacles, visit MacKenzie Falls, and stop at Boroka Lookout. Guides such as Joe, Michael, Angie, and Patrick adjust the pace, share local insight, and help make the long day manageable.

“Angie was an amazing tour guide! She was professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants a small group experience! We saw plenty of wildlife and the itinerary was perfectly planned.”

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7.Grampians National Park & Kangaroos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · from $89Best value

Travel from Melbourne to the Grampians with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Brambuk Cultural Centre, Boroka Lookout, the Balconies, Jaws of Death, and Mackenzie Falls. You’ll walk, hear local stories, spot kangaroos and emus, and have lunch in Halls Gap.

“Chris is a very good guide. Got a wide perspective on the wild. 😎”

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

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

Ride from Melbourne to Adelaide in a small air-conditioned coach, stopping at the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Tower Hill, and the Grampians. Expect about 6.5 kilometers of guided walking, two breakfasts, two dinners, and guides such as Niall, Janet, Jordan, Blinky, Bec, or Jiri.

“I booked for twin sharing and the accommodation was pretty decent. Me and son enjoyed the trip with our guide Blinky. He took good care of the group and will recommend places to eat. He did some nice BBQ for us too. The experience of Read more”

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

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

You’ll travel from Melbourne to Adelaide with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Tower Hill and the Grampians. Expect about 6.5 kilometres of guided walks, two nights in Warrnambool and Halls Gap, and a small-group feel on some departures. Guides include Nyall, Graham, Jane and Janet.

“A good short tour. Well organised and well paced. Our tour guide/driver Nyall was excellent. He even spotted an echidna for us to see on one of the hikes!”

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10.Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road & Grampians 3 Day Original Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $641

Travel from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles, Tower Hill, and the Grampians on a 3-day small-group tour led by an experienced driver-guide. You’ll stay in Warrnambool and Halls Gap, walk about 6.5 km, spot wildlife, and return to Melbourne without driving.

“J Dog has been a great tour guide who has brought so much zest to the trip with her sharing, enthusiasm & love! It was lovely meeting travellers from all over the world too! I had fun enjoying the great view & listening to the stories associateRead more”

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11.2-Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Tour

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

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road to the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Great Otway National Park, then spend a night in Halls Gap before exploring Grampians National Park. An English-speaking driver-guide, meals, park fees, and shared accommodation are included.

“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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12.2-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour Roundtrip from Melbourne

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

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road, spotting koalas, visiting the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, then spend the night in Halls Gap. Day two brings Grampians walks, Boroka Lookout and Mackenzie Falls. Transport, meals, park fees and a guide are included.

“We had a great trip with Al along the Great Ocean Rd and into the Grampians. The views were incredible and, although day 1 was very long, we thoroughly enjoyed it. The Great Otway rainforest was a beautiful surprise also!”

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

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

Join a small group of up to 23 people for a two-day journey from Melbourne to Adelaide. See the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Otway rainforest, Grampians lookouts, and MacKenzie Falls, with guides such as Lauren, Jacob, Cory, or Dandy, plus meals and one night in Halls Gap.

“The Great Ocean Road was a highlight of our trip to Australia! Guide Lauren was knowledgeable and fun! Coastline was spectacular! We got to see lots of wildlife and the beauty of Australia. Highly recommend!”

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14.2-Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Escape

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

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road to the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge, then spend the night in Halls Gap. Day two brings kangaroos, Grampians lookouts, Mackenzie Falls, and Brambuk Cultural Center, with guided walks and an English-speaking driver-guide.

“The bus was uncomfortable and not clean . The guide was not engaged enough. We could have seen Koalas and Emu, if he was ready to make a stop, but his interest were on beaches. One day could have been enough. The stay over night did not pay off at all!”

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15.3-Day Great Ocean Road Grampians Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 days · from $633

Travel from Melbourne through the Great Ocean Road and three national parks with an English-speaking guide. See the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Tower Hill, Mackenzie Falls and Grampians lookouts, with guided walks, two breakfasts, dinner and overnight stays in Warrnambool and Halls Gap.

“I really enjoyed the tour. It was magnificent and highlight of my trip in Australia. Especially I would like to send a huge thank you to our guide Janet for amazing three days where we learned a lot about Australia and wild life. I would definitely recommend it. Thank you”

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