This is a suggested itinerary only. Adjustments to attractions visited may need to be made by your guide on the day depending on changeable traffic, weather and other conditions. We cannot exceed the allotted time for the tour due to driver and passenger safety management. However we will endeavour to include all the stops below:

• You will be greeted at your hotel by your friendly guide at around 7.30am - 8.00am (or 10am in the summer months if that suits).

• The day kicks off as you head out of the city with your guide sharing their extensive knowledge of Victorias gold rush days and more.

• Travel through the historic gold rush town of Beaufort and stop for morning tea at the Beaufort Bakery (at own expense)

• Take a short hike from the Wonderland Turntable into the spectacular Grand Canyon or Chataqua Peak (optional)

• Walk to the base of the iconic MacKenzies Falls or view the spectacular falls from the lookout above

• Enjoy Victoria’s largest National Park and take in the amazing views from Reeds Lookout and Boroka Lookout

• Spot abundant native animals in the wild. Kangaroos, emus, echidna’s are spotted regularly in their natural habitat on this tour, with the occasional deer and goat also spotted

• Visit Brambuk Cultural centre. Learn about the flora and fauna of the region and explore Aboriginal culture in the natural oasis of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.

• Then as the day dawns to a close, we head home to Melbourne following the route that the gold explorers took taking in the breathtaking countryside and quaint gold rush town.

You could spend a week taking in all the lovely short walks the Grampians have to offer, and still only scratch the surface. There is something for everyone, from flat walks beside rivers and lakes to adventurous hikes up high mountain peaks.

If you think you might like more time, consider an overnight stay in the area, book our 2 day Grampians Private tour or our 3 day Private Grampians and Great Ocean Road Private Tour, which includes the 12 Apostles and surrounding sites at the same time.

Some of the other attractions we visit include:

The Balconies

Also known as the "Jaws of Death" it is a relatively easy walk as you wander along the slight rocky path that leads up to the lookout. The panoramic view of Victoria Valley and the surrounding ranges is stunning.

The Balconies featured in the Japanese Animation “Princess Mononoke”.

Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Brambuk means ‘belonging to’ the centres ownership is shared between five Aboriginal Communities with historic links to the Gariwerd-Grampians Ranges and the surrounding plains. Time permitting, e wander along the short 30 minute walk.