Perth to Melbourne Tour
Tour Duration
13 Day
Depart From
Perth
Arriving To
Melbourne
AUD$2,055
AUD$2,055
Travel the width of Australia from west to east, taking in the unforgettable scenery on the way on our Perth to Melbourne tour. You’ll walk along some of Australia’s best beaches in Esperance, Eyre Peninsular and the famous Great Ocean Road. Inland the scenery is just as impressive as you explore the Flinders Ranges and Grampians National Park.
There are plenty of opportunities to meet Australia’s famous and iconic native wildlife, whether you prefer kangaroos and koalas or the playful sealions of Baird Bay. Accommodation is a mix of hotel and camping under the stars, so you can sleep under the spectacular night sky illuminated by the Milky Way.
Our Perth to Melbourne tour combines our Perth to Adelaide and Adelaide to Melbourne tours to offer you the best flexibility in one great value package. You select your travel dates for each tour, meaning you can spend extra time in Adelaide, or keep travelling straight to Melbourne. Accommodation is included while on tour, but we leave the accommodation in Adelaide between tours up to you.
Perth to Adelaide Tour
Operates: Selected days September to March
Departs Perth: 6:45am
Arrives on Adelaide: approximately 7:30pm
Adelaide to Melbourne Tour
Operating days: Wednesday (April – October) / Wednesday & Sunday (November – March)
Departs Adelaide: 6:30am
Arrives Melbourne: 8:00pm
If you are traveling with a child under the age of 18 years old, where we stay in dormitory accommodation, you will need to upgrade to a private room. Please call us prior to making the booking to check for availability
Luggage restriction is 15kg backpack/soft travel bag and one hand luggage size bag per person.
Sleeping bags are not provided or offered on the tour. You will need to bring your own on the day of your tour.
This tour requires a moderate level of fitness.
Please make us aware of any dietary requirements when you book. Part of the enjoyment of this tour is the active hands-on participation of everyone and you will be required to assist with light duties such as setting up camp, preparing meals and cleaning dishes.
Comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, insect repellent, weather appropriate clothing (including a rain jacket), sleeping bag, sunscreen, swimmers and snacks in your hand luggage on the bus. Its also a great idea to have a torch or headlight and a travel pillow.
Experience the wild and remote wilderness of Western Australia and famous coastal drives along the south coast from west to east on our Perth to Melbourne Tour. Immerse yourself in a combination of spectacular outback scenery and unrivalled beaches, with plenty of opportunities to meet Australia’s iconic wildlife along the way. Sleep under the ever-changing colours of the southern sky as you settle inside your swags on this Perth to Melbourne Tour.
Your Perth to Melbourne adventure is a combination of our 10 Day Perth to Adelaide Tour and 3 Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour, giving you a great tour package to explore the West and South coast of Australia.
Our adventure from Perth to Melbourne begins by heading out of Perth, east over the Darling Ranges, before stopping for our first coffee break at the historic town of York, Western Australia’s oldest inland town. From York, we head towards Wave Rock, where you can enjoy lunch and grab a photo of the iconic and unusual rock formation. By the late afternoon, we will arrive in Fitzgerald River National Park. We spend our first night swag camping at the Fitzgerald River National Park.
Accommodation: Swag camping (with facilities – only toilet facilities)
Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Wake up refreshed and begin the day in style, with a hike up East Mount Baron, one of the three quartzite peaks which make up the Barren Range. Once we conclude our hike, we will take a scenic drive to Esperance, where you can enjoy a coffee and a leisurely stroll around the area.
Prepare yourself and get your camera ready as this beautiful part of Western Australia has a total of 9 National Parks. We camp at the most picturesque out of the lot – Cape Le Grand National Park. The beaches here are stunning, and you will often find native Eastern Grey Kangaroos sunbaking on Australia’s whitest sand.
Enjoy the afternoon, and spend it in any way you like! You can set out on a coastal bushwalk, go for a dip in the calm waters, or go on an adventure with your camera, capturing images of this picturesque location. Then settle down to spend the night swag camping at Cape Le Grand.
Accommodation: Swag camping (with facilities – with toilet and shower facilities)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
For those who missed out on spotting any kangaroos yesterday, the early morning is the perfect time to wander down to the beach and capture a few snaps of these beautiful animals. In the early morning, we will hike up Frenchman’s Peak, which offers picturesque views across the inlets and islands of the Recherche Archipelago. We spend the rest of the day exploring the amazing beaches of Cape Le Grand, with some free time to do your own thing too. At night, enjoy your second and last night in this wilderness.
Accommodation: Swag camping with toilet & shower facilities
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
We hit the road and start out journey towards the Nullabor. We’ll grab a bit to eat in the small town of Norseman, prior to hitting the road along the Eyre Highway to begin our journey eastbound.
The Nullarbor is one of the most baron locations on earth. The word ‘Nullarbor’ is Latin for ‘No Trees’ – and you will see why throughout the day, as trees, along with any other sort of vegetation, is non-existent. The saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” applies to this stretch of land, as beneath the surface, is Australia’s largest underground lake system! Tonight, you will be treated to an IMAX version of the great southern sky, which will leave you in awe!
Accommodation: Swag camping (no facilities)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On day four, we have a lot of ground to cover, in fact 500 kilometres of the world’s longest stretch of straight road. Today will certainly give you a sense of the massive size of this ancient land covered throughout the trip.
We make a quick pit stop at Eucla, an ancient telegraph township, which is predominately buried beneath sand dunes! We spend the evening camping at Koonalda Homestead – a former sheep station with unique photo opportunities.
Accommodation: Swag camping (with facilities – only toilet facilities)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Today, we make several pitstops, including the world-famous camels / kangaroos / wombats crossing sign. The Bunda Cliffs are our next destination, where the Nullarbor Plain drops dramatically into the Southern Ocean. The road we cover, is significant as it runs for approximately 200 kilometres along the Great Australian Bight and is world’s longest uninterrupted line of limestone cliffs.
We will cross over the Dingo Fence, the world’s longest fence, stretching for 5,614 kilometres. The Dingo Fence allows us to enter Yalata Aboriginal lands. In the afternoon, discover the Ceduna Arts and Cultural Centre, displaying stunning pieces of Aboriginal art works. The night is spent at Coodlie Park Bush Camp where we sleep in cool swag huts.
Accommodation: Swag camping (with facilities)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Our sixth day is certainly one that will provide a lifetime of memories. Make the most of this unique opportunity and swim with sea lions and dolphins in the waters of Baird Bay, a small fishing village located on the Eyre Peninsula. If you prefer something else, choose the option to enjoy a 3-hour magical cruise.
For those who wish to stay on land, travel towards Point Labatt Conservation Park known to be the only place where you can witness the colonies of Australia seal pups in their natural habitat.
After indulging in a delicious lunch, we’ll continue our action-packed day as we head to Lake Newland Conservation Park to test out your sandboarding skills in some of the biggest sand dunes! We’ll travel towards Mikkira Station where we will be spending the night, surrounded by koala-filled gum trees! Can’t get more Aussie than that!
Accommodation: Bush camping (with facilities)
Optional Activity: – Swim with the Sea Lions and Dolphins – $200 per person.
Note: Optional activities are to be paid on the day of your tour. Please let us know when you book if you are in
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Our day 7 on our Perth to Melbourne Tour, you will be offered two very different itineraries. For our wildlife lovers and thrill-seekers, you have the option to dive into the deep sea and swim with Great White Sharks. If you prefer to stay dry, enjoy witnessing these creatures through a revolutionary glass viewing aqua sub (at own expense).
For those who opt to stay dry, further your exploration of the stunning coast of the Whalers Way to the white pristine beaches of Coffin Bay National Park. We’ll stop by to Port Lincoln – known as Australia’s Seafood Capital, where we can enjoy some delicious lunch and some free time to explore before meeting the rest of our group to head back to Mikkira Station, for the second night.
Accommodation: Swag camping (with facilities)
Optional activities: Shark cage diving with Great Whites $404 – $579. If you wish to upgrade to this activity, please call our office on 1300 661 225 to speak to our staff when you book.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8 is an action-packed day with a surf lesson with Xtreme Kite & Paddle on a pristine white beach. If surfing is not your forte, sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views of the stunning turquoise waters of Fisheries Bay in Port Lincoln.
After a delicious lunch at the beach, we head towards the Flinders Ranges and Mt Remarkable National Park to witness the picturesque scenery of this region! We spend the night camping at Mambray Creek!
Accommodation: Bush camping (with facilities – only toilet facilities)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day ten sees us on the home stretch to Adelaide, but before we hit the road, we’ll do our last hike – Davey’s Gulley Walk in Mt Remarkable National Park. Back on the bus, we continue our travel towards Adelaide but not before stopping back to the township of Clare Valley to taste some of the best local wines and our last group lunch. The first stage of our Perth to Melbourne adventure ends in Adelaide.
Accommodation: Not included. Please arrange your own accommodation in Adelaide.
While you are in Adelaide, check out some of our day tours from Adelaide to see picturesque places like Kangaroo Island and Barossa Valley.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
The second leg of our Perth to Melbourne Tour kicks off with a trip down the Murray River, Australia’s longest river. We stop for morning tea at Tolmer Creek in Bordertown. We move on to the town of Halls Gaps and see the abundance of Australian kangaroos, who call this region their home.
In the afternoon, we continue to Reed’s Lookout or Lake Bellfield, and visit the Jaws of Death, prior to coming across some centuries-old Aboriginal cave paintings in the Grampians National Park.
We will then make our way to either MacKenzie Falls or Silverband Falls for a relaxing walk, before we make the trek up to Boroka Lookout or Venus Baths for breath-taking mountain views. To conclude our action-packed day, we will make a stop in Halls Gap, located at the heart of the Grampians, where you will hopefully spot kangaroos and tuck into a delicious dinner.
Accommodation: Dormitory accommodation
Accommodation upgrade: Upgrade to a private twin/double/single room with ensuite for nights 11 and 12 – $340 per room for both nights
Meals included: Dinner
We start today with the amazing Pinnacle Hike for unbeatable views of the Grampians and beyond. Then the journey takes us towards the coast to Tower Hill, a 30’000-year-old extinct volcano. Here you will have the chance to spot plenty of native Australian animals in their natural habitat including koalas, emus and more. Our final night is spent in the seaside town of Warrnambool.
Accommodation: Dormitory accommodation
Accommodation upgrade: Upgrade to a private twin/double/single room with ensuite for nights one and two – $340 per room for both nights
Meals included: Breakfast
The final day of our Perth to Melbourne tour is all about the Great Ocean Road. We head towards Melbourne along this incredible stretch of coastal road taking in the amazing views at Bay of Martyrs and London Bridge.
After exploring these locations, we head towards Loch Ard Gorge, situated along the Shipwreck Coast, and the world-famous Twelve Apostles, offering sensational photo opportunities.
In the afternoon, we will be treated to a guided bushwalk through the ancient landscape of the Otway Rainforest. We enjoy a relaxing swim in Apollo Bay, before enjoying an easy bush walk to spot some native koalas. The iconic Memorial Arch is our last stop for a photo opportunity, prior to passing through the small coastal town of Anglesea, and eventually heading back to Melbourne, where the tour concludes.
Your Perth to Melbourne tour doesn’t end here, you can continue your journey to Melbourne by joining our amazing day trips from Melbourne to see spectacular places like the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Yarra Valley and the Grampians.
Optional activity: Helicopter ride over the 12 Apostles – $145 per person
Meals included: Breakfast
Perth to Adelaide Tour
| Location | Address | Time |
| Billabong Hostel | 381 Beaufort St, Highgate | 6:20am |
| Brittania on William | 253 William St, Northbridge | 6:30am |
| YHA Perth | 300 Wellington St, Perth | 6:40am |
Adelaide to Melbourne
| Location | Address | Time |
| Adelaide Travellers Inn | 220 Hutt Street, Adelaide | 6:30am |
| Hostel 109 | 109 Carrington Street, Adelaide | 6:35am |
| Mantra Hindmarsh Square | 55-67 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide | 6:45am |
| YHA Central | 135 Waymount Street, Adelaide | 7:00am |
2 Days
AUD$325
3 Days
AUD$495
1 Day
AUD$130
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