GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK 4 DAY ADVENTURE
Start Tuesday - Finish Friday
Depart Southern Cross Station Tuesday morning at 8-10 am.
Arrive by train at Ararat at 10-35am.
Christians Bus departs Ararat Station at 10-45am on the Grampians Highlights Tour. 50 km to Halls Gap in the Grampians National Park. Tour goes to McKenzie Falls, Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout and the Balconies, along Silverband Road to Brambuk Cultural Centre and drops at Tim’s Place at 3-30pm.
Tuesday night Tim’s Place.
Wednesday – BSK Adventures organise a full day adventure package which includes mountain bike riding and canoeing, lunch and snacks provided.
Wednesday night at Tim’s Place.
Thursday is a free day for guests. Optional activities include hiking, swimming, relaxing, Brambuk aboriginal centre, a visit to the local zoo, a visit to the local winery, a game of adventure golf. Rock climbing, horse riding or quad biking may also be activities to be considered.
Thursday night at Tim’s Place.
Friday V Line bus departs from Tim’s place at 11-15 am. The bus goes to Ararat where it meets the 12-10 pm train to Southern Cross arriving in Melbourne at 2-35pm.
Travelers then make their way to hostel of origin.
Pricing of package
V Line – Melbourne to Ararat and return to Melbourne is $40-80 www.vline.com.au/discover.
Christians Bus Co – Tour Highlights of the Grampians Tour $59 from Ararat www.christiansbus.com.au.
Christians Bus Co – Halls Gap to Ararat is $5.
Accommodation at Tim’s Place in 3 or 4 bed dormitory is $27 per night (3 nights is $81).
BSK Adventures – full day canoeing and mountain biking including lunch and snacks is $99 www.bashukwaytravel.com.
