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Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island Escape
7 Day Guided Vacation | Melbourne to Adelaide
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All 250 kilometres of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road are spectacular. From the dramatic 12 Apostles to Bells Beach waves and coastal village charm, you’ll get to see it all on this epic Melbourne to Adelaide tour. This slice of southern Australia is worth toasting – it’s a good thing wine, whiskey and wonderful food are a constant, particularly when you enter South Australia to sip distillations and vintages across Kangaroo Island and the Barossa.
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Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island Escape
First Choice
7 Day Guided Vacation
Melbourne to Adelaide
All 250 kilometres of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road are spectacular. From the dramatic 12 Apostles to Bells Beach waves and coastal village charm, you’ll get to see it all on this epic Melbourne to Adelaide tour. This slice of southern Australia is worth toasting – it’s a good thing wine, whiskey and wonderful food are a constant, particularly when you enter South Australia to sip distillations and vintages across Kangaroo Island and the Barossa.
Highlights
Local Connection
The Lark family opened Kangaroo Island Distillery in 2002, and still love talking to guests about the flavours distinguishing their gins.
Insider Knowledge
Who better to guide you around the Barossa than a local wine aficionado? You’ll be an expert in no time.
Cultural Immersion
Tower Hill is a spiritual place, its Aboriginal significance revealed by in-the-know guides. Koalas, emus and ’roos are a bonus.
Sustainable Footprints
Support bushfire and wildlife rehabilitation projects on Kangaroo Island when you visit Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
Itinerary
Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island Escape (Travel Period: 01 Apr 2022 – 31 Mar 2023)
Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers early this morning then hold on to your seats and make sure your camera is charged for one of the world’s great road trips – the Great Ocean Road! Enjoy spectacular scenery that never ends and the quaint seaside towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay before arriving at the limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles rising majestically from the wild Southern Ocean. Nearby you’ll see Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge natural rock formation before arriving in the rural town of Warrnambool.
Hotel: Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Included Meals: Dinner with Wine
Visit Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, where your guide will provide you with an Indigenous perspective on the area’s flora, wildlife and volcanic formations. Cross the border into South Australia with a stop at Mt. Gambier, home to the Blue Lake. Continue to the world-renowned Coonawarra wine region for a wine tasting. Before arriving in Naracoorte you’ll be joined by a local expert for a guided tour through the Alexandra Cave.
Hotel: William MacIntosh Motor Lodge, Naracoote
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Journey today to the Fleurieu Peninsula, where rolling hills are complemented by rugged clifftops, sandy beaches and the winding Murray River. Visit the charming seaside town of Victor Harbor before a ferry takes you to Kangaroo Island, famous for its unique natural beauty and fine produce. Visit South Australia’s only boutique distillery to taste a selection of award-winning Australian gins and delicious liqueurs. Your destination is Kingscote, South Australia’s oldest European settlement.
Hotel: Aurora Ozone Hotel, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Begin your exploration of fascinating Kangaroo Island today with a visit to the spectacular Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch followed by a guided tour of the AAT Kings sponsored Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary which was badly affected by 2019 bushfires. Learn what part fire plays within this delicate ecosystem and how the koalas and other wildlife are adapting to their environment. This is followed by a delicious lunch featuring fresh, local produce before joining a local specialist at Seal Bay Conservation Park for a guided walk among a colony of rare sea lions in one of the country’s most important breeding colonies. Tonight, is free at leisure for you to explore.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, board your ferry to cross back to the mainland and travel to picturesque Adelaide, the ‘City of Churches’. You’ll take an orientation tour with your Travel Director before checking into your hotel. This afternoon you are free to explore. Why not choose one of our Optional tours or speak with your Travel Director about recommendations. There’s plenty to see, do and taste! Did you know that Adelaide boasts more restaurants per capita than any other city in Australia? You do now!
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Adelaide, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast
Discover the rolling Adelaide Hills and the renowned Barossa Valley today, stopping first at picturesque Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement. Wander down its tree-lined streets and take time to explore the quaint shops. Continue to the Barossa Valley for lunch at the South Australian Company Store where you’ll try tempting canapés made up of fresh local produce, followed by a delicious main meal of your choice. From here you’ll visit famous Seppeltsfield for an indulgent wine tasting followed by free time to wander around the Jam Factory, watching local artisans at work. Travel back to Adelaide this afternoon through landscape dotted with stone cottages and olive groves to join your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Farewell Dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner, Lunch
After an indulgent trip away, it's time to bid farewell to your fellow travellers after breakfast when your holiday comes to an end.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
Quality Suites Deep Blue Hotel & Spa Warrnambool is perfectly positioned on a peninsula between Lady Bay and Stingray Bay. Warrnambool is known as Victoria’s ‘City by the Sea’.
All guestrooms offer balconies, many boast magnificent views of either Lady Bay or Stingray Bay.
- Air-conditioning
- Clock Radio
- Balcony or Terrace
- Ceiling fan
- Ensuite
- Flat Screen TV
- Heater
- Hairdryer
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Guest Laundry
- Towels and Bedlinen
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Phone
- Operator wake up call
- Work Desk
- Free wireless internet access
- Room service
Features
Brenton and Kemelee invite you to rest and explore from the William MacIntosh Motor Lodge, Naracoorte, just inland from Mount Gambier on the South Australian – Victorian border.
In the heart of the Limestone Coast region lays a district that is clearly a destination in itself. A collection of townships rich with assets, offering visitors a range of unforgettable experiences.
- Iron
- Electric blankets
- Austar
- Air-conditioning
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Broadband
- Clock radio
- Refrigerator
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
- Hair Dryer
- Ensuite
Features
Our Kangaroo Island hotel, Aurora Ozone, is located on the beautiful foreshore at Kingscote. The original section of this hotel on Kangaroo Island has a Victorian façade & amenities that blend with the refined atmosphere of old world charm. Enjoy the extensive menu made up of local produce & seafood as well as the panoramic views over Nepean Bay while dining at the bistro restaurant. Dolphins can often be spotted in the calm waters over breakfast.
- Flat Screen TV
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Room service
- Wireless Internet access
- Hair Dryer
- Radio
- Air Conditioning
Features
Enjoy a culturally-rich and inspiring escape at Crowne Plaza Adelaide with stunning views from the city’s tallest building in design-led rooms. Stay in the East End— Adelaide’s sweet spot— close to Lot Fourteen and Adelaide Botanic Garden with easy access to the casino, Adelaide Convention Centre and Adelaide Oval.
- Complimentary WiFi
- Porter / Bellman
- Same-Day Dry Cleaning
- Heated Outdoor Infinity Pool
- State-of-the-art Fitness Centre
- Level 10 Bar
- Restaurant and In Room Dining
Features
Need accommodation before or after your tour?
Our special discounted rates make booking accommodation with us during your holiday both easy and affordable at selected AAT Kings hotels and resorts. Ask our friendly reservations at the time of booking.
Trip Details
What's included
- • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- • Local Specialists (Guides)
- • Centrally located premium hotels
- • National Park entrance fees
- • 13 included attractions/experiences
- • Arrival and departure private airport transfers
What to Bring
- • Camera
- • Comfortable walking shoes
- • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- • Water bottle
- • Warm layers in cooler months
Fitness Requirements
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• Tower Hill Reserve - Low level fitness required
Slow-paced tour around Tower Hill site. Mainly flat, comfortable pace, some parts involve walking over uneven surfaces (i.e. gravel, grass, leaves) -
• Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island lookouts - Low level fitness required
Short walks from coach to lookout spots at your own pace, lookouts have shorter and longer options so you can take the option most suitable to your needs.
Dining
- • 6 Full breakfasts
- • 2 Lunches
- • 3 Dinners with wine
- • 1 Farewell Dinner
Flight Information
- • Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Melbourne Airport
- • Day 7 – flights to depart anytime from Adelaide Airport
