Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island Escape
7 Day Guided Vacation | Melbourne to Adelaide
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Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island Escape
7 Day Guided Vacation
| Melbourne to Adelaide
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Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island
7 Day Guided Vacation
Melbourne to Adelaide
Travel the world famous Great Ocean Road, explore the picturesque Adelaide Hills and the celebrated Barossa and Coonawarra wine regions. Then on unique Kangaroo Island experience an abundance of native wildlife. Encounters with local wine, whisky and tastings of their specialities add a gourmet edge.
Why you'll love this trip:
- Enjoy two nights amongst the wildlife of Kangaroo Island
- Benefit from the experience of six local expert guides
- Explore the wildly beautiful Great Ocean Road scenery
- Spend a day in Australia's premier wine region
Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island (Travel Period: 01 Apr 2020 – 31 Mar 2021)
Local Connection
Experience Australia's first dedicated gin distillery, the award-winning Kangaroo Island Distillery.
Insider Knowledge
Take in the breathtaking views of the Barossa and learn about the wines from this region with a local expert.
Cultural Immersion
Gain a new understanding of both wildlife and traditional Aboriginal lifestyle, touring the regenerated land at Tower Hill with local guides.
Sustainable Footprints
Support the conservation and protection of the Australian Sea Lion with your guided walk at Seal Bay Conservation Park.
Embark on one of the world’s premier road trips – the Great Ocean Road. Just off shore in the Port Campbell National Park, the towering limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles rise 50 metres above the wild Southern Ocean. You’ll also see nearby Loch Ard Gorge and visit the impressive London Bridge natural rock formation before arriving in the rural town of Warrnambool.
Please note: As this holiday departs at 7.30am from Savoy on Little Collins, Melbourne, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.
Hotel: Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Visit the Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Cooperative at Tower Hill State Game 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 and continue to the world-renowned Coonawarra wine region, pausing at a vineyard for a 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 win
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 unspoiled 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 KangarooIsland today with a visit to the spectacularRemarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Vivonne Bay before experiencing the only ‘in-flight’ birds of prey display in South Australia, where you’ll see an array of birds including the majestic Wedgetailed Eagle. Later, join a ranger 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.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, board your ferry to cross back to the mainland and travel to picturesque Adelaide. You’ll take an orientation tour with your Travel Director before checking into your hotel and then embarking on an Included Choice sightseeing experience: hear fascinating stories about the early history of Adelaide on a guided city walking-tour or visit the Art Gallery of South Australia.
Hotel: Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast
Discover the rolling Adelaide Hills and the renowned Barossa 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 and taste some of the town’s artisan produce. Continue to the Barossa for lunch before visiting the Jacob’s Creek vineyard to sample some world famous wines. Travel back to Adelaide through a tranquil landscape dotted with stone cottages and olive groves to join your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Farewell Dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end after breakfast.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
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
Overlooking either Adelaide's historic parklands or the CBD, the superior rooms offer recently refurbished decor, with a selection of bedding configurations, large work desks, excellent lighting, flat screen colour televisions, broadband internet, variety of cable channels and in-house movies.
- Broadband Internet access
- Executive Desk
- Marble bathroom with double vanity
- In-room safe
- Communal self-catering kitchen
- Laundry/Valet service
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Coat stand
Features
Need accommodation before or after your tour?
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- Quality accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Airport transfers (see flight information below)
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
Fitness Requirements
- Low level of fitness required
Dining
- 6 Full buffet 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
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