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Melbourne to Adelaide Great Ocean Road 10 Day Self Drive

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Melbourne to Adelaide Great Ocean Road 10 Day Self Drive

Melbourne to Adelaide Great Ocean Road 10 Day Self Drive

Drive The Great Ocean Road and witness the majestic coastlines, waterfalls and rainforests. Experience wildlife beyond imagination on Kangaroo Island before enjoying a viticulture experience in South Australia.

Welcome to Melbourne

Your Private Chauffeur will meet you at arrivals with a welcome card before driving you to your hotel. Check into your hotel and enjoy the day at your leisure. The city’s main attractions are museums, galleries and theatres, large green areas and the Yarra River flowing across the urban centre.

Melbourne

Food & Culture

Enjoy Breakfast at your Hotel. This afternoon discover the foodie capital of Australia with cuisine as diverse as the city itself. On your walking food tour, discover Melbourne’s best restaurants, coffee shops, and street food vendors with a local expert. Along the way, explore the city’s narrow laneways, historical arcades, and vibrant street art — and, of course, sample a variety of delicious foods. Read more

Melbourne

The Great Ocean Road Pt 1

Collect your hire car & take a drive on the spectacular Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay. Along your scenic journey you can stop at the famous Bells beach near Torquay before stopping for lunch at the coastal town of Lorne where you can go chasing waterfalls in the nearby rainforest. Continue your journey on this majestic stretch of diverse coastline to explore the nature and wildlife at Kennet River before arriving in Apollo Bay. Read more

Apollo Bay

The Great Ocean Road Pt 2

Continue your journey on this majestic stretch of diverse coastline to Port Campbell National Park and see the world famous rock formations including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and the collapsed London Bridge. Continue onwards to Coonawarra via Port Fairy, Portland and Mount Gambier.

Coonawarra

South Australian Hospitality

A recommended first stop today is the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves to discover delicate calcite formations and a 350,000-year-old fossil bed. From there, you'll continue driving across the Murray River to Victor Harbour

Victor Harbour

Kangaroo Island - Wilder than Wild

Enjoy an early start to the day and drive to Cape Jervis where you board the ferry to Kangaroo Island. As well as amazing wildlife encounters, Kangaroo Island is also home to an established artisan food scene with the highest quality local products including honey, wine, cheese, olives, beer, oysters, seafood, livestock, lavender and more. While exploring the island you will also find great beaches and hiking trails. Read more

Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island - Wildlife Haven

More than one third of the island is protected by conservation areas and National Parks of which you can discover Flinders Chase National Park, Seal Bay Conservation Park, Vivonne Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and Hanson Bay. On your journey you will have the best chance in Australia to spot wallabies, echidnas, fur seals, koalas and kangaroos. Read more

Kangaroo Island

Drive to Adelaide via McLaren Vale

Board the ferry at Penneshaw back to the mainland for a scenic drive through South Australians wine country. McLaren Vale is the birthplace of the South Australian wine industry and home to some of the world’s oldest grape vines. Visitors to the d'Arenberg Cube are encouraged to explore the Alternate Realities Museum, located on the ground floor, and view the many art installations on display before wine tasting on the top floor. Read more

Adelaide

Discover Barossa & Hahndorf

Take a day off driving and join a guided tour heading northwards to the world-renowned Barossa wine region. Enjoy the change of scenery as you make your way into the vineyards of South Australia’s premium wine district. Your first stop is at the multi-award-winning Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre where you will have the opportunity to sample their famous wines in a structured tasting, be taken on a tour of the surrounding vines and cellar door then enjoy morning tea as you overlook the vineyards. Leaving Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre, travel to Mengler Hill Lookout for sweeping views over the valley and then onto Lambert Estate in Angaston for wine tasting and a 2 course lunch. Leaving the Barossa, drive past the Herbig Family Tree at Springton. This hollow tree trunk provided a ‘home’ for Friedrich and Caroline Herbig and two of their 16 children until 1860. Travel to the picturesque Adelaide Hills and on arrival into Hahndorf (Adelaide’s oldest German settlement) and visit Beerenberg Farm Shop where you can read about the story of how Beerenberg began and the history of Hahndorf. You will also have time to explore the entire range of products in the Farm Shop, plus a selection of souvenirs and gifts. After Beerenberg you will have time to walk Hahndorf’s main street with many shops and galleries full of local arts, crafts and produce and pubs where you can sample some German Beers. Read more

Adelaide

Departure Day

Pack your bags full of beautiful memories before driving to the airport and flying home with sunshine in your heart.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Melbourne
Hotel The Ibis
Day 3
Location Apollo Bay
Day 4
Location Coonawarra
Day 5
Location Victor Harbour
Hotel The City Inn
Day 6
Location Kangaroo Island
Day 8
Location Adelaide
Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Melbourne
Day 3
Location Apollo Bay
Hotel Best Western
Day 4
Location Coonawarra
Day 5
Location Victor Harbour
Day 6
Location Kangaroo Island
Hotel Aurora Ozone
Day 8
Location Adelaide

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • Private Car Transfer on arrival at Melbourne
  • 9 Days Accommodation
  • 7 Days Car Hire unlimited km's and Zero Excess
  • 5 Hotel Breakfasts
  • Return Ferry to Kangaroo Island
  • Melbourne Foodie Tour
  • Barossa & Hahndorf Tour

Package excludes

  • International Airfares
  • Fuel, Parking and Toll Fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa, consular fees or any other formalities.
  • Food & Beverages unless otherwise stated
  • Naracootee Caves Entry Fee
  • Kangaroo Island Park Fees
  • d'Arenberg Cube Entry Fee

From a fully guided luxury tour to a self-drive camping adventure, we look forward to helping design and plan a tailor-made itinerary to ensure you have an amazing tour and leave Australia with unforgettable memories.

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