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WHY YOU ' LL LOVE THIS TRIP :

• The famous Great Ocean Road road trip is a must-do

• Discover delicious Coonawarra Cabernet and Barossa Valley wines

• Support the community and wildlife on Kangaroo Island

• Meet and learn from nine local experts

As this vacation departs at 7.30am from the Vibe Hotel Sydney , accommodations will need to be pre-booked for the previous night .

1 Sydney – Canberra

Depart Sydney this morning and travel through the rolling hills and verdant pastures of the Southern Highlands . Pause at historic Berrima , then visit Gold Creek Station to meet Craig Starr and his family for a Welcome Reception . Gain a deeper understanding of life on his farm as you savor the flavors of a Be My Guest Aussie BBQ lunch . On arrival in Canberra you ’ ll join a local guide for a tour of Parliament House , then visit the impressive Australian War Memorial . Before you depart , you ’ ll hear an evocative lament being played , paying tribute to the Australian servicemen and women who have lost their lives in armed conflicts . Get to know your Travel Director and fellow travelers tonight over dinner . Hotel : Crowne Plaza . BG DW

2 Canberra – Wangaratta

Before leaving Canberra this morning , drive to the summit of Mt . Ainslie to experience panoramic views of the city and surrounds . Cross the Murray River into Victoria , taking the scenic route to historic Beechworth .

You ’ ll have free time to visit its boutique stores and perhaps enjoy a ‘ cuppa ’ with a town local . You ’ ll stay overnight in the nearby cathedral town of Wangaratta . Hotel : Quality . B

3 Wangaratta – Melbourne

Travel to historic Glenrowan and on through Ned Kelly country to cosmopolitan Melbourne , Australia ’ s sporting and cultural capital . Gain some interesting insights on an orientation tour of the city , then take some time to explore independently . Hotel : Savoy on Little Collins , 2 nights . B

4 Melbourne Free Time

Today Melbourne is yours to explore . You may like to consider an optional experience to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade . B

5 Melbourne – Warrnambool

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 meters 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 . Hotel : Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs . B DW

6 Warrnambool – Naracoorte

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 . B DW

7 Naracoorte – Kangaroo Island

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 Kangaroo Island ' 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 , 2 nights . B DW

8 Kangaroo Island

Begin your exploration of fascinating Kangaroo Island with a visit to 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 bushfires in 2019 . 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 before joining a local guide 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 . B L

9 Kangaroo Island – Adelaide

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 . The rest of the day is at leisure for your to explore the city at your own pace . Hotel : Stamford Plaza , 2 nights . B

10 Adelaide Hills & The Barossa

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 . Enjoy lunch at the Company Kitchen and then visit Seppeltsfield Barossa to sample some of their award-winning wines . Later , you ’ ll have free time to wander through the Jam Factory to see local artisans at work , and soap and perfume being made at Vasse Virgin . Travel back to Adelaide through a tranquil landscape dotted with stone cottages and olive groves to join your Travel Director and traveling companions for a Farewell Dinner . B L FD

11 Farewell from Adelaide

Say farewell to your fellow travelers when your vacation comes to an end after breakfast . B

From $ 3775

DEPARTURES

2021 2022

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London Bridge

Australian War Memorial

per person twin share land only

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A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement . Ask your travel agent at time of booking if available .

Visit our website or call your Travel Agent for current pricing and available departure dates .

SMART WAYS TO SAVE Early bird savings Save up to 10 % pp

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Kings Club Young traveler discount Triple share

DINING

10 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Be My Guest lunch BG 2 Lunches L

Frequent Traveler 5 % off 5-15 years up to 10 % off 5 % off pp

4 Dinners with wine DW 1 Farewell Dinner FD

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Sydney Airport Day 11 – flights to depart anytime from Adelaide Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price