VICTORIA SHORT TOUR EXPERIENCES
1 night small group tour from £ 349p
6 night escorted coach tour from £ 2399pp
Great Ocean Road Kangaroo Island
GREAT OCEAN ROAD & GRAMPIANS
1 NIGHT SMALL GROUP TOUR
Halls Gap
brilliant overnight escape • quaint seaside towns • stunning national park
DAY 1 Melbourne / Halls Gap
Depart Melbourne early this morning for the stunning scenery of the Great Ocean Road . Along the way you will visit pristine surf beaches and quaint seaside townships overlooking the Southern Ocean . Highlights include the sight of the iconic Twelve Apostles , a series of towering rock formations , and learning about the tragic tales of the shipwreck coast . Visit the hidden beach of Loch Ard Gorge , which is sure to mesmerise you with its beauty , and stop along the way to search for native wildlife during a short guided walk . You will also discover some of the world ’ s tallest trees as you explore the ancient and beautiful rainforest of the Great Otway National Park . The day ’ s touring concludes at your overnight stop in Halls Gap , which is surrounded by bushland and stunning mountain landscapes .
DAY 2 Halls Gap / Melbourne
Wake to amazing views and maybe even spot a kangaroo amidst the rugged wilderness . The day ’ s explorations take you into the heart of the Grampians National Park , one of the world ’ s oldest and most spectacular mountain ranges , rich in Aboriginal history and cultural significance surrounded by an abundance of Australian wildlife and seriously breathtaking scenery . Enjoy bushland hiking trails , with some of the best lookout views in the park , and waterfalls that are sure to leave a lasting impression . Return to Melbourne and arrive early evening .
Departures : Mondays ( Apr-Oct ); Mondays & Fridays ( Nov-Mar ). Accommodation : 3★ Gariwerd Motel . Meals : Breakfast on day 2 .
Tour price : The price shown for this small group tour includes return travel from Melbourne , accommodation , national park entry fees , guided walks and the services of an experienced driver guide .
Blue Lake , Mt Gambier
GREAT OCEAN ROAD & KANGAROO ISLAND ESCAPE
6 NIGHT ESCORTED COACH TOUR
top-notch attractions • diverse wildlife • epic coastal route to drive
DAY 1 Melbourne / Warrnambool
Set off from Melbourne for the snaking Great Ocean Road , where you ’ ll take in the Twelve Apostles , Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge . Then traverse World Heritage listed rainforest , skirting untouched coastal coves , and passing through sleepy towns like Lorne and Apollo Bay . In the evening , meet fellow travellers at a welcome dinner .
DAY 2 Warrnambool / Naracoorte
Keep your eyes peeled for emus , koalas and other animals as you drive through Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve , housed in a dormant volcanic crater . Across the South Australian border in Mt Gambier , see the Blue Lake whose name doesn ’ t do it justice . Next up is the Coonawarra wine region and then Naracoorte ’ s Alexandra Cave , a maze of delicate needle-like stalactites and massive twisting columns .
DAY 3 Naracoorte / Kangaroo Island
Nature rules again today as you weave along the Fleurieu Peninsula via Victor Harbor to Cape Jervis . All aboard the ferry for your journey toward this ‘ mini Galapagos ’, with the rest of the day at leisure .
DAY 4 Kangaroo Island
First stop today is the aptly named Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch , home to an immense colony of raucous fur seals and a very photogenic lighthouse . At Seal Bay Conservation Park , on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience you ’ ll have a guided walk to learn about these creatures . Later , drop in to South Australia ’ s only eucalyptus distillery before a tasting of craft beers at Kangaroo Island ’ s only brewery .
DAY 5 Kangaroo Island / Adelaide
Return to the mainland and the South Australian capital , Adelaide . After a city tour , the afternoon is yours . We recommend the epic Central Market , the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere with more than 70 stalls selling artisan food and drinks .
DAY 6 Adelaide
An indulgent day lies ahead as you tour Adelaide Hills and the Barossa . Highlights include Hahndorf , discovering local flavours over lunch at Lambert Estate followed by a wine or gin tasting at Maggie Beer ’ s Pheasant Farm .
DAY 7 Adelaide The tour concludes with your onward journey .
Loch Ard Gorge
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Departures : On specific dates . Please ask for details . Accommodation : In 3-4★ hotels .
Meals : Breakfast . Lunch included on day 4 & 6 , and dinner included on days 1-3 & 6 ( with wine on days 1-3 ).
Tour price : The price shown for this AAT Kings escorted coach tour includes arrival and departure airport transfers , accommodation , sightseeing as outlined , national park entrance fees and services of a Travel Director and Driver Guide .
Itinerary is based on departures between Apr 25-Mar 26 and may vary for other dates .
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