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Melbourne to Adelaide
One of the most fabulous ways to get to South
Australia from Melbourne is to drive along the
Great Ocean Road. You’ll pass through the
Limestone Coast region, famed for its wine,
caves and lovely beaches and the Fleurieu
Peninsula.
© SATC Photography/Fleurieu Peninsular
Adelaide
McLaren Vale
Day 3: Port Fairy – Limestone Coast (160km)
Follow the coastline to Mount Gambier, home of the mysterious blue
lake and on to Penola to explore this historic town. Travel to Robe via
Naracoorte to explore the labyrinth of caverns and amazing fossil beds
that make up the Naracoorte World Heritage-listed fossil site.
Day 4: Limestone Coast – Fleurieu Peninsula (475km)
Continue along the coast road which skirts the Coorong, a 142 km stretch
of lagoons, wetlands and sand dunes that ends at the mouth of the
Murray River. In Goolwa, join a half day Spirit of the Coorong cruise to
discover more of the area’s natural wonders.
Day 5: Fleurieu Peninsula – Adelaide (85km)
Spend some more time exploring McLaren Vale, best known for its
great vineyard restaurants and relaxed coastal lifestyle, it’s also a region
of outstanding fresh produce. Wander the main street of Mclaren Vale
and its art studios, galleries and shops before making your way back to
Adelaide.
Rental Car: Hertz (Group B) from $79 per day
Our favourite places to stay:
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Beachcomber Motel and Apartments Apollo Bay
•
Ashmont Motor Inn and Apartments Port Fairy
•
Victor Harbor City Inn
Great Ocean Road, Victoria
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Big Desert
Ngarkat Wilderness
Area
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Limestone
Coast
SOUTHERN
OCEAN
Grampians
National Park
Mount
Gambier
Port Fairy
VICTORIA
Melbourne
Maits
Rest
Naracoorte
Robe
Day 2: Apollo Bay – Port Fairy (187km)
Drive through the grand forests of Otway Ranges. Stop and walk through
the rainforests at Maits Rest. Back on the coast road, stop to view the
magnificent Twelve Apostles, the world famous rock towers that thrust
up out of the ocean.
Goolwa
Fleurieu
Peninsula
Coorong
Twelve
Apostles
Torquay
(Bells Beach)
Lorne
Apollo Bay
Day 1: Melbourne – Apollo Bay (202km)
Head for the township of Geelong. Visit the surfing towns of Torquay,
Bells Beach and Lorne. End the day in Apollo Bay, the gateway to Otway
National Park.
Kangaroo
Island
5 days/4 nights Suggested Self-Drive
Highlights worth seeing along the way
Twelve Apostles – For a truly amazing perspective, take a helicopter
flight over the Twelve Apostles.
Griffiths Island Port Fairy – Walk around the island and see the
lighthouse and the remains of the light-keepers cottages.
Mount Gambiers Blue Lake – Early in November is an ideal time to view
the lakes mysterious change of colour.
Umpherston Sinkhole – Garden lovers shouldn’t miss a visit to the
Umpherston Sinkhole at Mount Gambier, featuring a beautiful garden at
the bottom of a natural sinkhole.
Coonawarra wine region - Just north of Penola is the famous
Coonawarra wine region. Sample some of Australia’s best reds at one of
the many cellar doors.
Strathalbyn – Visit this beautiful town in the Fleurieu Peninsula, with its
many antique, craft and gift stores.
Victor Harbor – Ride the horse drawn tram to Granite Island and enjoy
the spectacular views (Fleurieu Peninsular).
Cheese & Wine Trail – Starts at Blessed Cheese in McLaren Vale, the trail
consists of a progressive picnic matching the finest artisan cheeses with
the region’s best wines.
© SATC Photography/Fleurieu Peninsular
Port Fairy, Visions of Victoria
The price guide shown is per car hire based on 5 day hire rate. Price does not include one-way fees. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date.