Melbourne to Adelaide via Great Ocean Road
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
From capital city to capital city with a diverse array of highlights in between, this 3-day experience creates a perfect bridge for those wanting to explore the Great Ocean Road Region and 12 Apostles as well as Adelaide’s wineries, historic churches and booming art scene. Explore the spectacular coastline of the Great Ocean Road, learn about the volcanic activity around Mount Gambier, enjoy the award-winning wines of the Coonawarra Wine Region before exploring the coastal villages and remote beaches of the South Australian coastline.
Highlights
Highlights Day 1:
- Explore the Great Ocean Road
- Berry picking at a local berry farm (summer activity only)
- Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
- Visit a local winery, brewery or gin distillery
- Bells Beach – home of surfing in Australia and home of the Rip Curl Pro
- Scenic Great Ocean Road drive
- Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
- See a large mob of kangaroos and see koalas in the wild away from the crowds
- Take a drive through the rainforest of the Great Otway National Park
- Walk to see water cascading over the rocks at Erskine Falls waterfall
- Teddy’s Lookout (lookout over the Great Ocean Road)
- Explore the seaside villages of Torquay, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Lorne and Apollo Bay
- Overnight accommodation and dinner in Port Campbell, Warrnambool or Port Fairy in a 4-star hotel or similar accommodation.
Highlights Day 2:
- Explore the Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles
- 12 Apostles and Port Campbell National Park
- Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge
- Scenic Great Ocean Road Drive
- Visit a local dairy farm for morning tea and taste their delicious cheese
- See wallabies, echidnas and native birds in the wild
- Explore the seaside villages of Port Campbell, Warrnambool and Port Fairy
- Visit the extinct volcano of Tower Hill and search for wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, emus, wallabies and native birdlife and learn about the Indigenous history of the area
- Enjoy a scenic drive through open farmland to Mount Gambier
- Explore the natural geological wonders and volcanic history of Mount Gambier including the amazing Blue Lake and Umpherston Sinkhole
- Overnight accommodation and dinner in Penola or Robe in a 4-star hotel or similar accommodation.
Highlights Day 3:
- Explore the Coonawarra Wine Region, the Adelaide Hills and onto Adelaide
- Enjoy a private wine tasting with the winemaker at a selection of our favourite boutique wineries in the Coonawarra Wine Region
- Naracoorte Caves (optional)
- Journey onto the Adelaide Hills
- Explore the historic town of Hahndorf
- Visit Beerenberg Farm and taste their delicious local produce
- Enjoy a spectacular view from Mount Lofty Summit overlooking Adelaide
- Arrive in Adelaide late afternoon
Inclusions
- Local expert guide from the Great Ocean Road
- Luxurious Mercedes Benz V-Class vehicle
- Local snacks and water during tour
- Complimentary wi? in vehicle
- Breakfast on days 2 and 3
- International language speaking guides including Spanish, Italian, French, German and Mandarin (upon request)
- Morning Tea, Casual Lunch and Afternoon Tea from our local favourite spots (or eateries)
- Accommodation (a surcharge for accommodation applies 21 December – 28 January)
Tours can be tailor made for each individual booking, subject to request and availability. See the Customised Experiences list for more ideas.
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