SOLO OFFER! 11 day Sydney to Adelaide & Kangaroo Island Guided Holiday
Explore the nation’s capital Canberra, country Victoria, cosmopolitan Melbourne and the spectacular coast of Southern Australia on this well-paced journey. Spend the night in a unique bed-and-breakfast property in historic Beechworth. Meet local farmers and winemakers and indulge in their delectable produce while you take in the stunning scenery of the Great Ocean Road, Kangaroo Island and the Barossa.
Choose This Trip If You'd Love To:
- Soak up local vibes in your boutique B&B in Beechworth
- Gain insight into Australian farming life at Gold Creek Station
- Explore the iconic Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles
- Enjoy two nights absorbing the beauty of Kangaroo Island
What's Included:
- Quality accommodation
- 10 Full buffet breakfasts
- 1 Be My Guest Lunch
- 2 Lunches
- 4 Dinners with wine
- 1 Farewell Dinner
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Airport transfers (see FAQ below)
Highlights:
- LOCAL CONNECTION - Meet a local sheep farming family at Gold Creek Station – an AAT Kings specialty experience for 40 years!
- INSIDER KNOWLEDGE - Take in historical Parliament House followed by a moving visit to the Australian War Memorial, led by your specialist guide.
- CULTURAL IMMERSION - Gain a new understanding of both wildlife and traditional Aboriginal lifestyle, touring the regenerated land at Tower Hill with local guides.
- SUSTAINABLE FOOTPRINTS - Support the conservation and protection of the Australian Sea Lion with your guided walk at Seal Bay Conservation Park.
Please note: As this holiday departs at 7.30am from Rydges Sydney Central, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.
Day 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 a local grazier and enjoy a Welcome Reception and Be My Guest lunch. On arrival in Canberra you’ll join a local guide for a tour of Parliament House, then visit the impressive Australian War Memorial. Get to know your Travel Director and fellow travellers tonight over dinner.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Canberra
Included Meals: Be My Guest Lunch, Dinner with wine
Day 2 - Canberra – Beechworth
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. There's free time to explore the antique shops, galleries and museum. Tonight you'll stay in a unique bed-and-breakfast property.
Hotel: Boutique Country Accommodation
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Beechworth – 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: The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - Melbourne Free Time
Today Melbourne is yours to explore. You may like to consider an optional experience to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 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 metres 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
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 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, Naracoote
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 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 South Australia’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 Hotel, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 8 - Kangaroo Island
Begin your exploration of fascinating Kangaroo Island today with a visit to the spectacular Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Vivonne Bay before experiencing the only ‘in-flight’ birds of prey display in South Australia, where you’ll see an array of birds including the majestic Wedgetailed Eagle. Later, join a ranger 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.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9 - Kangaroo Island – Adelaide Included Choice
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 and then embarking on an Included Choice sightseeing experience: hear fascinating stories about the early history of Adelaide on a guided city walking-tour; or visit the Art Gallery of South Australia.
Hotel: Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 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. Continue to the Barossa for lunch before visiting the Jacob’s Creek vineyard to sample some world famous wines. Travel back to Adelaide through a tranquil landscape dotted with stone cottages and olive groves to join your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Farewell Dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
Day 11 - Farewell from Adelaide
Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end after breakfast.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note prices are subject to availability at time of booking or until sold out.
Solo Travellers:
- Feb 2020 - Mar 2020 - WAS from $5675 - NOW from $5675
- Sep 2020 - Mar 2021 - WAS from $6065 - NOW from $5420
Call our local travel team on 1300 414 198 by 19 Feb 2020 to book your seat and SAVE!
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
- Crowne Plaza Canberra
- Boutique Country Accommodation
- The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
- Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
- William MacIntosh Motor Lodge, Naracoote
- Aurora Ozone Hotel
- Stamford Plaza Adelaide
Flight Information
- Day prior – Flights to arrive anytime into Sydney Airport
- Day 11 – Flights to depart anytime from Melbourne Airport
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
Fitness Requirements
- Low level of fitness required
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only on selected departures.
Guests travelling as a Solo Traveller on selected AAT Kings Guided Holidays & Inspiring Journeys receive a 50% discount on the single supplement. Offers available only to travellers selecting Solo room type, not available for those selecting twin share. Selected departures only, subject to availability. Valid until sold out. Combinable with concession discount, Early Bird Savings and Past Passenger discount if available. For new bookings only.
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