The Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s great road-trips and is a fabulous way to start your week-long holiday. Continue on to unique Kangaroo Island with its abundance of native wildlife. Explore the picturesque Adelaide Hills and the celebrated Barossa and Coonawarra wine regions. Encounters with local wine and whisky add a gourmet edge.

Why not consider extending your holiday with a 3-night cruise on the Murray River? Ask us to check availability and take care of all the details for you.

Highlights:

• LOCAL CONNECTION - Experience Australia's first dedicated gin distillery, the award-winning Kangaroo Island Distillery.
• INSIDER KNOWLEDGE - Take in the breathtaking views of the Barossa and learn about the wines from this region with a local expert.
• 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.

• Quality accommodation
• Travel by luxury coach
• Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
• Airport transfers (see FAQ below)
• Travel along the magnificent Great Ocean Road
• Witness the amazing Twelve Apostles
• Experience Aboriginal culture at Tower Hill State Reserve
• Watch the Sea Lions play at Kangaroo Island
• Taste locally made spirits at a micro distillery
• Indulge in local cuisine & wine on Kangaroo Island
• Visit picturesque Hahndorf
• Wine tour & tastings at Jacob’s Creek in the Barossa
• Enjoy Barossa food and wine

Accommodation includes:

• Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
• William Macintosh Motor Lodge, Naracoote
• Aurora Ozone Hotel
• Stamford Plaza Adelaide

Please note prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.

Twin share - from $3508 per person

Solo Traveller - from $4256 per person

• 16 Apr 22
• 03 Sep 22
• 24 Sep 22
• 22 Oct 22

Twin share - from $3759 per person

Solo Traveller - from $4560

• 05 Nov 22
• 26 Nov 22
• 14 Jan 23
• 28 Jan 23
• 11 Feb 23
• 25 Feb 23
• 11 Mar 23
• 25 Mar 23
• 15 Apr 23
• 02 Sep 23
• 23 Sep 23
• 21 Oct 23

Twin share - from $3938 per person

Solo Traveller - from $4777

• 04 Nov 23
• 25 Nov 23
• 13 Jan 24
• 27 Jan 24
• 10 Feb 24
• 09 Mar 24
• 23 Mar 24

Call our local travel team on 1300 414 198 to book your seat!

*** Please note: As this holiday departs at 7.30am from Savoy on Little Collins, Melbourne, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night. ***

Day 1 - 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 2 - 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 3 - 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 4 - 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 Wedge Tailed 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 5 - Kangaroo Island – Adelaide Included Choice

This morning, board your ferry to cross back to the mainland and travel to picturesque Adelaide. 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 6 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 7 - Farewell from Adelaide

Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end after breakfast.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Flight Information

•  Day prior – Flights to arrive anytime into Melbourne Airport
•  Day 7 – Flights to depart anytime from Adelaide 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