4 DAY MELBOURNE TO ADELAIDE AND KANGAROO ISLAND

Tour Details

Operator

Wildlife Tours Australia

Destinations

Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Mansfield, Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, Sorrento, Port Philip Bay, Blairgowie, Grampians, Ballarat, Beechworth, Bendigo, Torquay, Bells Beach, Dandenong Ranges, Yarra River, Mt Buffalo National Park, Eildon, Mt Macedon, Wodonga, Wilsons Promontory, Halls Gap, Snowy River Country, Rutherglen, Bright, High Country, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Angelsea, Mt Buller, Barwon Heads and Adelaide

Departs From

Torquay and Melbourne

Tour Description

4 DAY MELBOURNE TO ADELAIDE
GREAT OCEAN ROAD – GRAMPIANS - KANGAROO ISLAND

Wildlife Tours is a family-operated tour offering the budget-minded traveller real value for money. As a small company, we can offer a friendly and personalized service and take you along one of the most famous scenic drives in Australia the “Great Southern Touring Route.

FOUR DAYS - THREE FAMOUS AUSSIE ICONS –
GREAT OCEAN ROAD - GRAMPIANS – KANGAROO ISLAND
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY.


Day 1 - Great Ocean Road
Cruise along the stunning Great Ocean Road one of Australia’s best scenic coastal routes. Wonder at the massive rock formations cut out by the sea and beautiful beaches. Visiting many of the highlights (MT,L)
• Bells Beach - Enjoy complimentary morning tea as we watch the surfers at Bells Beach.
• Memorial Arch (Eastern View) -Take some pictures at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch.
• Beach Walk -Go for a stroll along some of the beautiful beaches.
• Lorne & Anglesea - View some spectacular beaches and lookouts.
• Koala’s in the Wild - The Ottway forest meets the sea at Kennett River where the koalas can be seen sitting up in the trees and the brightly King Parrots and Crimson Rosella’ feed out of your hand. Be on the lookout for the famous laughing Kookaburra..
• Free Restaurant Lunch at Iluka (Apollo Bay) - Enjoy a rang of Lunch options such
as Chicken, Fish, Beef or Vegetarian Meals.
• Otway's Rainforest (Mait's Rest) - Take a guided bushwalk through this very rare, ancient and cool temperate rainforest. You'll feel dwarfed as you stroll past some of the tallest trees in the world.
• 12 Apostles -The famous 12 Apostles are the highlight of the Great Ocean Road and one of the best known destinations in Australia. The magnificent limestone stacks rising out of the sea against the stunning coastal scenery make for some fantastic photo shots to remember your Great Ocean Road Adventure.
• Helicopter Flights – Take a Helicopter flight over the 12 Apostles for magnificent ocean views.($75pp weather permitting)
• Loch Ard Gorge - A beautiful vista of towering cliffs, sparkling blue-green sea and a small, sandy beach. This Gorge derives its name from one of Victoria's most tragic shipwrecks more than 120 years ago.
• London Bridge - London Bridge has fallen down....BUT it still makes a stunning photo opportunity and has a great story behind it.

• Overnight stay at Warrnambool.
Upgraded Accommodation not included in price but arranged on request.:
* Budget Backpacker Twin/Double is $80 - $100 per room
* Motel Twin / Double vary between $120 - $170per room * seasonal.


Day 2 -Warnambool & The Grampians National Park

From Warrnambool we head up towards the Grampians, Victorians largest National Park which is truly abundant with Australian wildlife and walking wonderlands! (B,D)

• Wildlife Show - Hold a snake, Kiss a Koala and cuddle a Joey (Baby Kangaroo) as you are treated to a hands-on Wildlife Show.
• Whale Watching (Winter Only) -Look for whales at Logans Beach as they make their way around the Southern Coast of Australia.
• Visit Tower Hill National Park - See roaming Kangaroos and Emus with Koala’s in the wild. All of which live in this beautiful natural reserve
• Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Learn the history and culture of the local Jardwadjali and Djab Wurung Tribes. Visit one of Victoria's leading aboriginal cultural centres.
• Mountain Hike - Take a hike up one of the majestic mountains for stunning views overlooking the Grampians
• Aussie BBQ - Help to cook a true blue Aussie BBQ for tonight's dinner in the Grampians National Park.
• Overnight in the Grampians National Park -Spent the night in the heart of the Grampians National park at Ned’s Bed's.

Upgraded Accommodation not included in price but arranged on request.:
* Budget Backpacker Twin/Double is $80 - $100 per room
* Motel Twin / Double vary between $120 - $170per room * seasonal.

Day 3 - The Grampians National Park

The Grampians home to the Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Emus, Birds, Echidnas and many other Australian creatures as well as an abundant array of plant life. It offers a great selection of walks and lookouts with breathtaking views over these magnificent ranges. (B)

• Reed's Lookout or Lake Bellfield -Take a stroll along the lake's shore and breathe the fresh mountain air. This ever popular walking and picnicking spot is just a short drive from Hall's Gap.
• Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre -Learn about the history and culture of Jardwadjali and Djab Wurring Aboriginal tribes. Surrounding gardens are a great place to relax and spot more wildlife.
• McKenzie Falls, Clematis Falls or Silverband Falls -A pleasant, 1.8 km return walk on a well maintained path. This will take you to the beautiful Waterfalls.
• Halls Gap - Spend time in Halls Gap and get your lunch in numerous cafes or restaurants. Try a classic Aussie pie or traditional gellati.

* After a morning of activity within the Grampians we travel on to Adelaide.
travelling over the Victorian / South Australia border, small rural country towns, over the Mighty Murray River and the rolling Adelaide Hills with final destination Adelaide. (Either with V Line Coach transfers from Stawell/Horsham to Adelaide or with Goin South’s small charter bus.

Day Four – Kangaroo Island Highlights Tour
*This section can be open dated to allow you the option of spending a day exploring Adelaide before taking the Kangaroo Island Highlights Tour.

Discover, explore and experience the natural wonders of Kangaroo Island..

• Seal Bay guided tour - Walk on the beach among a colony of rare and wild Australian Sea Lions with a National Parks Ranger.
• Birds of Prey Display. See these amazing Birds from Wedge Tailed Eagles, Barn owls, Kookaburra’s and more. Learn about their hunting techniques and their role in the environment.
• Lunch at Vivonne Bay
• Flinders Chase National Park. Visit Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch Spectacular rock formations sculptured by weathering and the sea over thousands of years.
• Observe New Zealand Fur Seals as they feed, swim and laze around on the rock platforms below.

At the end of the day back to Penneshaw for the return crossing to the mainland Cape Jervis with the final destination Adelaide at approx 10pm