DAY 1 - Travelling southwest through Geelong, our first stop is at Anglesea to meet some Kangaroos. Not far is picturesque Lorne where we stop for some morning tea. Further along, at Kennet River, we take a detour and look for Koalas in their natural environment.
After lunch at Apollo Bay, we continue our drive through the Otway National Parks majestic Mountain Ash forest. While walking in the National Park you will have an opportunity to discover the peace and tranquility of a secluded tree fern gully. We then arrive at your 4 star accommodation close to Apollo Bay. This property offers stunning views of the Southern Ocean. Following a dinner, we take you on a 'Rainforest by Night' walk to see the magical glow worms (weather permitting).
DAY 2 - After breakfast we travel into the Shipwreck Coast and visit the 12 Apostles. A short drive takes us to Loch Ard Gorge, the site of the most infamous shipwreck of this coast. Here your guide tells the story reading from the diary notes of Tom Pearce and Eva Carmicheal while original photographs and artifacts from the ship are passed around.
After lunch at Port Campbell, we visit London Bridge and the limestone stacks of the Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands. Our journey continues through Warnambool, visiting the Tower Hill State Game Reserve, Port Fairy and Mount Gambier, home of the Volcanic Blue Lakes. Here we turn inland to Penola, the gateway to the Coonawarra Wine region.
DAY 3 - After breakfast we drive north through the extensive vinyards until we discover ancient fossils and 'Mega Fauna' at the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves. We then traverse to the coast and have lunch in the seaside village of Robe. Our Journey towards Adelaide explores the Coorong National Park. An abundance of waterbirds and spectacular scenery guides us into the outskirts of Adelaide where we visit Hahndorf, a traditional German town in the Adelaide Hills and Mt Lofty Summit with sweeping views of Adelaide.
Adelaide (Adelaide and Adelaide Hills - South Australia)
Coonawarra (Mt Gambier and Limestone Coast - South Australia)
Apollo Bay (Great Ocean Road - Victoria)
This activity departs Melbourne and visits the Great Ocean Road region, Coonawarra, Coorong and Adelaide. We are able to provide a pick up service from central city hotels.
Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
In each group there will be from 2 to 10 passenger.
This is a 3 day tour.
Please provide any dietary restrictions when we call you to finalise all booking details. Remember to bring sturdy footwear and a rain jacket.
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