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SELF DRIVE HOLIDAYS

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From 846 per person twin share
5 DAYS | MELBOURNE TO ADELAIDE
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Daily

HIGHLIGHTS
• View the stunning Twelve Apostles
Erskine Falls, Lorne Twelve Apostles • Marvel at the structure of London Bridge
SOUTHERN OCEAN DRIVE 5 DAYS • Take in the beauty of Erskine Falls
• Drive through the denseness of Grampians
Day 1: Melbourne to Apollo Bay – 187km On leaving the Balconies. There are walks of varying length and National Park
Melbourne, cross the West Gate Bridge and take the difficulties to reach some of these points. Return to • See an abundance of bird-life at Coorong
Princes Highway to Geelong, the largest provincial city in Dunkeld, and then onto Mt Gambier and the Discovery National Park
Victoria. From Geelong travel to Torquay, the start of the Parks – Robe for an overnight stay. • Visit the wineries of the iconic Barossa Valley
Great Ocean Road, and recognised as the surfing capital Day 4: Robe to the Barossa Valley – 350km Continue to
of Australia. Stop at the nearby famous Bells Beach or the Kingston and travel towards Adelaide, travelling along • Explore Gawler and the scenic city of Adelaide
beautiful Erskine Falls. The scenic coastline from Lorne the Coorong National Park skirting Lake Albert and INCLUDES
to Apollo Bay has been described as one of the most Lake Alexandria. Travel to the towns of Tailem Bend and
beautiful and breathtaking drives in the world. Overnight Murray Bridge. Travel through Mannum, Mt Pleasant and • 4 nights accommodation
at The International, Apollo Bay. Angaston. Mannum is one of the oldest towns located • Meals as specified
Day 2: Apollo Bay to Port Fairy – 188km This morning travel on the Murray River and has an historic and lively past. • 5 days Group C car rental with Budget+
along the fabulous Great Ocean Road to Port Campbell. The Barossa Valley is one of Australia’s most famous + Based on pick up from airport depot.
See the amazing rock formations of the Twelve wine producing areas. It is a warm and intimate place
Apostles, which are huge stone pillars sticking out of of charming old towns, the vineyards spreading across
the surf, carved over time by the crashing Southern undulating hills in well-tended, precise rows. Spend the
Ocean waves. Travelling on past Port Campbell you will night at Barossa Weintal.
see London Bridge - the broken arch. Continuing the Day 5: Barossa Valley to Adelaide – 80km There is plenty START/FINISH
‘Shipwreck Coast’ begins, from Port Campbell and on of time to explore the Barossa Valley. There are many 1 Barossa OVERNIGHT
Grampians
to Port Fairy to spend the night at the Merrijig Inn. famous wineries to visit including, Yalumba, Orlando and Adelaide Murray Bridge National Park ATTRACTION
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE
Day 3: Port Fairy to Robe – 291km or via the Grampians 487km Penfolds, as well as many boutique wineries to discover. Halls Gap
(B) There is a choice of routes today, the shorter route Some wineries are still run by members of the same SA VIC
will take you via Portland and Cape Nelson, along the families that established them last century. You can also Robe 1 Melbourne
coast directly to Mount Gambier, and then on to Robe, experience an array of gourmet food products and local
via Millicent. The longer route will mean a very early start. delicacies. This afternoon travel south through Gawler Mt Gambier Port Fairy Geelong
Travel via Penshurst to Dunkeld, and then from Dunkeld to Adelaide, the capital of South Australia and known in Portland 1 Port Campbell Torquay
National Park
a scenic drive will take you through the Grampians Australia as the City of Churches. Warrnambool Lorne
Port Campbell
Apollo Bay
National Park and onto Halls Gap. Highlights within the (B = breakfast) The Twelve Apostles Otway National Park
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Grampians include McKenzie Falls, Reids Lookout and
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From 1045 per person twin share
6 DAYS | MELBOURNE TO MELBOURNE
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Mon – Wed, Fri – Sun
HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the wineries of the Yarra Valley,
Shelly Beach Jetty, Portsea Yarra Valley Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula
GO BEYOND MELBOURNE 6 DAYS • Enjoy a ferry ride across Port Phillip Bay
• Visit Phillip Island and take the opportunity to visit
Day 1: Melbourne to Yarra Valley – 50km Enjoy the easy drive Drop in at the Bass and Flinders Distillery. Consider famous Penguins Parade
from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley. Start your stay with a stop at Moonlit Sanctuary to feed kangaroos and • Explore the Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre
cellar door drop-ins at some of Australia’s most famous wallabies or board a gondola at Arthurs Seat Eagle and
wineries including Coombe Yarra Valley and Domaine fly high for a bird’s eye view across the bay. You could INCLUDES
Chandon. Get close to native creatures at Healesville explore The Enchanted Adventure Garden or Montalto • 5 nights accommodation
Sanctuary or explore the regions many stunning gardens. and its sculpture-peppered vineyards. If relaxation is • One way Searoad Ferries from Sorrento to
Round out your day with a tasting at Four Pillars Distillery on the agenda, sink into natural geothermal springs at Queenscliff for a car and 2 passengers
before heading to Yarra Valley Lodge for the night. Peninsula Hot Springs. Continue to Quarters at Flinders • 6 days Group C car rental with Budget+
Day 2: Yarra Valley to Phillip Island – 149km Consider Hotel for your overnight stay. + Based on pick up from airport depot.
spending daybreak in a hot air balloon gliding over mist- Day 5: Mornington Peninsula to Geelong & The Bellarine
tinged vineyards, then take the scenic route through – 60km Cruise across Port Phillip Bay to Geelong and
the Dandenong Ranges and on to Phillip Island, with an The Bellarine with Searoad Ferries from Sorrento to
optional ride aboard Puffing Billy Steam Railway. Once on Queenscliff. Find foodie experiences mustered together
Phillip Island, get centre stage for the nightly show, when on the Bellarine Taste Trail, highlights include Jack
the little penguins waddle up the beach to their burrows Rabbit Vineyard, Oakdene Vineyards, Flying Brick Cider 1 Yarra Valley
at Phillip Island Penguin Parade (own expense). Spend Co and Little Creatures Brewery for tastings straight Melbourne
the next two nights at Phillip Island Apartments. from the producers. For dinner book a first class
Day 3: Phillip Island Today is at leisure on Phillip Island. experience on Australia’s premium train restaurant –
Experience a host of wildlife encounters with a cruise The Q Train. Head to Geelong and stay at the Holiday
out to Seal Rocks for a fur seal meet-up (own expense). Inn & Suites Geelong. Geelong 1
Other options include the Mari Koala and Animal Park, Day 6: Geelong & The Bellarine to Melbourne – 73km
the Phillip Island Nature Parks - Antarctic Journey. Spend Experience the world’s oldest living culture firsthand at Queensclifff
time with wildlife at The Koala Conservation Centre, the Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Then take a stroll Sorrento 1
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory, Amaze ‘N Things world along the Geelong Waterfront, to explore the Baywalk Flinders 2
of magic or tiny Churchill Island. Bollards Trail or through the Geelong Botanic Gardens Phillip Island
Day 4: Phillip Island to Mornington Peninsula – 107km and Little Malop St Precinct. Say farewell to Geelong START/FINISH
Drive around the bay to the Mornington Peninsula. There and head to Melbourne where your self drive holiday OVERNIGHT
are plenty of places to stop on your way to Flinders. concludes. FERRY

* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category and travel in low season.
For full terms and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure. 15