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TOURING

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From 3373 per person twin share
7 DAYS | MELBOURNE TO MELBOURNE
OPERATOR: Inspiration Outdoors
TRAVEL TYPE: Guided walk
DEPARTS: 11, 21, 26, 30 Apr, 8 May, 1, 9, 13,
27 Sep, 1, 18, 28 Oct, 1, 6, 14, 21 Nov 24;
23 Feb, 3, 7, 16, 21 Mar 25

HIGHLIGHTS
• See the natural beauty of Milanesia Beach
• Marvel at the stunning Twelve Apostles
Milanesia Track, Great Otway National Park • Visit Cape Otway and Cape Volney
• Walk through Port Campbell National Park
GREAT OCEAN WALK TOUR 7 DAYS • Discover Johanna Beach and Ryans Den
Day 1: Melbourne to Shelly Beach (LD) coastline past Ryans Den and Cape Volney. End the INCLUDES
Depart Melbourne CBD at 8am, heading for the day with a steep climb up to Moonlight Head. Walking
spectacular Great Ocean Road and Apollo Bay – the start distance: 16km. • 4 nights cottage accommodation
of the Great Ocean Walk. The walk today is relatively easy Day 6: The Gables to Gibson Steps (BLD) • 2 nights motel accommodation
with some short sections of beach walking and a few After Moonlight Head, the track dips down into a • Meals as specified
hills. Walking distance: 9km. Stay overnight in Apollo Bay. valley which leads to The Gables Lookout. The Gables • National park fees
Day 2: Shelley Beach to Parker Hill (BLD) Lookout sits on one of the highest sea cliffs in mainland • Expert guide
Today the walk starts off by heading away from the coast Australia. Continue to walk from The Gables through a • Daily transfer from the lodge to each walk
and into the forest of Mountain Ash. End the walk at the grove of casuarina trees to Wreck Beach. End the walk • Return coach transfers from central Melbourne
top of Parker Hill. Walking distance: 19km. Stay the next today at Gibson steps, taking in the eastern Apostles. pick-up location
four nights at Johanna Seaside Cottages. Walking distance: 18km. Stay overnight at Loch Ard
Day 3: Parker Hill to Castle Cove (BLD) Motel, Port Campbell.
This morning will lead inland through Manna gums Day 7: Gibson Steps to Melbourne (B) 1 Port Campbell
towards the Cape Otway Lightstation and then along Take the short walk from Gibson Steps to the Twelve Twelve Apostles
the coastline up above Station Beach. Walking Apostles visitor centre – the end of the Great Ocean MELBOURNE
distance: 23km. Walk! Enjoy a 15 minute helicopter flight to see the 199KM
Day 4: Castle Cove to Milanesia Beach (BLD) spectacular coastline and the Twelve Apostles from The Gables Milanesia Castle Cove Apollo Bay 1
Lookout
Walk from Aire River to Milanesia Track. Walking the air (own expense). Walking distance: 2km. Head Beach Johanna Shelly
Beach
distance: 17km. back to Melbourne, arriving late afternoon. Beach
Day 5: Milanesia Beach to The Gables (BLD) (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) WALK START/FINISH Parker Hill Track
The first highlight today is Milanesia Beach. After OVERNIGHT Cape Otway 4
ATTRACTION
Milanesia Beach, the trail winds up and down along the WALK Lightstation
From $1959* 16
3 Night Cruise
per person twin share
4 Night Cruise From $2612*
per person twin share
Visit Victoria/Robert Blackburn 3, 4 & 7 NIGHTS | ECHUCA TO ECHUCA
From $4571*
7 Night Cruise
per person twin share
OPERATOR: Murray River Paddlesteamer

MURRAY RIVER CRUISES – PS EMMYLOU CRUISES 3, 4 & 7 NIGHTS TRAVEL TYPE: Cruise
INCLUDES:
The majestic PS Emmylou is one of the most 3 Night Discovery Cruise • Onboard accommodation • Entertainment
recognisable and iconic paddlesteamers in Australia, Day 1: Depart Echuca, Grand Riverside Dining • All meals including morning and afternoon tea
cruising the Murray River from Echuca, just two and Day 2: Horseshoe Lagoon, Morrisons Winery, • Espresso coffee, tea and bottled water
a half hours’ drive from Melbourne. Deep Creek Marina • Selected wine and beer with dinner service
Named after the American country singer, Emmylou Day 3: Full day cruising, Perricoota Station, • Free Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
Harris, PS Emmylou has been host to thousands Torrumbarry Weir • Guided shore excursions • Bush barbecues
of guests. PS Emmylou starred in the TV series Day 4: Arrive Echuca
“All the Rivers Run” in which she was renamed the PS 4 Night Explorer Cruise
Providence. Powered by a beautifully restored 1906 Day 1: Depart Echuca, Norris Bend DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Marshall and Sons steam engine, Emmylou is now the Day 2: Perricoota Station, Restdown Winery From Riverboat Dock, Echuca
only wood fired paddlesteamer in the world offering Day 3: Full day cruising, Grand Riverside Dining (2 hours 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD)
regular scheduled accommodated river cruises. Day 4: Horseshoe Lagoon, Murray Gums Estate,
Step back in time and let Emmylou connect you to Morrisons Winery 3 NIGHT DISCOVERY CRUISE
Australian history, geography, culture and cuisine. Enjoy Day 5: Arrive Echuca Departs: Fri at 4pm
riverside campfires, barbecues, winery visits, World Heritage 7 Night All The Rivers Run Cruise Concludes: Mon at 9:30am
wetlands and cultural experiences, all while enjoying the Day 1: Depart Echuca,Torrumbarry, Norris Bend
sights and sounds of Australia’s most famous river. Day 2: Restdown Winery, Perricoota Station 4 NIGHT EXPLORER CRUISE
Day 3: Full day cruising, Grand Riverside Dining, Departs: Mon at 4pm
Vessel Features
• Sundeck Layfield Lane Concludes: Fri at 9:30am
• Air-conditioning Day 4: Horseshoe Lagoon, St Anne’s Winery, 7 NIGHT ALL THE RIVERS RUN CRUISE
Morrisons Winery
• Dining room Day 5: Rochester, Colbinabbin, Echuca, Grand Departs: Mon at 4pm
• Maximum 16 guests Riverside Dining, Layfield Lane Concludes: Mon at 9:30am
Cabin Features Day 6: Campaspe River, Morrisons Winery, Optional Melbourne CBD transfers depart at 10:30am and
• Air-conditioning • En suite Deep Creek Marina return at 2:30pm.
• Choice of twin, queen or double beds Day 7: Torrumbarry Weir
Day 8: Arrive Echuca

* 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. 17