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SELF DRIVE HOLIDAYS

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From 805 per person twin share
5 DAYS | MELBOURNE TO MELBOURNE
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Daily

HIGHLIGHTS
• Travel along the scenic Great Ocean Road
• Stop and take in Cape Otway
• Marvel at the Twelve Apostles
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Great Ocean Roadwelve Apostles Apollo Bay • See the amazing London Arch
GREAT SOUTHERN TOURING ROUTE 5 DAYS • Hike to lush MacKenzie Falls
• Take in the view from Reed Lookout
Day 1: Melbourne to Apollo Bay – 197km areas and some of the fabulous wineries, such as
Collect your vehicle and travel south west to Geelong Montara Estate. On the way stop off at Ararat and INCLUDES
then on to Torquay, the surfing capital of Australia. Beaufort, before arriving at Ballarat, Victoria’s largest • 4 nights accommodation
Follow the coast road through Anglesea to Lorne and inland city. It is famous for being the site of the world’s • 5 days car rental with GPS
visit Erskine Falls. Take the scenic Great Ocean Road to largest deposit of alluvial gold. A must see is Sovereign • Co-pilot self drive kit
Apollo Bay. Overnight at Comfort Inn The International, Hill, an exact recreation of what life was like in the town
Apollo Bay. during the gold rush. Overnight at Best Western Plus • Admission to Sovereign Hill with entry to the
Gold Museum
Day 2: Apollo Bay to Port Fairy – 188km Ballarat Suites.
Travel to Port Campbell, winding through the ferny Day 5: Ballarat to Melbourne – 114km ^Based on 4 night package, valid 1 Apr 20 – 31 Mar 21.
Car hire is based on group B. Superior and Boutique
slopes of Cape Otway. When you meet the coast again Before leaving Ballarat, a visit to The Ballarat Wildlife accommodation options also available.
see amazing rock formations including the Twelve Park will bring you back into the present with a close
Apostles and London Arch. Visit Tower Hill Nature encounter with native fauna (extra charge). From
Reserve near Warrnambool where koalas, emus Ballarat travel via Daylesford on the return journey into Stawell Ballarat
and kangaroos can be seen. Travel to Port Fairy Melbourne. Spa country at Daylesford and Hepburn 1 Halls Gap 1
and overnight at 54 on Banks. Springs will offer a great finale to your road trip. This Grampians Sovereign Hill and
Day 3: Port Fairy to Halls Gap – 157km region is famous for the health-giving mineral spring National Park Gold Museum Melbourne
Drive north today to the Grampians National Park waters that bubble naturally to the surface. Massages,
and Halls Gap with its woodland walks, waterfalls and beauty treatments and pampering are always on the
rock formations. Highlights include MacKenzie Falls, agenda along with renowned restaurants and cafés Geelong
Reed Lookout and the Balconies. Overnight at serving locally sourced and seasonal produce.
D’Altons Resort. The car is booked until the following day and should Port Fairy Torquay
Day 4: Halls Gap to Ballarat – 140km be returned to the city or airport depot by the same 1
Visit the town of Stawell, home of the Stawell Gift, time as it was picked up on day 1 to avoid any START/FINISH Port Campbell Lorne
Australia is richest footrace. Explore the surrounding additional charges.
OVERNIGHT
ATTRACTION 1 Apollo Bay

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From 939 per person twin share
7 DAYS | MELBOURNE TO MELBOURNE
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Daily

HIGHLIGHTS
• View the stunning Barmah Wetlands
• Explore the charming Mildura Township
and surrounds
Murray River Mildura Town Hall • Drive through Murray-Sunset National Park
TOURING THE MURRAY 7 DAYS • Travel along the Goldfields Tourist Route
• Learn about Aboriginal history in Mungo
Day 1: Melbourne to Echuca – 221km Day 5: Mildura National Park
Collect your vehicle from Melbourne and travel Explore Mildura and its surrounding area. Visit the • Step back in time to the gold rush era at
to Echuca, location of the world’s largest fleet of Murray-Sunset National Park, Victoria’s second Sovereign Hill
paddlesteamers. Stay the next two nights at Echuca largest national park with its abundant wildlife and
Nirebo Motel. colourful wildflowers. Alternatively, travel to the INCLUDES
Day 2: Echuca Mungo National Park and learn of the Aboriginal • 6 nights accommodation
Relax on the deck of a paddlesteamer, try history throughout the area. • 7 days car rental with GPS
watersports or browse the cafés, shops and Day 6: Mildura to Ballarat – 453km • Co-pilot self drive kit
restaurants of Echuca. Travel to Ballarat and follow the sections of the ^Based on 6 night package, valid 1 Apr – 30 Nov 20. Car hire
Day 3: Echuca to Swan Hill – 155km Goldfields Tourist Route which take in important is based on group B. Ask your travel agent for prices for
Half an hour from Echuca is the Barmah State Forest, heritage sites and wineries. Or visit Sovereign Hill other dates.
home to the Barmah Wetlands and one of the biggest and see a re-creation of life during the gold rush
stand of river red gum remaining on earth. Travel era (extra charge). See the colourful costumes and
to Swan Hill with its colonial past on display at the horse-drawn vehicles along the Main Street and visit START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
Pioneer Settlement living museum (extra charge). the various shops including grocers, candle makers, Mungo National Park
Take a ride on a paddlesteamer, a horse drawn blacksmiths and jewellers. Overnight at Best Western 2 Mildura
carriage and vintage car. Overnight at Best Western Plus Ballarat Suites. Murray-Sunset
Travellers Rest. Day 7: Ballarat to Melbourne – 114km National Park Swan Hill
Day 4: Swan Hill to Mildura – 223km Return to Melbourne at leisure. 1
Journey from river bushland to a stunning desert The car is booked until the following day and should 2 Echuca
environment. Mildura is a charming oasis with citrus be returned to the city or airport depot by the same
groves and vineyards and home of Stefano De Pieri’s time as it was picked up on day 1 to avoid any
famous restaurant. Sample the array of fresh food and additional charges. Ballarat 1
wine at local wineries, farm gates and markets. Stay Melbourne
the next two nights at Quality Hotel Mildura Grand.

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for self drive packages are per person per package twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room
category for travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 15