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SELF DRIVE HOLIDAYS

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From 859 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 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 • Co-pilot self drive kit
visit Erskine Falls. Take the scenic Great Ocean Road to largest deposit of alluvial gold. A must see is Sovereign • Admission to Sovereign Hill with entry to the
Apollo Bay. Overnight at Comfort Inn The International, Hill, a recreation of what life was like in the town during Gold Museum
Apollo Bay. the gold rush. Overnight at Best Western Plus Ballarat
Day 2: Apollo Bay to Port Fairy – 188km Suites. ^Based on 4 night package, valid 1 Apr – 30 Nov 21.
Car hire is based on group B. Ask your travel agent for prices
Travel to Port Campbell, winding through the ferny Day 5: Ballarat to Melbourne – 114km for other dates.
slopes of Cape Otway. When you meet the coast again Before leaving Ballarat, a visit to The Ballarat Wildlife
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 Stawell Ballarat
Reserve near Warrnambool where koalas, emus Ballarat travel via Daylesford on the return journey into 1 Halls Gap 1
and kangaroos can be seen. Travel to Port Fairy Melbourne. Spa country at Daylesford and Hepburn Grampians Sovereign Hill and
and overnight at Merrijig Inn. Springs will offer a great finale to your road trip. This National Park Gold Museum Melbourne
Day 3: Port Fairy to Halls Gap – 157km (B) region is famous for the health-giving mineral spring
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 Geelong
rock formations. Highlights include MacKenzie Falls, agenda along with renowned restaurants and cafés
Reed Lookout and the Balconies. Overnight at serving locally sourced and seasonal produce. Port Fairy Torquay
Country Plaza Halls Gap. The car is booked until the following day and should 1
Day 4: Halls Gap to Ballarat – 140km be returned to the city or airport depot by the same Port Campbell Lorne
Visit the town of Stawell, home of the Stawell Gift, time as it was picked up on day 1 to avoid any START/FINISH Twelve Apostles
Australia’s richest footrace. Explore the surrounding additional charges. 1 Apollo Bay
OVERNIGHT
(B = breakfast) ATTRACTION
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From 989 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 • 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 Mungo INCLUDES
Day 2: Echuca National Park and learn of the Aboriginal history • 6 nights accommodation
Relax on the deck of a paddlesteamer, try watersports throughout the area. • 7 days car rental with GPS
or browse the cafés, shops and restaurants of Echuca. Day 6: Mildura to Ballarat – 453km • Co-pilot self drive kit
Day 3: Echuca to Swan Hill – 155km Travel to Ballarat and follow the sections of the ^Based on 6 night package, valid 1 Apr – 30 Nov 21. Car hire
Half an hour from Echuca is the Barmah State Forest, Goldfields Tourist Route which take in important is based on group B. Ask your travel agent for prices for
home to the Barmah Wetlands and one of the biggest heritage sites and wineries. Visit Sovereign Hill and other dates.
stand of river red gum remaining on earth. Travel see a re-creation of life during the gold rush era (extra
to Swan Hill with its colonial past on display at the charge). See the colourful costumes and horse-
Pioneer Settlement living museum (extra charge). drawn vehicles along the Main Street and visit the Mungo National Park START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
Take a ride on a paddlesteamer, a horse drawn various shops including grocers, candle makers,
carriage and vintage car. Overnight at Best Western blacksmiths and jewellers. Overnight at Best Western 2 Mildura
Travellers Rest. Plus Ballarat Suites. Murray-Sunset
National Park
Day 4: Swan Hill to Mildura – 223km Day 7: Ballarat to Melbourne – 114km 1 Swan Hill
Journey from river bushland to a stunning desert Return to Melbourne at leisure.
environment. Mildura is a charming oasis with citrus The car is booked until the following day and should 2 Echuca
groves and vineyards and is home of Stefano De Pieri’s be returned to the city or airport depot by the same
famous restaurant. Sample the array of fresh food and time as it was picked up on day 1 to avoid any Ballarat 1
wine at local wineries, farm gates and markets. Stay additional charges.
the next two nights at Quality Hotel Mildura Grand. Melbourne
* 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