Best of The South East

8 days - Melbourne to Melbourne

Premium Escorted Tour - Tour code EMKM

Fully Escorted Premium Touring featuring: Great Ocean Road, Mt. Gambier, Coorong, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Mildura.

Daily itinerary

Day 1: Great Ocean Road

Depart Melbourne at 8.00am. Hold on to your seats today for one of the world's great road trips - the Great Ocean Road. We'll get plenty of photo opportunities along this gorgeous coastal road, including stops at surfing-mecca Torquay, world famous Bells Beach, a visit to the amazing Twelve Apostles, before finishing the day in the whale watching capital of Warrnambool.

Hotel: Country Comfort, Warrnambool. D

Day 2: Tower Hill - Mt. Gambier

This morning we visit Worn Gundidi at Tower Hill State Game Reserve. The area was a rich food source for the Koroitgundidj people whose descendants retain links with this country. Our guide will provide us with an Aboriginal perspective about flora, wildlife, volcanic formations, bush existence and medicinal practices. Then marvel at the pristine vistas before we continue along the coast through picturesque Port Fairy. We skirt the Lower Glenelg National Park crossing the South Australia border into Mt. Gambier for a city tour and stop to look at the spectacular and mysterious Blue Lake.

Hotel: Quality Inn International, Mt. Gambier. B D

Day 3: Adelaide

We travel through Meningie, located on the shores of Lake Albert, en route to Adelaide, where we'll take a city tour. The afternoon is yours to explore the gorgeous 'City of Churches'.

Hotel: InterContinental, Adelaide. B

Day 4: Victor Harbor

First up seaside Glenelg then we continue on to the picturesque coastal village of Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Here you'll have some free time to explore, maybe take a walk to Granite Island and see some sensational coastal views. Next we travel by ferry to Kangaroo Island for our two-night stay. Tonight we'll have dinner at the Aurora Ozone Hotel, overlooking the spectacular Backstair Passage.

Hotel: Aurora Ozone Hotel, Kangaroo Island, 2 nights. B D

Day 5: Kangaroo Island

Today we explore Kangaroo Island! At Seal Bay we'll take a guided tour along the beach among the Australian sea lions. We'll experience more great photo opportunities at the Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch. We'll also do some koala, wallaby and kangaroo spotting within the 33,000 hectare Flinders Chase National Park. B L D

Day 6: Barossa Valley

We leave Kangaroo Island, ferrying back to Cape Jervis, then we're off through the Adelaide Hills to the picturesque Barossa Valley - taking in some sensational panoramic views from Mengler Lookout - then it's on to the real business - a winery visit - to Chateau Yaldara for a tour and tasting! We'll also visit the Angas Park Fruit Centre then relax and watch the sunset over the vineyards at Barossa Valley Novotel Resort - what a way to end the day!

Hotel: Novotel Barossa Valley Resort. B D

Day 7: Barossa Valley - Mildura

This morning we visit Banrock Station and its Interpretive Centre where you can learn about the fascinating wetlands, followed by a tasting at the winery. Travel on to Mildura, a charming oasis by the Murray River, often referred to as the 'Mediterranean in the Outback', with its picturesque citrus groves and vineyards. Tonight you'll have the opportunity to sample the array of fresh food and wine at one of the local restaurants. Or simply relax at the hotel.

Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Mildura. B

INDEPENDENT TOURING DAY 8

Day 8: Mildura - Melbourne

Bid farewell to your Tour Director and join the V/Line coach service to Swan Hill. At Swan Hill travel by train via Bendigo to Melbourne, arriving at approximately 5.30pm. You will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight. B

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