9 Day Premium Touring - Valley and Mountains
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| Spectacular sightseeing experiences | ||
| – Travel the Great Ocean Road – The Amazing Twelve Apostles – Surfing Mecca Bells Beach – See Loch Ard Gorge – View the Mysterious Blue Lake – Tour the Spectacular Coorong – City tour of Adelaide – Visit Seaside Glenelg – 2 Nights on Kangaroo Island – Sea Lions at Seal Bay |
– Flinders Chase National Park – Mysterious Whispering Wall – Barossa Valley Wine Region – Wine Tasting at Chateau Yaldara – Banrock Station Wetlands – Picturesque Riverina District – Spectacular Three Sisters – INCLUDED Aboriginal Cultural Experience |
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| Premium holiday inclusions | ||
| Transportation – Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows Professionally Escorted – Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver (Days 1 - 7 only) Dining Inclusions – Full Buffet Breakfasts (8) – Lunches (1) – Hotel Dinners (6) YOUR CHOICE |
Accommodation – Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels Plus – Welcome drink – Hotel porterage included – All purpose travel wallet and map – Airport transfers (Day prior from Melbourne Airport – flights to arrive anytime; Day 9 to Sydney Airport – flights to depart after 8.00pm) |
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| Itinerary | ||
| Day 1 Sat: 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. Day 2 Sun: Mt. Gambier Tower Hill State Game Reserve is a native wildlife haven located in a dormant volcano and it’s our first stop today. Marvel at the pristine vistas before we continue through picturesque Port Fairy, along the coast and over the border to South Australia. We skirt the Lower Glenelg National Park into Mount Gambier for a city tour and stop to look at the spectacular and mysterious Blue Lake. Hotel: Quality Inn International, Mt. Gambier. Day 3 Mon: Coorong Travelling through Millicent we head to the amazing Coorong National Park. Here we’ll take a guided bush walk with a local Aboriginal guide through this ecologically important, major migratory bird habitat. Then it’s 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: Stamford Plaza, Adelaide. |
Day 4 Tue: 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 Ozone Seafront Hotel, overlooking the spectacular Backstair Passage. Hotel: Ozone Seafront Hotel, Kangaroo Island, 2 nights. Day 5 Wed: 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 at Flinders Chase National Park. Day 6 Thu: Barossa Valley We leave Kangaroo Island, ferrying back to Cape Jervis, then we’re off through the Adelaide Hills today, we stop at the mysterious Whispering Wall then travel 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. |
Day 7 Fri: 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: Rockford Mildura, Mildura. Day 8 Sat: Wagga Wagga Our highlights today include a visit to historic Hay on the Murrumbidgee and Darling Rivers and the picturesque scenery of the Riverina district including the country town of Narrandera, where we’ll see Australia’s largest playable guitar! We overnight in the city of Wagga Wagga which features spectacular gardens, historic machinery, arts and crafts and a beautiful river and lake. Hotel: Country Comfort, Wagga Wagga. Day 9 Sun: Blue Mountains - Sydney Our scenic journey through mid western NSW is packed with Australian icons. From a stop-and-see of Don Bradman’s birth place, to Bathurst and a hot lap of Mount Panorama, to the impressive World Heritage listed Blue Mountains and the Three Sisters, we finish up at Sydney in the shadows of one of the great Australian icons – the Harbour Bridge. You will be transferred to Sydney Airport for your onward flight. |
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9 days, Priced from A$2335 |
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| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | ||||||
| Single Supplement | $595 | ||||||
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $500 | |||||
| Triple Share | Save | $125 | |||||
| Friendly Fours | Save | $125 | |||||
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $45 | |||||
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 31/12/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | |||||||