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3 Day Adelaide to Melbourne

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Australia

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

165785

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Itinerary

Our journey between Adelaide and Melbourne is full of scenic diversity. Birds eye views of cities,

vast farmland, famous wine regions, extinct volcanoes, coastal icons, shipwrecks, rainforests and

winding clifftop roads. Add to this some great food and wine while travelling in a small group of like-minded

travellers and you have a very memorable 3 days. We have carefully planned our itineraries so that

we take in many different experiences while keeping the schedule at a comfortable and relaxed

pace. Our micro groups, with no more than 8 people, are led by an enthusiastic, knowledgable and professional guide and aim to discover the all of natural treasures of this iconic coastal drive.

Tour program

Day 1

Adelaide to Melbourne - Day 1

We pick you up at your hotel and start by traveling in to the Adelaide Hills. Here we explore Hahndorf, a traditional German town in the Adelaide Hills and Mt Lofty Summit with sweeping views of Adelaide. Our journey then takes us through grain and stock lands towards the town of Keith, where we have lunch and turn south towards wine country.

We travel through a relatively new wine region of Padthaway towards the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves to learn of the fossil discoveries of Mega Fauna that make this site so internationally important. We then travel into the scenic Coonawarra wine region recognized as one of the best Cabernet Sauvignon regions of the world. After sampling some local wines from this highly awarded region we continue on to out overnight destination, Mt Gambier. Tonight, we are accommodated in luxurious rooms at ‘The Barn’ which also houses an award-winning restaurant for dinner and breakfast.

Day 2

Adelaide to Melbourne - Day 2

After breakfast, we travel on toward the Shipwreck coast. We start with a visit to the ‘blue’ crater lake in Mt Gambier then drive on to Port Fairy before visiting Tower Hill Reserve where we are likely to see Emus, Koalas, Kangaroos and Echidnas. Our journey then takes us through Warrnambool and Allansford in the heart of diary country and home of Australia’s oldest diary processing plant.

We then start the Great Ocean Road with the impressive limestone stacks of the Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands. We then visit London Bridge and ‘Loch Ard Gorge’, the site of the most famous 19th century Australian shipwreck. We retell the entire story from the calm voyage, the tragic wreck, the courageous survivors and their ultimate fate. While hearing the tale you will be able to see and hold some original artifacts, photos and documents from the ‘Loch Ard’ contained in our treasure chests.

We then discover one of Australia’s icons, the Twelve Apostles. We explain the creation of these limestone stacks and the constant wearing away of this coastline. Load your camera – there will be plenty of photo opportunities! You will also have the opportunity to fly high above the coastline, viewing the apostles from a helicopter (own expense).

Our journey then takes us into the Otway National Park and through to Apollo Bay and Skenes Creek where we arrive at your villa style accommodation set high on a hill with great views overlooking the Southern Ocean. These private villas set within native forest offer the perfect environment to relax and unwind.

Tonight’s dinner is at the award winning ‘Chris’ at Beacon Point’. This modern, Greek-Australian restaurant is a famous attraction in the area as well as being a superb restaurant with incredible views. The extensive menu has seen Chris’ awarded a ‘Chefs hat’ and is well known as the best dining experience along the coast.


Day 3

Adelaide to Melbourne - Day 3

The third day sees us leave our tranquil overnight setting to have breakfast at the Bay Leaf café in Apollo Bay. Our first stop is within the Otway National Park at ‘Maits Rest’. This is a 1km walk through a cool temperate rainforest gully discovering trees and ferns that date back millions of years to times when dinosaurs roamed this part of the world.

We then turn towards Melbourne and travel along a very scenic section of the Great Ocean Road en route to Kennett River for a fantastic viewing of wild Koalas in their native setting. We also visit many scenic spots for photos and tell numerous stories behind the making of the road. We stop for lunch at the largest of the seaside villages, Lorne. This popular tourist town is full of restaurants and cafes and boasts great shopping and swimming beaches. After lunch we drive along the surf coast and take in the surf culture of the region with a visit to Torquay and Bells Beach. We also visit Anglesea Golf Club where we will hopefully see Kangaroos in their natural environment.

Our journey then takes us through the historic gateway to the Great Ocean Road, Geelong. We have some afternoon tea along the re-designed waterfront before turning to Melbourne. Our journey into Melbourne takes us from the west over the ‘West Gate Bridge’, famous for its grandeur and checkered history. We will then escort you to your hotel and welcome you to Melbourne

Group size:

Group sizes for our set departure tours are between 2 and 10 pax. We guarantee departure for 2 pax where

resources are available. We encourage the bookings of individual travelers, and keep a close eye on waitlists for

their preferred date should their preferred date not be available at the time of the booking request. Tours will not

depart with only one person unless that person has paid for two places.

Single Supplements:

A single travelling guest will be assigned their own villa or private hotel room. There is a supplement of $150 gross

per night’s accommodation on tour. This rate is commissionable for agents. Two single travelers wanting to share

should be booked as a twin share at time of booking.


Cancellation Fees:

Full amounts are payable or no refund available for “no shows‟ and cancellations less than 24 hours from

departure. Cancellations less than 1 week before departure we will incur a charge of 50%. More than one week

notice will incur no charge.


Amendments:

Clients may amend their dates of departure with no penalty up to 1 week prior to departure. Amendments within

one week are subject to the same fees as cancellations.

Children:

Child rates are applied for children from 0 to 12 years old. Thirteen years and above are considered adults.

Payment Conditions:

Payment is to be made prior to departure unless alternate contractual arrangements are in place. This can be made by direct debit into our specified account. Credit card payments can be made for tours any time prior to departure.

Visa and Mastercard only.

FOC Policy:

Tour Escorts and guides will be FOC for all group touring.

Block Out Periods:

We do not operate any tours on Christmas Day or New Years Eve.

All Overnight tours are unavailable from the 24th of December until the 10th of January.

Bookings for Public Holiday weekends may result in alternative accommodation being offered.

Pick Up and Drop off:

From city hotels only or Savoy Hotel (cnr Spencer and little Collins streets)

Vehicles:

We use the most modern Toyota or Renault mini buses and people movers with a maximum capacity of 12 seats.

Itineraries:

We reserve the right to amend and alter itineraries when necessary. Our itineraries are designed to avoid large

crowds, have a relaxed pace and provide the best possible experience. Any changes within our control will be made

with the intention of enhancing the experience.

Bush Fire Policy

We reserve the right to amend or alter the itinerary where a bush fire may threaten our safety. On days that are

declared ‘Extreme’ or ‘Code Red’ in the intended area of travel we reserve the rights to cancel the tour or alter the

destination of travel. If the tour is canceled by us a full refund will be arranged. If an alternative tour is offered for the same departure day and duration there will be no refund for the canceled tour.

Luggage Restrictions:

Guests travelling on tours departing from and returning to Melbourne are asked to limit their luggage to 1 small bag if possible. Guests travelling on our 3 or 4 day tours or inter-city tours are able to bring their entire luggage.

Accommodation:

The places used for accommodation are all 3.5 to 4 star rating and is based on availability. We reserve the right to

change to similar accommodation when necessary. Rates are based on twin/double share with triple share at the

standard rate. Single travelers are provided with private accommodation and need to pay the single supplement of

$150.00 per night on tour.

Foreign Language Speaking Guides:

The cost for a multi-lingual guide is $170.00 per person per day. The rate for multi day tours is $250.00 per person

per day. The half day city tour rate is $100.00 per person. These rates are commissionable. This service is not

guaranteed and is subject to the guide’s availability.

Rates

All rates are quoted in Australian dollars.

All rates are valid for period 01 June 2015 to 31 May 2016

*Fly Drive rates are shown for 2 pax. Group bookings of 4 or more will be provided with a lower rate on application

Tour Details

Accommodation

Night 1 - The Barn, Mt Gambier

Night 2 - Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villas or Beacon Point Ocean View Villas, Skenes Creek (near Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road)

Transport

We drive Renault Master buses as our prime vehicles. These rate 12 seat buses and as we only take a maximum of 8 people, there is extra room so you do not feel squashed at all. Luggage space is ample for all of your luggage and is seperated from the main cabin.

We also have smaller vehicles used for private touring and smaller group sizes. These include Toyota Granvia

Optional

Helicopter at the 12 Apostles - own cost - $145pp (15 minutes)

Additional Services

Cave tour at Naracoorte Caves National Park included

Additional Services

Drinks with dinner at own expense

Third course with dinner at own expense

Guide

Your guide is a true professional in every sense. Full of interesting bits of info and entertaining local tales, they use their intimate knowledge of the region to show you the best places. Our aim is to avoid the crowds and share our favourite sites with you and not the thousands of people that make their way along the Great Ocean Road each day.

Good to know

Currency

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Australian Dollar

Australia

Plugs and adapters

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Plug type I

Customer reviews

Algemene beoordeling

5

Reisroute

5

Guide

5

Vervoer

5

Accommodatie

5

Voeding

5

Operator

5

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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