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Ocean and Island Escape 2013

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Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaMelbourneThe Twelve Apostles, Victoria
Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Melbourne
The Twelve Apostles, Victoria
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Trip Itinerary

  • Day 1

    ARRIVE MELBOURNE

    On arrival at Melbourne Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this cosmopolitan city.

    Hotel: Crowne Plaza (MD)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 2

    MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL

    Get set for one of the world’s great road trips - the Great Ocean Road. You’ll visit the amazing Twelve Apostles before arriving in the whale watching capital of Warrnambool. Join your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and dinner.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Welcome Reception / Dinner)

    Hotel: Country Comfort (ST)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 3

    WARRNAMBOOL - COONAWARRA

    This morning visit Worn Gundidj at Tower Hill State Game Reserve. Your Local Guide will provide you with an Aboriginal perspective about flora, wildlife, volcanic formations, bush existence and medicinal practices. Continue through Port Fairy then cross the South Australia border into Mt. Gambier for a city tour. Stop to view the mysterious Blue Lake then travel through Penola en route to Coonawarra, one of Australia’s fine wine regions. Join us before dinner to sample some of Australia’s favorite wines.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Chardonnay Lodge (MF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 4

    COONAWARRA – ADELAIDE

    Head north-west to Meningie on your way to Adelaide, the gorgeous ‘City of Churches’.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Stamford Plaza (SF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 5

    ADELAIDE – KANGAROO ISLAND (2 NIGHTS)

    First up visit seaside Glenelg then continue on to the picturesque coastal village of Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Travel by ferry to Kangaroo Island. You’ll have dinner overlooking the spectacular Backstair Passage.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Aurora Ozone Hotel (ST)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 6

    KANGAROO ISLAND SIGHTSEEING

    Head to Flinders Chase National Park for some great photo opportunities at the Remarkable Rocks and Admiral’s Arch. You’ll also have the chance to spot koalas, wallabies and kangaroos. Join your companions at the Andermel Marron Farm for a Be My Guest experience that captures much that is very special about Kangaroo Island. Andermel will host you on a visit to the Marron (freshwater crayfish) ponds and tanks. Taste some of their own Two Wheeler Creek wine and farm-produced bush tucker before sampling the Marron with lunch. Later, join a tour with a Local Guide at the Seal Bay Conservation Park and walk among a colony of sea lions.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest)

  • Day 7

    KANGAROO ISLAND - DEPART ADELAIDE

    This morning you’ll cruise by ferry back to Cape Jervis then on to elegant Adelaide by coach. You will be transferred to Adelaide Airport for your onward flight (flights to depart after 2pm).


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

What's Included

Insider Experiences

  • Be My Guest View marron (freshwater crayfish) up close on a tour before lunch seasoned with bush tucker herbs, and locally produced Two Wheeler Wines at the Andermel Marron Farm on Kangaroo Island.
  • Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
  • Local Guide A qualified Local Guide on Kangaroo Island.
  • Local Guide A Worn Gundidj Guide will provide a local perspective about nature, wildlife and Indigenous culture.
  • Wine Tasting Sample the local wines in Coonawarra and on Kangaroo Island.

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Great Ocean RoadSee the Twelve Apostles.
  • CoonawarraDiscover this fine wine region.
  • AdelaideEnjoy time in this gorgeous city.
  • Victor HarborSpend time in this pretty village.
  • Kangaroo IslandExplore the island including Remarkable Rocks and Seal Bay.

Dining

  • 6 hot buffet breakfasts.

  • Be My Guest lunch on Kangaroo Island.

  • 3 evening meals including:
  • Welcome Reception and dinner with your Travel Director in Warrnambool.
  • 2 two or three-course dinners.

Travel Highlights

  • Airport transfers are provided as indicated in the itinerary.
  • First Class hotel accommodation, which includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with recliniung seats and restroom on board.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.

Airport Transfers

  • For full details on transfers, please click here.
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Hotel Class Key
  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
  • Hotels are subject to change.
Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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