Share the Twelve Apostles' spectacular coastal views with the rolling vineyard-clad hills of the Barossa - tastes of Aussie BBQ, bush tucker, premium wines and sumptuous seafood are never far.
As this trip departs from the Vibe Hotel Sydney at 7.30am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night. The modern Australian capital of Canberra beckons this morning as we begin our encounter with Southern Australia on a journey through the Southern Highlands. Enjoy a quick stop at historic Berrima, famous for its gaol and early colonial architecture, then 'Connect With Locals' at Gold Creek Station. Here you'll meet 'Local Specialist' Craig Starr and his family for a Welcome Reception. Gain a deeper understanding of life on his farm as you savour the flavours of a traditional Aussie BBQ 'Be My Guest' lunch. On arrival in the 'finest capital in the world', you'll take a guided tour through Parliament House with a 'Local Specialist'. Later, 'Dive Into Culture' during a visit to the Australian War Memorial where you'll hear the evocative lament played by a piper to pay tribute to the Australian servicemen and women who have lost their lives in armed conflicts. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers tonight for dinner.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Crowne Plaza
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, Dinner
Day 2
Canberra - Wangaratta
Ascend the summit of Mt. Ainsley this morning for panoramic views of a city that was purpose-built to lead a young nation. Cross the mighty Murray River into Victoria and call in to Beechworth, Victoria's best-preserved gold rush town. Enjoy some free time to explore the antique shops, galleries and museum. Reward your sightseeing with a visit to the legendary Beechworth Bakery, self-proclaimed as 'Australia's Greatest Bakery'. You'll overnight in the nearby cathedral city of Wangaratta.
Journey through Glenrowan and Ned Kelly country to cosmopolitan Melbourne for a city sightseeing tour. Discover why Melbourne has justifiably earned its reputation as one of the world's most liveable cities and delve into its Victorian history. Enjoy an evening at leisure to explore this stylish state capital on your terms, perhaps followed by a delicious seafood dinner on the banks of the Yarra?
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Savoy on Little Collins
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 4
Melbourne Free Time
Discover the heart and soul of Melbourne today, with a full free day to explore its iconic sights. Consider an Optional Experience to the Eureka Skydeck for panoramic views of the city, stretching far beyond its skyscrapers. Or join a Hunt and Gather Food Tour of Queen Victoria Market to immerse yourself in the life, sounds and stories of this historic marketplace. An alternative further afield will see you take a tour to Summerland Beach on Phillip Island to see the famous Little Penguins emerge from the sea and waddle up the beach to their sand dune burrows.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Puffing Billy Steam Train And Wine Country In Style
Travel east of Melbourne to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Enjoy tea and coffee at Grant’s Reserve and hand-feed crimson rosellas. Take a ride through the spectacular forest aboard the Puffing Billy Steam Train. In the Yarra Valley have time to find a delicious lunch (own expense), before visiting two of Victoria’s premier wineries for tasting and wine appreciation. (Operates Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun in Winter and Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sun in Summer)
Adult Price: $161.10*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Phillip Island Penguins Up Late
Travel directly to the Penguin Parade. Enjoy panoramic views of the French Island before witnessing the amazing nightly ritual. Watch penguins march up the sand to their nests and enjoy time browsing through the educational centre. Travel express back to Melbourne. (Operates Daily in Summer only)
Adult Price: $130.50*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Lanes and Arcades Tour
Melbourne’s arcades and laneways hide many hidden treasures, this walking tour is the ideal way to discover and learn about the enchantment of Melbourne. We unveil local designers, specialty retailers, some of the quirkiest cafes, street art and architecture, with historical tales of Melbourne along the way. (Operates Monday to Saturday)
Adult Price: $95.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Eureka Skydeck
Experience the awe-inspiring 360 degree floor-to-ceiling views of Melbourne at the Eureka Skydeck, Eureka Tower. Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe-inspiring view of Melbourne from the Southern Hemisphere’s highest viewing platform.
Adult Price: $22.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 5
Melbourne - Warrnambool
Buckle up for an epic coastal road trip filled with pinch me moments. Your journey along the scenic Great Ocean Road will include a stop at the Mediterranean-inspired seaside village of Lorne and Apollo Bay. Visit the Twelve Apostles, admiring these limestone formations that rise up from the Southern Ocean and tower over the surrounding landscapes. Later, visit Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge before arriving in Warrnambool.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Encounter some of Australia's native creatures in their natural habitat, keeping a keen eye out for emus, koalas and kangaroos as you join a 'Local Specialist' at Worn Gundidj in Tower Hill State Reserve. 'Dive Into Culture' and gain insights into the local flora, volcanic formations and medicinal practices from an Aboriginal perspective, before crossing the South Australia border to Mt. Gambier to view the Blue Lake. Your next stop is the celebrated wine-making region of Coonawarra, where you'll join a 'Local Specialist' for a tasting at a winery. Continue your journey to the Naracoorte Caves, one of the world's most important fossil sites, where you'll be taken on a guided tour through Alexandra Cave.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - William MacIntosh Motor Lodge
Ease into the laidback lifestyle encouraged by the locals of South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula and visit the seaside town of Victor Harbor at lunchtime. Spend some time at leisure relaxing with fish and chips on its unspoiled beach or consider taking the horse-drawn tram to Granite Island. This afternoon, board your ferry at Cape Jervis and cross to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, which provides sanctuary to a multitude of native animals, some of which are found nowhere else. Explore KI's unspoiled natural beauty and indulge in its artisanal food scene at your leisure. Later, 'Dive Into Culture' and join a 'Local Specialist' at Kangaroo Island's only boutique distillery to taste a selection of their handcrafted premium spirits. Dinner tonight is at your hotel.
Today's in-depth exploration of Kangaroo Island includes a visit to the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park. 'Join Trafalgar' on a private educational ecology tour of the Trafalgar-sponsored Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, which was badly affected by last year's bushfires. Your visit will assist with their bushfire recovery plan and wildlife rehabilitation programme. After lunch featuring fresh local produce, join a 'Local Specialist' at Seal Bay Conservation Park for a guided walk among a colony of rare sea lions in one of the country's most important breeding colonies.
Return to the mainland and continue your journey to Adelaide, the 'City of Churches', for an orientation tour, followed by free time to explore on your own or maybe consider an Optional Experience. You could explore the famous Adelaide Central Market, the city's premier food destination or visit the National Wine Centre for tastings and masterclass. This evening is yours to indulge in the city's multi-cultural flavours.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Stamford Plaza
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 10
The Barossa
The rolling Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf and the Barossa lay ahead of you today and you'll have the opportunity to sample a number of their world-renowned wines. Enjoy lunch at the South Australian Company Store followed by a visit to Seppeltsfield Barossa to sample some of Trafalgar's favourites with a 'Local Specialist', before touring the surrounding vines. 'Dive into Culture' at the Jam Factory where you'll see local artisans at work, and soap and perfumes being made at the Vasse Virgin Factory. Return to Adelaide through South Australia's lush countryside, followed by a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and newfound friends.
Your journey through the beautiful natural landscapes and stylish cities of Southern Australia at its end, say farewell to your fellow travellers as you transfer to Adelaide Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip
Book with your travel director when you travel
Available on day 4
Puffing Billy Steam Train And Wine Country In Style
Travel east of Melbourne to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Enjoy tea and coffee at Grant’s Reserve and hand-feed crimson rosellas. Take a ride through the spectacular forest aboard the Puffing Billy Steam Train. In the Yarra Valley have time to find a delicious lunch (own expense), before visiting two of Victoria’s premier wineries for tasting and wine appreciation. (Operates Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun in Winter and Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sun in Summer)
Adult Price: $161.10*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 4
Phillip Island Penguins Up Late
Travel directly to the Penguin Parade. Enjoy panoramic views of the French Island before witnessing the amazing nightly ritual. Watch penguins march up the sand to their nests and enjoy time browsing through the educational centre. Travel express back to Melbourne. (Operates Daily in Summer only)
Adult Price: $130.50*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 4
Lanes and Arcades Tour
Melbourne’s arcades and laneways hide many hidden treasures, this walking tour is the ideal way to discover and learn about the enchantment of Melbourne. We unveil local designers, specialty retailers, some of the quirkiest cafes, street art and architecture, with historical tales of Melbourne along the way. (Operates Monday to Saturday)
Adult Price: $95.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 4
Eureka Skydeck
Experience the awe-inspiring 360 degree floor-to-ceiling views of Melbourne at the Eureka Skydeck, Eureka Tower. Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe-inspiring view of Melbourne from the Southern Hemisphere’s highest viewing platform.
Adult Price: $22.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
10 breakfasts, 3 lunches (Including Connect With Locals), 5 dinners
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The Trafalgar difference
Connect with Locals
Visit Gold Creek Station for an exclusive Aussie BBQ 'Be My Guest' lunch and sheep farm experience with the Starr family (Day 1).
Dive into Culture
At the Australian War Memorial (Day 1), at Worn Gundidj in Tower Hill State Reserve (Day 6), taste a selection of handcrafted premium spirits at Kangaroo Island Distillery (Day 7) and see the work of artisans in the Barossa region (Day 10).
Local Specialist
For included sightseeing in Gold Creek Station, Parliament House, Tower Hill, Coonawarra Winery, Naracoorte Caves, Kangaroo Island Distillery, Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Seal Bay Conservation Park and the Barossa (Days 1, 6, 7, 8, 10).
Make a Difference
Join us to assist with Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary's bushfire recovery plan and wildlife rehabilitation programme (Day 8).
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CITY TOUR in Melbourne, Adelaide
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SEE Australia's premier wine-making regions
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VIEW koalas at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, sea-lions on the beach, the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch on Kangaroo Island
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VISIT a sheep farm outside Canberra, the Twelve Apostles and wineries in South Australia
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
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Optional Experiences and free time
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Great trip - lots of fun and new friends
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Great trip - lots of beautiful scenery, learned a lot about the culture, drank of lot of Australian wines and met some fabulous new friends!
Really enjoyed the trip. We had to reroute because of the fires but they made sure we still saw the same types of things we would have seen on the original itinerary plus more. Definitely recommend this tour. It's very information, beautiful and lots of opportunity for wine tastings!
Great driver, knowledgeable guide-both very helpful!! Most accommodations were very good, food at various locations good but NOT at Kangaroo Island. Breaks well spaced for the most part.
Well organized. Tour director very knowledgeable. Great having tour handle our luggage at various locations. Was able to get into detail in several areas. Some days there was too much on and off from the bus. A couple stops may not have been necessary.
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As this trip departs at 7.30am from the Vibe Hotel Sydney, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.
All departures prior to 01 April 2021 operate as per the 2020 brochure itinerary
This trip is operated in conjunction with our sister company and South Pacific Specialists - AAT Kings.
Unless otherwise stated, trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
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