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Melbourne, Australia
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Adelaide, Australia
Combine the natural splendour of Victoria's Twelve Apostles and South Australia's Kangaroo Island with the award-winning food and wine scene of Adelaide Hills, the celebrated Barossa and Coonawarra wine regions.
Trip type: Country Explorer i
Trip code: EMKA
accommodation
6 hot buffets breakfasts
2 lunches
4 dinners
All transport shown.
What's Included
CITY TOUR in Adelaide
SEE spectacular coastal scenery along the Great Ocean Road, the vineyards of the rolling Adelaide Hills
VIEW the Birds of Prey Show, sea lions on the beach, the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch on Kangaroo Island
VISIT Tower Hill State Reserve in Victoria, Seal Bay Conservation Park on Kangaroo Island and wineries in South Australia
What's Included
6 hot buffets breakfasts
2 lunches
4 dinners
What's Included
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most regions or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
Porterage, local tips and charges
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
All hotel charges and local taxes
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
1. 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 in Lorne and Apollo Bay. Visit the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge before arriving in Warrnambool, the whaling capital. At the end of this highlight day, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and dinner.
2. Warrnambool - Naracoorte
'Dive into Culture' at Worn Gundidj in Tower Hill State Reserve where you will 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 local winery. Continue your journey to the Naracoorte Caves, where you'll be taken on a guided tour through Alexandra Cave with a 'Local Specialist'.
3. Naracoorte - Kangaroo Island (2 Nights)
Ease into the laidback lifestyle encouraged by the locals of South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula and visit Victor Harbor at lunchtime. This afternoon, board your ferry at Cape Jervis and cross to Kangaroo Island. Later, you'll join a 'Local Specialist' at South Australia's only boutique distillery to taste a selection of their handcrafted premium spirits. Dinner tonight is at your hotel in Kingscote, South Australia's oldest European settlement.
4. Kangaroo Island Sightseeing
Embark on in-depth exploration of Kangaroo Island, which includes a visit to the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park. Enjoy lunch at Vivonne Bay Lodge before taking part in a private Birds of Prey Show at Raptor Domain. Afterwards, join a 'Local Specialist' at Seal Bay Conservation Park for a guided walk among a breeding colony of Australian sea lions.
5. Kangaroo Island - Adelaide (2 Nights)
Return to the mainland and continue your journey to Adelaide, the 'City of Churches'. After an orientation tour with your Travel Director, your choice of sightseeing could see you visit the Adelaide Zoo to see the Panda enclosure, embark on a guided city-walking tour through Adelaide's North Precinct or visit the Art Gallery of South Australia for a guided tour. This evening is yours to indulge in the city's multi-cultural flavours.
6. 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's Company Kitchen in the Barossa, then visit Jacob's Creek Wines. You'll enjoy an opportunity to sample some of Trafalgar's favourites with a 'Local Specialist' before touring the surrounding vines. Return to Adelaide, followed by a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and newfound friends.
7. Depart Adelaide
Your journey of Southern Australia at its end, say farewell to your fellow travellers as you transfer to Adelaide Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).
Dive into Culture
Visit Worn Gundidj in Tower Hill State Reserve where you will gain insights into the local flora, volcanic formations and medicinal practices from an Aboriginal perspective. (Day 2)
Local Specialists
For included sightseeing in Tower Hill and the Coonawarra (Day 2), Kangaroo Island and Seal Bay (Day 4) and the Barossa. (Day 6)
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What's Included
CITY TOUR in Adelaide
SEE spectacular coastal scenery along the Great Ocean Road, the vineyards of the rolling Adelaide Hills
VIEW the Birds of Prey Show, sea lions on the beach, the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch on Kangaroo Island
VISIT Tower Hill State Reserve in Victoria, Seal Bay Conservation Park on Kangaroo Island and wineries in South Australia
What's Included
6 hot buffets breakfasts
2 lunches
4 dinners
What's Included
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most regions or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
Porterage, local tips and charges
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
All hotel charges and local taxes
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights
Airport Transfers
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
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Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island