Experience the spectacular Great Ocean Road, scenic Kangaroo Island

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1: Melbourne - Warrnambool

  You’re on your way to the Great Ocean Road, a snaking coastal route that is one of the world’s most epic journeys. Across a dramatic 240 kilometres you’ll take in limestone stacks like the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge. Then traverse skirting untouched coastal coves and pass through sleepy towns like Lorne and Apollo Bay, where bare feet and boardshorts are the dress code. Get together with your fellow travellers for dinner tonight. Accommodation: Lady Bay Resort. Included Meals: Dinner.

• Day 2: Warrnambool - Naracoorte

  Emus and koalas... oh my! These are just a couple of the animals you’ll likely spot as you drive through Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, housed in a dormant volcanic crater. Remarkably, this pocket of paradise was once wasteland, transformed by volunteers. More volcanic history awaits across the South Australian border in Mt. Gambier, home to the crater-filling Blue Lake. Bring your sunglasses, because the lake’s name doesn’t do it justice – the intensity of the hue is blinding. By now you’ll be pretty thirsty, so it’s a good thing the Coonawarra wine region is around the corner. Fancy a world-class cab sav, shiraz or merlot? You’ve come to the right place. Your final adventure is deep, in every sense of the word. Naracoorte’s Alexandra Cave is a maze of delicate needle-like stalactites and massive twisting columns. Accommodation: William MacIntosh Motor Lodge, Naracoorte. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

• Day 3: Naracoorte - Kangaroo Island

  Nature rules large again today as you weave along the Fleurieu Peninsula to Victor Harbor. After rolling hills, sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, you’re greeted with the charms of this seaside town – the gateway to Kangaroo Island. All aboard the ferry for your journey toward this ‘mini Galapagos’. Kangaroo Island deserves its moniker, as you’ll discover tomorrow, but for the rest of the day, all you need to do is relax at your hotel in Kingscote, or perhaps take a stroll along the picturesque waters edge. Accommodation: Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

• Day 4: Kangaroo Island

  The day begins at the aptly named Remarkable Rocks, their orange-lichen-covered forms standing boldly against the vivid blue of the Southern Ocean. Next, explore Admirals Arch, home to a lively colony of fur seals and a picturesque lighthouse.At Seal Bay Conservation Park, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience takes you to one of Australia’s key sea lion breeding grounds. On a guided walk, you’ll learn about these rare creatures—only 12,000 exist globally, with 800 living here. Watch as massive sea lions tumble down the sand toward the sea.Then, visit South Australia’s only eucalyptus distillery. Tour the estate, spot kangaroos and emus, and dive into the history and healing power of this 100% pure oil—famed for its divine scent and medicinal uses. Wrap up the day with a craft beer tasting at Kangaroo Island’s only brewery. Fancy a Pale Ale? Accommodation: Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Day 5: Kangaroo Island - Adelaide

  On your cruise back to the mainland, picture some of the culinary opportunities that await you in the South Australian capital. Adelaide is known as the 'city of churches' but we think a more apt title is the 'city of cuisine'. After a city tour, the afternoon is yours to see just how many restaurants and bars you can sample. Want recommendations? We might point you in the direction of the epic Central Market, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere with more than 70 stalls selling artisan edibles (and drinkables). Accommodation:Crowne Plaza Adelaide. Included Meals: Breakfast

• Day 6: Adelaide Hills and the Barossa

  Pull on your elastic-waisted pants – today is one of indulgences through the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa, dotted with atmospheric towns like Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement. A Barossa and Hahndorf tour reveals the bountiful food and wine this pocket of the state is known for. Discover local flavours over lunch at Lambert Estate, nestled in the rolling hills of the Barossa followed by a wine or gin tasting at Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm. Enjoy a Japanese inspired dinner this evening at the hotel with your newfound friends. Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Adelaide. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• Day 7: Farewell from Adelaide

  A week in this part of the world really isn't enough. We hope we've inspired you to come back for another taste. Included Meals Breakfast