Depart Sydney, travel to Canberra. Afternoon tour. Overnight in Canberra. (L, D).

Snowy Mountains. Overnight in Beechworth. (B).

Morning at leisure, travel to Melbourne. Overnight in Melbourne. (B).

Melbourne at leisure. Overnight in Melbourne. (B).

Great Ocean Road. Overnight in Warrnambool. (B, D).

Tower Hill, Mount Gambier. Overnight in Mount Gambeir. (B, D).

Travel to Adelaide. Overnight in Adelaide. (B).

Morning sightseeing, ferry to Kangaroo Island. Overnight on Kangaroo Island. (B, D).

Explore Kangaroo Island. Overnight on Kangaroo Island. (B, L, D).

Ferry to Adelaide, transfer to airport for onward flight.

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• 01 Apr 2010
• 31 Mar 2011
• 1885
• ESMK

• 01 Apr 2011
• 06 Dec 2011
• 1960
• ESMK

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Meal Inclusions:
ESMK: Breakfast x 9; Lunch x 2; Dinner x 5

Depart Sydney at 8:00am. We begin our journey to the nation's capital via the Southern Highlands with a stop at historic Berrima, a visit to a working sheep farm and an Aussie barbeque lunch. Travelling onwards to Canberra, we'll tour through Parliament House and visit the Australian War Memorial before enjoying a welcome drink and dinner with your tour director.

Cooma and the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme start our day, before you get the option to take a ride on the Mt Kosciuszko chairlift and experience Australia's highest point! You'll be awestruck by the stunningly picturesque Kosciuszko National Park- home to mobs of kangaroos- as we travel the Alpine Way, over the mighty Murray River into Victoria and beautiful Beechworth, Victoria's best preserved gold rush town, for our unique overnight stay in one of the Bed and Breakfast properties.

Get to know Beechworth with a tour and some free time to explore the legendary Beechworth Bakery, as well as antique shops and galleries. Later we'll see the museum then it's on through Glenrowan and Ned Kelly coutnry to culturally diverse and cosmopolitan Melbourne. A dinner option tonight is on board the distinctive Colonial Tramcar restaurant.

Today Melbourne is all yours to explore. You'll have time to discover some of the secrets of this exceptional city- a myriad of cafes, galleries, museums, markets, restaurants, laneways and parks await you. Or if you want to get out of town you can take a tour to Phillip Island's Little Penguins, the Yarra Valley's wineries or sovereign Hill's goldmine. You're spoilt for choice.

Hold on to your seats today for one of the world's great road trips- the Great Ocean Road, recognised as one of Tourism Australia's 'National Landscapes.' We'll get plenty of photo opportunities along this coastal road, including stops at surfing-mecca Torquay, world famous Bells Beach, a visit to the amazing Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, before finishing the day in the Whale Watching capital of Warrnambool.

This morning we visit Worn Gundidi at Tower Hill State Game Reserve. Erupting 32,000 years ago Tower Hill's volcanic formation is the largest example in Victoria. The area was a rich food source for the Koroitgundidj people whose descendants retain links with this country. Our guide will provide us with an Aboriginal perspective about flora, wildlife, volcanic formations, bush existence and medicinal practices. Then marvel at the pristine vistas befre we continue along the coast through picturesque Port Fairy. We skirt the Lower Glenelg National Park corssing the border to South Australia into Mount Gambier for a city tour and stop at the spectacular and mysterious Blue Lake.

We travel throughn Meningie, located on the shores of Lake Albert, en route to Adelaide, where  we'll take a city tour. The afternoon is yours to explore the gorgeous 'City of Churches'.

First up seaside Glenelg then we continue on to the picturesque coastal village of Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula. You'll have some free time to explore, maybe take a walk to Granite Island and see some sensational coastal views. Next we travel by ferry to Kangaroo Island. Tonight we'll have dinner at the Aurora Ozone Hotel, overlooking the spectacular Backstair Passage.

Today we explore Kangaroo Island! At Seal Bay we'll take a guided tour along the beach among the Australian Sea Lions. We'll experience more great photo opportunities at the Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch. We'll also do some koala, wallaby and kangaroo spotting at Flinders Chase National Park.

We leave Kangaroo Island, ferrying back to Cape Jervis, then on to Adelaide. You will be transferred to Adelaide Airport for your onward flight. (flights to depart after 2pm)

Trip Includes
Service of a Tour Director and Driver – Spacious luxury coaches with modern amenities - Airport transfers as per the itinerary - Meal plan as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner).
Trip Excludes
All flights (unless stated otherwise) - Laundry - Tips - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including mineral water - Visas - Optional activities/extras – Holiday Insurance
Check In & Check Out Times
Normal check in time is 14:00, normal check out time is 12:00; this may vary in high season.
Trip Terms & Conditions
The price shown is per person based on two sharing per tour.
Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff between quote date and full and final payment date are payable by the client.
We will always try our best to book hotels as per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and during local festivals, as well for late bookings, it may be necessary to offer substitutes.
Prices are subject to availability and as such are for guidance only.
Seat Allocation on Coach Tours
To ensure all passengers enjoy window seating, there is a daily seat rotation system during the tour.
Luggage Limits
Maximum weight of all baggage is 20kg (44lbs).
Documentation
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. We regret that we cannot accept liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If failure to have all necessary travel and other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.
Visa
British Passport holders require a Visa to enter Australia. For further info please contact the Australian High Commission or go to:
http://www.uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/Visas_and_Migration.html
Vaccination
Please check with your doctor or health professional on the type of vaccinations you may require to travel to Australia and ensure that you give enough time before departure to undergo any course of vaccination / medication required.