AMKI5 - Adelaide to Melbourne; via the Great Ocean Road, Grampians and Kangaroo Island
Duration: 5 Days, 4 Nights

We head south along the Gulf coastline through the McClaren Vineyards on the Fleurieu Peninsula to Cape Jarvis to board the Sealink Ferry to cross the Southern Ocean to Penneshaw where we start our adventure of Kangaroo Island. We then visit Flinders Chase National Park, which takes up most of the western half of the island and, is one of the largest national parks in South Australia. From here we view some seal colonies and hidden corners. On our return across the Island we will visit Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch before traveling onto Seal Bay Conservation Park to see a Sea Lion colony. We then return to Penneshaw for our overnight stay.

Overnight: Kangaroo Island Seafront Resort, PENNESHAW (DBB)

Depart Adelaide. Wind your way up Mt Lofty to the summit for a panoramic view over Adelaide. Travel through Coorong National Park and its many lakes, with a variety of unique coastal wetlands. Shifting into 4WD we join the golden beach at Kingston, to travel along the water's edge to Cape Jaffa, well known for its famous crayfish.

Heading through some vineyards and more coastal National Parks we arrive late afternoon at Robe.

Overnight: Lakeview Motel & Apartments, ROBE (DBB)

We head south along Lake George to some hidden corners of the rugged coastline towards Beachport. Leaving the coast we travel inland through dense pine forests and farmlands to Mt Gambier with its beautiful crater lakes, the most unusual Blue Lake changes colour twice a year. Crossing into Victoria via Cavendish to Grampians National Park, following back tracks to Halls Gap nestled amongst the ranges.

Overnight: Colonial Motor Inn, HALLS GAP (DBB)

Winding our way through the wilderness areas of the Grampians, we head south to Tower Hill National Park, where we have the opportunity to share close encounters with koalas and the other abundant wildlife in this area. Travelling through to Warrnambool and Port Campbell National Park, where time and the powerful Southern Ocean have created some spectacular rock formations. We visit Loch Ard Gorge, the 12 Apostles, the remains of London Bridge and many more of the Great Ocean Road highlights.

After lunch we climb through the lush rainforest of the Ottway Ranges, with tall Mountain Ash and Beech forest and tree ferns lining cool mountain streams to Apollo Bay.

Overnight: Coastal Motel, APOLLO BAY (DBB)

We meander into the wilderness near Kennett River to enjoy some lush fauna and flora before following the Great Ocean Road along the cliff tops via Lorne and Anglesea. We leave the coast line to visit historic Geelong before joining the regular highway to Melbourne where we end our tour at lunch time.

Departs Melbourne every Wednesday at 12.00pm.
Departs Adelaide every Saturday at 7.30am.

INCLUSIONS: - 4WD air-conditioned deluxe transport - All accommodation twin share private facilities - All breakfasts & dinners - All morning teas - All National Park entries - All ferry crossings - Experienced driver guide Prices: See our pricing guide. TOUR CODE: AMKI5

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