Three Day Adelaide - Melbourne along Great Ocean Road Experience
Three Day Adelaide - Melbourne along Great Ocean Road Experience
3 Days Starting in Adelaide and ending in Melbourne
Visiting: Mount Gambier, Skenes Creek, Melbourne
Tour operator:
Tour code:
NAT4R
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 8
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten free
Tour operated in:
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Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Our journey between Adelaide and Melbourne is full of scenic diversity. Birds eye views of cities, vast farmland, famous wine regions, extinct volcanoes, coastal icons, shipwrecks, rainforests and winding clifftop roads. Add to this some great food and wine while travelling in a small group of like-minded travellers and you have a very memorable 3 days. We have carefully planned our itineraries so that we take in many different experiences while keeping the schedule at a comfortable and relaxed pace. Our micro groups, with no more than 8 people, are led by an enthusiastic, knowledgable and professional guide and aim to discover the all of natural treasures of this iconic coastal drive.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Mount Gambier
Location: Mount Gambier
Accommodation: Hotel, Commodore on the Park or similar
Accommodation Name: The Barn
Meals Included: Dinner
We pick you up at your hotel and start by travelling in to the Adelaide Hills. Here we explore Hahndorf, a traditional German town in the Adelaide Hills and Mt Lofty Summit with sweeping views of Adelaide.
Our journey then takes us through grain and stock lands towards the town of Keith, where we have lunch and turn south towards wine country.
We travel through a relatively new wine region of Padthaway towards the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves to learn of the fossil discoveries of Mega Fauna that make this site so internationally important.
We then travel into the scenic Coonawarra wine region recognised as one of the best Cabernet Sauvignon regions of the world. After sampling some local wines from this highly awarded region we continue on to out overnight destination, Mt Gambier.
Tonight, we are accommodated in luxurious rooms at ‘The Barn'
Day 2 : Skenes Creek
Location: Skenes Creek
Accommodation: Beacon Point Ocean View Villas or similar
Accommodation Name: Chris's Beacon Point Villas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we travel on towards the Shipwreck coast. We start with a visit to the ‘blue’ crater lake in Mt Gambier then drive on to Port Fairy before visiting Tower Hill Reserve where we are likely to see Emus, Koalas, Kangaroos and Echidnas.
Our journey then takes us through Warrnambool and Allansford in the heart of diary country and home of Australia’s oldest diary processing plant.
We then start the Great Ocean Road with the impressive limestone stacks of the Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands. We then visit London Bridge and ‘Loch Ard Gorge’, the site of the most famous 19th century Australian shipwreck. We retell the entire story from the calm voyage, the tragic wreck, the courageous survivors and their ultimate fate. While hearing the tale you will be able to see and hold some original artefacts, photos and documents from the ‘Loch Ard’ contained in our treasure chests.
We then discover one of Australia’s icons, the Twelve Apostles. We explain the creation of these limestone stacks and the constant wearing away of this coastline. Load your camera – there will be plenty of photo opportunities! You will also have the opportunity to fly high above the coastline, viewing the apostles from a helicopter (own expense).
Our journey then takes us into the Otway National Park and through to Apollo Bay and Skenes Creek where we arrive at your villa style accommodation set high on a hill with great views overlooking the Southern Ocean. These private villas set within native forest offer the perfect environment to relax and unwind.
Tonight’s dinner is at the award-winning ‘Chris’ at Beacon Point’. This modern, Greek-Australian restaurant is a famous attraction in the area as well as being a superb restaurant with incredible views. The extensive menu has seen Chris’ awarded a ‘Chefs hat’ and is well known as the best dining experience along the coast.
Day 3 : Melbourne
Location: Melbourne
Meals Included: Breakfast
The third day sees us leave our tranquil overnight setting to have breakfast at the Bay Leaf café in Apollo Bay. Our first stop is within the Otway National Park at ‘Maits Rest’. This is a 1km walk through a cool temperate rainforest gully discovering trees and ferns that date back millions of years to times when dinosaurs roamed this part of the world.
We then turn towards Melbourne and travel along a very scenic section of the Great Ocean Road en route to Kennett River for a fantastic viewing of wild Koalas in their native setting. We also visit many scenic spots for photos and tell numerous stories behind the making of the road. We stop for lunch at the largest of the seaside villages, Lorne. This popular tourist town is full of restaurants and cafes and boasts great shopping and swimming beaches. After lunch, we drive along the surf coast and take in the surf culture of the region with a visit to Torquay and Bells Beach. We also visit Anglesea Golf Club where we will hopefully see Kangaroos in their natural environment.
Our journey then takes us through the historic gateway to the Great Ocean Road, Geelong. We have some afternoon tea along the re-designed waterfront before turning to Melbourne. Our journey into Melbourne takes us from the west over the ‘West Gate Bridge’, famous for its grandeur and chequered history. We will then escort you to your hotel and welcome you to Melbourne
What's Included
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Half Board
2 x 2-course dinner 2 x full breakfast
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Drinks with Meals
Non alcoholic beverages
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Local Taxes
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
4 star
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Entrance Fees
Naracoorte Caves guided tour
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Game Drives on Safari
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Not available
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International Travel
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Train Tickets
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Meals – Full Board
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Drinks with Meals
Alcoholic beverages
Mode of Transport
11 seater Renault Master, or similar, or a 6 seater Toyota Granvia, or similar
Accommodation
The Barn, Mt Gambier or similar
Chris's Beacon Point Villas or Beacon Point Ocean View Villas or similar
Check out our Q&As
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Australian dollars
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Can the itinerary change?
Yes, with our flexible itineraries we encourage our guests to share their interest at the start of the tour. In that way we can focus on things that you want to see and do. Our guides will have an open dialogue with our guests from the start explaining the itinerary and give a few options of additional things we can include.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
In most cases if you are travelling to Australia as a non-Australian citizen you are required to carry a visa.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
The majority of our guests come from US, Canada, UK, Europe, New Zealand and Australia
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, we will make sure that you have that information before the tour departs
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
You have to contact relevant organisations to organise visa for Australia.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
You can always ask questions about any aspect of your journey to Australia but in general we don't help out with pre or post tour accommodation bookings.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 stars
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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What is the tipping policy?
We do not expect our guests to tip
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Our itineraries are in general fairly flexible and normally allows for our guests to have some time by themself.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low level of fitness is required. The longest walk that we do is around 1km. For more specific information, please contact us.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, they are
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
As we offer micro group tours with a maximum of 8 guests the driver is also the guide, and he/she will look after the group from pick up to drop off
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are not included.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, the single supplement is $100/night
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
There are no luggage restrictions
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
If you are a single traveller, please contact us before making a booking to make sure that tour can be confirmed as we have a minimum of 2 adult passengers to operate tour. If at the time of booking we can't confirm booking we can put you on our waiting list and notify you as soon as we get another booking. During this time we will keep you informed of the status of booking.
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What is the maximum group size?
The maximum group size is 8. However, we can cater for larger groups if requested
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children are permitted to take part of the tour. Children are considered to be 0-12 years old. As a general rule, the cost of a child is 50% of the rate for an adult.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No. There is a option at the 12 Apostles to join a scenic helicopter flight but it is at your own expense.
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Company Instant Book
Yes, you can book this tour and it will be confirmed instantly
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
All entrance fees are included in the price
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
There is a possibility to join the tour after it has started for people who are staying in Geelong.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our guests tend to be 60+ and whilst we take people from all parts of the world, the majority are from UK, Europe, Canada, US, New Zealand and Australia.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have successfully completed a Covid Ready program by the Australian Tourism Export Council
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
For any reason, if you have to change your travel date please contact us for potential reschedule the tour. You can amend or cancel tour up until 7 days before departure date.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our accommodation are meeting the local, state and national health and safety regulation. They are assessed by an independent organisation on a regualar bases
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We don't normally issue any vouchers for our passengers but if you prefer to have something in writing we can always provide you with a document.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Australian Natural Treasures has been running tours since 1998
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Cancellation Policy
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At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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