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South Australia
The Great Ocean Road Self-Drive
5 Days Adelaide to Melbourne from £228
South Australia
New South Wales
Adelaide
Kangaroo Island
Barossa Valley
Victoria
The Grampians National Park
Robe Mount Gambier
Halls Gap Melbourne Lorne Twelve Apollo Bay Portland Port Fairy
Southern Ocean
Apostles
Bass Strait
Lorne
Day 1: Adelaide Barossa Valley (67km/42miles) Depart Adelaide and head north towards Gawler in the beautiful Barossa Valley. The region is one of Australia's most famous wine producing areas and home to a collection of charming old towns and vineyards that spread across undulating hills in well-tended, precise rows. The Barossa produces brandy, dry and sweet table wines as well as fortified styles. Some of the most famous wineries are Yalumba, Orlando, Penfolds and Seppelts. Standard: Barossa Weintal (Deluxe Room) Superior: Novotel Barossa Valley Boutique: Peppers The Louise (Vineyard Suite) Day 2: Barossa Valley Robe (356km/222miles) Leaving the Barossa Valley you'll pass through the towns of Angaston, Mt. Pleasant and Mannum, one of the oldest towns located on the Murray River. Travel along the Coorong National Park skirting Lake Alexandria and Lake Albert before continuing on the Southern Ports Highway to Robe, a fishing port nestled on the edge of Guichen Bay. In Robe, laze on Long Beach, indulge in the distinctive local
wine, fresh seafood and regional produce or explore the diverse coast encountering Robe's seafaring past, its heritage buildings and their legends. Standard: Melaleuca Motel (Standard Room) Superior: Robe Lifestyle Properties (Honeyfield House) including a breakfast hamper Boutique: Robe Lifestyle Properties (Honeyfield House) including a breakfast hamper Day 3: Robe Port Fairy (321km/199miles or 516km/320miles via The Grampians) Today you have a choice of routes. The shorter takes you via Millicent and onto Mount Gambier, built on the slopes of the extinct volcano, before you continue to Portland and then to Port Fairy. The longer route means a very early start, travelling to Mount Gambier and passing through the towns of Hamilton, Coleraine, Casterton and onto Dunkeld. From Dunkeld a scenic drive will take you through the Grampians National Park and onto Halls Gap. Then travel via Penhurst to reach Port Fairy. Port Fairy is a quaint fishing village with many limestone and bluestone
buildings dating back to the 1840's. Standard: Comfort Inn Port Fairy Superior: Hearn's Cottage Suites (Queen Suite) Boutique: Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel (Riverfront Room) including breakfast Day 4: Port Fairy Lorne (239km/149miles) This coastline is known as the `Shipwreck Coast' and you will come across the broken arch of London Bridge. Just past the quaint town of Port Campbell is Loch Ard Gorge with stories of shipwreck and romance. Further on are the famous stone pillars rising out of the surf known as the `Twelve Apostles'. Continue on through Cape Otway and then rejoin the coastline and the unmatched scenery which is the Great Ocean Road. The stretch of road from Apollo Bay to Lorne has been described as one of the most beautiful and breathtaking drives in the world. Optional Extra: For something unique enjoy a scenic flight from Port Campbell over this spectacular coastline. A 10 minute flight includes sights of the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Sentinel Rock and Thunder Cave. From £45 per person (minimum 2 passengers). Standard: Comfort Inn Lorneview Apartments Superior: Cumberland Resort, One Bed Ocean View Apts Boutique: Captain's at the Bay (Terrace) including breakfast Day 5: Lorne Melbourne (140km/87miles) Leaving Lorne, follow the coast road via Anglesea to the surfing capital of Australia Torquay. If you have the time make a stop at famous Bells Beach. After Torquay follow the edge of Port Phillip Bay to Geelong, the largest provincial city in Victoria, from where there is a choice of routes into Melbourne. On arrival in the city, which is known as the cultural capital of Australia, you can explore the glorious tree-lined boulevards, arts centres, bustling markets and outdoor cafés. Your hire car has been booked until tomorrow and should be dropped off at the depot no later than the time it was picked up on day one to avoid any additional charges.
Please note this self-drive is also available starting in Melbourne and ending in Adelaide. Please see page 145 for details.
Tour Prices
Prices per person twin share, in £'s from
Tour Code Accommodation Grade AD3ABS Standard AD3AET Superior AD3AEQ Boutique
Car Grade B - Compact E - Full Size E - Full Size 01Jan08-31Mar08 228 321 390 01Apr08-31Mar09 266 359 416 For price inclusions/exclusions see pages 16 & 17. Prices for single rooms & for 3 or 4 adults sharing a car are on request. Minimum stays & supplements apply during special events & peak holiday periods, please call for details.
Barossa Valley
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