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Victoria Self-Drives
The Great Ocean Road Self-Drive
5 Days from Melbourne to Adelaide 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
Day 1: Melbourne Lorne (140km/87miles or 287km/178miles via Ballarat) On leaving Melbourne, there is a choice of routes to take you to Geelong. The first option is to travel south west from Melbourne on Highway 1 directly to Geelong. The second is to travel via Ballarat. This historical town was alive in the gold rush days of the 1850s. From Ballarat travel south on the Midland Highway to Geelong, the largest provincial city in Victoria. From Geelong travel to Torquay, the start of the Great Ocean Road, and recognised as the surfing capital of Australia. After Torquay follow the coast road through Anglesea to the picturesque town of Lorne. Standard: Comfort Inn Lorneview Apartments Superior: Cumberland Resort Lorne (One Bedroom Ocean View Apartment) Boutique: Captain's at the Bay (Terrace) including breakfast Day 2: Lorne Port Fairy (239km/149miles) Depart Lorne this morning and travel along the fabulous Great Ocean Road to Port Campbell. The scenic coastline from Lorne to Apollo Bay has been described as one of the most beautiful and breathtaking drives in the world. See the amazing rock formations of the Twelve Apostles, which are
huge stone pillars reaching out of the surf, carved over time by the ways of the sea. Travelling on past Port Campbell you will see London Bridge - the broken arch! Continuing, the `Shipwreck Coast' begins, from Port Campbell and Warrnambool and on to Port Fairy, a quaint fishing village (Check-in is prior to 6pm on the Boutique option. For later arrival please call ahead). 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 Port Fairy Superior: Hearns Cottage Suites (Queen Suite) Boutique: Oscar's Waterfront Hotel (Riverfront Room) including breakfast Day 3: Port Fairy Robe (321km/199miles or 516km/320miles via The Grampians) Again there is a choice of routes, the shorter route will take you via Portland along the coast directly to Mount Gambier, and then on to Robe, via Millicent. The longer route will mean a very early start. Travel via Penhurst to Dunkeld, and then from Dunkeld a scenic drive will take you through
the Grampians National Park and onto Halls Gap. Highlights within the Grampians include Mt Victoria Lookout, McKenzie Falls and Reids Lookout. From here, return to Dunkeld, and then onto Mt Gambier and Robe. Standard: Melaleuca Motel & Apartments Superior: Robe Lifestyle Properties (Honeyfield House) including a breakfast hamper Boutique: Robe Lifestyle Properties (Honeyfield House) including a breakfast hamper Day 4: Robe Barossa Valley (356km/222miles) After breakfast (included in the Superior & Boutique options) continue to Kingston and travel towards Adelaide, travelling along the Coorong National Park skirting Lake Albert and Lake Alexandria. Travel to the towns of Tailem Bend and Murray Bridge. Travel through Mannum, Mt Pleasant and Angaston. Mannum is one of the oldest towns located on the Murray River and has an historic and lively past. The Barossa Valley is one of Australia's most famous wine producing areas. It is a warm and intimate place of charming old towns, with vineyards spreading across undulating hills in well-tended, precise rows. Standard: Barossa Weintal (Deluxe Room) Superior: Novotel Barossa Valley Boutique: Peppers The Louise (Vineyard Suite) Day 5: Barossa Valley Adelaide (67km/42miles) There is plenty of time to explore the Barossa Valley. The Barossa produces brandy, dry and sweet table wines, and fortified styles of wine. Some of the most famous wineries of the Barossa are Yalumba, Orlando, Penfolds and Seppelts. Some wineries are still run by members of the same families that established them last century. This afternoon travel south through Gawler to Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, known as the `City of Churches'. Your car hire has been booked until tomorrow and should be dropped off at the depot prior to the time it was picked up on Day one to avoid additional charges.
Please note this self-drive tour is also available commencing in Adelaide and ending in Melbourne. Please see page 135.
Tour Prices
Prices per person twin share, in £'s from Great Ocean Road Self Drive
Tour Code Accommodation Grade M01ABS Standard M01AET Superior M01AEQ 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.
Great Ocean Road
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