Adventure Tours Australia
COMBINATION PACKAGES
4 Day Sydney to Melbourne Tour 3 Day Melbourne to Adelaide
Depart Sydney and Finishes at Adelaide
(Tour Code ATA109/SM4+MA3)

A 7 day combination of 2 small group accommodated tours from Sydney to Adelaide. Travel to Australia's capital city of Canberra. We travel through the rural farming region of the East Gippsland to Foster, a small, but pretty town known for it's dairy farming and also the 'Gateway to Wilsons Promontory'. Overnight Foster. Travelling through Geelong before stopping at Torquay (home of Quicksilver and Rip Curl) where you can pick yourself up a bargain, before making our way to the world famous Bell's Beach. Journey on the renowned Great Ocean Road, one of the most spectacular coastal roads in Australia, calling into the seaside towns of Lorne & Apollo Bay exploring pristine beaches, gorges and the magnificent cool temperate rainforest of the Otway NP. We spend time at the awesome Otway Fly, (25 metre high elevated tree top walk) and explore Loch Ard Gorge before enjoying sunset at the Twelve Apostles. Hiking to the bottom of MacKenzie Falls & Hollow Mountain for breathtaking views over the north of the Grampians then onto Adelaide.

Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat and sunscreen, towel & toiletries, swimming gear, warm clothing and waterproof jacket and pants, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera, film and money for some meals.

ITINERARY

Note:
*Day 4 Melbourne accommodation is not included.
*Accommodation upgrade option is not available during July and August.
*Itinerary may vary and/or attractions substituted due to seasonal conditions and National Park requirements.

Adventure Tours Australia
4 Day Sydney to Melbourne Tour :Tour Code ATA68/SM4
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3 Day Melbourne to Adelaide :Tour Code ATA12/MA3

Day 1 - Sydney to Jindabyne (via Canberra)
We travel to Australia's capital city of Canberra this morning, checking out Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and stunning views from Mt Ainsley before continuing on to Jindabyne. The afternoon is spent at magnificent Lake Jindabyne and the surrounding area with an opportunity for canoeing, horse riding (a must, through this beautiful Snowy River country), water skiing (seasonal) or mountain bike riding (all at own expense) and a visit to the Jindabyne Cultural Centre. Dinner and overnight dorm accommodation is included at the Lake Jindabyne Hotel, where you'll get to enjoy the mountain life; perhaps a sauna, swim or drink at the bar while taking in the magnificent view of the lake. (D)

Day 2 - Jindabyne to Snowy River NP
This morning we travel to Charlotte Pass to view the peak of Mt Kosciuszko (the highest point in Australia) and also hike along an alpine track to the glacial 'Blue Lake'. During winter we will 'snow hike' or ski (at own expense - weather permitting). After lunch we cross the Victorian border and travel along a scenic mountain road, following the mighty Snowy River to 'Snowy River High Country' for our overnight stay. After dinner, search for 'Aussie' wildlife on a guided nocturnal walk. Overnight in Highland Country (B, D)

Day 3 - Snowy River Country to Wilsons Promontory NP
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and then explore this scenic area on a guided 2-3 hour interpretive walk. Time permitting; try your hand at a spot of fishing! We travel the short distance to Buchan, where huge limestone caves lie beneath the woodlands before heading to the coast and Ninety Mile Beach. We travel through the rural farming region of the East Gippsland to Foster, a small, but pretty town known for it's dairy farming and also the 'Gateway to Wilsons Promontory'. Overnight Foster (B,D)

Day 4 - Wilsons Promontory NP to Melbourne - Accommodation not included
Today is spent in the National Park exploring the spectacular granite rock formations, coastal flora, native wildlife (including emus and wombats), golden beaches and watching the ocean of Bass Strait pound on to the Australian mainland's most southerly point. We then travel on to Melbourne via the Dandenong Ranges and the pastoral landscape of Victoria. (B)

Day 5 - Melbourne via Great Ocean Rd to Port Campbell
We begin our journey travelling through Geelong before stopping at Torquay (home of Quicksilver and Rip Curl) where you can pick yourself up a bargain, before making our way to the world famous Bell's Beach. Here we commence our journey on the renowned Great Ocean Road, one of the most spectacular coastal roads in Australia, calling into the seaside towns of Lorne & Apollo Bay exploring pristine beaches, gorges and the magnificent cool temperate rainforest of the Otway NP. We spend time at the awesome Otway Fly, (25 metre high elevated tree top walk) and explore Loch Ard Gorge before enjoying sunset at the Twelve Apostles. Tonight we stay in the fishing village of Port Campbell or Princetown. (D)

Day 6 - Port Campbell to Grampians NP
View sunrise over the Twelve Apostles then take the Gibson Steps down to the beach for a different perspective of this amazing formation. Continuing along the western end of the Great Ocean Road we visit London Bridge, The Grotto, Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands before arriving at Warrnambool for a chance to view whales (seasonal). Travelling on through country Victoria, we arrive at the magnificent Grampians NP, calling in at Brambuks Aboriginal Cultural Centre before accepting the challenge of a hike to the Pinnacle . We finish the day with a walk to The Balconies & Reeds Lookout before arriving at our overnight accommodation in the 'Heart of the Grampians' at Halls Gap. (B,D)

Day 7 - Halls Gap to Adelaide
Today we spend the morning hiking to the bottom of MacKenzie Falls & Hollow Mountain for breathtaking views over the north of the Grampians before leaving this magical place. Travelling west, we break for lunch at Horsham then continue through the agricultural district of Victoria, into South Australia and Bordertown, home of the rare White Western Grey Kangaroos. We cross the mighty Murray River, then pass through the picturesque Adelaide Hills arriving into the city of Adelaide. (B)

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