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Day 1: Great Ocean Road
Depart Melbourne at 8.00am. Hold on to your seats today for one of the world's great road trips - the Great Ocean Road. We'll get plenty of photo opportunities along this gorgeous coastal road, including stops at surfing-mecca Torquay, world famous Bells Beach, a visit to the amazing Twelve Apostles, before finishing the day in the Whale Watching capital of Warrnambool.
Hotel: Country Comfort, Warrnambool. D

Day 2: Tower Hill - Mt. Gambier
This morning we visit Worn Gundidj at Tower Hill State Game Reserve. The area was a rich food source for the Koroitgundidj people whose descendants retain links with this country. Our guide will provide us with an Aboriginal perspective about flora, wildlife, volcanic formations, bush existence and medicinal practices. Then marvel at the pristine vistas before we continue through picturesque Port Fairy, along the coast and over the border to South Australia. We skirt the Lower Glenelg National Park into Mt. Gambier for a city tour and stop to look at the spectacular and mysterious Blue Lake.
Hotel: Chardonnay Lodge, Coonawarra B D

Day 3: Adelaide
We travel to Penola in the heard of the Coonawarra. This is where Australia's first saint Mary MacKillop founded the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1867, when she was only 25 years old. Then on through Naracoorte, en route to Adelaide. The afternoon is your to explore the gorgeous 'City of Churches'
Hotel: InterContinental, Adelaide. B

Day 4: Victor Harbor
First up seaside Glenelg then we continue on to the picturesque coastal village of Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Here you'll have some free time to explore, maybe take a walk to Granite Island and see some sensational coastal views. Next we travel by ferry to Kangaroo Island for our two-night stay. Tonight we'll have dinner at the Aurora Ozone Hotel, overlooking the spectacular Backstair Passage.
Hotel: Aurora Ozone Hotel, Kangaroo Island, 2 nights. BD

Day 5: Kangaroo Island
Today we explore Kangaroo Island! At Seal Bay we'll take a guided tour along the beach among the Australian Sea Lions. We'll experience more great photo opportunities at the Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch. We'll also do some koala, wallaby and kangaroo spotting within the 33,000 hectare Flinders Chase National Park. You are invited by the Hannford family to Middle River for a Shearers Feast. Relax wiht a pre-dinner drink on the croquet lawn (try your hand at a spot of croquet or perhaps spot some willdlife by torch-light) then stroll to the old shearing shed, built from old sugar gum trees and corrudated iron, for a candle-lit casual dinner, prepared from local produce. A night to remember! BLD

Day 6: Barossa Valley
We leave Kangaroo Island, ferrying back to Cape Jervis, then we're off through
the Adelaide Hills today, we stop at the mysterious Whispering Wall then travel to the picturesque Barossa Valley - taking in some sensational panoramic views from Mengler Lookout - then it's on to the real business - a winery visit - to Chateau Yaldara for a tour and tasting! We'll also visit the Angas Park Fruit Centre then relax and watch the sunset over the vineyards at Barossa Valley Novotel Resort - what a way to end the day!
Hotel: Novotel Barossa Valley Resort. BD

Day 7: Barossa Valley - Mildura
This morning we visit Banrock Station and its Interpretive Centre where you can learn about the fascinating wetlands, followed by a tasting at the winery. Travel on to Mildura, a charming oasis by the Murray River, often referred to as the 'Mediterranean in the outback', with its picturesque citrus groves and vineyards. Tonight you'll have the opportunity to sample the array of fresh food and wine at one of the local restaurants. Or simply relax at the hotel.
Hotel: Mercure Hote, Mildura. B

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Day 8: Mildura - Melbourne
Bid farewell to your Tour Director and join the coach service from Mildura to Swan Hill, then the train from Swan Hill via Bendigo to Melbourne, arriving at approximately 5.30pm. You will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight. B

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