Day 1 - Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Enjoy meeting your ATA guide and fellow travellers as we drive south of Adelaide through the scenic hills of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Sail across Backstairs Passage with Sealink - a 45 minute ferry trip from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw, KI. On arrival, take a walk at Hogs Bay searching for wildlife. Stop at Pennington Bay then climb Prospect Hill for great views. We continue on to Stokes Bay to a secluded beach, then head to Rocky River Headquarters to see more wildlife. Check out Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch & Cape du Couedic to see a colony of fur seals, then head to our overnight accommodation. (LD)

Day 2 - Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
We try some platypus spotting and visit Hanson Bay Koala Sanctuary. Explore the sand dunes at Little Sahara then head to Seal Bay to walk amongst Australian Sea Lions. After lunch, we call in at Vivonne Bay then head for your return transfer to Adelaide. Overnight dorm accommodation included (BL)

Day 3 - A Free day in Adelaide to relax.
Overnight dorm accommodation included. (no meals)

Day 4 - Adelaide to the Grampians.
An early start this morning, driving through the picturesque Adelaide Hills, crossing the mighty Murray River, passing through South Australian country towns to today’s destination, the magnificent Grampians National Park. We spend the afternoon hiking at Hollow Mountain & the amazing MacKenzie Falls, finishing the day with breathtaking sunset views from The Balconies and Reeds Lookout. Overnight is at Halls Gap, in the ‘Heart of the Grampians’.

Day 5 - Grampians NP via the Great Ocean Rd to Port Campbell
Start the morning with a challenging hike to the ‘Pinnacle’, exploring the natural wonders and breathtaking views this national park has to offer before heading south to the coast & Warrnambool for a chance to view whales (seasonal). The renowned Great Ocean Road beckons for us to explore its beauty. You will see the Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, The Grotto, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge before enjoying sunset over the Twelve Apostles.  Stay overnight in the fishing village of Port Campbell or Princetown. (B)

Day 6 - Princetown to Melbourne

This morning we enjoy an early sunrise at the Twelve Apostles before making our way down Gibson Steps to the beach for a different perspective of these amazing formations. Next up we spend time at the awesome Otway Fly, (a 25 meter high elevated tree top walk). Continuing on we pass through the magnificent cool temperate rain forests of the Otway National Park, onto the coastal towns of Apollo Bay and Lorne, exploring the pristine beaches & gorges. We make our way via the world famous Bells Beach to Torquay (home of Quicksilver and Rip Curl) after clearing the shops of bargains we head to the our final destination of Melbourne. (B)

Bring: Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel a toiletries, warm & waterproof clothing (even in summer), water bottle, swimming gear, insect repellent, camera & film, binoculars, entry to Otway Fly Tree Top Walk .

What's included: Experienced guides, meals as indicated, dorm accommodation, National Park entry fees, return ferry transfer.

Highlights:
Prospect Hill, Flinders Chase, Remarkable Rocks, Seal Bay, Admirals Arch, Koala Sanctuary, Grampians National Park, Great Ocean Road, Bells Beach

Tour Code: K12AMOZ
Departs: Adelaide 06:45am
Apr-Nov: Thu
Dec-Mar: Tue* Thu Sun
*Tour will not operate 25 Dec due KI ferry

Finishes: Melbourne

Cost: 1 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
Adult: AU$775 + $10 fuel levy
Child: AU$620 + $10 fuel levy

Twin motel upgrade 5 nights per person $AU975.
Single motel upgrade 5 nights AU$1265.