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Activity Code: NTTS104
Overview
DAY 1 - We pick you up at your hotel and head up into the Adelaide Hills with Mt Lofty Summit offering sweeping views of Adelaide. We then travel towards Robe, along the Coorong National Park which has an abundance of waterbirds and spectacular scenery. Our travels then take us to the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves. We end the day staying amongst the vines in the Coonawarra wine region, dining on fresh, local produce.
DAY 2 - After breakfast, we travel into the Shipwreck coast. We travel through Mt Gambier before we discover Tower Hill Reserve where we are likely to see Emus, Koalas, Kangaroos and Echidnas. London Bridge, Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands are local icon visited before lunch. We then travel on to discover the Twelve Apostles and learn of how they were created. A short drive further along the coast takes us to Loch Ard Gorge, the site of the most infamous shipwrecks along this coast. Your guide tells the story reading from the diary notes of Tom Pearce and Eva Carmicheal while original photographs and artifacts from the ship are passed around.
We continue our drive through the Otway National Park with its majestic Mountain Ash forest and rainforest. While hear learn of the rich Aboriginal heritage of the region and the early contact period with European settlers. We then arrive at you 4 star accommodation set within native forest with stunning ocean views close to Apollo Bay. Following a dinner, we take you on a 'Rainforest by Night' walk to see the magical glow worms (weather permitting).
DAY 3 - After a continental breakfast we turn towards Melbourne. Our drive takes us along the scenic and world renowned cliff-top drive of the Great Ocean Road. We lunch in Lorne then drive along the surfcoast visiting famous Torquay and Bells Beach. This region also allows us to give you close encounters with kangaroos, koalas and other wildlife. Our journey then takes us through Geelong, visiting its waterfront before arriving in Melbourne.
Locations
Coonawarra (Limestone Coast - South Australia)
Robe (Limestone Coast - South Australia)
Apollo Bay (Great Ocean Road - Victoria)
Port Campbell (Great Ocean Road - Victoria)
Melbourne (Melbourne - Victoria)
Geelong (Mornington / Bellarine - Victoria)
The tour starts in Adelaide and travels to the Coonawarra, Mount Gambier, the Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell, Apollo Bay, Lorne, Geelong and finishes in Melbourne.
Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Numbers
We require a minimum of 2 passengers for this tour to operate. All tours will have a maximum of 10 passengers.
Session Time
This is a 3 day tour.
Guidelines & Restrictions
Please let us know of any dietary requirements. Remember to bring sturdy footwear, a rain jacket and a small overnight bag.
Extra Info
Full amounts are payable for 'no shows' or cancellations less than 24 hours from departure. Cancellations less than 1 week before departure we will incur a charge of 50%. More than one weeks notice will incur no charge.
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