3 Day Sydney to Melbourne + 3 Day Melbourne to Adelaide
Leave Sydney via the Snowy Mountains and Wilson's Promontory. Take a break (as long as you like) in Melbourne before continuing on to Adelaide along the famous Great Ocean Road coastline and through the majestic Grampians Ranges and Gariwerd National Park.
Group and guides will change on days 2 to 4 at Surf Camp because of code share with Oz Experience.
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| COMBO SYDNEY < > MELBOURNE + MELBOURNE ADELAIDE | |
| TOUR CODE: SAC HIGHLIGHTS SYDNEY TO MELBOURNE :: CANBERRA :: JINDABYNE :: SNOWY RIVER HIGH COUNTRY :: MT KOSCIUSZKO :: 90 MILE BEACH :: WILSONS PROMONTORY NP MELBOURNE TO ADELAIDE :: BELLS BEACH :: GREAT OCEAN ROAD :: OTWAY FLY TREE TOP WALK :: WARRNAMBOOL :: GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK ITINERARY DAY 1 :: SYDNEY TO JINDABYNE VIA CANBERRA Canberra is Australia’s capital city, and this is where we head. We’ll look through Parliament House, check out a few Embassies and other city highlights. After lunch, we visit Cooma and then it’s on to Jindabyne, a town with a relaxed alpine village feel. There’s time for trout fishing in the lake or perhaps even water skiing or wake boarding (all at own expense and seasonal). Tonight kick back and relax with a sauna, swim or a drink at the bar. (D) DAY 2 :: JINDABYNE TO LAKES ENTRANCE VIA SNOWY RIVER COUNTRY Hike along an alpine track to view the glacial ‘Blue Lake’ and the top of Mt Kosciuszko (Australia’s highest point). During winter, we’ve got time to play in the snow (optional toboggan hire or snow tube at own expense). After lunch, it’s a spectacular drive along Barry Way, watching the Snowy River wind below us. Tonight we stay in the coastal town of Lakes Entrance, the Gateway to the Gippsland Lakes and Australia’s longest beach – Ninety Mile Beach. (BD) DAY 3 :: LAKES ENTRANCE TO WILSONS PROMONTORY NATIONAL PARK & MELBOURNE We travel to Wilsons Promontory National Park to explore the coastal wilderness of this pristine national park. Watch out for wildlife! We’ll finish our tour travelling to Melbourne through pastoral landscapes in South Gippsland. (B) Take a break in Melbourne and book back on the next convenient departure for you. |
DAY 1 :: MELBOURNE VIA GREAT OCEAN RD TO PRINCETOWN We pass Geelong and arrive in Torquay, with a stop to shop at Quiksilver and Rip Curl before we continue to world famous Bells Beach. Our Great Ocean Road journey begins here as we wind our way along one of the most spectacular coastal roads in Australia. We stop to see some koalas before passing through the seaside town of Lorne on our way to Apollo Bay. Next we hit the cool temperate rainforest of the Otway National Park, where we spend time at the Otway Fly tree top walk (included) then watch the sun set over the Twelve Apostles.(D) DAY 2 :: PRINCETOWN TO GRAMPIANS NP We walk down the Gibson Steps on to the beach for a different view of the Twelve Apostles, or there’s time for a helicopter ride (at own expense). Next up is Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, the Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands. Watch for whales (seasonal) as we pass through Warrnambool, then head inland to the Grampians National Park. Hikes include The Pinnacle, The Balconies and Reeds Lookout. You’ll sleep well tonight at our private accommodation. (BD) DAY 3 :: HALLS GAP TO ADELAIDE Get your legs working this morning with hikes at Hollow Mountain and the amazing MacKenzie Falls before we farewell The Grampians and travel via Horsham into South Australia. See rare White Western Grey Kangaroos at Bordertown, then cross the Murray River before arriving into Adelaide. (B) BRING Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, swimming gear, warm clothing (including waterproof jacket and pants), water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera, film, money for some meals & optional activities. INCLUDED Experienced guide, meals as indicated, national park entry fees and 2 nights hostel dorm accommodation incl. bed linen (or upgrade to double). NOTE Upgrade option is not available at Lake Jindabyne during July / August, therefore ensuite price will reduce by AUD$25 Twin/Double, AUD$15 Triple, AUD$70 Single and Multi-share accommodation will be provided for this night. Upgrade accommodation is budget style and may be located on different premises to dorm accommodation. Packages to Darwin and Alice Springs are available. *Tour departs from three central Melbourne locations. |
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| Adult $750 ($AUD) Child $600 ($AUD) Valid between 01/04/08 - 31/03/09 Adult $795 ($AUD) Child $635 ($AUD) May-Oct Adult $850 ($AUD) Child $680 ($AUD) Apr, Nov-Mar* Valid between 01/04/09 - 31/03/10 *Except 23, 26 & 30DEC09 + fuel levy  ACCOMMODATION UPGRADE UPGRADE 4NTS BUDGET MOTEL 4 Nts Ensuite Twin/Double $130 pp 4 Nts Ensuite Triple $70 pp 4 Nts Ensuite Single $300 pp (Upgrade accommodation is not available at Lake Jindabyne during July-Aug. Therefore upgrade rates will reduce by $25 Twin/Dbl, $15 Triple & $70 Single pp. Multi-share dorm accommodation will be provided.) DEPARTS Sydney* 6.30am APR, NOV-MAR** Mon Wed Sat MAY-OCT Wed Sat **Except 23, 26, 30Dec * Three central locations Melbourne* 6.30am - Tue Thu Sat TOUR OPERATES IN REVERSE Click here to visit the page FINISHES Adelaide accommodation early evening Day 6 MAX PEOPLE - 24 Valid till 31 March 2010. |
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Dorm or Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities Generally 2-3 star standard with private facilities |
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| Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4.00pm the day before travel. Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal & extreme weather conditions, Traditional Owner and national park requirements. Luggage limit of 15 kg applies - backpack or soft bag. | ||
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