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DAY 1 – ARRIVE MELBOURNE (D)
Our Carbon Neutral flights arrive into Melbourne, where we board our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach, travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We travel to the city centre to check into our accommodation. 2 Night Stay: Crown Metropol, Melbourne
DAY 2 – MELBOURNE (B,L,D)
This morning we take a guided tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, followed by a visit to the unique Australian Sports Museum. After lunch we head to the Melbourne Sky Deck, the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere at 300 metres, for stunning views. Afterward, enjoy some free time before dinner.
DAY 3 – GREAT OCEAN ROAD (B,L,D)
Departing Melbourne, we pass Geelong to travel the famous Great Ocean Road, stopping in Torquay enroute. We continue through Anglesea and Lorne before reaching Apollo Bay. After lunch, enjoy scenic views and the Twelve Apostles before ending our day in Warrnambool.1 Night Stay: Mid City Motel, Warrnambool
DAY 4 – GREAT OCEAN ROAD, MT GAMBIER (B,L,D)
Today we visit the quaint village of Port Fairy with a local guide to explore its whaling and sealing history. We then pass through Portland, Victoria’s oldest European settlement. After lunch here, we head to Mt Gambier to view the mysterious Blue Lake. 1 Night Stay: The Barn, Mount Gambier
DAY 5 – MT GAMBIER – ADELAIDE (B,L,D)
Today we travel through Naracoorte and Keith to visit the Bavarian village of Hahndorf. Here we indulge in a German themed lunch at Hahndorf Inn and enjoy some free time to stroll around the village. We then climb Mount Lofty Ranges for views over Adelaide. 3 Night Stay: Hilton Adelaide
DAY 6 – ADELAIDE & VICTOR HARBOUR (B,L,D)
This morning, we tour downtown Adelaide, then head to Victor Harbour for a ride on the historic Horse-Drawn Tramway to Granite Island. Enjoy free time to explore before our visit to McLaren Vale for a wine tasting at Hardys Tintara.
DAY 7 – BAROSSA VALLEY – BOARD PS MURRAY PRINCESS (B,l,D)
This morning we travel via the Barossa Valley visiting Mengler Hill Lookout. We continue to the Maggie Beer Farm Shop for a cooking demonstration and lunch, sampling some of Maggie’s signature products. Later we head to Mannum to board the PS Murray Princess for our Outback Heritage Cruise. Enjoy drinks, and a welcome dinner as we cruise upriver to our first mooring destination at Caurnamont. 4 Night Stay: PS Murray Princess
DAY 8 – PS MURRAY PRINCESS (B,L,D)
Enjoy a relaxed morning as we cruise upriver to Blanchetown through one of 13 locks. This afternoon we visit Burk Salter’s vineyard for wine tasting at the cellar door.
DAY 9 – PS MURRAY PRINCESS (B,L,D)
Cruise downriver to Swan Reach and visit the Swan Reach Hotel before reaching Sunnydale. Here it’s ‘all ashore’ for the Woolshed Show showcasing Australian woolshed history. Later visit the Native Wildlife Shelter, then indulge in a classic ‘Aussie BBQ’ in a bush setting on the banks of the Murray River.
DAY 10 – PS MURRAY PRINCESS (B,L,D)
Today we cruise past stunning cliffs to Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park for a guided boardwalk tour of ancient rock carvings and Aboriginal history. After reboarding, continue to Younghusband and enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner.
DAY 11 – ARRIVE ADELAIDE, FLIGHTS HOME (B)
After breakfast we dock at Mannum and make our way to Adelaide Airport for our respective Carbon Neutral flights home.
B = Breakfast; MT = M/Tea; L = Lunch; AT = A/Tea; D = Two Course Dinner
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