Watch the sun set over the majestic Twelve Apostles
Explore Melbourne and chill out in the beachside suburb of St Kilda
Visit the Umpherston sinkhole along the Great Ocean Road
Explore the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road
Drive past beautiful vineyards in the Adelaide Hills
Spend a few days in Melbourne and visit Brighton Beach
Spot rainbow lorikeet in the Adelaide Hills
Relax on the beaches of Port Fairy
Take a road trip down one of the most iconic stretches of road in the world, the Great Ocean Road. This 8-day trip takes you from Adelaide to Melbourne, enjoying spectacular views of the stunning coastline and clear blue ocean as you drive. Stopping at well-known sites such as the 12 Apostles on the way, this Great Ocean Road self-drive ticks off some key highlights of Australia and is popular to combine with an east coast holiday or even a trip up to the Red Centre.
This itinerary can be tailored to suit your requirements please contact one of our consultants to start planning your dream trip.
On arrival into Adelaide, you will collect your rental car and head to your hotel for the night, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore this laidback city.
Head down to Glenelg, Adelaide’s beach spot, and enjoy some lunch, take a stroll around the shops or walk to the end of the pier to enjoy lovely views across the ocean.
We recommend an early start today as you make the 4.5-hour journey to Mount Gambier.
Once you’ve checked into your hotel, head to the Blue Lake with its watercolours that change depending on the season or visit the top of centenary towers to get the best scenic views of the surrounding city & landscape.
You have an almost 2-hour drive to Port Fairy today so leave Mount Gambier at your leisure. After checking into your hotel in Port Fairy you have the afternoon free to explore the town, visit the port to witness the local fisherman unloading their catch or take a stroll around the arts & crafts shops scattered throughout the town.
After breakfast this morning, its time to move onto your next destination, Apollo Bay, a 2.5-hour drive away. It’s up to you how you time your drive today, the Twelve Apostles are located along the route approximately an hour from Apollo Bay, these iconic rocks are an amazing place to stop and take some pictures and are even more special at sunset! We recommend avoiding the middle of the day as this is when crowds are at their peak.
You have your final driving day today, a 2.5-hour journey to your final destination, Melbourne. On arrival drop your car off at the downtown depot before heading to your hotel, located in the city.
You now have two full days to explore Melbourne, take the tram to the beachside town of St. Kilda to sample local craft beers, drool over the array of boutique cake shops or relax in one of the beachside restaurants and cafes. Take a ride up the Eureka Sky deck in Melbourne city to experience uninterrupted 360-degree views of the skyline, you can even enjoy a cocktail at the top!
Check out of your hotel this morning to carry on with your travel plans. If you need any assistance or ideas on where to head next, speak to your consultant who will be happy to make some suggestions.
Summertime in Australia runs between November and February when the weather will be hot and sunny. Adelaide, Melbourne & the south coast enjoy sunshine and blue skies at this time. Prices will be at a premium over the Christmas and New Year holidays and availability limited so be sure to book in advance. March to May and September to November can be mild and pleasant and crowds fewer.
We’re experts in planning tailor-made holidays, so whether you’re looking for a luxury Australia holiday, ideas for a road trip, a Great Barrier Reef holiday or multi-stop flights to Australia with stopovers – let us help you with the planning. Our experts can tailor-make precisely the trip you’re looking for - this itinerary is purely a suggestion, so please contact us with your dates and requests, and we’ll put together a bespoke quotation for you.
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