Grand Southern Discovery: Melbourne to Adelaide

Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers early this morning then hold on to your seats and make sure your camera is charged for one of the world's great road trips - the Great Ocean Road! Enjoy spectacular scenery that never ends and the quaint seaside towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay. Visit the amazing Twelve Apostles. These fascinating limestone formations tower 45 metres above the Southern Ocean. Later visit Loch Ard Gorge and London Arch before arriving in Warrnambool.

This morning visit Tower Hill State Reserve. The area was a rich food source for the Worn Gundidj people whose descendants retain links with this country. Your guide will provide you with an Aboriginal perspective about flora, wildlife, volcanic formations, bush existence and medicinal practices. Continue into Mt. Gambier to visit the mysterious Blue Lake and then travel on to the world renown Coonawarra wine region. Stop at a vineyard for a wine tasting. The Coonawarra wine region is centred in the Limestone Coast zone of South Australia. It is known for the Cabernet Sauvignon wines produced on its "terra rossa" soil. Afterwards you'll continue to Naracoorte where you will experience a 30 minute guided walk through The Alexandria Cave. One of 28 limestone caves in this world heritage park before continuing to your stop for the night.

Journey to Fleurieu Peninsula and visit the seaside town of Victor Harbor at lunchtime. This afternoon board your ferry at Cape Jervis, bound for Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island is famous for its unspoiled natural beauty and its fresh local produce. Kick off your island adventure with a visit to South Australia's only boutique distillery to taste a selection of their handcrafted premium spirits. All the spirits are hand made in small batches onsite, so you'll be able to smell the aroma of botanicals, citrus peel or even fennel lingering as you taste the award winning Australian Gin and delicious liqueurs. Finish up with a short journey to Kingscote and rest up for the exciting day that awaits you tomorrow.

Today explore Kangaroo Island! Visit spectacular Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch in Flinders Chase National Park and enjoy the stunning coastal scenery, where you may even spot koalas, wallabies and kangaroos. You will then enjoy a sumptuous lunch at Vivonne Bay Lodge before heading over to partake in a private Birds of Prey show at Raptor Domain! Put on a glove and have one of the many birds fly to you including kookaburras, owls and falcons or experience holding a wedge tailed eagle and some amazing Australian reptiles. This experience is interactive, educational and fun. Afterwards, join a local specialist at Seal Bay Conservation Park for a guided walk amongst a breeding colony of Australian sea lions.

This morning, board your ferry to cross back to the mainland and travel to the picturesque Adelaide, the 'City of Churches'. Choose from a selection of three Included Choice sightseeing experiences. A guided tour of The Art Gallery or a 1.5 hour guided walk through historic Adelaide's North Precinct. For the animal lover, maybe The Adelaide Zoo would appeal to you more. This evening you're free to explore Adelaide and enjoy a meal at any of the wonderful local restaurants. Did you know that Adelaide boasts more restaurants per capita than any other city in Australia? You do now!

The rolling Adelaide Hills and Barossa lay ahead of you today and you'll have the opportunity to taste several their world-renowned wines! First stop is picturesque Hahndorf. Experience its charm and hospitality as you wander down the tree lined streets and take time to explore the quaint shops and even taste some of the town's artisan produce. Continue to The Barossa Valley for lunch at The Company Kitchen, part of the South Australian Company Store. At The Company Kitchen they believe in locally produced South Australian food and that a food experience is to be savoured and enjoyed. You'll taste two local wines with canapés that featuring fresh local produce, followed by a delicious main meal of your choice. After lunch, one more stop to Jacobs Creek Estate to sample some of their world famous wines before traveling back to Adelaide through the Barossa's rolling hills. This evening join your Travel Director and new-found friends for a Farewell Dinner.

After an indulgent trip away, it's time to bid farewell to your fellow travellers after breakfast when your holiday comes to an end. Not ready to head home yet? Why not consider a 3 night cruise on the Murray River aboard the Murray Princess.