Traverse three states in the one tour! Starting in Melbourne, we visit the penguins of Phillip Island, ride the Gondola on Arhturs Seat Eagle, see the Great Ocean Road by coach and by air! Crossing into South Australia we make our way through Adelaide visiting one of the region’s top wineries and the quaint German inspired town of Hahndorf, to arrive in Wilpena Pound where we join a scenic flight and stay for 2 nights. See the outback town of Broken Hill , as we make our way back to Melbourne via the heritage town of Bendigo.
2 September 2024
38 Meals Included 3 Eco Experiences 5 Cultural & Heritage Experiences
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2 September 2024
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Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
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Fly Carbon Neutral to Melbourne Airport arriving mid-afternoon, where we are met by a local coach company to transfer into the city. We arrive at the hub of the Melbourne CBD, giving you free time to discover Melbourne’s laneways, restaurants and shops, before making our way to the hotel to check in.
Today we board our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We venture into the Dandenong Ranges, travelling through the picturesque low mountain ranges east of the city. All aboard the historic Puffing Billy Steam Train for a ride through the lush, green forests, crossing Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge and chugging through to Lakeside Station. Here we detrain, join the coach and travel to lunch with a magnificent view.
This morning we make our way to the Mornington Peninsula to take a ride on Arthurs Seat Eagle; aerial gondolas that will whisk us from the base to the Arthurs Seat summit for morning tea. We then travel by ferry from Sorrentoto Queenscliff to start our Great Ocean Road journey, stopping at Torquay and the world-famous Bells Beach.
We continue our scenic journey of the Great Ocean Road, stopping at Apollo Bay. From here we venture into the Otway Ranges, descend the ranges and follow the coastline again arriving at the Twelve Apostles where we take a scenic flight over the rugged Victorian Coastline. Our afternoon takes us through Port Campbell, finishing the day at Warrnambool.
Leaving Warrnambool this morning we cross the border into South Australia taking a break at Mount Gambier. Following our break, we drive around the Blue Lake before we continue on to Naracoorte Caves National Park. One of 11 World Heritage fossil sites, enjoy a guided tour of the Alexandra Cave. This spectacular cave was discovered in 1908, and is full of speleothems – stalactites, stalagmites, and columns. You’ll be amazed by the contrast between delicate needle-like stalactites and massive twisting columns
Departing the limestone coast region of South Australia, we first break at Keith then venture on to cross the Murray River at Murray Bridge. After lunch our afternoon takes us to Adelaide where we check in to our city hotel.
Enjoy a casual morning before we travel to Adelaide’s highest peak, Mount Lofty Summit, and take in sweeping views of the city and coast. We continue on taking a stop at Beerenberg Farm Shop for time to taste and opportunity to purchase some products. We arrive at Hahndorf which has a distinctly Bavarian feel. Enjoy a traditional German inspired lunch, followed by free time independently exploring the village.
Travelling into the Barossa Valley, we arrive at Seppeltsfield, which boasts over 420 acres of vineyard, gardens, and heritage-listed architecture. We take a behind the scenes guided tour to look through the estate’s treasure trove of historical buildings, enjoy a tasting and discover the underground blending cellar. From here we travel through the stunning natural landscapes of the Flinders Ranges, arriving at Wilpena Pound, a magnificent natural amphitheatre surrounded by a rim of mountains.
The best way to see the grandeur of the Flinders Ranges is from the air. Take to the skies on a 30-minute scenic flight where you will truly appreciate the vastness of this formation. Taking a complete circuit of Wilpena Pound, your pilot will point out the Elder Range, Edeowie Gorge, Heysen Range, Lake Torrens, Bunyeroo Gorge, Brachina Gorge, St Mary Peak and the Pound Gap. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own as there are many walks from the resort for those who wish to discover more on foot.
We first break at Peterborough and then Cockburn, bidding South Australia goodbye crossing the border into New South Wales arriving at Broken Hill.
With a local guide we discover Broken Hill, viewing heritage listed architecture and discovering the famous art galleries. Next, we head to Silverton, almost a ghost town, and the setting for many famous movies. We head back to Broken Hill taking a stop at Pro Hart Gallery. Later this afternoon, we visit the Living Desert Flora & Fauna Sanctuary, in readiness to witness a stunning outback sunset.
We depart Broken Hill breaking at Popiltah before arriving at Old Wentworth Gaol for a self-guided tour. The Old Wentworth Gaol is the oldest of the Australian designed gaols, a heritage-listed former gaol and school building now museum and old wares shop.
A travel morning sees us break at Sea Lake before lunch in the country town of Charlton. We arrive in Bendigo where we take a guided tour of the Central Deborah Gold Mine and ride the Vintage Talking Tram.
We farewell Bendigo and we make our way to Melbourne Airport for our respective Carbon Neutral flights home.
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Our journey begins in the vibrant city of Adelaide. From there, we'll head north to Port Augusta, a gateway to the stunning landscapes of South Australia. Leaving Port Augusta, we'll travel to the unique underground town of Coober Pedy. This opal-mining town is unlike any other, known for its fascinating underground homes and vibrant opal industry. In the evening, we'll visit the Breakaways, a striking desert landscape, to witness a breathtaking sunset. Get ready for an exhilarating adventure as we embark on a scenic flight from Coober Pedy to William Creek. We take to the skies once again for a mesmerizing scenic flight over Kati Thanda Lake Eyre, with a stop off at Anna Creek Station, where you'll be treated to drinks and canapés. Then we'll journey to Wilpena Pound for a two-night stay. Our adventure concludes as we head back to Adelaide.
Tamworth is the country music capital of Australia, with this unique style of music being the main focus of the town year round. Here, the information centre is guitar-shaped, the town’s entrance is marked by a 36ft guitar and country music stars are represented in a waxwork hall of fame. Get geared up for a country escape and enjoy the toe-tappin’, boot-scootin’ and two-steppin’ hype in January, when Tamworth plays host to one of the biggest and best country music festivals in the world.
Parkes will come alive to celebrate Elvis Presley and allthings Rock ‘n’ Roll and our 32nd year. There’ll be hundreds of Elvis,Jailhouse Rock and Rock ‘n’ Roll themed events across five fabulous, fun-filleddays.
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Our coach tours have a baggage restriction of 17kg per person (regardless of flight and rail allowances) due to our Occupational Health & Safety standards. You can also bring one small, soft carry-on bag not exceeding 30cm wide, 30cm high, and 15cm thick that may be stowed in the overhead compartment.
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Our Gold Class coaches have a seat capacity of between 44 and 46, but we cap Gold Class tours at 40 guests per tour. Our Diamond Class tours have a capacity of just 26 guests. Other tour types may have different capacities depending on the transport and destination. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions about a specific tour.
In most cases, yes we can. We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking, and we can confirm with our suppliers and restaurants.
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