Itinerary
- Day 1
Melbourne to Apollo Bay
Start with breakfast in Melbourne, then head west across the West Gate Bridge through volcanic plains toward Geelong. You'll stop at Bells Beach to walk along the coast and look for kangaroos in their natural habitat. From there, drive the Great Ocean Road with several stops: the Arch, Lorne for lunch, and Kennett River where you can spot koalas in the trees. Apollo Bay comes next before a 1km guided walk through the rainforest in Great Otway National Park. By evening, you'll check into your villa overlooking the Southern Ocean.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Apollo Bay Hotel with extensive menu featuring local produce)
Included Activities
- Observe Eastern Grey Kangaroos in the wild
- Scenic Great Ocean Road drive
- View the Arch memorial
- Guided 1km walk through cool temperate rainforest gully in Great Otway National Park to see tall flowering plants and prehistoric trees
Optional Activities
- Swim at Lorne
- Shopping at Lorne
Landmarks West Gate Bridge Bells Beach Great Ocean Road Lorne Kennett River Apollo Bay Great Otway National Park 
- Day 2
Apollo Bay to Mount Gambier
After breakfast at Bay Leaf Cafe, drive through the Otway ranges to reach the Shipwreck Coast. Stop at Castle Cove to learn about Aboriginal heritage, then head to the 12 Apostles early for photos before the crowds show up. Walk through Loch Ard Gorge and hear about the shipwreck from the 1800s while looking at original artifacts. You'll grab lunch in Port Campbell, then continue to London Bridge, Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, and Boat Bay. Before arriving in Mount Gambier, stop at Tower Hill Game Reserve to watch for wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Bay Leaf Cafe), Dinner (Dinner at The Commodore award winning restaurant featuring local beef)
Included Activities
- Visit Castle Cove overlooking Aire river valley
- View 12 Apostles rock stacks with morning light
- Explore boardwalks at 12 Apostles
- Visit Loch Ard Gorge shipwreck site
- View original artifacts, photos and documents from the Loch Ard shipwreck
- Visit Tower Hill Game Reserve
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight along the coastline at 12 Apostles (own expense)
Landmarks Castle Cove Aire River Valley 12 Apostles Loch Ard Gorge Port Campbell London Bridge Bay of Islands Bay of Martyrs Boat Bay Tower Hill Game Reserve Warrnambool Port Fairy Mount Gambier 
- Day 3
Mount Gambier to Adelaide
Have breakfast before driving through the Coonawarra wine region. At Naracoorte Caves National Park, take a guided tour to see stalagmites, stalactites, and World Heritage fossil sites. After that, drive through the Padthaway wine region and stop for lunch in Keith. You'll pass through grain and stock farmland, then spend time in the tourist village of Hahndorf. Climb Mount Lofty for panoramic views across Adelaide, and you'll arrive in the CBD around 5:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at The Commodore)
Included Activities
- Drive through Coonawarra wine region
- Guided cave tour at Naracoorte Caves National Park
- Visit Mount Lofty summit for views of Adelaide and surrounds
Optional Activities
- Explore Hahndorf tourist village
Landmarks Coonawarra Naracoorte Caves National Park Padthaway Keith Hahndorf Mount Lofty
