Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island Escape
Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island Escape
Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island Escape
7 Days Starting in Melbourne, Australia and ending in Adelaide, Australia
Visiting: Warrnambool, Naracoorte, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Barossa Valley
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EMKA24
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
16-
Tour operated in:
EnglishActivities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island Escape" tour, exploring the stunning landscapes and unique wildlife of Australia. Begin your adventure in Melbourne, traversing the iconic Great Ocean Road with its breathtaking limestone formations and lush rainforests. Discover the vibrant wildlife at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve and the mesmerizing Blue Lake in Mt. Gambier. On Kangaroo Island, marvel at the Remarkable Rocks, assist in wildlife rehabilitation at Hanson Bay, and encounter rare sea lions at Seal Bay. Savor local flavors with a craft beer tasting at Kangaroo Island Brewery and indulge in the culinary delights of Adelaide, including a visit to the renowned Central Market. Conclude your journey with a tour of the Barossa and Adelaide Hills, enjoying exquisite wines and a farewell dinner at Adelaide's highest restaurant. This tour promises a perfect blend of natural beauty, wildlife encounters, and gastronomic experiences.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Melbourne - Warrnambool
Location: Warrnambool
Accommodation Name: Lady Bay Resort
Meals Included: Dinner
You’re on your way to the Great Ocean Road, a snaking coastal route that is one of the world’s most epic journeys. Across a dramatic 240 kilometres you’ll take in limestone stacks like the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge. Then traverse World Heritage listed rainforest, skirting untouched coastal coves, and passing through sleepy towns like Lorne and Apollo Bay, where bare feet and boardshorts are the dress code. Get together with your fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner tonight.
Day 2: Warrnambool - Naracoorte
Location: Naracoorte
Accommodation Name: William MacIntosh Motor Lodge, Naracoorte
Meals Included: Dinner
Emus and koalas... oh my! These are just a couple of the animals you'll likely spot as you drive through Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, housed in a dormant volcanic crater. Remarkably, this pocket of paradise was once wasteland, transformed by volunteers. More volcanic history awaits across the South Australian border in Mt. Gambier, home to the crater-filling Blue Lake. Bring your sunglasses, because the lake’s name doesn’t do it justice – the intensity of the hue is blinding. By now you’ll be pretty thirsty, so it’s a good thing the Coonawarra wine region is around the corner. Fancy a world-class cab sav, shiraz or merlot? You’ve come to the right place. Sit down to a wine tasting to fully appreciate the region’s flavours. Your final adventure is deep, in every sense of the word. Naracoorte’s Alexandra Cave is a maze of delicate needle-like stalactites and massive twisting columns.
Day 3: Naracoorte - Kangaroo Island
Location: Kangaroo Island
Accommodation Name: Aurora Ozone Hotel, Executive Rooms
Nature rules large again today as you weave along the Fleurieu Peninsula to Victor Harbor. After rolling hills, sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, you’re greeted with the charms of this seaside town – the gateway to Kangaroo Island. All aboard the ferry for your journey toward this ‘mini Galapagos’. Kangaroo Island deserves its moniker, as you’ll discover tomorrow, but for the rest of the day, all you need to do is relax at your hotel in Kingscote, or perhaps take a stroll along the picturesque waters edge.
Day 4: Kangaroo Island
Location: Kangaroo Island
Accommodation Name: Aurora Ozone Hotel, Executive Rooms
Meals Included: Lunch
First stop today truly deserves its name: the orange-lichen-clad Remarkable Rocks command your attention over the blazing blue of the Southern Ocean. Then there’s Admirals Arch, home to an immense colony of raucous fur seals and a very photogenic lighthouse. Like much of the island, Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary was badly damaged by the 2019 bushfires. Through your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, you’ll assist with their bushfire recovery plan and wildlife rehabilitation program. Learn from one of their experienced guides about the delicate ecosystem and Australian native animals. More wildlife greets you at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Here, on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience you’ll visit one of the country’s most important sea lion breeding grounds. On a guided walk, you’ll learn about these creatures - one of the rarest species in the world of only 12,000, 800 of which call Seal Bay home. Move aside: enormous sea lions regularly barrel down the sand toward the water. Finish today’s adventure with a tasting of craft beers at Kangaroo Island’s only brewery. How does a Pale Ale sound?
Day 5: Kangaroo Island - Adelaide
Location: Adelaide
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Adelaide
On your cruise back to the mainland, picture some of the culinary opportunities that await you in the South Australian capital. Adelaide is known as the 'city of churches' but we think a more apt title is the 'city of cuisine'. After a city tour, the afternoon is yours to see just how many restaurants and bars you can sample. Want recommendations? We might point you in the direction of the epic Central Market, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere with more than 70 stalls selling artisan edibles (and drinkables).
Day 6: Adelaide Hills And The Barossa
Location: Barossa Valley
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Meals Included: Lunch
Pull on your elastic-waisted pants – today is one of indulgences through the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa, dotted with atmospheric towns like Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement. A Barossa and Hahndorf tour reveals the bountiful food and wine this pocket of the state is known for. Discover local flavours over lunch at Lambert Estate, nestled in rolling hills enveloped by vines, followed by a wine tasting at Wolf Blass. Return to Adelaide through landscape dotted with stone cottages and olive groves and join your Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner at Koomo, Adelaide’s highest restaurant, for a Japanese inspired feast.
Day 7: Farewell From Adelaide
Location: Adelaide
A week in this part of the world really isn't enough. We hope we've inspired you to come back for another taste.
What's Included
What's Not Included
Flights to and from the start and end of your trip are not included in the trip price.
Mode of Transport
Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Melbourne Airport. Day 7 – flights to depart anytime from Adelaide Airport. Flights are not included in the holiday price. Return airport to hotel transfers are included in the holiday price.
Accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes: Lady Bay Resort, William MacIntosh Motor Lodge, Naracoorte, Aurora Ozone Hotel, Executive Rooms, Crowne Plaza Adelaide.
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 6 Full Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
Cultural Immersion
- Learn about the eucalyptus distillery on Kangaroo Island, that has been operating since the 1880s, and the part it plays in the island's history.
Fitness Requirement
- A low to medium level of fitness is required. Most walks are on boardwalks however there is the opportunity to walk on the beach at Seal Bay and the track is quite steep in places. Guests will also walk along bush tracks and gravel roads at Hanson Bay?. Guests will also have the opportunity to walk over the Remarkable Rocks so surfaces can be slippery and uneven. For guests wanting to walk down to Admirals Arch, there are quite a few steps. Other less active options are available however.?
Flight information
- Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Melbourne AirportDay 7 – flights to depart anytime from Adelaide Airport Return airport to hotel transfers are included in the holiday price
Local Connection
- Mike established Kangaroo Island Brewery in 2015, and loves talking to guests about the flavours distinguishing his beers.
Sustainable Footprints
- Support bushfire and wildlife rehabilitation projects on Kangaroo Island when you visit Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
What to Bring
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes
World Class Nature
- The underworld beckons at Naracoorte’s Alexandra Cave, a maze of delicate needle-like stalactites and massive twisting columns.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see on Kangaroo Island?
On Kangaroo Island, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including fur seals at Admirals Arch, sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park, and other native Australian animals at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
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What activities are included on Kangaroo Island?
Activities on Kangaroo Island include visiting the Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, participating in bushfire recovery and wildlife rehabilitation at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, and a guided walk at Seal Bay Conservation Park to learn about sea lions. You will also have a craft beer tasting at Kangaroo Island's only brewery.
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What is the fitness level required for this tour?
A low to medium level of fitness is required for this tour. Most walks are on boardwalks, but there are opportunities to walk on the beach at Seal Bay, which can be steep, and over the Remarkable Rocks, where surfaces can be slippery and uneven. Walking down to Admirals Arch involves quite a few steps, but less active options are available.
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Are flights included in the tour price?
Flights to and from the start and end of the trip are not included in the tour price. However, return airport to hotel transfers are included.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes a range of quality accommodation such as Lady Bay Resort, William MacIntosh Motor Lodge in Naracoorte, Aurora Ozone Hotel with Executive Rooms, and Crowne Plaza Adelaide.
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What is the significance of the eucalyptus distillery on Kangaroo Island?
The eucalyptus distillery on Kangaroo Island has been operating since the 1880s and plays a significant part in the island's history.
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What can I expect to learn about the Australian sea lion during the tour?
During the tour, you will learn about the Australian sea lion, one of the rarest species in the world, with only 12,000 individuals remaining, 800 of which reside at Seal Bay.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 100 years
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.
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AAT Kings requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aat kings charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
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