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10 Day Southern Australia Signature
Highlights: Melbourne, Lorne, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island
Trip start: Melbourne
Trip end: Adelaide
* USD per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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See all of Southern Australia - Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Adelaide and Kangaroo island. In Melbourne, see historical buildings, beautiful gardens and shopping areas famous for their restaurants and fashion. Walk along the shopping strips of up market Toorak, funky Chapel Street in Prahran or bargain central Bridge Road in Richmond. Be impressed by the beautiful Botanic Gardens as you sit on the banks of the Yarra River. Enjoy an excursion to Phillip Island, also known as wildlife island. Penguins come ashore each evening at dusk from their ocean feeding grounds. The large penguin colony enters the beach in groups and “walk and talk” loudly as they work their way into the dunes where their burrow nests are situated. Spend the next two days exploring the Great Ocean Road - a 243 km stretch of road along the south-eastern coast and one of Australia's great scenic coastline drives. Fly to Adelaide, and discover a charming city full of history. A combination of famous landmarks, beautiful parks, and stunning architecture make Adelaide a lovely place to spend a couple of days. See great views from Montefiore Hill and sample tempting chocolates at Haigh's Chocolates. Absorb the aromas, taste, colour and freshness of Adelaide Central Market. Layer by layer the Market's history, foods & charm will be peeled away & exposed for your enjoyment. Journey through the Barossa Valley, home to traditional music, arts and crafts and, of course, wine. Sample a glass of Shiraz from some of the world's oldest vines, learn about viticulture and discover the acoustic secrets of the Whispering Wall. Take the ferry over to Kangaroo Island and spend two full days exploring the pristine wilderness. Kangaroo Island (or ‘KI' as the locals call it) is also big and surprisingly diverse. If you traverse its 155km length you'll find soaring cliffs, dense forest, towering sand dunes, wetlands and massive arcs of bone white beach. KI is a place that has offered protection to substantial populations of native Australian animals, not to mention a place of beauty and escape. As your time in Adelaide comes to an end you have the option of continuing to travel through the South Pacific, or returning home.

NOTE: Tour does not include domestic airfare, which can be worked into your international ticket. You may also wish to speak to your travel agent about the Australian Air Pass with Qantas.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Melbourne
  • Melbourne: Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Shared - 1/2 d City Sights - Vehicle/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Hotel Lindrum
(Alt: Travelodge Southbank)
(Alt: Vibe Savoy) (B)
Day 2
Melbourne
  • Shared - Phillip Island & Penguin Parade - Coach/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Hotel Lindrum
(Alt: Travelodge Southbank)
(Alt: Vibe Savoy) (B)
Day 3
Lorne
  • Coastal drive and tour to Lorne (Apollo Bay) - Coach/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Cumberland Lorne Resort (4*)
(Alt: Apollo Bay International Resort) (B)
Day 4
Melbourne
  • At Leisure
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Lorne: Otway National Park and transfer to Melbourne - Coach/Guide
  • Dinner (not included)
Hotel Lindrum
(Alt: Travelodge Southbank)
(Alt: Vibe Savoy) (B)
Day 5
Adelaide
  • Melbourne: Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Adelaide: Transfer - Private - Domestic Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Shared - 1/2 d PM Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf - Coach
  • Dinner (not included)
Mercure Grosvener (4*)
(Alt: Grand Chancellor)
(Alt: Chifley on South Terrace) (B)
Day 6
Adelaide
  • Shared - 1/2 d AM Adelaide Central Market (with Breakfast) - Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • At Leisure
  • Dinner (not included)
Mercure Grosvener (4*)
(Alt: Grand Chancellor)
(Alt: Chifley on South Terrace) (B)
Day 7
Adelaide
  • Shared - Barossa Valley & Wine Tasting (with Lunch) - Coach
  • Dinner (not included)
Mercure Grosvener (4*)
(Alt: Grand Chancellor)
(Alt: Chifley on South Terrace) (B)
Day 8
Kangaroo Island
  • Kangaroo Island, Parndana Wlidlife Park & Seal Bay - Coach/shared
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Wanderer`s Rest (4*)
(Alt: All Seasons Kangaroo Island Lodge) (B)
Day 9
Adelaide
  • Kangaroo Island: Emu Ridge, Kelly Hill Cave Walk, and Flinders Chase National Park - Mini-Coach/Guide/shared
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Transfer - Adelaide - ferry
  • Dinner (not included)
Mercure Grosvener (4*)
(Alt: Grand Chancellor)
(Alt: Chifley on South Terrace) (B)
Day 10
Adelaide
  • Adelaide: Transfer - Private - Domestic Airport - Vehicle/Driver
Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard) 
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Melbourne

Melbourne is the second most populous city in Australia, and is located around Port Phillip Bay in the south-east. The city is often referred to as Australia's 'sporting and cultural capital' and it is home to many of the nation's most significant cultural and sporting events and institutions. Melbourne is notable for its mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture, its extensive tram network and Victorian parks and gardens, as well as its diverse, multicultural society.

Take a private airport transfer in Melbourne with a private vehicle and driver.

Discover the city of Melbourne on a shared, half day sight seeing tour in a minivan with a Driver/Guide. See historical buildings, beautiful gardens and shopping areas famous for their restaurants and fashion. Pass by the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the Rod Laver Tennis Centre, home of the Australian Open. Be enticed by food and fashion centres as cultural diversity is expressed in many ways. Walk along the shopping strips of up market Toorak, funky Chapel Street in Prahran or bargain central Bridge Road in Richmond. Be impressed by the beautiful Botanic Gardens as you sit on the banks of the Yarra River. Discover the Italian precinct of Lygon Street, Carlton before passing by the historic Exhibition Buildings. Your tour ends at the famous Queen Victoria Markets where bustling activity will captivate you. Encounter a huge range of fresh produce, exotic foods, clothing and artifacts that are sold amidst a chorus of stallholders vying for your attention.

Hotel Lindrum Melbourne is a sophisticated contemporary traveller's haven located in the heart of cosmopolitan Melbourne. It is only minutes from world-class theatres and restaurants, sporting venues such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Tennis Centre and from the hub of thriving local and international business. Hotel Lindrum in Melbourne is a unique 59 room boutique hotel that combines modern design with the ultimate in contemporary facilities and personalised service.

Overnight at Hotel Lindrum.


Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne
Hotel Lindrum
Hotel Lindrum
Day 2 Melbourne

You will be picked up today by motorcoach along with other travellers. On the tour, you will visit Warrook Farm, a working cattle property, where you can enjoy the opportunity to feed kangaroos and other farm animals. At Phillip Island, visit the Koala Conservation Centre and see koalas along an elevated boardwalk. View the Nobbies and one of Australia's largest fur seal population and then enjoy the seaside town of Cowes and the Visitors Information Centre. At dusk, enjoy the 'little penguin parade' and see penguins make their way to their burrows. At the end of the tour, you will be brought back to your hotel in Melbourne.

Overnight at Hotel Lindrum.


Penguin parade
Penguin parade
Day 3 Lorne

A sparkling jewel along the treasure of the Great Ocean Road, Lorne glistens with the golden sands and cool blue waters of Louttit Bay set against the lush green hinterland of the Otway rainfoest. Given its spectacular scenery and picturesque qualities, there's little doubt why Lorne was the first place to be declared an area of 'Natural Beauty and Special Significance' by the Victorian Government.

Depart Melbourne today by motor coach on a shared tour and enjoy one of the world’s great coastal drives with dramatic scenery and striking contrasts. Travel via the city of Geelong and Corio Bay. View the popular coastal townships of Torquay and Lorne - a surfer's haven and retreat. Pass world famous Bells Beach, home to World Surfing Championships. Admire the spectacular scenery as you wind along the Great Ocean Road toward Apollo Bay. The afternoon is yours at leisure to engage in a game of golf, go shopping, stroll along the beachfront and relax in the seaside atmosphere. Apollo Bay has an array of restaurants and cafes at your disposal for dinner arrangements.

Established in 1989 on the site of the original Cumberland Guest House, Cumberland Lorne Resort (4*) has become one of the region's most well known and popular resorts. Located in the heart of Lorne opposite the famous main beach, the resort combines outstanding accommodation and leisure facilities. Refresh your mind, relax your body and rejuvenate your spirit.

Overnight at Cumberland Lorne Resort (4*).


Lorne
Lorne
Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road
Cumberland Lorne Resort
Cumberland Lorne Resort
Day 4 Melbourne

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

You will be picked up from your Ocean Road hotel after lunch today to venture further along the Great Ocean Road on a shared tour. The first stop is at the magnificent Otway National Park where you can visit the Otway Fly treetop walk (Nov - Mar only). Here you have the opportunity to walk the 600 metre long boardwalk - suspended 25 metres in the rainforest canopy above the forest. The Otway fly is an enriching environmental experience that immerses you into the spectacular rainforest. Breathtaking views open up Air Valley from the tower summit some 45 metres above the forest floor. Continue your journey along the length of the Great Ocean Road passing towering limestone cliffs, sweeping white beaches and stunning forest scenery. It is truly one of the world’s greatest scenic coastal drives. Witness a fabulous spectacle of massive natural erosion. See the amazing Twelve Apostles - limestone stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean and visit the Information Centre. Walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the scenery from various viewing platforms. At day's end you will be brought to Melbourne.

Hotel Lindrum Melbourne is a sophisticated contemporary traveller's haven located in the heart of cosmopolitan Melbourne. It is only minutes from world-class theatres and restaurants, sporting venues such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Tennis Centre and from the hub of thriving local and international business. Hotel Lindrum in Melbourne is a unique 59 room boutique hotel that combines modern design with the ultimate in contemporary facilities and personalised service.

Overnight at Hotel Lindrum.


Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road
Day 5 Adelaide

Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia, with a population of more than 1.1 million. It is a coastal city beside the Southern Ocean. Adelaide is also home to a great number of cultural institutions with many located of the boulevard of North Terrace including the Art Gallery of South Australia, South Australian Museum and State Library of South Australia. The Adelaide Botanic Garden, National Wine Centre and Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute are located nearby in the East End.

Take a private airport transfer in Melbourne with a private vehicle and driver.

Transportation between Adelaide domestic airport and your hotel by private car.

Enjoy a half day shared coach tour of the Adelaide hills and Hahndorf and enjoy the historic charm of Adelaide. Travel through the magnificent landscapes of the renowned Adelaide Hills, dotted with unique and historic villages. Visit the township of Hahndorf, Australia's oldest German settlement, to experience rich Bavarian heritage. Wander along the historic Main Street with its beautiful buildings and browse through the shops.

The Mercure Grosvenor Hotel (4*) is an impressive 5-storey hotel centrally located in the Adelaide CBD. It is situated right in the heart of the city; just a short walk from the Art Gallery, museums and sporting venues. Ideally positioned opposite the Casino, Convention Centre, Festival Centre and in the hub of Adelaide’s entertainment district, the hotel, dating back to 1918, boasts an original marble façade that has been complimented by an extensive refurbishment throughout the hotel’s rooms, restaurant, bar and public areas.

Overnight at Mercure Grosvener (4*).


Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills
Mercure Grosvener
Mercure Grosvener
Day 6 Adelaide

You will be picked up from your hotel today for a truly unique behind-the-scenes experience on a shared tour. Layer by layer the Market's history, foods & charm will be peeled away & exposed for your enjoyment. You'll get to meet stall holders and share their knowledge & best of all, generous tastings will be the order of the day. This tour is an early start at 07.15am, to tour, taste and discover the many delicious secrets behind the internationally acclaimed Adelaide Central Market as the stall holders go about setting up for trade. It is a different world at this time of the day as forklifts swirl past and barrows laden with fresh produce slowly trundle in and stall holders set up for the day. After absorbing all the aromas, taste, colour and freshness of the Market, satisfy your appetite. Sit down and enjoy a traditional Market breakfast right in the heart of all the activity. This tour departs from the Bottom of the DOWN escalator located in the centre of the Adelaide Central Market.

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Overnight at Mercure Grosvener (4*).


Adelaide Central Market
Adelaide Central Market
Day 7 Adelaide

You will be picked up from your hotel by shared coach this morning. Today’s journey leads you to the Barossa Valley, home to traditional music, arts and crafts and, of course, wine. Savour the Barossa's world-class wine at three premium wineries. Sample a glass of Shiraz from some of the world's oldest vines, learn about viticulture and discover the acoustic secrets of the Whispering Wall. Enjoy a freshly baked slice of 'bienenstich' at a unique and authentic German bakery. This tour includes a delicious two-course lunch at a winery restaurant.

Overnight at Mercure Grosvener (4*).


Barossa Valley
Barossa Valley
Day 8 Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is Australia's third largest island - after Tasmania and Melville Island. It is 112 kilometres southwest of Adelaide at the entrance of Gulf Saint Vincent. At its closest point to the mainland, it is 13 kilometres (8 mi) offshore from Cape Jervis, on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula in the state of South Australia. The island is 150 km (93 mi) long and between 900 m (1,000 yd) and 57 km (35 mi) wide, its area covering 4,405 km2 (1,701 sq mi). Its coastline is 540 km long and highest altitude is 307 m (1,010 ft).

You will be picked up from your hotel today and take a trip to Kangaroo Island. The tour will take you through the Fleurieu Peninsula to Cape Jervis where you'll board the SeaLink ferry for your 45 minute cruise to Kangaroo Island (KI). The first visit is Clifford's Honey Farm. After lunch (not included) it is on to Parndana Wildlife Park, then Seal Bay for a beach walk among a breeding colony of Australian sea-lions. Then you will visit Kingscote to see the daily pelican feeding followed by a leisurely drive to your accommodation.

Wanderers Rest hotel (4*) of Kangaroo Island is a small country guesthouse set in bushland, high on a hillside overlooking the beautiful waters of American River to white sandy beaches and farmland beyond. The outdoor living area offers a solar heated swimming pool with spa and swim jets and rambling garden. Evening dining takes full advantage of the 180 degree sea views in the relaxed ambience of the fully licensed a la carte restaurant. Emphasis is placed upon providing a relaxed atmosphere and a tailor-made holiday. A range of recreational activities aimed at experiencing the natural beauty of the Island can be arranged depending on your individual interests.

Overnight at Wanderer`s Rest (4*).


Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island
Seals on coastline
Seals on coastline
Wanderers Rest
Wanderers Rest
Day 9 Adelaide

Today, travel to the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, a marvellous example of Australian bush ingenuity on a shared tour. From here, you will travel on to Kelly Hill Caves where a National Parks Guide will escort you deep into this fascinating cave system. After lunch (not included), you will drive a short distance to Flinders Chase National Park. Walk along boardwalks to the spectacular Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch.

Board the Ferry to transfer from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide

The Mercure Grosvenor Hotel (4*) is an impressive 5-storey hotel centrally located in the Adelaide CBD. It is situated right in the heart of the city; just a short walk from the Art Gallery, museums and sporting venues. Ideally positioned opposite the Casino, Convention Centre, Festival Centre and in the hub of Adelaide’s entertainment district, the hotel, dating back to 1918, boasts an original marble façade that has been complimented by an extensive refurbishment throughout the hotel’s rooms, restaurant, bar and public areas.

Overnight at Mercure Grosvener (4*).


Kelly Hill Caves
Kelly Hill Caves
Day 10 Adelaide

Transportation between Adelaide domestic airport and your hotel by private car.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).



Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
International and Internal Flights - Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.