Australia

8 Days / 7 Nights — Sydney to Adelaide via Canberra, Melbourne and the magnificent Great Ocean Drive Historic Homesteads and Country Houses

 

DAY 1 — Sydney to the Blue Mountains

Your personal chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel and you'll drive to the Blue Mountains. En route, you will view the many historic homes and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Jamieson Valley and then continue to Echo Point. Lodging: Lilianfels

DAY 2 — Canberra

Transfer from Lilianfels to Sydney for your domestic flight to Canberra. Take an afternoon tour of Australia's capital city. After the tour, we'll meet you with a four-wheel drive vehicle for the one-hour trip to the Brindabella Valley. You'll luxuriate in the award-winning Brindabella Homestead. Lodging: Brindabella Homestead

DAY 3 — Melbourne

You'll take a short flight to Melbourne and take a chauffeured car to tour the city. Situated at the head of Phillip Bay, Melbourne is centered on the north bank of the Yarra River, with its charm exemplified by sweeping boulevards lined by magnificent, English trees. Lodging: Windsor Hotel

DAY 4 — Warrnambool

After a leisurely morning, you will drive along the Great Ocean Road via Apollo Bay to the seaport town of Warrnambool, which is situated on the Indian Ocean. Lodging: Touram on the River

DAY 5 — Robe

Leave early for a thrilling drive along "The Great Ocean Road" and the Coonawarra wine region. By afternoon, you'll arrive at the seaside resort town of Robe. Lodging: Ann's Place

DAY 6 — Adelaide

Enjoy a brief tour of the town of Robe before continuing along the coastal road to Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. The city, surrounded by extensive parks and green hills, lies at the foot of the Mt. Lofty Range. The Barossa Valley, home of the highly regarded Australian wine industry, is located just 70 km (42 mi) from the city. Lodging: Mount Lofty House

DAY 7 — Adelaide

Your morning city driving tour includes visits to the Botanical Gardens, picturesque North Adelaide, avenues of restored cottages, well-preserved colonial buildings, and quaint old hotels and art galleries. In the afternoon, enjoy Adelaide's lively restaurant, arts and entertainment scene. Lodging: Mount Lofty House

DAY 8 — Departure

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

 

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