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Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island Interlude

Victoria

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Tour summary

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Awarded GOLD at the 2022 Australian Tourism Awards

Embark on an unforgettable adventure along the Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island. Join us as we make tracks for Werribee Open Range Zoo, where you'll enjoy an off-road safari through the sights and savannah, encountering wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, rhinos, and inquisitive ostriches. Experience the thrill of a helicopter scenic flight over the iconic Great Ocean Road, taking in breathtaking coastal views. Explore the fascinating geological wonders of Alexandra Cave with a local guide at Naracoorte Caves National Park. Discover the unique wildlife of Seal Bay Conservation Park and the rugged beauty of Flinders Chase National Park, home to stunning landscapes and iconic Australian wildlife. This tour offers a perfect blend of nature, wildlife, and adventure, ensuring a memorable journey through some of Australia’s most remarkable destinations.

Departure location:
Melbourne Airport
Return location:
Adelaide Airport
Tour duration:
8
days
Physical rating:
3 - Active/Moderate
Departure dates:

17 March 2025

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Coach classes:
Diamond
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Tour experiences:

4 Eco experiences 2 Heritage experiences

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Tour pricing

Twin Share
$
5325
pp
Sole Use
$
6350
pp
Deposit:
800
Sole Use:
Green Guest Policy:
All prices are in AUD.

Additional information

Deposit of $800pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.

Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.

Economy class flights are included at time of brochure release and are subject to price increase/availability.

Tour inclusions

  • Return Economy Class Carbon Neutral flights to Melbourne ex Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide and from Adelaide to Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne
  • Travel Carbon Neutral on our 100% offset opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach
  • Fully escorted by experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays tour host and coach captain
  • 1 night Melbourne
  • Werribee Open Range Zoo Off-road Safari
  • Werribee Mansion guided tour, Victoria State Rose Garden
  • 1 night Lorne
  • Scenic helicopter flight over the Twelve Apostles
  • 1 night Warrnambool
  • Port Fairy with local guide
  • Blue Lake, Mt Gambier
  • Naracoorte Caves National Park; Alexandra Cave guided tour
  • 1 night Penola
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park
  • Raptor Domain Birds of Prey Show
  • Flinders Chase National Park; Remarkable Rocks; Admirals Arch
  • Ferry transport to/from Kangaroo Island
  • 2 nights Kangaroo Island
  • Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery guided tour & lunch
  • 1 night Glenelg
  • Ferris Wheel ride at Glenelg Jetty
  • 20 meals
  • Diamond Class’ beverages served with dinner (includes a capped bar tab for beer, wine & soft drink).

Additional information

Deposit of $800pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.

Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.

Economy class flights are included at time of brochure release and are subject to price increase/availability.

Physical rating

3 - Active/Moderate
Passengers must be able to:
  • Participate in guided or unguided small walking tours at a relaxed pace
  • Walk on mostly level ground
  • Tackle an occasional flight of stairs or incline
  • Occasionally need to stand for up to 10 minutes
  • Get on and off transportation unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
  • Walk confidently on bush tracks and soft sand – mostly level ground
  • Stand for 15 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Tackle a flight of stairs or incline
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours without having to stop or sit down to rest for up to 20 minutes
  • Walk up an incline equal to a flight of stairs without stopping
  • Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Walk over uneven ground, tackle cobbled creek crossings & walk through soft sand
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Be extremely mobile and live an active lifestyle
  • Negotiate inclines, declines and varied terrain confidently
  • Participate in a physical activity lasting up to 5 hours (Trek/walks)
  • Manage your own luggage and be able to carry with you a backpack with items required for the physical activities
Learn more about our fitness levels

Physical rating

3 - Active/Moderate
Passengers must be able to:
  • Participate in guided or unguided small walking tours at a relaxed pace
  • Walk on mostly level ground
  • Tackle an occasional flight of stairs or incline
  • Occasionally need to stand for up to 10 minutes
  • Get on and off transportation unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours with time to rest at least every 10 minutes
  • Walk confidently on bush tracks and soft sand – mostly level ground
  • Stand for 15 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Tackle a flight of stairs or incline
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Participate in walking tours without having to stop or sit down to rest for up to 20 minutes
  • Walk up an incline equal to a flight of stairs without stopping
  • Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down
  • Walk over uneven ground, tackle cobbled creek crossings & walk through soft sand
  • Get on and off transportation multiple times unaided
  • Manage your own luggage
  • Be extremely mobile and live an active lifestyle
  • Negotiate inclines, declines and varied terrain confidently
  • Participate in a physical activity lasting up to 5 hours (Trek/walks)
  • Manage your own luggage and be able to carry with you a backpack with items required for the physical activities
Learn more about our fitness levels
Eco experience
Eco experience
Walking component
Walking component
Flight included
Flight included
Coach
Coach
Cruise
Cruise
Off-road
Off-road
Scenic helicopter
Scenic helicopter
Local guide
Local guide
Heritage
Heritage
Food & Wine experience
Food & Wine experience

Itinerary

Departs
Melbourne Airport
Returns
Adelaide Airport

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1

Melbourne Airport

Flight included
Flight included
Food & Wine experience
Food & Wine experience

Our Carbon Neutral flights arrive in Melbourne, where we board our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We make our way to the heart of the city to check in for our overnight stay. The afternoon is free to discover the local laneways, shopping and coffee culture of this vibrant city.

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Lorne

Heritage
Heritage
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Off-road
Local guide
Local guide
Walking component
Walking component
Eco experience
Eco experience

This morning, we make tracks for Werribee Open Range Zoo to take an off-road safari showcasing the sights of the savannah and wildlife including zebras, giraffes, the rhino and inquisitive ostriches. After lunch at Wyndham Cache Café we continue to Werribee Mansion, for a guided tour unveiling the Italianate-style architecture and Victorian period interiors of this historic venue. We also take time to discover the Victoria State Rose Garden, home to 5000 roses. Later, our route leads us via Anglesea, along the Great Ocean Road to Lorne.

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Warrnambool

Scenic helicopter
Scenic helicopter

This morning we continue our epic journey along the Great Ocean Road, beginning with a thrilling helicopter scenic flight over the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge, the sandstone cliffs and Bay of Islands. Back on the ground, we take our time to meander along the Great Ocean Road, with plenty of stops and photo opportunities, before breaking for lunch at Port Campbell, then arriving in Warrnambool.

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Day

4

Penola

Heritage
Heritage
Local guide
Local guide
Walking component
Walking component
Eco experience
Eco experience

Departing Warrnambool, we travel to Port Fairy to collect a local tour guide and discover this quaint fishing village, steeped in the history of whalers and seal hunters. Leaving Port Fairy, we continue on through the seaside town of Portland, the oldest European settlement in Victoria to have. After lunch in Mount Gambier we view the mysterious Blue Lake. Travelling onwards, we arrive at Naracoorte Caves National Park to join a local guide for a tour of the Alexandra Cave where we learn of this region’s fascinating geological history.

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Kangaroo Island

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This morning takes us through the heart of a rich sheep, beef and cropping region to the small town of Keith, and later, Murray Bridge for lunch. From Cape Jervis we board the ferry to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. With its rugged coastline, pristine clear waters, natural wonders and wildlife, Kangaroo Island is truly nature’s playground.

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Aurora Ozone Kangaroo Island
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Kangaroo Island

Coach
Coach
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Local guide
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Walking component
Eco experience
Eco experience

We begin our day with a memorable guided walk along the beach at spectacular Seal Bay Conservation Park, home to a healthy Australian sea lion colony. At Raptor Domain we experience an ‘In-Flight’ Australian Birds of Prey Display and meet an array of Australian birds and raptors including Wedge Tailed Eagles, Osprey and Sea Eagles. After lunch, we discover the remarkable Flinders Chase National Park the intriguing Remarkable Rocks, and Admirals Arch before returning to our hotel.

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Kangaroo Island - Glenelg

Coach
Coach
Local guide
Local guide
Walking component
Walking component
Eco experience
Eco experience
Boat
Boat

This morning we discover over 100 species of animals at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park before stopping in at Clifford’s Honey Farm to see Ligurian bees in their hives, learn about the extraction process and taste some of the golden nectar including Honey Mead. Next up we enjoy a guided tour and lunch at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery, then make our way to Penneshaw for our ferry crossing back to Cape Jervis. From here it’s a short drive to Adelaide’s favourite seaside getaway, Glenelg. Our beachfront accommodation gives true holiday vibes and is perfectly located for a stroll to the historic Glenelg Jetty where we take a ride on the iconic seaside Ferris Wheel to celebrate our last night together.

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Adelaide Airport

Flight included
Flight included

Our morning starts with a city tour of Adelaide, taking in North Terrace Cultural Boulevard, the Adelaide Oval and St Peter’s Cathedral. We make our way to Adelaide Airport for our respective Carbon Neutral flights home.

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How much luggage can I take?

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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Each of our tours has a fitness rating which describes the level of physical activity involved with the tour. These ratings are very important when choosing your tour to ensure it's right for you.  Our fitness ratings are:

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  • 4 Highly active
What is the average size of tour groups?

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.

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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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