2 DAY ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNE ( GREAT OCEAN ROAD "FAMOUS 12 APOSTLES")
Additional Information
Goin South Tours is a family-operated tour offering the budget-minded traveller real value for money. . As a small company, we can offer a friendly and personalized service and take you along one of the most famous scenic drives in Australia the “Great Southern Touring Route.
IN TWO DAY!!!
Discover South Australia as we wind our way up the Adelaide Hills, cross the great Murray River, travel through rural farming land in the Limestone Coast region ,experience the Coonawarra wine area, Penola and see the Blue Lake in to Mount Gambier.
Cruise the Great Ocean Road with its stunning coastal scenery. See the magnificent and famous 12 Apostles. Learn about this rugged limestone coastline and see the many rock formations from the Loch Ard Gorge to the London bridge.
- Included in price:
- • Included • Meals – Pizza Dinner Day 1 and Breakfast Day 2 National Park Fees and 1 nights Dormitory Shared Accommodation. • Optional Activities Helicopter Flight - Magnificent views of the 12 Apostles and surrounding coastline ($75 per person) * Goin South reserves the right to alter the set itinerary and cancel tours due to unforeseen circumstances or weather conditions. Departs every Monday and Friday..
- What to bring:
- Sturdy walking shoes, toiletries, sensible clothing as temperatures can vary, hat and sunscreen, swimming gear and towel, water bottle, torch, insect repellant, camera and money for lunch, but above all a sense of adventure.
- Fitness level required:
- Medium
- Child policies:
- Children under 8 to 12 only allowed if accompanied with a parent or guardian. For children under the age of 16 it is highly recommended to upgrade to a family room. NOt suitable for children under eight years of age due to mixed group tour.
- Departure points:
- Adelaide, South Australia
Mt Gambier, South Australia
Adelaide Hills, South Australia - Departure time:
-
7:30 AM Mon, Thu
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- TOUR DEPARTS ADELAIDE MONDAY and THURSDAY. YHA, Shakespeares & My Place 7.20am Annies Place 7.25am, Central Bus Terminal on Franklin St at 7.30am Backpack Oz 7.40am, Hostel 109 7.45am. * During Winter (May to August 8th) one departure- departing Adelaide every Monday
- Duration:
- 2 full days of travelling
- May/Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
Tour Details
- Operator
- GOIN SOUTH TOURS
- Destinations
- Adelaide, Great Ocean Road, Murray River, Mt Gambier, Adelaide Hills, Apollo Bay and Coonawarra
- Departs From
- Adelaide, Mt Gambier and Adelaide Hills
Tour Description
DAY ONE - BEST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (L)
The Adelaide to Melbourne Great Southern inland route takes you through some of the richest southern rural areas of South Australia.
• Adelaide Hills. Drive through the picturesque Adelaide Hills.
• Murray River. Crossing this mighty river.
• Limestone Coast Region – Rural farming ,ever-changing scenery, small country towns, big Australian Gum Trees, sheep & cattle.
• Coonawarra wine region Try some of their famous wines.
• Penola – Home to Australia’s first Saint “Mother Mary MacKillop”
• Mount Gambier – Largest South Australian regional City famous for the Blue Lake .
• SA / VIC Border Pass through the 2 Australia States.
• Tower Hill – See Kangaroos and Emus with Koala’s in the wild.
• Warrnambool - Overnight Stop and the start of the Great Ocean Road.
Upgraded Accommodation not included in price but arranged on request.:
* Budget Backpacker Twin/Double is $80 - $100per room
* Motel Twin / Double vary between $100 - $165per room * seasonal
DAY TWO – GREAT OCEAN ROAD (B)
Cruise along the stunning Great Ocean Road one of Australia’s best scenic coastal routes. Highlights:
• Bay of Islands /Martyrs- The Limestone stacks tower from the ocean .
• London Bridge - London Bridge has fallen down....
• Loch Ard Gorge -. Named after one of Victoria's most tragic shipwrecks.
• 12 Apostles - The famous 12 Apostles are the highlight of the Great Ocean Road
• Helicopter Flights – Over the 12 Apostles. ($75pp)
• Maites Rest - Scenic Rainforest walk. Giant rainforest trees up to 300 yrs old.
• Koala’s in the Wild :Kennet River – See koalas and Brightly coloured Parrots .
• Scenic Beach’s & Coastal Seaside Towns..
• Memorial Arch - Dedicated to the World War 1 returned soldiers who built the Great Ocean Road
• Bells Beach – Australia's famous surfing beaches home to the Rip Curl Pro
• Melbourne - Final Destination Melbourne.
Prices & Availability
Prices for 28 May 2012.
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Tour
2 DAY ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNE ( GREAT OCEAN ROAD "FAMOUS 12 APOSTLES")
Rates
| Adult | Child | Family | Pensioner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Now | $250.00 | $250.00 | – | $250.00 |