3 DAY ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNE ( GREAT OCEAN ROAD & PHILLIP ISLAND
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 THREE DAYS!!
Discover South Australia.Limestone Coast region to Mount Gambier
Cruise the Great Ocean Road with its stunning coastal scenery.
Phillip Island Penguin tour- Home to Australia's most popular attraction the Penguin Parade.
- Included in price:
- Included • Day 1 LUNCH and Day 2 Breakfast, National Park Fees and 2 nights Dormitory Shared Accommodation. Phillip Island Pizza Dinner and Penguin tour. Optional Activities Helicopter Flight - Magnificent views of the 12 Apostles and surrounding coastline ($75 per person)
- What to bring:
- Sturdy closed walking shoes, sensible clothing as temperatures can change ,warm and rain proof jackets for winter colder months and hats and sunscreen for summer, swimming gear, towel, toiletries insect repellent and camera for some great scenic shots
- Fitness level required:
- Medium
- Child policies:
- Tour not suited for children under 6yrs of age as this is a group tour option. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an Adult and it is highly advised to take upgraded family rooms.. Children are the responsibility of the parents or guardian. We do not provide child booster seats.
- Departure points:
- Adelaide, South Australia
Mt Gambier, South Australia
Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Coonawarra, South Australia - Departure time:
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7:30 AM Mon, Thu
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Departs Adelaide every Monday ( April – Mid October) Monday & Friday( Mid October -31st March ) We recommended that you arrive at your pick up location at least 5 minutes before departure time. If the bus has not picked you up within 10 minutes please phone the free call number. 1800 009 858 Pick Up Points in Adelaide; Adelaide YHA 7.20am, My Place & Annies 7.25am, Franklin Street Central Bus Station 7.30am, Backpack OZ 7.40am, Adelaide Backpackers, Hostel 109 7.45am, Adelaide Travellers Inn 7.50am Phillip Island penguin Day Tour departs Melbourne every : Tue, Fri & Sun CO SHARE WILDLIFE TOURS Pick Up Points in Melbourne City; Metro YHA -10.50am, The Nunnery 11am, Space Hotel 10.55am, Hotel Discovery 10.48am Nomads Industry A Beckett St – 10.45am, St Pauls Cathedral Cnrs Flinders/Swanston St 10.30am, Exford Hotel 10.35am, King Street Backpackers 10.40am, Holiday Inn 10.25am St Kilda – Base Backpackers 10.05am, Habitat HQ 10.10am, Coffee Palace 10am, U rban Central 10.20am
- Duration:
- 2 Days Adelaide to Melbourne + 1 Day Phillip Island Tour
- Approximate Return Time:
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Arrive in Melbourne on 2nd Day at approx 6.30pm
Phillip Island departs Mebourne every Tuesday ,Friday and Sunday
Returning back to Melbourne Returns – Approx 9pm (winter) - Midnight (Summer)
- May/Jun
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Tour Details
- Operator
- GOIN SOUTH TOURS
- Destinations
- Adelaide, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Murray River, Mt Gambier, Adelaide Hills and Coonawarra
- Departs From
- Adelaide, Mt Gambier, Adelaide Hills and Coonawarra
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 area,ever-changing scenery, small country towns,
• 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,Emus and 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 per 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. Wonder at the massive rock formations cut out by the sea and beautiful beaches. Visiting many of the highlights.(B)
• 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 and one of the best known destinations in Australia
• Helicopter Flights – Take a Helicopter flight over the 12 Apostles for magnificent ocean views.($75pp weather permitting)
• Maites Rest Rainforest Walk. See beautiful ferns and giant rainforest trees.
• Koala’s in the Wild – At Kennett River see the koalas up in the trees
• Scenic Beach’s & Coastal Seaside Towns –
• Memorial Arch - Historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch
• Bells Beach – Australia's famous surfing beaches home to the Rip Curl Pro
• Melbourne - Final Destination Melbourne.
DAY THREE *ThE Phillip Island day can be an open dated allowing you flexibility in Melbourne to take the tour at your own leisure.
Tour departs Melbourne every Tuesday, Friday & Sunday .
DAY THREE - PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUIN PARADE & WILDLIFE (D)
Home to Australia's most popular attraction the Penguin Parade, spectacular coastal scenery and an abundance of wildlife.
• Flying Foxes (Bats) - Experience the biggest colony of flying foxes in Southern Australia
• Morning Tea - Enjoy some complimentary morning tea at the stunning Studley Park
• Australian Wildlife Park - Koalas, Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats, Crocodiles, Dingoes, Tasmanian Devils and various Birdlife; a photographer's dream!
• Visit a Winery - Taste test some of the finest drops whilst admiring the incredible views of French Island
• Beautiful beaches - Be blown away by Phillip Island’s rugged surf beaches.
• Formula One Grand Prix Circuit - Take a look at where the action happens
• Swan Lake - Wander and spy wetland birds and wallabies from the hidden observation platforms
• Seal Rocks - Watch the seals play from special observation cameras
• The Nobbies - Visit the award winning Nobbies Information Centre
• Summerlands - Observe the thunderous surf beneath the sheer- cliff faces.
• Penguin Parade - Watch the magic as the world's smallest penguins appear out of the surf
• Pizza Dinner - Free pizza Dinner!
Prices & Availability
Prices for 4 June 2012.
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Tour
3 DAY ADELAIDE TO MELBOURNE ( GREAT OCEAN ROAD & PHILLIP ISLAND
Rates
| Adult | Child | Family | Pensioner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Now | $349.00 | $349.00 | – | $349.00 |