3 DAYS MELBOURNE ADELAIDE
DAY 1 MELBOURNE GREAT OCEAN ROAD BALLARAT Personal pick up from your City accommodation. We depart Melbourne via the Westgate Bridge, where you will get an uninterrupted view of the Melbourne City skyline and Port Phillip Bay. We will travel across the plains to Geelong, Victoria's second largest City and port. We start the world famous Great Ocean Road, built by the returned ANZAC servicemen in 1919. Travel through the seaside towns of Anglesea, Lorne and Apollo Bay. This region is also known as the Surf Coast. A chance to see koalas, kangaroos and echidnas in their natural habitat. Lunch at one of many gourmet cafes on route. Travel through the Otway National Park a temperate rainforest with giant Mountain Ash eucalyptus trees and ferns to the Port Campbell National Park. Stopping at many of the spectacular viewing areas,12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge. Many ships were wrecked only hours before reaching Melbourne, hear stories about the heroes and heroines of the Shipwreck Coast, during the Gold Rush and pioneering days. After many photo opportunities, travel via the lakes and crater district to historic Ballarat. An option in the evening is to see Blood on the Southern Cross the sound and light show telling the story of the EUREKA rebellion in 1854 Australia's only civil uprising over gold mining licenses. Overnight accommodation is the Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre where a real commitment to quality, comfort, service and wonderful food, ensures an unforgettable stay. There is a comprehensive selection of local wines available. Accommodation: Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre, Ballarat Meals: Lunch Entry Fees: According to Program / National Parks Transfer/s: From Melbourne City accommodation Distance travelled by Car: approximately 420km
DAY 2 BALLARAT GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK HALLS GAP A short City tour of Ballarat's highlights, including Lake Wendouree and the Botanic gardens, Gold Shop where you may see gold nuggets found by local prospectors. Local Ballarat gold is 23.5 carat in its natural state, some of the purest gold in the world. We will step back in time to the 1850 s and relive the exciting vibrant Gold rush Era at Sovereign Hill. You can try your luck panning for gold in the creek, ride the Cobb & Co coach around the township, see the craftsmen at their trades, Candle maker, Undertaker, Blacksmith, Tinsmith and the steam boilers driving the period gold mining machinery, explore the underground mine, see the miners crushing the quartz in search for that elusive fortune, a 3 kilogram gold nugget being smelted and poured into ingots. Experience the exciting discovery of the Welcome Nugget, one of the largest gold nugget discoveries in the world at the Red Hill diggings. Lunch in Ballarat. A scenic drive heading west for the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd), through sheep and cattle farming countryside follows. Via Ararat, we meander along the Mount William range to Halls Gap, our overnight destination. We suggest dinner at the Kookaburra Restaurant, where local produce and specialties are served. A comprehensive selection of local wines is again available. Accommodation: Comfort Inn Country Plaza, Halls Gap Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Entry Fees: Historic Gold Mining Town Sovereign Hill, National Parks Distance travelled by Car: approximately 230km
DAY 3 HALLS GAP GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK MOUNT GAMBIER ADELAIDE We depart Halls Gap to explore the Grampians Mountains National Park to Baroka and Reeds scenic lookouts, Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Aboriginal art sites. There are over 850 different wildflowers native to the Grampians and even may see a Kangaroo, Wallaby and Emus in the wild. Travel through rolling hills and farm land to Hamilton for lunch. Travel onto Mount Gambier, with the marvellous Blue Lake, an extinct Volcano. (Optional Coonawarra wine region detour is available). Your domestic flight to Adelaide departs Mount Gambier at 1710hrs with REX Regional Express. Your E tickets are available at the check in upon acceptance of your photo ID. Luggage allowance is 20kg plus 7kg cabin luggage for International travellers excess luggage is charged at approximately AUD 7.70 per kilogram (not included). You will arrive in Adelaide at 1820hrs. Transfer from the Adelaide Airport to your City accommodation by Smart Car Australia. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Entry Fees: According to Program / National Parks Flight: From Mount Gambier to Adelaide aboard REX Regional Express Transfer/s: Smart Car Australia transfer to Adelaide City accommodation Distance travelled by Car: approximately 250km
INCLUSIONS Inclusions Travel Insurance Bring Along Disclaimer Cancellation Fees Transfer from and to your City accommodation, all driving in luxurious and air conditioned vehicle, English speaking Tour Guide, 3 lunches, 2 breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, entry Sovereign Hill, entry fees National Parks, Ballarat City tour, flight from Mount Gambier to Adelaide. Please note: Routes and Hotel changes may apply in exceptional circumstances. Magic Tours Pty.Ltd is fully licensed and accredited. We strongly recommend passengers to take out travel insurance (not included in this package) to cover any unforeseen circumstances which may arise. Please ask your Travel Agent or Insurance Broker for details at time of booking. Please bring good walking shoes, a rain coat, a warm jumper for cool days and a hat along! Itineraries are subject to alteration without notice and intended as a guide only. Alterations may come about due to road or weather conditions, strikes, public holidays, local festivals or other reasons. Any additional expense incurred by the passenger is not the responsibility of Magic Tours Pty.Ltd. Magic Tours Pty.Ltd can give no guarantee as to the exact arrival and departure times for carriers and operators used by Magic Tours Pty.Ltd in the tour and Magic Tours Pty.Ltd will not be liable for failure to make connections with any other services or attractions beyond its control. To be supplied at time of Booking or check CANCELLATON POLICY under BOOK NOW on our website: www.magictours.com.au Travel Dates Every Monday except 25 December 2017 and 01 January 2018. Last Update Wednesday, 18 January 2017