Kangaroo Island Interlude & The Great Ocean Road to Melbourne

Victoria

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Discover the natural wonders of South Australia and Victoria's coastline on this 8-day escorted Gold Class coach tour. From Adelaide's seaside gem Glenelg, ferry across to Kangaroo Island for two nights exploring Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery, Clifford's Honey Farm, Seal Bay Conservation Park's sea lion colony, the Birds of Prey Display at Raptor Domain and the iconic Remarkable Rocks at Flinders Chase National Park. Journey through Naracoorte Caves National Park and the mysterious Blue Lake before a guided tour of charming Port Fairy. Soar above the Twelve Apostles by helicopter, cruise the stunning Great Ocean Road to Lorne and Bells Beach, then wine and dine aboard the Q Train on the historic Bellarine Railway to Melbourne.

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

30 March 2027

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Coach classes:
Gold
Gold
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Tour experiences:

20 Meals Included 3 Eco Experiences 2 Heritage & Cultural Experiences

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Tour pricing

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$
5495
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Sole Use
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$
6725
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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.

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Tour inclusions

  • Return Economy Class flights to Adelaide ex Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne and from Melbourne to Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide
  • Journey in style aboard our luxury 'Gold Class' coach
  • Fully escorted by experienced Fun Over 50 Holidays tour host and coach captain
  • 1 night Glenelg
  • Ferry transport to/from Kangaroo Island
  • 2 nights Kangaroo Island
  • Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery guided tour & lunch
  • Clifford's Honey Farm
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park
  • Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
  • Raptor Domain Birds of Prey Show
  • Flinders Chase National Park; Remarkable Rocks; Admirals Arch
  • 1 night Naracoorte
  • Naracoorte Caves National Park
  • Blue Lake
  • Port Fairy with a local guide
  • 1 night Warrnambool
  • Scenic flight over the Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road
  • Stop for lunch along the Great Ocean Road
  • 1 night Lorne
  • Wine and dine on the Q Train – Australia's premier rail restaurant
  • 1 night Melbourne
  • 20 delicious meals included on your journey

Additional information

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
Rail
Rail
Scenic helicopter
Scenic helicopter
Cruise
Cruise
Local guide
Local guide
Heritage
Heritage

Itinerary

Departs
Adelaide Airport
Returns
Melbourne Airport

Day

1

Glenelg

Flight included
Flight included

Our flights arrive into Adelaide mid-afternoon where we board our luxury 'Gold Class' coach and make our way into the city for a brief town tour before heading 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.

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Kangaroo Island

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Eco experience
Eco experience

This morning we make our way to Cape Jervis to 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. We start our touring at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery for a guided tour and lunch, followed by a visit to 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. We end the day with a memorable guided walk along the beach at spectacular Seal Bay Conservation Park, home to a healthy Australian sea lion colony.

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Kangaroo Island

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We begin our day at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park before visiting Raptor Domain to experience an 'In-Flight' Australian Birds of Prey Display. We meet an array of Australian birds and raptors including Wedge Tailed Eagles, Osprey and Sea Eagles. After lunch, we discover the protected area of Flinders Chase National Park, the intriguing Remarkable Rocks, and Admirals Arch before returning to our hotel.

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Naracoorte

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This morning we make our way to Penneshaw for our ferry crossing back to Cape Jervis. From here we travel to Victor Harbor for a spot of lunch and finish the day in Naracoorte.

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Warrnamboool

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This morning we arrive at the UNESCO listed 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 and uncover the secrets of ancient limestone formations. We view the mysterious Blue Lake before travelling to Mount Gambier for lunch. Our next stop is Port Fairy where we collect a local tour guide and discover this quaint fishing village, steeped in the history of whalers and seal hunters, before concluding our day in Warrnambool.

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Lorne

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This morning after a brief stop in Port Campbell, we take to the skies with a thrilling helicopter scenic flight over the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge, the Sandstone Cliffs and Bay of Islands. Back on the ground and after lunch we continue along the stunning Great Ocean Road to Lorne.

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Melbourne

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After photo stops at both the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, Aireys Inlet Lighthouse and the world-famous Bells Beach, we journey to Drysdale to board Australia's premier rail restaurant, the Q Train. Wine and dine in style as this award-winning restaurant travels along the historic Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff. Relax in the restored carriages and enjoy a gastronomical journey unlike anything else you have experienced. A delicious rail journey complemented with unique views of Swan Bay and the Bellarine. After detraining, we return to Melbourne for our final night together.

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Melbourne

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After breakfast this morning we make our way to Melbourne Airport for our respective flights home.

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How do I book this tour?

To book this tour, all you need to do is get in touch with us. We will take your details and reserve your place over the phone. We can also answer any questions you may have and give you all the information you need.

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.

What do the fitness ratings mean?

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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  • 2 Moderate
  • 3 Active/moderate
  • 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.

Can you cater for my dietary requirements?

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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