Melbourne & The Great Ocean Road
3 nights from €499 per person
- Included:
- Accommodation
- In resort assistance & 24 hour contact centre
- Internal travel
- Tour guide throughout
- Sights and excursions as listed
- 3 breakfasts
- No credit card fees for Visa and Mastercard
Overview
A wonderful short tour, this four-day escorted Melbourne and Great Ocean Road tour offers a glimpse into city life in Melbourne. You’ll embark on a fun-filled sightseeing tour through the city streets, visiting the top attractions, before heading to the animal park to see some of Australia’s native species up close. Head to Phillip Island to see the charming Little Penguins scurry across the sands then journey along the Great Ocean Road to see the Twelve Apostles. (AA)
Highlights:
- Take a city sightseeing tour in Melbourne
- Visit a range of native animals at the Maru Koala and Animal Park
- Watch the Little Penguins of Phillip Island roam the beaches
- Be inspired by the beauty of the Twelve Apostles
Details
Day 1
Melbourne
Upon arrival into Melbourne, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Mercure Welcome (Regular) or Crowne Plaza (Superior)
Day 2
Melbourne
Today you can enjoy some sightseeing in this exciting city, with a chance to see the Queen Victoria Market, Parliament House and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Afterwards, travel to the Maru Koala and Animal Park to see the kangaroos, Tasmanian devils and koalas, among other native animals, up close. View the Nobbies rock formations which overlook the waters of the Bass Strait then visit the penguins on Phillip Island. Head down to Summerland Beach to watch the penguins head to their dune burrows as the sun sets.
Overnight: Mercure Welcome (Regular) or Crowne Plaza (Superior) (Breakfast included)
Day 3
Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is one of the most scenic routes in the world, playing host to countless panoramic vistas along the way. Travel along through charming coastal towns such as Lorne and Wye River, and see the spectacular Cape Patton. You’ll arrive at the beautiful, unspoiled beaches of Apollo Bay before admiring the natural stone structures known as the Twelve Apostles. Visit the shipwreck of Loch Ard and the famous Gorge and Razorback Lookout, then head to the rock known as London Bridge.
Overnight: Mercure Welcome (Regular) or Crowne Plaza (Superior) (Breakfast included)
Day 4
Melbourne
Your tour concludes after breakfast, when you’ll be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight.
(Breakfast included)
- Hotels (3 nights)
- 3 breakfasts included
- Tour guide throughout
- Internal travel
- Excursions as listed: entry into Maru Koala & Animal Park, entry into Phillip Island Penguin Parade, visit to twelve apostles, Melbourne city sights tour
Local Departures:
Departs daily throughout the year.
