Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney to Canberra
Head out from Sydney toward the Southern Highlands wine country this morning. You'll stop at Gold Creek Station farm to meet Craig Starr's family, and there's a Be My Guest BBQ lunch set up for you. After that, continue on to Canberra for a behind-the-scenes tour of Parliament House, which gives you a real sense of how Australian politics actually works in this purpose-built capital.
- Meals
- Lunch (Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station farm)
Included Activities
- Visit Gold Creek Station farm and meet Craig Starr and family
- Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station
- Behind-the-scenes tour of Parliament House
Landmarks/POIs Parliament House Gold Creek Station 
- Day 2
Canberra to Beechworth to Wangaratta
Start the day with panoramic views from Mt. Ainslie, then cross the Murray River into Victoria's High Country. The historic gold rush town of Beechworth is next, where you'll pop into the local pub for a chat and have afternoon tea at the oldest hotel there. Spend some time browsing through honey shops, gold shops, galleries and museums before heading to Wangaratta for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Summit visit to Mt. Ainslie for panoramic views
- Chat with publican at historic Beechworth pub
- Afternoon tea at oldest hotel in Beechworth
- Self-guided exploration of Beechworth (honey and gold shops, galleries, museums)
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Ainslie Murray River Beechworth - Day 3
Glenrowan to Melbourne
Travel south through Ned Kelly country to the historic town of Glenrowan, where you'll learn about the famous bushranger and how he was captured there back in 1880. Later, reach Melbourne for a city tour and a guided gallery visit at the Koorie Heritage Trust located at Federation Square. The rest of the day is yours to wander the city's laneways, check out jazz bars, and find hidden restaurants on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Glenrowan Ned Kelly history and sites tour
- Melbourne city tour
- Guided galleries tour at Koorie Heritage Trust (First Peoples arts and cultural centre)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Melbourne laneways, jazz bars and restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Glenrowan Koorie Heritage Trust Federation Square 
- Day 4
Melbourne
This is your free day in Melbourne. Your Travel Director is on hand if you want help arranging things, but the choice is yours. Walk through the atmospheric laneways, try different coffee spots around the city, or pick from optional activities like Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower, a History and Donuts Walking Tour, or a trip to Phillip Island to see the little penguins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Melbourne Skydeck at Eureka Tower visit for bird's-eye views from Southern Hemisphere's highest attraction
- History and Donuts Walking Tour
- Phillip Island little penguin tour
Landmarks/POIs Melbourne Skydeck Eureka Tower Phillip Island - Day 5
Great Ocean Road
Drive along the Great Ocean Road today, a 240-kilometre route that's considered one of the world's best coastal drives. You'll see dramatic limestone stacks, World Heritage rainforest, quiet coastal coves and small towns. Stop to see the Twelve Apostles, check out Loch Ard Gorge where a shipwreck happened, and view the London Bridge rock formations along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Great Ocean Road scenic drive (240 kilometres)
- Twelve Apostles viewing
- Loch Ard Gorge visit
- London Bridge rock formations viewing
Landmarks/POIs Great Ocean Road Twelve Apostles Loch Ard Gorge London Bridge Lorne Apollo Bay - Day 6
Tower Hill to Mt. Gambier to Naracoorte
Start by driving through Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, a dormant volcanic crater where you can spot emus and koalas in their natural setting. From there, cross into South Australia and visit Mt. Gambier's Blue Lake crater. Later, explore the Coonawarra wine region, then head to Alexandra Cave in Naracoorte to see the impressive stalactites and stone formations underground.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Wine)
Included Activities
- Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve scenic drive
- Mt. Gambier Blue Lake viewing
- Coonawarra wine region visit
- Alexandra Cave visit in Naracoorte
Landmarks/POIs Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve Mt. Gambier Blue Lake Coonawarra Alexandra Cave - Day 7
Fleurieu Peninsula to Kangaroo Island
Explore the Fleurieu Peninsula with its rolling hills, rugged clifftops and sandy beaches. You'll visit the seaside town of Victor Harbor and ride a horse-drawn tram out to Granite Island. Then take the ferry over to Kangaroo Island, where you can spot sea lions, koalas and lots of different bird species. Finish the day arriving in Kingscote.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fleurieu Peninsula scenic tour
- Victor Harbor visit
- Ferry to Kangaroo Island
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn tram ride to Granite Island
Landmarks/POIs Fleurieu Peninsula Victor Harbor Granite Island Kangaroo Island Kingscote - Day 8
Adelaide
Arrive in Adelaide, South Australia's capital, known for its well-preserved churches and strong food scene. You'll get a city orientation tour in the morning, then the afternoon is free for exploring at your own pace. Head to the Central Market to sample local delicacies and pick up some things to take with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Adelaide city orientation tour
Optional Activities
- Central Market visit and food sampling
Landmarks/POIs Adelaide Central Market - Day 9
Adelaide Hills and Barossa
Explore the Adelaide Hills and Barossa region, visiting towns like Hahndorf, which is Australia's oldest surviving German settlement. Grab lunch at Lambert Estate, which sits in the rolling hills. After that, do a wine or gin tasting at Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm. In the evening, enjoy a Japanese-inspired Farewell Dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Lambert Estate in the rolling hills of the Barossa), Dinner (Japanese-inspired Farewell Dinner at hotel with newfound friends)
Included Activities
- Barossa and Hahndorf tour
- Lunch at Lambert Estate
- Wine or gin tasting at Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm
- Japanese-inspired Farewell Dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Adelaide Hills Hahndorf Barossa Lambert Estate Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm - Day 10
Adelaide
Your tour wraps up at 5:00pm in Adelaide. You'll head out with memories and a suitcase full of wine, gin and cheese from your travels across Australia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
