Itinerary
- Day 1
Canberra
You'll head out of Canberra toward Berrima, then continue to Gold Creek Station where the Starr Family runs a 400-hectare sheep farm. There you'll watch a sheep shearing demonstration and have a be my guest BBQ lunch with the family. After that, you'll head back into the city to check out Parliament House and walk through its grounds. Later this evening, you'll settle in at your hotel with your group for a drink.
- Meals
- Lunch (Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station)
Included Activities
- Gold Creek Station sheep shearing demonstration and farm experience
- Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station
- Explore Parliament House grounds and self-guided tour
Landmarks/POIs Parliament House Gold Creek Station - Day 2
Canberra - Wangaratta
Start early and climb Mt. Ainslie, where you get 360-degree views across Canberra. Then you'll cross into Victoria and head to Beechworth, a well-preserved gold rush town from the 1850s. You'll wander through local shops selling honey and gold items, look around galleries and museums, and meet the publican at the historic pub. Afternoon tea happens at the town's oldest hotel before you head on to Wangaratta for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Mt. Ainslie summit visit for city views
- Beechworth exploration - galleries, museums, shops
- Afternoon tea at oldest hotel in Beechworth
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Ainslie Murray River Beechworth - Day 3
Melbourne
You'll arrive in Melbourne and start with a sightseeing tour covering the CBD, Victorian history, Southbank's riverfront, the arts district, and the Botanic Gardens. There's a guided tour at the Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery to learn about First Peoples arts and culture. After that, you'll see the Crown complex. The rest of the day is yours to explore on your own, or you can book a seafood dinner watching the sunset over the Yarra from your centrally located hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Melbourne city sightseeing tour
- Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery guided tour
Optional Activities
- Crown complex restaurants, boutiques, or indoor amusement park
- Self-guided exploration of the city
- Seafood dinner on the Yarra riverfront
Landmarks/POIs Koorie Heritage Trust Gallery Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Crown Melbourne Yarra River - Day 4
Melbourne
Melbourne is yours to explore at your own pace today. You could head up the Eureka Skydeck for views from the Southern Hemisphere's highest viewing platform, or take a history and donuts walking tour through the laneways and arcades. The Puffing Billy Steam Train through the Dandenong Ranges is another option, along with Yarra Valley wineries. Phillip Island lets you see the little penguins emerge at sunset if you're interested in that experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Eureka Skydeck 360-degree city views
- History and Donuts Walking Tour
- Puffing Billy Steam Train and Yarra Valley Wine Country experience
- Phillip Island Penguins Up Late experience
- Lanes and Arcades walking tour
Landmarks/POIs Eureka Skydeck Dandenong Ranges Puffing Billy Steam Train Yarra Valley Phillip Island - Day 5
Melbourne - Warrnambool
You'll drive along the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's great coastal drives with plenty of spots to photograph. Stop in Apollo Bay, a Mediterranean-inspired village, to watch boats come in at the harbour. From there you'll see the Twelve Apostles, limestone formations that rise 45 metres above the Southern Ocean (seven are still standing). You'll also explore Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge before arriving in Warrnambool for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Great Ocean Road scenic drive
- Apollo Bay village visit and harbour viewing
- Twelve Apostles viewing
- Loch Ard Gorge visit
- London Bridge visit
Landmarks/POIs Great Ocean Road Apollo Bay Twelve Apostles Loch Ard Gorge London Bridge - Day 6
Warrnambool - Naracoorte
You'll drive through Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, a dormant volcanic crater where you'll likely spot emus and koalas. After crossing into South Australia, you'll see the Blue Lake in Mt. Gambier with its crater-filled landscape. Next is the Coonawarra wine region where you'll taste six wines at Wynns Coonawarra Estate and learn about their production and the region's Cabernet Sauvignon reputation. Alexandra Cave offers a guided tour of an 800,000-year-old fossil site with a local specialist. Dinner wraps up the day at the Highlander restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Highlander restaurant showcasing Limestone Coast and Southern Australia products)
Included Activities
- Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve drive
- Mt. Gambier Blue Lake viewing
- Wynns Coonawarra Estate wine tasting with Local Specialist
- Alexandra Cave guided tour with Local Specialist
- Dinner at Highlander restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve Mt. Gambier Blue Lake Wynns Coonawarra Estate Alexandra Cave Naracoorte East Range - Day 7
Naracoorte - Kangaroo Island
Start at Victor Harbor, the seaside town where you can relax with fish and chips on the beach or take a horse-drawn tram to Granite Island to watch white surf hit the granite formations. Then you'll board a ferry to Kangaroo Island, Australia's third-largest island (locals call it KI). The island is known for native wildlife including sea lions, koalas, and lots of bird species. You'll arrive in Kingscote for your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Victor Harbor seaside visit
- Ferry to Kangaroo Island
Optional Activities
- Fish and chips on Victor Harbor beach
- Horse-drawn tram to Granite Island
Landmarks/POIs Victor Harbor Granite Island Kangaroo Island - Day 8
Kangaroo Island
You'll explore Kangaroo Island's natural features starting with the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park. At Seal Bay Conservation Park, a local specialist leads a guided walk to learn about the Australian sea lion, one of the rarest species with only 12,000 individuals left. You'll understand how they hunt, interact, and move. Lunch at Vivonne Bay Bistro includes wine, then you tour the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery, South Australia's only commercial one. Later you'll meet another local specialist at Kangaroo Island Brewery to taste fine local beers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Vivonne Bay Bistro with a glass of wine)
Included Activities
- Flinders Chase National Park - Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch visit
- Seal Bay Conservation Park guided walk with Local Specialist
- Vivonne Bay Bistro lunch with wine
- Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery guided tour
- Kangaroo Island Brewery beer tasting with Local Specialist
Landmarks/POIs Flinders Chase National Park Remarkable Rocks Admirals Arch Seal Bay Conservation Park Vivonne Bay Bistro Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery Kangaroo Island Brewery - Day 9
Adelaide
You'll arrive in Adelaide, South Australia's capital, which is known for its well-preserved churches and excellent food scene. An Adelaide city tour gets you oriented, then the afternoon is flexible. You could take a food tour of the Adelaide Central Market, the city's top food destination, or visit the National Wine Centre to taste wines and learn about wine's role in Australian history and how food and wine connect.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Adelaide city tour
Optional Activities
- Adelaide Central Market tour
- National Wine Centre tastings and masterclass
Landmarks/POIs Adelaide Central Market National Wine Centre - Day 10
Adelaide Hills - Barossa
You'll travel through the Adelaide Hills, starting at Mt. Lofty for sweeping views of the city. Stop in Hahndorf, a quiet village settled by 19th-century Lutheran migrants, known for its German-style architecture and stone cottages. Then head to the Barossa, Australia's top Shiraz region, for lunch at Lambert Estate surrounded by rolling vineyards. There's a wine or gin tasting at Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm. You'll finish with dinner at Koomo, Adelaide's highest restaurant, toasting your travels over city views and Japanese and Asian-influenced dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Lambert Estate in the Barossa), Dinner (Dinner at Koomo, Adelaide's highest restaurant, with Japanese and Asian-influenced dishes)
Included Activities
- Mt. Lofty views of Adelaide
- Hahndorf village exploration
- Lambert Estate lunch in the Barossa
- Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm wine or gin tasting
- Dinner at Koomo restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Lofty Hahndorf Barossa Valley Lambert Estate Maggie Beer's Pheasant Farm - Day 11
Adelaide
Your journey through Southern Australia's natural landscapes and stylish cities comes to an end. You'll say goodbye to your fellow travellers before heading to Adelaide Airport for your flights anytime during the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Adelaide Airport
