ITINERARY:

Day 1 - Sydney to Thredbo Alpine Village* (via Canberra)
Our first stop today is the capital city of Australia - Canberra - where the Prime Minister hangs out. See for yourself how a custom-made capital city is built as you take in the view from Mt. Ainslie, take a tour of Parliament House, check out a few embassies and see other city highlights. We travel via Cooma, learning about the historically important Snowy Hydro-Electric Scheme on our way to Thredbo. *In ski season (Jun-Sep) we stay in Jindabyne and during winter Perisher/Smiggins (D).

Day 2 - Thredbo to Lakes Entrance via Snowy River Country
Grab your hiking boots, we're going to the 'Roof of Australia'. There's a chairlift express up the mountain (seasonal) and you can either walk to the summit of Australia's highest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko (weather permitting), or to the viewing point. During winter, we have time to play in the snow at the ski resort of Perisher/Smiggins (optional toboggan hire or snow tube at own expense). It's a spectacular drive along Barry Way, with the Snowy River below. Tonight we stay at Lakes Entrance, the Gateway to the Gippsland Lakes and Australia's longest beach - Ninety Mile Beach. (BD) Day 3 - Lakes Entrance to Wilsons Promontory NP and Melbourne We travel to mainland Australia's most southerly point, Wilsons Promontory National Park. Walk along gleaming beaches, hike along amazing granite rock formations and learn about coastal flora and native wildlife. You might even see emus and wombats! We finish our tour travelling to Melbourne through pastoral landscapes in South Gippsland. (B) Accommodation in Melbourne not included.

Day 4 - Melbourne via Great Ocean Rd to Port Campbell
We pass Geelong and check out the surfing town of Torquay and world famous Bells Beach. Our Great Ocean Road journey begins here as we wind our way along one of the most spectacular coastal roads in Australia. At Kennett River we spot for koalas and watch and listen to the abundant birdlife. Next we hit the cool temperate rainforest of the Otway National Park, where we spend time at the Otway Fly Tree Top Walk (included) then watch the sun set over the Twelve Apostles. (LD)

Day 5 - Port Campbell to Grampians National Park
Start the day with an optional helicopter ride over the amazing 12 Apostles or walk down the Gibson Steps to the beach to get a different angle of the limestone stacks. Next we head on to check out Loch Ard Gorge and the western end of the Great Ocean Road including London Bridge, the Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands. You may spot a whale or two (seasonal) at Warrnambool, where we have a stop. From here we travel through country Victoria, arriving at the magnificent Grampians National Park to the challenge of a hike to the top of the Pinnacle. The day is topped off by a walk to The Balconies and Reeds Lookout, before we get to our overnight Grampians accommodation. (BLD)

Day 6 - Halls Gap to Adelaide
Get your legs working this morning with hikes at Hollow Mountain and the amazing MacKenzie Falls before we farewell The Grampians and travel via Horsham into South Australia. See rare White Western Grey Kangaroos at Bordertown, then cross the Murray River before arriving into Adelaide. (BL)

Note:

• This is a combination package so you may travel with a different guide and group in each section.

• Upgrade accommodation is budget style and may be located on different premises to hostel accommodation.

• Accommodation in Melbourne is not included. Please advise at time of booking if you wish this to be booked on your behalf (additional cost).

• Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for any cause including seasonal conditions, weather extremes, Traditional Owner and national park requirements. Please see terms and conditions of travel for full details.

• A STRICT luggage limit of 15KG applies.

• Safaris must be reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure by phone direct with the tour operator - (Details on your E-Ticket).

• Optional $20 Sleeping Bag Hire if required.

• Children under 16yrs exempted from park fee.

• B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

ATA Child Policy On Tours
• Note: N/S = This tour is not available to children 12 years and under.
• Note: N/A = This option is not available at a discounted child rate.
• Note: *Child rates are for children 8-12 years accompanied by an adult
• Note: Children 7 years and under are not permitted to travel on any tour

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