The 15-day Classic Southern Australia takes you to a very fascinating area of Australia; from Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, Adelaide and Kangaroo Island. Melbourne is a classic city in Australia with some of the most beautiful older, European-style buildings. The Great Ocean Road is a georgeous drive through this majestic coastline and Kangaroo Island offers some of the most amazing encounters with nature- from being just a few feet from the Sea Lions, to a visit to a small Faiery Penguin village, to seeing kangaroos, wallabees, koalas, rare birds, etc. etc in their natural habitat. If you love nature, you will love this tour.
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Tour Operator
Mongol Global Tour Co.
Duration
15 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
Day
Destination
Description
Day 1
Depart Los Angeles or San Francisco
Leave LAX or SFO for Sydney The adventure begins! (Other departure cities are also available)
Day 2
Cross International Date Line
In flight. The flight does not actually take two days, but you lose one day because of the International Date Line. You will gain it at the end of your trip.
On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to your hotel. You can have some time to rest after your flight and before your adventure begins! You will then have a guided tour of the infamous Sydney Opera House.
Option: This afternoon make your way to Bridgeclimb, located at The Rocks, where you suit up for the ‘climb of your life'.
This morning make your own way to Circular Quay where you board your Matilda Cruise vessel. Cruise the spectacular Sydney Harbor, a must for all visitors to see. See the Opera House and the Harbor Bridge from the water. Return to Circular Quay where you will have a guided walking tour through the historic Rocks area. The Rocks is the foundation place of Sydney and Australia, and of enormous historical significance.
Today you will fly from Sydney to Adelaide. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you will have a city highlights tour. This tour also includes visiting the charming German influenced suburb of Handorf.
Discover Australia's finest wine country as you travel to the Barossa Valley via the picturesque Torrens Gorge. Visit the Whispering Wall and climb the world's largest rocking horse before arriving at Chateau Yaldara where lunch is served in the bistro. Visit other wineries before touring through the valley and the townships of Lyndoch, Tanunda and Angaston Stop at Angas Park Fruits where you can purchase from their extensive range of dried fruit. Another winery visit before returning to Adelaide and your hotel. Includes lunch.
Day 8
Kangaroo Island
You will take a morning flight on a small plane to Kangaroo Island. Once you arrive on the Island you will be picked up for a wildlife tour. Then you will be taken to your hotel on the island. After dinner you will be picked up for a nocturnal tour.
Day 9
Kangaroo Island
Free day. We suggest visiting the remarkable rocks. Kangaroo Island is a great place to rent a car for the day.
Today you have a flight to Melbourne. Tonight you can relax. Melbourne is a great place to walk around the city, and there are many trams that run throughout the city. There is even a free tram that goes around the main city circle.
Today you will see the famous Great Ocean Road. You will have a coach tour along the Great Ocean Road, where you can see the Twelve Apostles, Island Arch, Razorback and the rugged coastline. You will return to your hotel in the late evening.
This afternoon travel south to Phillip Island. Visit the Koala Conservation Centre and enjoy dinner at Cowes (own expense), where there is a variety of cafes and restaurants. Visit the Nobbies and Seal Rocks Life Centre and view the treacherous Bass Strait. The Penguin Parade is one of Australia's most popular natural tourist attractions.
Day 15
Return to Los Angeles or San Francisco
Leave Melbourne for LAX or SFO with a lifetime of wonderful memories!
Dates/Pricing
Lodging Type
Condos
Resorts
Hotels
Motels
Inns and B&Bs
Dining
Total meals - 1
Breakfasts - 0
Lunches - 1
Dinners - 0
Transportation
Hot Air Balloon
Helicopter
Train
Motor Coach
Cultural/Educational
Archaeology
Anthropology
Architecture
Art
Botany
Culinary
Dance
History
Music
Photography
Religion and Spirituality
Antiques
Festival
Shopping
Classes/Instruction
Art
Cooking
Wine Tasting
Disclaimer
Price listed is the starting price of the basic package.
Other departure dates available
Single Supplement: $541
This price of the tour does not include international airfare.
Included in this price: most transfers, guides, drivers, private transportation, all tours listed, entrance fees, 3 & 4-star hotels (double occupancy) and listed meals.
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