4 Day Great Ocean Road & Kangaroo Island Tour

DAY 1“ GREAT OCEAN ROAD AND THE 12 APOSTLES"

Cruise along the stunning Great Ocean Road one of Australia's best scenic coastal routes. Wonder at the massive rock formations cut out by the sea and beautiful beaches. Visiting many of the highlights (MT,L)

• Bells Beach - Enjoy some complimentary morning tea as we watch the surfers at Bells Beach.
• Memorial Arch (Eastern View) -Take some pictures at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch.
• Beach Walk -Go for a stroll along some of the beautiful beaches.
• Lorne & Anglesea - View some spectacular beaches and lookouts.
• Koala's in the Wild-Koalas can be seen sitting up in the trees and the brightly King Parrots and Crimson Rosella feed out of your hand.Be on the lookout for the famous laughing Kookaburra..
• Free Restaurant Lunch at Iluka (Apollo Bay) - Enjoy a rang of Lunch options such as Chicken, Fish, Beef or Vegetarian Meals.
• Otway's Rainforest (Mait's Rest) - Take a guided walk through this ancient  rainforest. Feel dwarfed  strolling past some of the tallest trees in the world.
• 12 Apostles-The famous 12 Apostles are the highlight of the Great Ocean Road and one of the famous destinations in Australia. Magnificent limestone stacks rising out of the sea against the stunning coastal scenery make for some fantastic photo shots to remember your Great Ocean Road Adventure.
• Helicopter Flights Take a Helicopter flight over the 12 Apostles for magnificent ocean views.($75pp weather permitting)
• Loch Ard Gorge -  Named from one of Victoria's most tragic shipwrecks more than 120 years ago.
• London Bridge - London Bridge has fallen down....BUT it still makes a stunning photo opportunity and has a great story behind it.

Overnight stay at Warrnambool Beach Backpackers http://beachbackpackers.com.au for dorm share or at Bayside Lodge http://www.baysidelodge.com.au upgraded accommodation.

DAY 2 - THE GRAMPIANS MOUNTAINS

From Warrnambool we head up towards the Grampians, Victorians largest National Park which is truly abundant with Australian wildlife and walking wonderlands! (B,D)

• Wildlife Show - Hold a snake, Kiss a Koala and cuddle a Joey (Baby Kangaroo) as you are treated to a hands-on Wildlife Show.
• Whale Watching (Winter Only) -Look for whales at Logans Beach as they make their way around the Southern Coast of Australia.
• Visit Tower Hill National Park - See roaming Kangaroos and Emus with Koala's in the wild.
• Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Learn the history and culture of the local Jardwadjali and Djab Wurung Tribes.
• Mountain Hike - Take a hike up one of the majestic mountains for stunning views overlooking the Grampians .
• Aussie BBQ - Help to cook a true blue Aussie BBQ for tonight's dinner in the Grampians National Park.

Overnight in the Grampians National Park -Spent the night in the heart of the Grampians National park at Ned's Bed's http://www.grampiansbackpackers.com.au/ for  dormitory share or Tims Place/Grampians Motel for  upgrades http://www.timsplace.com.au/

Day 3 - GRAMPIANS NP to ADELAIDE

The Grampians home to the Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Emus, Birds, Echidnas and many other Australian creatures as well as an abundant array of plant life. It offers a great selection of walks and lookouts with breathtaking views over these magnificent ranges. (B)

• Silver Bands Falls or Lake Bellfield -Early morning  stroll along short walking tracks  and breathe the fresh mountain air.
• Grand Canyon Walk- is the largest and most popular waterfall in the Grampians.
• Reeds Lookout/Balconies "Jaws of Death.- Great views overlooking the Grampians Victoria Valley.
• McKenzie Falls, - One of Victoria's largest and  most majestic Waterfalls.
• After a morning of activity  you will make your wayTo Adelaide(Either with V Line Coach transfers from Stawell/Horsham to Adelaide or with Goin South's small charter bus. *Dependent on numbers returning to Adelaide. Arriving approx 7.30pm Central Bus Station

Day 4 – KANGAROO ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Discover, explore and experience the natural wonders of Kangaroo Island .Kangaroo Island is a true wildlife sanctuary with one third of the Island declared National Park.This tour focuses on many of the main attractions and includes spectacular scenery and wildlife. (L)

 *This section can be open dated to allow you the option of spending a day exploring Adelaide before taking the Kangaroo Island Highlights Tour.

Discover ,explore and experience the natural wonders of Kangaroo Island

• Cape Jervois Ferry Crossing – Departing Adelaide early morning approx 6.15am on a Luxury Sealink Coach travelling up through the Southern Adelaide Hills to Cape Jervois where you board the ferry to Kangaroo Island arriving at Penneshaw to hop onto the waiting tour coach  taking you on your Kangaroo Island journey.
• Seal Bay Guided Tour- Walk on the beach amongst the colony of rare and wild Australlian Sea Lions with National Park Ranger
• Birds of Prey – See the amazing Birds from Wedge Tail Eagles< Barn Owls,Kookaburra’s and more.Learn about their hunting techniques .
• Lunch at Vivonne Bay -.
• Flinders Chase National Park - Visit Remarkable Rocks and Admiral Arch.Spectacular Rock formations sculptured by weathering and the sea over thousand of years.
• Observe New Zealand Fur Seals – See them feed,swim and laze around on the rock platforms below. .
• Af the end of the day drive back to Penneshaw -Ferry crossing  to the mainland Cape Jervois for the return journey back to Adelaide at approx 10pm.e