Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road

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Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrive Melbourne (3 Nights)
Kickstart your scenic coastal journey in Melbourne. On arrival, spend the day immersing yourself in what makes this city Australia's 'Capital of Cool'.

Day 2 Great Ocean Road - Twelve Apostles
We leave Melbourne's towering skyline and grand boulevards bound for the Great Ocean Road. Your journey will take you through the lush tree-fern gullies and towering mountain-ash rainforests of Otway National Park. The imposing Twelve Apostles loom in the distance, rising high above the crashing waves below. Survey the grandeur of this iconic site from your cliff-top vantage point and stroll along the boardwalk, keeping your camera at hand to capture the natural splendour of this setting. See Loch Ard Gorge and discover the romantic and tragic story of love and lives lost aboard the schooner Loch Ard in 1878. Explore Port Campbell National Park and delve into the tragic history of over 50 ships wrecked along this unforgiving coastline. Travel the length of the Great Ocean Road, built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932. (Breakfast)

Day 3 City Sights - Phillip Island
Savour the aromas of coffee that seem to linger around every corner in cosmopolitan Melbourne. Your sightseeing tour will take you past Parliament House, Queen Victoria Market and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve to connect with the koalas, wallabies, echidnas and native birds. View spectacular coastal scenery at the Nobbies, two rocky outcrops abundant in marine life, as you journey to Phillip Island. Learn about the Little Penguins and life on the island during a visit to the educational Visitor Information Centre. Witness a miracle of nature as the Little Penguins battle the surf and make their way to their dune burrows to greet their young families, then gain a deeper understanding of the environmental and conservation methods that ensure the wildlife and vulnerable geology of Phillip Island remain protected. (Breakfast)

Day 4 Depart Melbourne
Your Mini Stay concludes after breakfast.

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All This Included

Combine the Capital of Cool and Australia's Great Ocean Road with a special encounter with the wild, waddling penguins of Phillip Island as they emerge from a hard day's fishing.

Dining Highlights

3 breakfasts

First class travel Highlights

Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
Handcrafted Highlights
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and local charges included
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights

Accommodations

Melbourne: Crowne Plaza

Notes

*International travel often requires an overnight flight. Please note Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please book flights accordingly.
*A valid passport with at least six months validity after your return date is required.
*Canadian Passport Holders require an eTA (Electronic Travel Authority) prior to departure for Australia.
*MINI-STAYS: Guests will travel with a different Driver Guide each day and with a different group of fellow guests each day. The Driver Guide will drop guests at the hotel, and they will check themselves in. Mini Stays are Day Tours joined together by accommodation. There is no porterage and each day guests must re-confirm their next day's touring.
Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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