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Wild about Wildlife
Wild about Wildlife
Discover the Great Ocean Road, Grampians National Park and Kangaroo Island on an extensive self-drive tour by hire car, with plenty of opportunities to observe wildlife. Meet Australia's iconic animals, such as kangaroos and koalas, in their natural habitat and, along the way, sample the finest Australian wines.
Dates
Price from, in CHF p.p.
Itinerary
Wild about Wildlife
Day 1 Melbourne – Mornington Peninsula (approx. 100 km) After collecting your hire car, enjoy the Mornington Peninsula. Take the Arthurs Seat Eagle gondola to the highest point and admire the breathtaking view.
Day 2 Mornington Peninsula – Aireys Inlet (approx. 100 km) You leave the Mornington Peninsula by ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff. The crossing takes about 40 minutes and offers a good chance of spotting dolphins. Passing Victoria Lake, you arrive in Aireys Inlet.
Day 3 Aireys Inlet – Port Fairy (approx. 255 km) You follow the Great Ocean Road, stopping at superb lookouts. In Otway National Park, home to many koalas, you can explore the rainforest on a treetop walkway. Later you pass the 12 Apostles, the highlight of the day.
Days 4–5 Port Fairy – Grampians National Park (approx. 160 km) Via Dunkeld, you head north to Grampians National Park, where you spend two nights. Discover the park's natural beauty with its waterfalls and spectacular mountain views. On a hike you will come across kangaroos, wallabies, emus and birds.
Day 6 Grampians National Park – Naracoorte (approx. 255 km) You leave the Grampians and cross the border westwards into South Australia. Today's destination is Naracoorte, a renowned wine region. Here you can visit the caves, which contain fossils of prehistoric giants.
Day 7 Naracoorte – Victor Harbor (approx. 355 km) Today we recommend taking the longer route through Coorong National Park, with its sand dunes, lagoons, salt lakes and rich birdlife. In Murray Bridge, a stop to admire the historic paddle steamers is a must.
Days 8–9 Victor Harbor – Kangaroo Island (approx. 140 km) You take the ferry to Kangaroo Island, where you spend two nights. Around a third of the island is national park, providing an ideal habitat for Australian wildlife: seals, sea lions, koalas, echidnas, wallabies, possums and kangaroos. In Flinders Chase National Park, the rock formations of ‘Remarkable Rocks’ and ‘Admirals Arch’ make magnificent photo subjects.
Day 10 Kangaroo Island – Adelaide (approx. 190 km) Enjoy a little more time on Kangaroo Island, the ‘zoo without fences’. Later, return to Penneshaw to take the ferry to Cape Jervis, then drive across the peninsula to Adelaide, where your journey ends.
Services
Departure dates- Daily
- Accommodation in the category of your choice
- Standard: 6 breakfasts Superior: 7 breakfasts
- Ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff for passengers and vehicle
- Ferry from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw and back for passengers and vehicle
- Hire car of your choice
- Hire car supplements, see conditions
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Activities and excursions
- Itinerary and prices subject to change depending on accommodation availability
- The distance driven may vary depending on your personal itinerary
- Double room Standard: from 1,008
- Single room Standard: from 1,872
- Double room Superior: from 2,433
- Single room Superior: from 4,560
RemarksOnly vehicles collected in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide are permitted on Kangaroo Island.
An additional rental agreement must be signed for Kangaroo Island, and only limited insurance cover applies on the island.
Driving on Kangaroo Island is prohibited between dusk and dawn.
Benefits
- Independent tour in the hire car of your choice
- Accommodation booked in advance
- Choice of Standard or Superior accommodation
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