AU Australia - Discover the South East Adelaide-Sydney

Discover the South East Adelaide-Sydney. 13 days/12 nights. Start: Adelaide - End: Sydney.

  • Day 01: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island - Kingscote
  • Day 02: Kangaroo Island - Flinders Chase Nat. Park
  • Day 03: Kangaroo Island - flight back to Adelaide
  • Day 04: Adelaide to Mount Gambier (435 km); Or Coonawarra (374 km)
  • Day 05: Mount Gambier or Coonawarra - Halls Gap
  • Day 06: Halls Gap - Grampians Nat. Park
  • Day 07: Halls Gap - Warrnambool - Great Ocean Road
  • Day 08: Warrnambool - Great Ocean Road - Apollo Bay
  • Day 09: Apollo Bay - Melboune
  • Day 10: Melbourne - Lakes Entrance
  • Day 11: Lakes Entrance - Eden - Princess Highway - Merimbula
  • Day 12: Merimbula - Narooma - Jervis Bay
  • Day 13: Jervis Bay - Wollongong - Sydney
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day 1

Adelaide to Kangaroo Island - Kingscote

1 Day

60 km

From Adelaide Airport take the flight to Kingscote on Kangaroo Island and on arrival collect the vehicle. Kangaroo Island is the largest island off the South Australian coast and shows nature at its wildest and most majestic in a magical combination of sun and sea, native flora and fauna. The coastline of the island changes from the attractive curved beach at Emu Bay to the rugged cliffs and roaring surf of the south. On the west are two of the island’s natural wonders; Admirals Arch, a huge arch where stalactites are silhouetted against the afternoon sun, a magnificent sight. The other is Remarkable Rocks, huge unusually shaped granite boulders.

 

day 2

Kangaroo Island - Flinders Chase Nat. Park

1 Day

40 km

There is a never ending list of things to do and see on Kangaroo Island and today you have time to explore the natural beauty of this island and discover Australian wildlife – in the wild Highlights include Flinders Chase National Park, Kelly Hill Caves, the “Koala Walk” and the seals at Seal Bay.

day 3

Kangaroo Island - flight back to Adelaide

1 Day

60 km

More time to explore the island before dropping off the vehicle at Kingscote airport for a short return flight to Adelaide.

day 4

Adelaide to Mount Gambier (435 km); Or Coonawarra (374 km)

1 Day

435 km

Collect your vehicle this morning before taking the Freeway directly to Murray Bridge and then onto Tailem Bend. Travel along the Coorong National Park skirting Lake Albert and Lake Alexandria. Travel on through Kingston and Robe and on to Mount Gambier, where you can visit the surrounding crater lakes and the Sunken Garden.

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day 5

Mount Gambier or Coonawarra - Halls Gap

1 Day

231 km

Leaving Mount Gambier and South Australia travel into Victoria and pass through the towns of Casterton, Coleraine, and Hamilton before reaching Dunkeld. From Dunkeld a scenic drive will take you through the Grampians National Park and onto Halls Gap. Highlights within the Grampians include McKenzie Falls, Reids Lookout and the Balconies, and there are walks of varying length and difficulties to reach some of these points.

day 6

Halls Gap - Grampians Nat. Park

1 Day

100 km

Explore the spectacular scenery that is the Grampians National Park. Take one of the many walks and remember your camera.

day 7

Halls Gap - Warrnambool - Great Ocean Road

1 Day

164 km

Travel via Dunkeld and Penhurst to reach Warrnambool, which marks the start of your trek along the Great Ocean Road. If you wish to detour west, Port Fairy is located 28 kilometres from Warrnambool and is a quaint fishing village.

day 8

Warrnambool - Great Ocean Road - Apollo Bay

1 Day

161 km

Depart Warrnambool and before arriving in Port Campbell you will see London Bridge – the broken arch. Travel to Port Campbell along what is commonly regarded as the ‘Shipwreck Coast’. See the amazing rock formations of the Twelve Apostles, which are huge stone pillars sticking out of the surf, carved over time by the crashing Southern Ocean waves. Continue through the Otway National Park to Apollo Bay.

day 9

Apollo Bay - Melboune

1 Day

197 km

The scenic coastline from Apollo Bay to Lorne has been described as one of the most beautiful and breathtaking drives in the world. Near Lorne, visit the beautiful Erskine Falls, before following the coast road through Anglesea  and Torquay, recognised as the surfing capital of Australia. From Torquay, travel north to Geelong, the largest provincial city in Victoria. Continue from Geelong along the freeway to cross the West Gate Bridge and arrive in the vibrant city of Melbourne.

day 10

Melbourne - Lakes Entrance

1 Day

318 km

Depart Melbourne and travel east along the Princes Highway through Drouin, Warragul, Moe and Morwell. Pass through Sale, a supply and residential centre for the Bass Strait oil fields, and Bairnsdale onto Lakes Entrance. Lakes Entrance is a unique area with rivers, lakes and lagoons joining 90 Mile Beach. Explore the nearby village of Metung.

day 11

Lakes Entrance - Eden - Princess Highway - Merimbula

1 Day

267 km

Depart Lakes Entrance and travel to Orbost, situated on the banks of the Snowy River. This is a Gippsland timber village which is surrounded by spectacular coastal and mountain territory. A further 75 kilometres is Cann River, excellent for its fishing and bush walking in the rugged hinterland. Continue driving along the Princes Highway crossing the Victorian and New South Wales border and onto Eden. To the south and north of Eden is the Ben Boyd National Park. Travel onto your destination today of Merimbula.

day 12

Merimbula - Narooma - Jervis Bay

1 Day

316 km

From Merimbula, take the coast road through Tathra and Tanja to Bermagui and be sure to stop in the quaint town of Tilba Tilba. Re-join the Princes Highway and travel onto Narooma, a popular fishing resort. Take the coast road again from Moruya to Batemans Bay. Batemans Bay is a picturesque coastal village known for its crayfish and oysters. Re-join the Princes Highway this morning as you depart Batemans Bay, travelling north to Ulladulla, and then take the turn-off for Huskisson and Jervis Bay. Nearby Hyams Beach, is known to have the whitest sand in the world. Jervis Bay is well known for its resident dolphin population and a dolphin cruise is a must.

day 13

Jervis Bay - Wollongong - Sydney

1 Day

198 km

On the final stretch home, your journey takes you along the Grand Pacific Drive from Wollongong to Sydney. The road hugs the coastline with spectacular coastal scenery, and quaint villages to stop at along the way. The highlight is the impressive Sea Cliff Bridge between Clifton and Coalcliff. Travel through the Royal National Park before reaching Sydney.
Your vehicle is booked until tomorrow and should be returned by the same time it was collected on Day 4 to avoid additional charges.

PriceInfo:

Please contact Wings 'n Wheels in order to obtain actual rates. email:  info @ wnw.be or 02 2701550

Included

  • Hotelaccomodation based on lodging + local sales taxes, as per itinerary and as per chosen hotel category.
  • Car rental with GPS, adapted to the number of persons in the car, one driver.  Extra drivers and/or underage drivers can be added with supplement.
    • Single: .....................................Compact.
    • Double/Twin: ............................Compact
    • Triple: ......................................Intermediate
    • Quadruple and 2x double rooms:..Fullsize.
  • Any other car rental category can be provided with the appropriate price adjustment.
  • Only for selfdrives booked as published: roadbook with description of day by day itinerary. 
  • Local roadmap of the State or Province (Canda), or a road atlas if the trip brings you through different states.

Not Included

All services NOT mentioned such as: 

  • International passport and charges for ETA (ETA free of charge if airline tickets are reserved via Wings 'n Wheels).
  • Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
  • Meals at the hotels except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
  • Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees and other fees charged by some hotels and to be paid locally.
  • Eventual cost for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
  • Warrant/Security Deposit/Guarantee cost for rental cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, hotels and more.
  • Fuel for the vehicles and parking costs. 
  • Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
  • Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
  • Admissions to the national parks, to attractions, extra excursions, etc.
  • All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more.