9 Days: Aussie Coasts, Wildlife & Cuisine [ST-TA119]
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Highlights & Inclusions
  • Accommodation - Melbourne (3 Nights), Kangaroo Island (1), Adelaide (3)
  • US Domestic Flights may be included (Check quote for inclusion)
  • International Flights - Los Angeles to Melbourne (Return)
  • Australian Domestic Flights - Melbourne to Adelaide (Return)
  • Shuttle Transfers - Melbourne Airport to Accommodation (Return)
  • Private Transfers - Adelaide Airport to Bus Depot, Accommodation to Airport (Return)
  • Day Tours - Melbourne; Phillip Island & Penguin Parade with Underground Viewing Area, Hidden Secrets of Melbourne Tours with Lunch. Adelaide; Your Choice of Food & Wine Tour OR Adelaide and Hanhndorf Tour
  • Overnight Tour - 1 Day / 1 Night Kangaroo Island Tour
  • All other Day Tours listed are Optional (Not Included)
  • Visa Issuance for entry into Australia (additional US$15.00 per person)
  • F.I.T. (Free & Independent Travel, i.e. this is not an Organized Group Tour)
  • All Taxes and Fuel Levies (Except where noted)
  • Itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to suit your needs.
Itinerary Details
(Day 1) - Hometown to Los Angeles (Check quote for inclusion)

Travel by domestic air to your destination.

If you request US domestic air pricing, this inclusion will be reflected in your quote.

(Day 1) - International Flight, Los Angeles to Melbourne (Check quote for inclusion)

Departure from US arriving in Melbourne via Virgin Australia Boeing 777.

In-flight meal along with beverages served throughout the flight. Enjoy award-winning In-flight entertainment with individual seat back screens featuring movies, music and more. Upgrades to ‘The Business’ and Premium are available upon request.

Note: You lose one day crossing the International Date Line but don’t worry, you catch it up again on your return flight to the USA.

(Day 2) - Shuttle Transfer, Melbourne Airport to Accommodation

Travel by shuttle from the Airport to your vacation accommodation in Melbourne, Australia.

(Days 2 to 5) - 3 Nights Accommodation in Melbourne

Travel to your accommodation in Melbourne, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 3 nights.

Enjoy the comforts of home in your stylish Melbourne accommodation located in the heart of Melbourne with easy access to renowned attractions! Each modern room offers spacious 4-star suites with an impeccable service and premium amenities. Relax on luxurious beds and kick back with your Smart TV and media hub, or lounge on your cozy sofa and take in the hustle and bustle of Melbourne from your sprawling windows. Every room has individually controlled heating and air conditioning. You’ll also enjoy on-site reception, luggage storage, on-site restaurants and bars, and free high speed internet.

You’ll be just minutes from Spence Street Outlet, Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens & Train Station, Rialto Towers, Marvel Stadium, Hardware Lane, Melbourne Aquarium, Queen Victoria Market, Royal Arcade, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central Shopping, Crown Melbourne, Harbour Esplanade & Federation Square.

(Day 3) - Day Tour, Phillip Island & Penguin Parade with Underground Viewing Area - Full Day

Get up close with the remarkable penguins and wildlife of Phillip Island.

You’ll journey to the city’s most colourful attraction – the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes – for an opportunity to visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks. Continue your journey through Melbourne’s bayside suburbs on the way to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Here, enjoy a guided wildlife walk where you have the opportunity to meet and hand-feed many species of native Australian animals. Learn about iconic species such as kangaroos, koalas, emus, and wallabies, as well as some of our lesser-known favourites including quolls, owls, bandicoots, and Tasmanian devils. Included in your visit here is the spectacular “Conservation in Action” wildlife show, which showcases several lesser-known Australian species in a series of interactive and engaging ranger presentations.

Continuing to Phillip Island, a visit to Point Grant and The Nobbies gives you an opportunity to enjoy views over Westernport Bay and Bass Strait, including Seal Rocks, home to Australia’s largest population of fur seals. Then it’s onwards to the main event, the Phillip Island penguin tour. Just after dark every night, the world’s smallest penguins waddle ashore after spending the day fishing out at sea. You’ll be truly enchanted as the stars of the show emerge from the surf and pass right before your eyes on their journey back to their homes. Your guide will ensure you get the very best vantage point to enjoy the Penguin Parade.

Operates
Daily except Christmas
Departs 11:00am – 12:00pm and Returns 9:00pm (approx.)
May through August Departs 10:00am to 11:00am and Returns 9:00pm to Midnight (approx.)

Includes
– Return deluxe coach transfers from accommodations
– Penguin Parade
– Brighton Beach
– Moonlit Sanctuary
– Nobbies and Seals
– Complimentary onboard wifi
– Expert commentary

Need to Know
Please wear comfortable outdoor clothing and bring snacks, a water bottle, sunscreen, money for lunch, and warmer clothing during the winter.

Upgrades
Guided Ranger

(Day 4) - Day Tour, Hidden Secrets of Melbourne Tours with Lunch

Discover the secrets of creative Melbourne with this dynamic half day, small group, guided walking tour with lunch!

Join your passionate local guide, who is more of an aficionado, as they take you around the style capital of Australia. Your guide will show you all of Melbourne’s best salons, studios and hidden hotspots tucked away in the European-style lanes in the heart of the city. Discover shops where Melbourne’s celebrated food, coffee and art scene thrive, and are usually missed by tourists. You’ll practically become a local before lunch! On this half day indulgent walking tour, you’ll immerse yourself in the historical, architectural, cultural insights while exploring more than 30 exquisite boutiques. There will be a stop where you will enjoy a wonderful lunch and glass of wine before finishing your walk. After your casual tour, make it a day by returning to your favorite spots visited in the city of marvelous Melbourne!

Operates
Monday – Saturday
Departs 10:00am, Returns 2:00pm (approx.)
Tour departs and returns to Time Out Café in Federation Square

Includes
– City map with local offers and tour itinerary
– Trained local city tour guide
– Chocolate tasting
– Lunch and glass of wine
– Seated drink stop and drink choice

Need to Know
– Minimum of 4 guests required with a maximum of 8
– Not ideal for children ages 12 and under, special requests taken case by case
– Please bring with you a water bottle, sunscreen, extra cash for food and drinks, and wear weather appropriate clothing
– Runs in all weather – umbrellas will be on loan if required
– General level of fitness required. There may be stairs along the way
– Mobility accommodations available – please advise prior to booking
– This experience can be catered to your dietary needs. Please advise of any special dietary requirements when completing your Traveler Information Form

Upgrades
– Cafe Culture Walk
– Progressive Degustation Walk

(Day 5) - Shuttle Transfer, Melbourne Accommodation to Airport

Travel by shuttle from your vacation accommodation to the Airport in Melbourne, Australia.

(Day 5) - Australian Domestic Flight, Melbourne to Adelaide

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Melbourne to Adelaide.

(Day 5) - Private Transfer, Adelaide Airport to Bus Depot

Travel by private luxury sedan from the Airport to the Central Bus Station in Adelaide, Australia.

Need to Know
Up to 3 passengers/2 suitcases/2 small bags.

Upgrades
4 Passengers/5 suitcases/3 small bags
6-7 Passengers/6 suitcases or Trailer
8-14 Passengers/Trailer

(Days 5 - 6) - 1 Day / 1 Night Kangaroo Island Tour

Experience unique Seal Bay where you’ll get up close to nature as the wild Australian Sea-lions frolic and laze about on this stunning beach. Enjoy lunch in an Australian bush setting followed by a walk around Remarkable Rocks and see Admirals Arch in the Flinders Chase National Park where you will again see more Australian wildlife.

Day 1 – Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Depart Adelaide in the afternoon for a scenic coach transfer to Cape Jervis taking in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula with its vineyards, coastal views and rolling hills. Board the SeaLink Kangaroo Island ferry for the 45 minute crossing to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. On arrival, check into your accommodation at Penneshaw. Enjoy an evening at this delightful seaside town where you can dine at the local hotel or nearby cafes (own expense).

Day 2 – Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
Start your day with a delicious, cooked breakfast before heading off on your one-day coach tour of the best highlights of Kangaroo Island. Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park where you will be taken on a guided beach walk with an experienced guide and be amongst a colony of rare Australian sea lions. Get up close and see these wild creatures frolic and laze about – a truly amazing and unforgettable experience. A delicious two-course lunch will follow your Seal Bay Conservation Park visit.

From here, travel to the western most part of the Island, Flinders Chase National Park. As you travel through the park, keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, reptiles, and koalas. See the rugged coastline from walks around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities, and the Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal the spectacular rock archway, a natural nursery and haven for playful Long-nosed Fur Seals.

Your last visit of the day is to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to feed some kangaroos and get up close to the Kangaroo Island Koalas while listening to the Keeper talk about the cuddly mammals. There is also a possibility that you will see more kangaroos and wallabies on your return to Penneshaw for your return ferry and coach transfer back to Adelaide.

Operates Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (excluding December 24th & 25th).

Need to Know

  • Minimum of 2 travelers required for this tour.
  • Maximum of 48 travelers allowed on this tour.
  • Morning pick-up is available for Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Departure.
  • Itinerary is subject to change and some inclusions may be replaced without notice.
  • Please advise of any special dietary information on your traveler form at booking.
  • Times
    Departs 3:30pm from Adelaide Central Bus Station or select Adelaide and Glenelg hotels times TBD. Returns 10:30pm to Adelaide Central Bus Station or select Adelaide and Glenelg hotels times TBD.

    Inclusions

    • Coach and Ferry transport from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island (Return).
    • 1 Day of expert commentary by a local driver/guide.
    • Entry fees, One Two-course lunch, One cooked breakfast
    • Overnight accommodation in seafront room
(Days 6 to 9) - 3 Nights Accommodation in Adelaide

Travel to your accommodation in Adelaide, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 3 nights.

Located in the heart of Adelaide’s vibrant West End, your accommodation is the perfect base for your stay in the South Australian capital and is also just a short walk from the CBD and Rundle Mall. The West End is a popular entertainment precinct, with a cool emerging arts scene. Enjoy local colourful theatres, a range of restaurants and cafes, and bars playing live music, all within walking distance of the hotel. If you’re keen to venture further afield and discover more of what Adelaide has to offer, public transport links from right outside the hotel can take you wherever you want to go.

Photo Credit: Tourism Australia

(Day 7) - Free Day to Explore Adelaide

Rest, Relax or Explore Adelaide

This elegant city is known for its colonial stone architecture, expansive parklands, lively festivals and incredible sense of space. Explore the museums and libraries of North Terrace, dine on dedicated “eat streets” or picnic in gardens that sprawl over almost half the city. Go bike riding in Botanic Park or row past rose gardens in Rymill Park. Swim with dolphins or fish from the jetty in Henley or take the tram to Glenelg Beach and learn to sail. Glenelg Beach is also a fabulous area to explore and full of terrific restaurants. Just beyond the city centre you’ll find the picturesque Adelaide Hills and the world-class wineries of the Barossa Valley.

Photo Credit: South Australia

(Day 8) - Your Choice of Food & Wine Tour OR Adelaide and Hanhndorf Tour

Discover Australia’s premier wine region, the Barossa on this one day food and wine experience tour. Not into wine? Take a comprehensive tour of Adelaide and Hahndorf!

Taste of Barossa Food and Wine
Travel in a small coach and enjoy a food and wine journey to South Australia’s premium wine region the Barossa.Take time to sample some of the Barossa’s finest wines and gourmet food that makes this region so special

Your local driver/guide will collect you from your accommodation to begin your full day guided tour. Enjoy morning tea and tastings at TeAro Estate, Williamstown as your informative guide provides expert commentary, then visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop (subject to availability). Indulge in a delicious 2 course Barossa lunch at Lambert Estate, Angaston and take in the scenic views over the Barossa at Mengler Hill Lookout. Taste the finest wines at the award winning Pindarie Cellar Door, Gomersal. Tour operates Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day).

Not into wine? No problem! Take a tour of Adelaide city highlights, Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf!

Adelaide and Hahndorf Tour
Experience the rich historic culture of Adelaide with a tour of the region’s highlights. Your knowledgeable local Driver/Guide will provide expert commentary as you visit the historic Cultural Boulevard of North Terrace and see the University of Adelaide, State Library of South Australia, Art Gallery & Museum. See St Peter’s Cathedral (subject to availability), the famous Adelaide Oval and Haigh’s Chocolates factory tour and tastings. Take in spectacular views of Adelaide’s city skyline on Mount Lofty Summit Lookout. Drive past Bridgewater Mill water wheel and the villages of Crafers, Stirling and Aldgate and enjoy afternoon tea or beer tasting at the iconic Hahndorf Inn, rich in history and hospitality. Explore Hahndorf’s main street and discover many shops including art, craft, leather and fabric shops, butchers, bakers, cafés and of course pubs! Tour operates daily.

(Day 9) - Private Transfer, Adelaide Accommodation to Airport

Travel by private luxury sedan from your vacation accommodation to the airport in Adelaide, Australia.

Need to Know
Up to 3 passengers/2 suitcases/2 small bags.

Upgrades
4 Passengers/5 suitcases/3 small bags
6-7 Passengers/6 suitcases or Trailer
8-14 Passengers/Trailer

(Day 9) - Australian Domestic Flight, Adelaide to Melbourne

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Adelaide to Melbourne.

(Day 9) - International Flight, Melbourne to Los Angeles (Check quote for inclusion)

Departure from Melbourne arriving in US via Virgin Australia Boeing 777.

In-flight meal along with beverages served throughout the flight. Enjoy award-winning In-flight entertainment with individual seat back screens featuring movies, music and more. Upgrades to ‘The Business’ and Premium are available upon request.
Note: You will be traveling back across the International Date line so you will gain a day. You actually arrive in the USA on the same day you leave Australia.

(Day 9) - Los Angeles to Hometown (Check quote for inclusion)

Travel by domestic air to your destination.

If you request US domestic air pricing, this inclusion will be reflected in your quote.

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