Welcome to Australia! Your holiday begins in charming Adelaide, characterised by its heritage façade buildings, its thriving food and wine culture, and its abundant green spaces.

With three days to explore the city, make sure to visit Adelaide’s bustling Central Market, take the scenic riverside walk, and visit the Botanic Gardens. Just a short tram ride away, you’ll find the beach-side suburb of Glenelg, where you can enjoy an afternoon on the pristine white sands.

There is also an abundance of museums, including the South Australian Museum, the Space Discovery Center and the historic Adelaide Gaol. In the evenings, indulge in the multicultural food scene or bar hop around Leigh and Peel Streets.

Majestic Roof Garden Hotel (or similar)

This morning, pick up your car and depart Adelaide, heading for the hills of the Barossa Valley. One of Australia’s most famous wine regions, you’ll find sprawling vineyards, family-run wineries and boutique hotels.

Spend the afternoon enjoying a wine tasting at one of the region’s renowned cellar doors, accompanied by stunning views and some delicious nibbles.

Adelaide > Barossa Valley | 80 km

The Wine Vine Hotel (or similar)

Begin making your way South today, through rolling pastures and forests, then winding along the Murray River, before you reach the coast.

Navigate the stunning lakes, dunes and beaches of Coorong National Park, which makes a great stopping point. Stretch your legs with a short trail, like the Ocean Beach Hike that leaves from 42 Mile Campground and takes around an hour.

Your home for the night is the quaint seaside town of Robe, on Australia’s Limestone Coast.

Barossa Valley > Robe | 353 km

Robe House B&B (or similar)

Continue wiggling your way along the coast, making the first of the day’s stops in Mount Gambier. This interesting town was built on the slopes of an extinct volcano, alongside huge crater lakes. Visit the Umpherston Sinkhole, a dramatic limestone cave now housing a beautiful garden.

Soon after, you will cross the border into Victoria, passing through the state’s oldest settlement, Portland. Take a short detour to see Cape Nelson’s blowholes, and the petrified forest at Cape Bridgewater, before continuing to Port Fairy, where you’ll spend the night.

Robe > Port Fairy | 290 km

Seacombe House (or similar)

You officially join the Great Ocean Road today, exploring the “Shipwreck Coast”. First, stop at Loch Ard Gorge for spectacular views, and to learn about its infamous shipwreck.

Then, marvel at the iconic Twelve Apostles: a group of ancient limestone stacks that climb dramatically out of the ocean. Wander around the boardwalks, dotted with viewpoints.

Slightly further along the Great Ocean Road, take a walk out to the lighthouse at Cape Otway, for views along the rugged coastline, before heading to your overnight stop of Apollo Bay.

Port Fairy > Apollo Bay | 185 km

Comfort Inn The International (or similar)

Continue along the Great Ocean Road, through popular seaside towns, and the surf capital of Australia, Torquay, before you reach Melbourne.

Spend three days exploring this culture-rich city, experiencing all it has to offer. Take in views of the whole city from the Eureka Skydeck, discover the winding laneways on a walking tour, or take a stroll along the river. Visit the city’s wealth of museums and galleries, pick up a souvenir at Queen Victoria Market, or take the tram to the beachside district of St Kilda.

Melbourne is famous for its coffee culture, so you can enjoy people watching from one of the city’s many pavement cafés. In the evening, hop between the trendy waterside restaurants and bars of the Southbank.

Apollo Bay > Melbourne | 197 km

Clarion Suites (or similar)

This morning, head to Melbourne airport, for a short flight down to Launceston, in Tasmania. If you have time, take a stroll around picturesque Cataract Gorge, a nature reserve full of wildlife, and the home of the longest single-span chairlift in the world.

In the evening, you’ll meet your tour guide and your fellow travellers for a welcome drink, ready to embark on your escorted tour of Tasmania’s east coast the next day.

Best Western Plus

The first stop on your Tasmania tour is Bridestowe Lavender Farm. The visit will capture your senses, as you take in the rich purple rows of lavender contrasted against the red volcanic soils, and the calming aroma of the flowers. There is all manner of lavender flavoured treats to try, from ice cream to tea, or honey.

Next, visit the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, a poignant tribute to the fallen soldiers of World War One. Continue to Bicheno, where you will spend the night. Enjoy dinner with your tour group, then, as dusk approaches, head down to the beach to watch tuxedo penguins waddle to shore (the penguin experience comes at an additional cost).

Beachfront at Bicheno

Breakfast and dinner

Today, you’ll discover the striking scenery of Freycinet National Park. Deep blue waters lap against bright orange lichen covered rocks, and Wineglass Bay’s stunning white sands sweep in a perfect arc. Take a guided walk up to Cape Tourville Lighthouse for stunning panoramas.

On your way down to Hobart, you’ll stop in the town of Richmond, where grand 1820s Georgian buildings now house boutiques, galleries and cafés. Then, head to the River Derwent to meet a local Palawa, a member of Tasmania’s first nations community, who will share their knowledge of bush tucker and the land.

Movenpick Hotel Hobart

Breakfast

Discover the complicated but fascinating convict past of Tasmania today, as you visit Port Arthur Historic Site. On a private tour, you’ll visit the Penitentiary, the Prison and the Convict Church, with insights from an expert guide.

As well as its historical significance, the area has dramatic geological features, like Tasman’s Arch and Devils Kitchen, on the stunning Tasman Peninsula.

Share stories with your fellow travellers at a farewell dinner this evening, reminiscing about your fantastic holiday.

Breakfast and dinner

After breakfast this morning, your Tasmania tour draws to a close. Bid farewell to your tour group and head to the airport for your flight home, or to continue your travels around Australia.

Breakfast