Board your flight to Adelaide and sit back in comfort as you enjoy the complimentary onboard entertainments, drinks, meals and refreshments. Once in Adelaide, spend the afternoon exploring this quaint historic city. Your luxury hotel is located opposite the popular Rundle Street Mall, and a short stroll from the museums and government buildings of North Terrace. Alternatively, you may wish to fight the jet lag with a visit to the beachside suburb of Glenelg, a short tram ride from the city.

Mayfair Hotel, Adelaide

Depart the “City of Churches” and head to the hills. To the north of the city you will discover the picturesque Barossa Valley, home to famous wineries including Yalumba, Orlando and Penfolds, as well as boutique vineyards. Stay overnight in the Barossa.

The Wine Vine Hotel

Leave the hills of the Barossa and head for the South Australian coast. You will pass through the town of Mannum, one of the oldest towns located on the Murray River. Beyond Tailem Bend and Murray Bridge, you will then travel along the sand dunes of Coorong National Park before stopping for the night in the town of Robe.

Robe House B&B

From Robe, continue along the coast to the remarkable town of Mt. Gambier. The town is actually set on the slopes of an extinct volcano, and is home to a collapsed crater in the centre of town as well as a lake that changes colour from a winter grey to a vivid blue colour every summer. Continue along the coast to Portland (the oldest permanent settlement in Victoria). A detour to see the blowholes at Cape Nelson and the petrified forest at Cape Bridgewater are worthwhile before continuing on to stay in Port Fairy.

Seacombe House

After exploring the delightful fishing port and resort of Port Fairy, join the Great Ocean Road for a day exploring the “Shipwreck Coast”. Before you reach Port Campbell you will be able to stop to view London Bridge, the now broken natural rock arch. Continue along the Southern Ocean coast to see the iconic rock pillars of the Twelve Apostles, that stand out proudly above the surf. Continue along the Great Ocean Road as far as Apollo Bay where you will stop for the night.

Spend two nights in the cosmopolitan capital hub of Melbourne. With a thriving café and art culture, it’s a great city to spend a few days in. There are plenty of day tours and experiences in Melbourne to choose from, whether you decide to stay within the city or venture further afield to Phillip Island or the Yarra Valley wine region.

Batman’s Hill, Melbourne

Pick up your hire car and start your self drive to Sydney this morning. This five night tour visits:

• Phillip Island
• Lakes Entrance
• Eden
• Canberra

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Watch the city skyline come into view as you drive towards the bright lights and skyscrapers of Sydney. A two night stay will allow you to explore this famous gateway city and make the most of the many Sydney day tours and experiences on offer. A visit to the iconic beaches of either Bondi or Manly will allow you to experience the famous surf culture, or take in culture of a different kind at the Sydney Opera House.

Vibe Hotel, Sydney