Great Ocean Explorer

On arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your accommodation. The remainder of your day is free to explore. Adelaide is recognised as one of the great food and wine capitals of the world with a plethora of eateries and cafes to explore. Spend the afternoon visiting the renowned Barossa Valley, located just a one hour away or closer still, you have the beautiful white sandy beaches of Glenelg and the abundant vineyards of the Adelaide Hills to explore.

On arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your accommodation. The remainder of your day is free to explore. Adelaide is recognised as one of the great food and wine capitals of the world with a plethora of eateries and cafes to explore. Spend the afternoon visiting the renowned Barossa Valley, located just a one hour away or closer still, you have the beautiful white sandy beaches of Glenelg and the abundant vineyards of the Adelaide Hills to explore.

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Collect your rental car from the Adelaide depot and travel south through the suburban landscape towards the wine lovers paradise of McLaren Vale, known for its Shiraz, rich Cabernet Sauvignon and fresh Grenache. Visit the cellar doors and purchase some local produce for later in your trip. Continue south to Cape Jervis to catch the short ferry across to Kangaroo Island. Rich in native Australian wildlife this magical Island epitomises the true identity of the real Aussie landscape – an utterly unique and completely diverse island.
Average driving time: 3.5 hours

With more than a third of the land dedicated to national parks, Kangaroo Island is one of the best places in Australia to witness wildlife at play in their natural environment. Home to a huge variety of land and marine based wildlife such as echidnas, wallabies and possums as well as sea lions, fur seals and countless pods of dolphins, the wildlife on Kangaroo Island is simply spectacular. Today, drive to Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch deep within Flinders Chase National Park, one of Kangaroo Island’s most scenic areas. Spend the day exploring the park before retiring to your accommodation located just outside the park boundary, giving you the opportunity to see wildlife on your doorstep as the sun sets on another beautiful day.
Average driving time: 3.5 hours

With more than a third of the land dedicated to national parks, Kangaroo Island is one of the best places in Australia to witness wildlife at play in their natural environment. Home to a huge variety of land and marine based wildlife such as echidnas, wallabies and possums as well as sea lions, fur seals and countless pods of dolphins, the wildlife on Kangaroo Island is simply spectacular. Today, drive to Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch deep within Flinders Chase National Park, one of Kangaroo Island’s most scenic areas. Spend the day exploring the park before retiring to your accommodation located just outside the park boundary, giving you the opportunity to see wildlife on your doorstep as the sun sets on another beautiful day.
Average driving time: 3.5 hours

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Rise early and head towards Vivonne Bay, once rated Australia’s best beach. Here you can spend time with the inquisitive seals that call this bay home, a fitting end to your time on Kangaroo Island. Once on mainland Australia make your way to Hahndorf, the nation’s oldest German settlement and spend the rest of the day exploring this historic town and the abundant vineyards that surround this charming area.
Average driving time: 5 hours

Travelling east from Hahndorf reach the Murray Bridge overlooking Australia’s longest river, the Murray River. Explore this picturesque town and admire the old paddle steamers and houseboats that ply the calm waters before continuing along the Limestone Coast towards the state of Victoria. Your destination is the town of Halls Gap situated in the heart of the Grampians National Park. Steeped in Aboriginal history, ancient mountains ranges, flora and fauna, waterfalls and endless views, the Grampians are regarded as one of the most scenic areas of Victoria and one you will revel in exploring.
Average driving time: 5.5 hours

Travelling east from Hahndorf reach the Murray Bridge overlooking Australia’s longest river, the Murray River. Explore this picturesque town and admire the old paddle steamers and houseboats that ply the calm waters before continuing along the Limestone Coast towards the state of Victoria. Your destination is the town of Halls Gap situated in the heart of the Grampians National Park. Steeped in Aboriginal history, ancient mountains ranges, flora and fauna, waterfalls and endless views, the Grampians are regarded as one of the most scenic areas of Victoria and one you will revel in exploring.
Average driving time: 5.5 hours

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