Southern Australia Epicurean Adventure

Approx Driving Distance & Time: ~286 km | 3 hrs Depart Sydney via the Southern Highlands wine region. Enjoy a Be My Guest BBQ lunch at Gold Creek Station with local host Craig Starr. Continue to Canberra to visit Parliament House and discover its political history before settling in.

Overnight in Canberra.

Approx Driving Distance & Time: ~360 km | 3.5 hrs
Take in panoramic views from Mt. Ainslie Lookout. Drive to Beechworth to learn about gold rush fortune seekers and bushrangers. Enjoy afternoon tea at the oldest hotel, meet the publican, and explore shops and galleries before heading to Wangaratta.

Overnight in Wangaratta.

Approx Driving Distance & Time: ~236 km | 2.5 hrs Travel through Glenrowan and explore the Ned Kelly bushranger legend. Continue to Melbourne for a city orientation tour, followed by a First Nations cultural experience at Koorie Heritage Trust. Enjoy remaining time exploring at leisure.

Overnight in Melbourne.

Approx Driving Distance & Time: N/A (Free Day)
Discover Melbourne’s famous laneways, cafés, and street art. Choose optional experiences like the Skydeck, History & Donuts Walking Tour, or a sunset excursion to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Explore the city’s vibrant culture at your own pace.

Overnight in Melbourne.

Approx Driving Distance & Time: ~360 km | 5 hrs
Drive the iconic Great Ocean Road past Lorne and Apollo Bay. Admire the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge rock formation while capturing photos of the coastal scenery before reaching Warrnambool.

Overnight in Warrnambool.

Approx Driving Distance & Time: ~264 km | 3 hrs Visit Budj Bim Cultural Landscape for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on Gunditjmara heritage. Cross into South Australia to see Blue Lake in Mt Gambier, pass Coonawarra wineries, and explore Alexandra Cave in Naracoorte.

Overnight in Naracoorte.

Approx Driving Distance & Time: ~350 km | 4.5 hrs (plus ferry)
Drive to Fleurieu Peninsula, crossing the Murray River, and explore Victor Harbor waterfront. Board the ferry to Kangaroo Island, renowned for wildlife and nature. Arrive in Kingscote and settle into island life.

Overnight in Kangaroo Island.

Approx Driving Distance & Time: ~180 km | 2.5 hrs (Local Driving)
Guided at Seal Bay to view sea lions. Visit Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park to see fur seals. End at a boutique brewery for local lunch, wine, and craft beers.

Overnight in Kangaroo Island.

Approx Driving Distance & Time: ~210 km | 3.5 hrs (plus ferry)
Tour a vertical wool mill and Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery. Visit Cape Willoughby lighthouse before taking the ferry back to the mainland. Drive to Adelaide to explore its architecture, parklands, and dining scene.

Overnight in Adelaide.

Approx Driving Distance & Time: ~60 km | 1.5 hrs
Take an Adelaide orientation tour, then visit Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, Australia’s oldest German settlement. Walk historic streets with bakeries and boutique shops. Return to Adelaide for free time and a farewell dinner.

Overnight in Adelaide.

Enjoy breakfast as your southeastern Australia tour concludes. Depart Adelaide with memories of dramatic coastlines, vibrant cities, First Nations culture, unique wildlife, and world-class food and wine.