Australia's Great Ocean Road & New Zealand's South Island Discovery
Australia
28 days / 27 nights
Multi Centre Holiday
Guide Price €4,849 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Multi Centre Holiday
Duration: 28 days/27 nights
Venture through rolling valleys and drive Australia’s dazzling coastline on the Great Ocean Road before enjoying a scenic motorhome holiday on New Zealand’s enchanting South Island.
- Drive the stunning Great Ocean Road
- Sip the best wines of both countries in Barossa Valley and Marlborough
- Fly over Fox and Franz Josef glaciers
- Enjoy taking your motorhome through the striking landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island
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Itinerary
Days 1-2 Fly to Adelaide, Australia
Days 3-4 Adelaide
Land in Adelaide and explore the bustling city, taking advantage of its foodie scene and trendy boutiques.
Day 5 Adelaide to Barossa Valley
Pick up your car and drive to the rolling vineyards of the Barossa Valley. Spend your time here sipping on world-class wines.
Day 6 Barossa Valley to Robe
Head to the seaside town of Robe. En route, perhaps visit the prehistoric caves at Naracoorte, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site.
Days 7-8 Robe to Grampians NP
Head to the Grampians National Park, watching the landscape change from windswept beaches to dramatic sandstone canyons. Explore the hiking trails and discover Aboriginal rock art that dates back over 20,000 years.
Day 9 Grampians NP to Anglesea
Set off early to explore the Great Ocean Road. Drive south to Port Campbell National Park where the waves have sculpted the iconic Twelve Apostles. Continue onwards to Apollo Bay before finishing in the charming seaside town of Anglesea.
Day 10 Anglesea to Melbourne
Drop off your car in Melbourne and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Days 11-12 Melbourne
Today, join a small group tour of the colourful Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes and Melbourne’s iconic laneways. Later, relax with a cruise on the Yarra River.
Day 13 Melbourne to Christchurch, New Zealand
Fly to Christchurch where you will spend the night.
Day 14 Christchurch to Oamaru
Collect your motorhome and drive along the sparkling coastline to Oamaru, home to the world’s smallest penguins.
Day 15 Oamaru to Dunedin
Continue to the harbour city of Dunedin and visit Larnach, New Zealand’s only castle.
Days 16-17 Dunedin to Te Anau
Today, embark on the scenic drive to the gateway of the Fiordland National Park. The following day, join a cruise through the dramatic scenery of Milford Sound.
Days 18-20 Te Anau to Queenstown
Head north to New Zealand’s adventure capital. Take a ride on the Skyline Gondola to the top of Bob’s Peak for spectacular views across The Remarkables and Queenstown below.
Days 21-22 Queenstown to Fox Glacier
Journey to Glacier Country and explore this awe-inspiring landscape. Take a scenic helicopter flight over Fox and Franz Josef glaciers before touching down on the snow.
Day 23 Fox Glacier to Punakaiki
Drive up the coast to Punakaiki, surrounded by limestone cliffs, coastal forests and pristine rivers.
Days 24-25 Punakaiki to Marlborough
Journey to the picturesque Marlborough region to spend your last few days sipping world-famous Sauvignon Blanc and devouring fresh local seafood.
Day 26 Marlborough to Christchurch
Head back to Christchurch to drop off your motorhome, stopping en route in Kaikôura to spot wildlife.
Days 27-28 Fly home
Price & Inclusions
- Flights
- 12 nights 4★ to 4★+ hotels
- Introduction to Melbourne Tour & River Cruise
- 12 nights maui Beach motorhome hire sleeping up to 4, incl unlimited mileage & the maui Value Pack with zero excess insurance
- Milford Sound Day Tour – Coach, Cruise, Coach
- Fox and Franz Josef Glacier Landing by Helicopter
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