Fabulous food, Australia’s most awarded wines, windswept coastlines – experience it all on this Sydney to Adelaide tour. With so many great moments, it’s hard to pick a highlight. Perhaps the breaking waves and seaside towns along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Maybe the Barossa shiraz. Possibly Melbourne’s oh-so-cool cafes down graffiti-decorated alleys. Most definitely Kangaroo Island’s the rambunctious sea lions just metres away.
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Set in a tranquil park settingin the heart of the city. The central location is a 2 minute walk from the National Convention Centre Canberra and a short stroll to the city’s many shops, bars and restaurants. Parliament house is 3km from the hotel. Rooms are well appointed with LCD televisions en-suite bathroom, a workspace and temperature control. Stop for a coffee in the atrium lounge, plunge into the refreshing seasonal outdoor pool or enjoy a workout in the onsite fitness centre. The onsite restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner daily.
Located in Victoria’s High Country, within minutes drive by car or a short cycle of the acclaimed wineries, artisan producers and providores; convenient to the winter snow and only a few kilometres from Glenrowan, site of Ned Kelly’s last defiant stand. The hotel offers 77 suites and apartments, signature restaurant Atrium which is open for breakfast and dinner daily, bar and lounge, heated pool, spa, sauna and gym.
Located right on the riverfront this hotel offers spacious guestrooms, unrivalled city skyline and river views. This Docklands hotel offers 432 modern rooms with luxurious bedding and premium amenities. There are restaurant and bar outlets onsite as well as a fitness centre complete with state-of-the-art TechnoGym equipment and floor space for the aspiring yogi. Or slip into the reimagined rooftop swimming pool, a private oasis atop the centre of the hotel.
Located at the idyllic Warrnambool Foreshore, The Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs is surrounded by extensive walking & cycling trails and some of the Great Ocean Road’s best beaches including Warrnambool’s main beach and Middle Island. The Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs is a place to Relax, Rejuvenate & Replenish. Featuring 80 guest rooms. Immerse yourself in the Sanctuary with 15 enhanced hot springs bathing experiences and a Nourish Dome. Indulge in a relaxation massage or organic facial & body therapy at the Day Spa. Replenish at the restaurant with a sumptuous and seasonal breakfast and dinner menu mindfully prepared by passionate chefs.
William MacIntosh Motor Lodge is located in Naracoorte, just inland from Mount Gambier on the South Australian/Victorian border. All 30 rooms are ground level and set in a tranquil 2 acres of garden setting with a spectacular Golf course directly across the road. Home to the award-winning Highlander Restaurant which offers a fully licensed fine dining experience, and is committed to sourcing the best ingredients throughout the Limestone coast and South Australia. A major attraction in Naracoorte is South Australia’s only World Heritage Site the Naracoorte Caves National Park, located only 10km away from the William MacIntosh Motor Lodge.
The Aurora Ozone Hotel is situated at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island in South Australia. Boasting a truly unique location, set along the foreshore of one of South Australia’s most pristine coastlines. Experience this accommodation located on the foreshore with stunning views overlooking Nepean Bay from the Zone Restaurant. There is an outdoor swimming pool, bar & restaurant free WIFI throughout the property.
Located in Adelaide, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Rundle Mall and Adelaide Casino and has 329 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness centre, complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. For dining there is Japanese cuisine at Koomo, a themed restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Canberra might be smaller than Sydney to its north and Melbourne to its south, but there’s still plenty to discover. The small town vibe means it’s easy to get around and the locals are eager to share the best of their food, wine, beer and attractions. Within the city limits you’ll find museums, galleries, breweries and modern architecture, but just minutes away lies the quiet nature of mountains, valleys and everything in between. You’ll find a mix of history, art and the outdoors in Australia’s capital city. Founded following the federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government for the new nation, it is Australia’s largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall.
Wangaratta is a substantial rural service centre in north-east Victoria famed for its Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues which attracts artists of genuinely international stature and its proximity to some of Victoria’s finest wine growing regions. The city is located on the Ovens and King Rivers which wind through the town and have dotted the local landscape with not only lagoons and billabongs but also riverine parklands and minor tributaries including Three Mile Creek which runs along the western side of the city and One Mile Creek which runs through the city centre. Being an important service centre the city is surrounded by vineyards and the local economy is driven by textiles plants, light engineering works and a substantial retail sector.
Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. At the city’s centre is the modern Federation Square development, with plazas, bars, and restaurants by the Yarra River. In the Southbank area, the Melbourne Arts Precinct is the site of Arts Centre Melbourne – a performing arts complex – and the National Gallery of Victoria, with Australian and indigenous art. Known as Australia’s mecca of all things trendy and tasty, Melbourne offers up exquisite dining, exhilarating sport and abundant opportunities to experience art. Melbourne is a blend of bustling laneways, world-class restaurants and captivating museums. The locals love their coffee, and serve it up in abundance at cosy cafes. There’s always a sense of excitement here – whether its in the city’s fascinating flavours or fierce sporting rivalries. Attend a sports event, drink a cocktail on a rooftop and uncover the stories hidden within Melbourne’s art-filled alleyways.
Warrnambool is a city along the Great Ocean Road, in Victoria, Australia. Its main beach, the sandy Bathing Beach, runs in front of vast Lake Pertobe Adventure Park. The nearby Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village explores the area’s seafaring history through a large shipwreck collection. Thunder Point Coastal Reserve, with its rocky ocean scenery, encompasses Shelly Beach. The coast around Warrnambool and down to Cape Otway is known as the Shipwreck Coast, due to the large number of water vessels that ran aground in the 1800s and early 1900s due to ferocious weather conditions and the rocky coastline. These days, Warrnambool is a popular tourist destination with an extensive commercial centre, separated from the ocean by coastal reserves and parkland. Historic buildings within the city centre include the post office (built in 1870), courthouse (1871) and Western Hotel (1869).
In the heart of South Australia’s hidden gem the Limestone Coast, midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, lies the town of Naracoorte. Naracoorte is home to the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves which are World Heritage listed because of the importance of the fossils at the site, preserving Australia’s most complete marsupial fossil record. Naracoorte is known for its open green spaces and selection of unique shops, has a wide range of dining, accommodation and everyday requirements.
Kangaroo Island lies off the mainland of South Australia, southwest of Adelaide. Over a third of the island is protected in nature reserves, home to native wildlife like sea lions, koalas and diverse bird species. In the west, Flinders Chase National Park is known for penguin colonies and striking coastal rock formations, like the sculpted Remarkable Rocks and the stalactite-covered Admirals Arch. 13 kilometres (eight miles) off the coast of South Australia and 30 minutes by plane from Adelaide, it is one of the best places in Australia to see wild native animals, like koalas, kangaroos, sea lions and seals. There is some incredible geology and an easily accessed local food and beverage scene.
Adelaide is South Australia’s capital and is bursting with culture, flavours, events and entertainment. It is a pretty city, surrounded by a ring of parkland on the River Torrens and it is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted Indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. Adelaide is the gateway to some of Australia’s best wine country including the Barossa, McLaren Vale, Handorf and Adelaide Hills, and is home to Australia’s official best restaurant, hotel, wine, gin and beach!
Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbour front Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney’s vibrant dining scene, golden sand and robust cultural venues draw visitors back again and again. This is a city that’s constantly evolving, with new rooftop bars, theatre shows and designer shops popping up at every turn.
Visit Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, where your guide will provide you with an Indigenous perspective on the area’s flora, wildlife and volcanic formations. Tower Hill is home to some of Australia’s best loved wildlife. Emus, kangaroos, koalas, swans, ducks and blue wrens all live inside this magnificent dormant volcano near the Great Ocean Road. Walk across wetlands, craters and bushland and learn how the park was exploited by early settlers before being restored by volunteers. Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve sits in a large volcanic crater. It is one of Victoria’s most fascinating and significant geological formations. Volcanic cone-shaped hills rise from the lakes. It’s a short detour from the Great Ocean Road and offers ample walking opportunities for people of all abilities – from easy boardwalks to scenic climbs.
Located on pristine Kangaroo Island, this brewery is born from blood and sweat. This Island has been built on the hard work of generations before, something not to be taken lightly. Whether it was the first English settlers of the South Australian Company or the following soldier settlers making this land arable, hard work and perseverance has been the underpinning quality. Although founder Mike hasn’t been on Kangaroo Island as long as the original settlers, he still loves and appreciates Kangaroo Island for it’s heritage and natural beauty. Mike has been a builder for 10 years in the Fleurieu Peninsular and Kangaroo Island. Lucky enough to work on many different and varied building sites, Mike has been able to bring a rustic yet neat and modern feel to the new brewery. Most if not all materials in the new KIB are recycled and have an amazing story. From local shearing sheds to local quarried stone the brewery is local as hell! So why a brewery? Well, it just makes sense. The Island is lucky enough to have fantastic wineries and even a micro distillery but up until now, no brewery.
Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is a privately-owned conservancy focused on providing habitat for native animals to live in the wild. Since 1997 the Sanctuary has worked to conserve and protect the natural resources within its boundaries, especially the native Australian flora and fauna. Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, was badly affected by the 2019 bushfires. Enjoy an educational private ecology tour where you learn what part fire plays within this delicate ecosystem and how the koalas and other wildlife are adapting to their environment.
In the Barossa Valley stop for lunch at the South Australian Company Store where you’ll try tempting canapés made up of fresh local produce, followed by a delicious main meal of your choice. Located in South Australia’s famous Barossa Valley just one hour north of Adelaide, The Company Kitchen offers the best food and coffee in the region. Located on Valley Road in Angaston at the site of the original “Gawler Park Glace Fruit Company”. The building was originally two army barracks, which the Thorn family purchased from Woodside approximately 60 years ago and joined together for staff lunch rooms and offices. (You can even see iron marks burnt into the floor from where the soldiers ironed their uniforms). The building has been completely refurbished using wood and other items that have been salvaged so that the look and feel of the store is warm and inviting. The original jarrah floorboards are still in the store as are the windows. The Company Kitchen features an old “Linke’s” butcher counter that is over 100 years old. Executive Head Chef Chris Wilksch has a passion for the locally produced food products and believes South Australia has the best products available, especially those which have their beginnings derived from the local settlers heritage.
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