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Melbourne to Kangaroo Island Adventure
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Start
Melbourne, Australia
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Adelaide, Australia
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Trip Code
PZSJC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches
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Transport
Private vehicle, Train
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Hotel (10 nights)
From £2,515(11 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Hike the beautiful Pinnacle Walk to the summit of Hanging Rock and discover sweeping views and interesting rock formations made famous by the Peter Weir film ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’.
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Visit a social enterprise – Wildlife Wonders – and join a conservationist guide to discover the lush fern gullies, eucalypt woodlands and spectacular ocean views of the Otways region.
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Explore Budj Bim Cultural Landscape with a Gunditijmara guide to learn about First Nations culture first-hand, discover the unique volcanic landscape and dig into a bush tucker grazing plate.
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Tick driving the Great Ocean Road, marvelling at the 12 Apostles and hiking through Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park off your bucket list, because this road trip does it all.
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Spend a morning with some of the island’s most delightful creatures, the colony of sea lions that have resided at Seal Bay for hundreds of years.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip includes some long drives on winding roads. Travel sickness tablets are recommended for those who experience severe motion sickness.
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Some of the best scenery on this trip will be found on hikes. So, while this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, it’s recommended if you want to partake in all activities. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes for spending time outdoors.
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This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
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This itinerary takes in as many of the sights and experiences as possible while on Kangaroo Island. This means that there is little free time for independent exploration and plenty of distance to cover.
Itinerary
See some of Australia’s southern highlights, from Melbourne to Kangaroo Island
On this 11-day Aussie adventure, you’ll discover the everchanging landscapes of the south – from Melbourne to Kangaroo Island. Start in the foodie capital of Melbourne, then see Hanging Rock, Daylesford and Ballarat. Jump on the Great Ocean Road to see why this is one of the world’s most famous road trip drives and be awed by the rugged coastline, a vast ocean expanse and yellow cliffs falling into the sea. From Apollo Bay, you’ll continue the scenic drive to Warrnambool to the iconic 12 Apostles. Learn First Nations history in the Grampians, sample bush tucker and chase waterfalls with some free time to get active. Wander Adelaide and then journey to Kangaroo Island (look out for dolphins!). After meeting some penguins, kangaroos, sea lions and wallabies, you’ll learn about the local farming and art cultures before kicking back on the sandy beaches. What more could you want out of a coastal adventure?
- DAY 1Day 1 • Melbourne / Hanging Rock / Daylesford / Ballarat
- DAY 2Day 2 • Great Ocean Road / Apollo Bay
- DAY 3Day 3 • Great Ocean Road / Warrnambool
- DAY 4Day 4 • Budj Bim National Park / Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
- DAY 5Day 5 • Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
- DAY 6Day 6 • Stawell / Adelaide
- DAY 7Day 7 • Adelaide / Kangaroo Island
- DAY 8Day 8 • Kangaroo Island
- DAY 9Day 9 • Kangaroo Island
- DAY 10Day 10 • Kangaroo Island
- DAY 11Day 11 • Kangaroo Island / Adelaide
Inclusions
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5 breakfasts, 2 lunches
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Private vehicle, Train
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Hotel (10 nights)
festival Included activities
circleHanging Rock - Summit Walk
circleDaylesford - Sunday Market
circleApollo Bay - Wildlife Wonders Guided Tour
circleGreat Ocean Road - Scenic Drive
circleGreat Ocean Road - Twelve Apostles
circleBudj Bim National Park - Bush Foods Grazing Board
circleBudj Bim National Park - Cultural Landscape Walking Tour with Local Aboriginal Guide
circleGrampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Day Walks
circleKangaroo Island - Penguin tour
circleKangaroo Island - Penneshaw Sculpture Trail
circleKangaroo Island - Full-day trip to Dudley Peninsula
circleKangaroo Island - Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
circleKangaroo Island - Sheep Shearing & Sheep Dog Experience
circleKangaroo Island - Honey Farm
circleKangaroo Island - Eucalyptus Oil Distillery
circleKangaroo Island - KI Community Gallery
circleKangaroo Island - Full Day Trip to Emu Bay & Stokes Bay
circleKangaroo Island - Flinders Chase NP Incl Remarkable Rocks & Admiral's Arch
circleKangaroo Island - Seal Bay Wildlife Experience with local ranger
circleKangaroo Island - Vivonne Bay & Little Sahara
circleKangaroo Island - American River ‘Rebuild Independence’ Boathouse Visit
circleKangaroo Island - American River bushwalk
museum Optional activities
circleKangaroo Island – American River Prospect Hill - Free
circleKangaroo Island - Lavender Farm - Free
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Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
£2,794£2,515
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Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 2 spaces left
£2,794£2,515
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Trip size max: 16 - 2 spaces left
£2,794£2,515
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Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£2,794£2,654
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Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
£2,937£2,790
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Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 7 spaces left
£2,937£2,790
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Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
£3,080
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Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left
£3,080
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Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
£3,080
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Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left
£3,080
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Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
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Sunday Mar 08, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
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Sunday Mar 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
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Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
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Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 12 spaces left
£2,794
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Important notes
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START & END POINT LOCATION & TIME
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The trip starts in Melbourne with a pick up at 8am on Day 1 from our joining point, and finishes in Adelaide on Day 11 at our finish point hotel around 4:30 pm. Please read the joining and finishing point instructions in your trip notes for more details. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request subject to availability.
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TRAIN TRAVEL TO ADELAIDE
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The Overland train journey on day 6 will be unaccompanied by your tour leader, who will return to Melbourne. Upon arrival at the railway station in Adelaide you will be met by a transfer to take you to our centrally located hotel in the Adelaide's CBD which is where you will spend the night before meeting your new leader for the next section of your trip in the morning of day 7.
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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A Single Supplement can be booked if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
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COMBINATION TRIP
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This is a combination trip made up of two shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Adelaide as some group members leave and new ones join you in this location.
Reviews (4)
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Chris
Apr 06, 2025
A truly exceptional trip that provided a wonderful first introduction to Australia. Made possible by the two brilliant tour leaders, Geof and Alvaro, across the two stages of the trip, this adventure provides a fantastic blend of natural beauty, exploration and local culture. 10/10.
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Wayne
Dec 07, 2024
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Anita
Feb 08, 2024
Great Ocean Road was one of the best tours I have done. Our leader - Simon, was very knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic. Everyday he done extra mile to ensure we all have best holidays ever.
Unfortunately Kangarroo Island guide - was very opposite. Her lack of knowledge, experience and willingness to actually learn for us makes me wonder how much i actually have missed. If the group wasn’t such a amazing, I would definitely regret taking this trip.
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Marcella
Jan 26, 2024
My husband and I took the South Australia six day tour from Me;bourne along the Great Ocean Road through the Grampians. We caught the train In Stawell to Adelaide to pick up our second five day tour to Kangaroo Island. Both groups were made up of people from around the world and ages from late 20"s to the early 70's who all shared a common thread for travel and adventure. We felt that we got to experience a variety of wildlide in their natural habitate. The tours with the park conservationist were informative. We were very pleased with ou sleeping accomodations and choices of food. The tours was a great way to get around, see, learn about Australia in a short amount of time without feeling rushed.