Adelaide Self Drive the Great Ocean Drive to Melbourne
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Adelaide Self Drive the Great Ocean Drive to Melbourne
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 10 Nights
- Board: Room Only
- Departing: Selected UK Airports
- Offer Date: 14th June 2025
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Fly into Adelaide International Airport and kick-start your ten-night self-drive adventure with a trio of nights in Adelaide. Adelaide is your gateway to attractions such as Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Gaol, and Haigh Chocolate Factory. Pick up your hire car and your road-trip begins as you take the Great Ocean Drive towards Melbourne with overnight stays In Robe, Warrnambool, and Apollo Bay en-route. Along the Great Ocean Road you’ll witness the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Arch, and breath-taking coastal views. Your journey reaches the finish line with four nights in Melbourne – home to amazing shopping and beaches, Melbourne Aquarium, and Eureka Skydeck 88.
Why Book?
✓Book Today with a Zero deposit followed by 8 monthly direct debit payments of £276pp
✓Why not upgrade to a Full Size Car for an extra £11.66pp
✓Return flights included
✓Private Transfers included where stated
✓Car Hire
Day 1-3 • Hotel Grand Chancellor, Adelaide
Fly into Adelaide International Airport and kick-start your ten-night self-drive adventure with a trio of nights in Adelaide. Adelaide is your gateway to attractions such as Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Gaol, and Haigh Chocolate Factory. Pick up your hire car and your road-trip begins as you take the Great Ocean Drive towards Melbourne with overnight stays In Robe, Warrnambool, and Apollo Bay en-route. Along the Great Ocean Road you’ll witness the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Arch, and breath-taking coastal views. Your journey reaches the finish line with four nights in Melbourne – home to amazing shopping and beaches, Melbourne Aquarium, and Eureka Skydeck 88.
Day 4 • Adelaide to Robe, Robe Central Motel
Depart Adelaide in the morning. Stop at Hahndorf, a charming German village in the Adelaide Hills, for a quick break and lunch. Continue to Robe, a picturesque seaside town known for its beaches and fresh seafood. Explore the Robe Obelisk, Long Beach, and the town’s historic buildings.
(Driving distance of 4 hours)
Day 5 • Robe to Warrnambool via Mount Gambier, Quest Warrnambool
Drive to Mount Gambier, home to the famous Blue Lake and Umpherston Sinkhole. Continue along the coast, passing through Portland, a historic fishing town. Arrive in Port Fairy, a charming town with beautiful beaches and well-preserved 19th-century architecture. Explore Griffiths Island and the Port Fairy Lighthouse.
(Driving distance of 4 hours)
Day 6 • Warrnambool to Apollo Bay via Great Ocean Road, Beachcomber Motel and Apartments
Start your drive along the iconic Great Ocean Road. Visit the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and the London Arch for breath-taking coastal views. Continue through the Otway National Park, where you can stop for a short rainforest walk or visit the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures. Arrive in Apollo Bay, a picturesque town nestled between the ocean and the Otway Ranges.
(Driving distance of 3 hours)
Day 7 • Apollo Bay to Melbourne, Causeway 353 Hotel
Continue along the Great Ocean Road, stopping at key sights like the Split Point Lighthouse in Aireys Inlet and the scenic viewpoints in Lorne. Pass through the coastal towns of Anglesea and Torquay, the latter being famous for its surf beaches. Arrive in Melbourne in the late afternoon, return the car, and explore the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods and attractions.
(Driving distance of 3 hours)
Day 8-10 • Melbourne
Indulge in retail therapy at Melbourne Central, The Block Arcade, Royal Arcade, and Queen Victoria Market. Discover the Old Melbourne Gaol, or marvel at the views from Eureka Skydeck 88. Get up close to marine life at Melbourne Aquarium and wildlife at Melbourne Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary. Admire the stunning flora and fauna at Royal Botanic Gardens or perhaps head to Brighton, Williamstown, and St Kilda beaches to swim, surf, or sunbathe.
Day 11 • Fly Back to the UK
Fly back to London Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur with many happy memories to look back on of your Australian self-drive adventure along the iconic Great Ocean Road.
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