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Vineyard in the Barossa Valley

Southeast discovered

21 days from £5,435pp
Vineyard in the Barossa Valley
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Tour highlights

  • Sample some of Australia's finest wines in the Barossa Valley.

  • Drive along the dramatic Great Ocean Road west of Melbourne.

  • Join a walking tour of Melbourne's hidden laneways.

  • Hike through the beautiful Blue Mountains to the west of Sydney.

  • Enjoy a surfing lesson on Bondi Beach.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • Fully insured vehicle hire
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Adelaide.

  • On-board your international outbound flight to Adelaide.

  • On arrival in Adelaide, you will be met and have a private transfer to your accommodation in the city. Spend the rest of your day at leisure.

    • Adelaide, South Australia
      Adelaide, South Australia
    • Adelaide, Australia
      Adelaide, Australia
    • Botanical gardens, Adelaide
      Botanical gardens, Adelaide

  • Enjoy a day around Adelaide. Explore the Central Market and make your way to the beach suburb of Glenelg for a late afternoon seafront walk.

    • Glenelg, Adelaide, Australia
      Glenelg, Adelaide, Australia
    • Adelaide, Australia
      Adelaide, Australia
    • Antique Shop, Adelaide
      Antique Shop, Adelaide

  • Make your way to the car hire depot, where you'll collect your car and head out of the city to the wine-growing region of the Barossa Valley, famed for producing some of Australia's best wines. This drive is approximately one and a half hours. We'll have organised your car to be ready at your closest depot at a convenient time for you. All insurances are included in your car hire package, and satellite navigation is also available upon request.

    • Barossa Valley, Australia
      Barossa Valley, Australia
    • Vineyard in the Barossa Valley
      Vineyard in the Barossa Valley
    • Barossa Valley, Australia
      Barossa Valley, Australia

  • Spend a day around the Barossa Valley. You can visit some local wineries at your own pace or join a local guided tour.

    • Barossa Valley
      Barossa Valley
    • Barossa Valley
      Barossa Valley

  • Trade winelands for mountains today as you drive to the Grampians National Park. Check into your accommodation and explore your surroundings.

    • The Grampians National Park, Victoria
      The Grampians National Park, Victoria
    • Rock Art at Glenisla, The Grampians National Park, Australia
      Rock Art at Glenisla, The Grampians National Park, Australia
    • Mckenzie Falls, The Grampians National Park, Victoria
      Mckenzie Falls, The Grampians National Park, Victoria

  • Hike one of the many walking trails in Grampians National Park today and look for local wildlife.

    • The Grampians National Park, Victoria
      The Grampians National Park, Victoria
    • The Grampians National Park, Victoria
      The Grampians National Park, Victoria
    • The Grampians National Park, Victoria
      The Grampians National Park, Victoria

  • Travel south to the pretty town of Port Fairy, a drive of approximately two hours. Spend the afternoon exploring the town centre and its historic buildings.

    • Twelve Apostles dusk, Great Ocean Road
      Twelve Apostles dusk, Great Ocean Road
    • Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road
      Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road
    • London Bridge, Great Ocean Road
      London Bridge, Great Ocean Road

  • The journey between Port Fairy and Apollo Bay has some of the country's most impressive coastal scenery. Your drive today will take you past the famous Twelve Apostles and other iconic sights of the Great Ocean Road. Whilst the distance of this drive is less than 200 kilometres and you could do it in a morning, we suggest taking your time and making a day of it.

    • London Bridge, Great Ocean Road
      London Bridge, Great Ocean Road
    • The Twelve Apostles, The Great Ocean Road
      The Twelve Apostles, The Great Ocean Road
    • Apollo Bay, Australia
      Apollo Bay, Australia

  • Spend today at leisure. Apollo Bay is a great base for exploring some of the nearby attractions, such as Great Otway National Park with its beautiful waterfalls and walking opportunities. Alternatively, you may choose to relax and simply enjoy the town's good choice of cafés and restaurants and spend time by the beach.

    • Near Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road, Victoria
      Near Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road, Victoria
    • Beach view, The Great Ocean Road
      Beach view, The Great Ocean Road
    • The Great Ocean Road
      The Great Ocean Road

  • Continue your journey along the Great Ocean Road today on your way to Melbourne. Pass through the pretty town of Lorne and onward to the surf mecca of Torquay before heading inland toward Melbourne. This coastal journey is approximately three and a half hours, but again can easily be extended with some lovely stops en route. Drop your hire car in Melbourne late this afternoon.

    • Melbourne, Victoria
      Melbourne, Victoria
    • Yarra River, Melbourne
      Yarra River, Melbourne
    • Melbourne at night
      Melbourne at night

  • This morning, take a walking tour of Melbourne's hidden laneways, enjoy lunch on the tour, and then spend the afternoon at leisure.

    • Yarra River at night
      Yarra River at night
    • Cafe scene, Melbourne
      Cafe scene, Melbourne
    • Melbourne, Australia
      Melbourne, Australia

  • A day at leisure to get out and about and explore Melbourne under your own steam. Perhaps go for a walk along the river or hop on a tram and head down to the vibrant seaside suburb of St Kilda.

    • Melbourne Tram Car
      Melbourne Tram Car
    • Melbourne city and Yarra River
      Melbourne city and Yarra River
    • Laneway graffiti, Melbourne
      Laneway graffiti, Melbourne

  • Make your way to the airport this morning in time for your flight to Sydney, a flight of approximately an hour and a half. You will make your way to your hotel in the historic Rocks district. Spend your afternoon exploring your surroundings.

    • Sydney
      Sydney
    • Opera House, Sydney, Australia
      Opera House, Sydney, Australia
    • Mossman, Sydney Harbour
      Mossman, Sydney Harbour

  • Rise early for a fun surfing lesson on the iconic Bondi Beach before enjoying the sights of this cosmopolitan part of the city. Spend the rest of your day at leisure and perhaps go for a walk along the stunning Bondi to Bronte coastal path.

    • Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia
      Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge
      Sydney Harbour Bridge
    • Sydney skyline
      Sydney skyline

  • Make your way to the car hire depot, where you'll collect your car. All insurances are included in your package, and once again, satellite navigation is available on request. From the city centre of Sydney drive west to the rugged landscapes of the Blue Mountains, a drive of approximately one and a half hours, and check into your accommodation for two nights.

    • Hanging Rock, Blue Mountains
      Hanging Rock, Blue Mountains
    • Waterfall in the Blue Mountains
      Waterfall in the Blue Mountains
    • Blue Mountains, New South Wales
      Blue Mountains, New South Wales

  • The Blue Mountains have a fantastic network of walking trails, and you will join a half-day tour today with a small group and a local guide to get to know the trails and the region intimately.

    • Blue Mountains, Australia
      Blue Mountains, Australia
    • Blue Mountains, Australia
      Blue Mountains, Australia
    • Wentworth falls, Blue Mountains
      Wentworth falls, Blue Mountains

  • After a morning of relaxation retrace your steps and drive back to Sydney. After dropping off your rental car make your way to your hotel for a final night. Enjoy a performance at the Sydney Opera House this evening to end your trip in style.

    • Sydney sunset
      Sydney sunset
    • View across Sydney Harbour
      View across Sydney Harbour
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia
      Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia

  • Enjoy a last morning at leisure in Sydney before making your way to the airport in time for your onward flight.

    • Sydney, Australia
      Sydney, Australia
    • Sydney, New South Wales
      Sydney, New South Wales
    • Sydney Fireworks
      Sydney Fireworks

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Adelaide
 
Barossa Valley
 
The Grampians National Park
 
Port Fairy
 
Apollo Bay
 
Melbourne
 
Sydney
 
The Blue Mountains
 

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