Day 1 - 3 Melbourne

Upon arrival into Melbourne make your own way to the 3* Ibis Melbourne little Bourke street where you will spend 3 nights in a standard room on a room only basis. Relax and explore the beauty of Melbourne.

Day 4 - Melbourne to Lorne

Make your own way back to the airport to collect your 2 'Beta Spaceship'. The spaceship consists of a double bed, dual gas burner, fridge, self charging battery and is automatic transmission.

Drive into Geelong on the Bellarine Peninsula, where you can walk along the waterfront, visit local vineyards or swim from the beaches. Continue onto Torquay, where the spectacular, cliff-hugging Great Ocean Road begins. Torquay is also the gateway to Victoria’s Surf Coast. Visit the huge surfing museum and ride the waves of popular Jan Juc or iconic Bells Beach. Surf at Point Addis and Anglesea, where golfers share the scenic golf course with grazing kangaroos. The great waves continue at Fairhaven and Eastern View, en route to the seaside holiday haven of Lorne. Swim from the golden beach of Loutit Bay and walk to waterfalls such as Erskine Falls tucked into the Otway Ranges. Trawl the galleries, boutiques and restaurants of the main street and drink coffee at one of Victoria‘s first cafes. Stay in a bed and breakfast, camping site or in luxury accommodation spilling into the surrounding forest.

Day 5 Lorne to Port Fairy

Watch the rugged cliffs drop dramatically to ocean on one side and national park on the other driving into Apollo Bay. Explore the ancient rainforests, heathlands, glow worm caves and waterfalls of Great Otway National Park. Visit the 150-year-old Cape Otway Lighthouse and picnic at Paradise or Shelly Beaches. Curving round the coast, you’ll see the craggy limestone towers of the Twelve Apostles rising out of the Southern Ocean. Take photos from the boardwalk or Gibson’s steps and wander the paths at London Bridge, Bay of Islands and Loch Ard Gorge. Continue along Shipwreck Coast, named after the wild seas that sent at least 700 ships crashing on the rocks. Explore Warrnambool, where from May to October Southern Right Whales calve off Logan Beach. Soak up seafaring history in Port Fairy, with its old whitewashed cottages and Georgian-style homes. See Australia‘s largest fur seal colony and get up close to dolphins, whales and sharks from a boat.

Day 6 Port Fairy to Coonawarra or Robe

Continue along the coastal road to Portland, Victoria’s first European settlement. Check out the hundreds of heritage buildings and watch fishing boats unload their catch on the waterfront. Drive the scenic coastal route to rugged Cape Nelson State Park and the towering sea cliffs of Cape Bridgewater. Look over the deep-blue waters of Bridgewater Bay, explore a sand-petrified forest and walk around the cape to see the large fur seal colony. Back on the highway, drive through Nelson and across the South Australian border.  Visit Mount Gambier, which sits on an ancient extinct volcano and is circled by crater lakes such as Blue Lake, named after the vivid colour it turns from November to February. Drive north to Penola and to Coonawarra, where you can sample cabernet sauvignon in some of the 20 cellar doors. Alternatively, drive through the fishing towns of the Limestone Coast to picturesque Robe. Dine on local lobster and swim or walk along Long Beach.

Day 7 Coonawarra or Robe to Victor Harbor

Driving north from Coonawarra, visit the World heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves National Park, where the 26 limestone caves house the fossilised skeletons of giant marsupials. Cross the Murray River at Tailem Bend and head into the antiques hub of Strathalbyn on the Fleurieu Peninsula. From Robe, drive north through Kingston South East, where you can dine on fresh seafood and visit the historic Cape Jaffa lighthouse. Canoe or kayak along the shallow, salty lagoons of The Coorong, past a rich diversity of wetland birds. Learn about the area’s Aboriginal culture with a local Ngarrindjeri guide. Cross the Murray River at Wellington and head through Strathalbyn to the Langhorne Creek wine region and the historic river port of Goolwa. Surf, fly kites and spot southern right whales between June and September in Middleton. Swim in Horseshoe Bay and surf from Boomer Beach in Port Elliot, before driving into Victor Harbor.

Day 8 Victor Harbor to Adelaide

Discover the attractions of the Fleurieu Peninsula on your drive into Adelaide. Take a horse-drawn tram to Granite Island to see little penguins or watch for migrating whales between June and October in Encounter Bay. Do the cliff-top walk to Port Elliot, then explore the streets on the Encounter Bikeway. Fish from the Cape Jervis jetty or hike part of the Heysen Trail along the coastline of Deep Creek Conservation Park. Drive along the Gulf St Vincent coast, stopping to swim at Sellicks and Aldinga beaches. Or travel through the rolling green hills of Mount Compass and Yankalilla to the McLaren Vale wine region. Visit galleries and taste wine in some of the 45 cellar doors. Stock up on olives, oils, cheeses, almonds and berries from roadside stalls and orchards before driving into Adelaide. Wander Adelaide’s cultural boulevard of North Terrace, walk and bike ride through the expansive parklands and enjoy the seaside ambience of Glenelg and Henley. Drop the campervan back to the airport and make your own way to the 4* Rockford Adelaide hotel where you will spend 3 nights in a standard room on a room only basis.

Day 9 - 10 Adelaide

Relax and explore the city of Adelaide

Day 11 Depart Adelaide

Make your own way back to the airport for your return flight.

3* Ibis Melbourne Little Bourke street

Great value, unsurpassed location and excellent service make ibis Melbourne Little Bourke Street a very popular hotel choice. Boasting 121 rooms, this hotel has all the convenience of a central city location close to the financial, legal and entertainment precincts and is walking distance to the Skybus airport transfer service and Southern Cross Train Station. Ibis Melbourne Little Bourke Street is modern and affordable with comfortable rooms and great amenities to ensure a pleasant stay.

Beta 2 berth campervan

Specifications

Vehicle: Toyota Estima

Fit Out: Refurbished 2014

Transmission: Automatic

Petrol Consumption: 9-10 litres per 100km

1 x comfy double bed with two sleeping options

Dual burner gas cooker

Seats 3-4

iPod cord

Self charging dual battery system

15 litre fridge/freezer + side awning

ABS, air bags, and dual slide door

4* Rockford Adelaide hotel

Perfectly located in the vibrant West End, Rockford Adelaide is ideal for business and holiday travellers alike. Just 5 km from Adelaide Domestic and International Airport the hotel is within walking distance of the Convention Centre, Rundle Mall, Skycity Casino, museums and art galleries. With 68 spacious newly refurbished rooms, this 4 star boutique hotel features modern conference facilities, a panoramic rooftop pool and entertainment area plus an inviting bar and restaurant.

The ROCKFORD ADELAIDE HOTEL is a Tourist, Modern, Leisure, Boutique, City hotel, City apartment, Full Service hotel. Located in City Centre area. Shopping is within walking distance and the nightlife/restaurants are within walking distance from the hotel.

Price from €1499 p.p based on 2 people travelling

Price Includes:

Flights from Cork or Dublin

Airport tax

Accommodation on a room only basis

Campervan including Additional drivers, GPS hire, Liability reduction and unlimited mileage

Price excludes:

Travel Insurance

Price subject to availability