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Embark on the ultimate Australian road trip with our exclusive three-day private tour from Melbourne to Adelaide. This meticulously curated journey seamlessly blends breathtaking coastal vistas, lush rainforests, unique native wildlife, and world-class gourmet experiences. 🌊
Day One: Coastal Wonders and Rainforest Retreat
Depart Melbourne over the West Gate Bridge, heading towards the vibrant Geelong waterfront and the legendary surf at Bells Beach. Spot wild Eastern Grey Kangaroos in their natural habitat before winding along the spectacular, cliff-hugging Great Ocean Road. After a relaxing lunch in the seaside town of Lorne, search for wild koalas at Kennett River. Next, immerse yourself in the ancient, cool temperate rainforest of the Great Otway National Park. Conclude your day at your private villa at Beacon Point, high above the Southern Ocean, followed by a delicious dinner featuring local produce at the Apollo Bay Hotel. 🐨
Day Two: Iconic Coastlines and Volcanic Landscapes
Begin with a hearty breakfast at a local favourite cafe before heading to the majestic 12 Apostles. Arriving in the morning light ensures perfect, crowd-free photos. Discover the tragic history of Loch Ard Gorge with real shipwreck artifacts, and enjoy lunch in the picturesque fishing village of Port Campbell. Explore spectacular formations like London Bridge and the Bay of Islands, then spot native wildlife at Tower Hill Game Reserve. Travel through historic Port Fairy to Mount Gambier, where you will stay at the luxurious Commodore and indulge in an award-winning dinner.
Day Three: World Heritage Wonders and Wine Country
Journey through the prestigious Coonawarra wine region to the World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves for an unforgettable guided tour of ancient fossils and limestone formations. Travel north through the Padthaway wine region, stopping for lunch in Keith before heading towards Adelaide. Before arriving, explore the charming historic German village of Hahndorf and take in spectacular panoramic views of Adelaide from the Mount Lofty summit. 🍷
Premium Tour Inclusions
Enjoy a fully personalised, private touring experience with premium inclusions designed for ultimate comfort:
- Luxury Accommodation: Two nights in handpicked 3.5 to 4-star villas and hotels.
- Gourmet Dining: Two multi-course dinners and two cooked breakfasts at local favourite venues.
- Exclusive Experiences: Guided rainforest walk, World Heritage cave tour, and private group transport.
- Convenient Transfers: Personalised pickup from your Melbourne hotel and drop-off at your Adelaide CBD location.
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Glen picked us up at our hotel and we were lucky enough to be the only couple booked that day so got a private tour! Unfortunately there was torrential rain and fog on day one, which disrupted our views, however Glen still managed to time our stops/adjust around the weather to make it an enjoyable day nonetheless. We tried to have a sense of humour about it and he even took us to a craft beer tasting as an alternative activity.
Spectacular dinner at Chris' and simple but decent cottage accommodation.
Did our rain forest walk in the morning and Day 2 was much better weather Glen made sure we had lots of time wherever we wanted to spend it; and we had spectacular views of the 12 apostles and coastline.
We highly recommend this tour to those looking for a more personal experience and a relaxed pace. Glen was an extremely knowledgeable and easy-going guide, and a very safe driver. (Someone in another review mentioned long silences but we appreciated having some quiet time vs having someone talking non-stop for 8-9 hours. ) The choices for meal stops were excellent and the mini-van was comfortable for the long days in the car. Thanks again for a great experience!
Pros: Hotel pickup; great communication; reasonable pricing; well planned itinerary; some hidden, special treats; wildlife, amazing views, fantastic dinner; lovely rest stops; small group; personal guide who is respectful and caring.
Cons: Uncomfortable van seats; long periods of silence (To explain further, I'm loquacious and I like tidbits of information as part of my tours. Glen, our guide is reserved, he offered interesting info at stops, but seldom spoke unless a specific question was asked, and no music or background noise to break the silence, this made day one very long and somewhat boring) We rode back with Eddie who was much more jovial and talkative, a better fit for our personalities; terrible accommodation selection - yes, great views but tired, old, dusty and unkept).














