(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, and Barossa Valley

This tour concentrates on Victoria and South Australia, regions that are well known for their abundant wildlife, beautiful beaches, sophisticated dining and shopping opportunities, and outstanding regional wines.

Melbourne and Great Ocean Road

• Begin with several days in the lively city of Melbourne, with the sophisticated Park Hyatt Melbourne as a base.
  
  
• Spend days with private touring of the city and the surrounding region.
  
  
• Visit Melbourne's highlights: Federation Square, the excellent Aboriginal art collection at the National Gallery of Victoria, the Queen Victoria Market, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and fashionable neighborhoods such as South Yarra and Southgate.
  
  
• Take an excursion to Phillip Island to watch the thousands of fairy penguins that come ashore during sunset.
  
  
• Spend a day driving along the Great Ocean Road — one of the world's most scenic coastal drives.

• Fly to Adelaide, an elegant city known for its fine food, parks, antique shops, and heritage architecture.
  
  
• Visit the National Wine Centre, the Central Market, and noted Aboriginal art galleries.
  
  
• Travel to Kangaroo Island for a full-day 4WD tour with a naturalist guide.
  
  
• View spectacular rock formations and beautiful beaches.
  
  
• Witness the island's abundant native wildlife: kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, fairy penguins, and platypus.
  
  
• Another day will be spent exploring the Barossa Valley — perhaps Australia's premier wine region.
  
  
• During your 'insiders' tour, visit small wineries, sample superb cheeses, and stroll through local towns known for their small shops specializing in crafts made by the locals.

Day 01	Arrive Melbourne Arrival transfer to Park Hyatt Melbourne for 3 nights. Half-day private city tour: Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria, Queen Victoria Market, Royal Botanic Gardens, and Southgate.
Day 02	Melbourne & Phillip Island Morning at leisure to visit Cooks Cottage, Little Italy, or local gardens and shopping districts. Depart mid-day for winery in Westernport Bay. Continue to Phillip Island. Walk through nature and wetlands preserves to see koalas, wallabies, and birdlife. Watch the penguins come ashore at sunset, then return to Melbourne this evening. (B,D)
Day 03	Excursion to Great Ocean Road Full day private excursion along the Great Ocean Road, visiting small towns and beaches along the way. (B,L)
Day 04	Melbourne - Yarra Valley Depart on a self-drive to the Yarra Valley for 2 nights at Chateau Yering. Dinner at inn tonight. (B,D)
Day 05	Yarra Valley At leisure to explore the area's dozens of wineries and local small towns. (B)
Day 06	Yarra Valley - Melbourne - Adelaide Self-drive to Melbourne's airport for the flight to Adelaide. Arrival transfer to Hilton Adelaide for 3 nights. Private afternoon city touring through Adelaide's main attractions and well known food and wine markets. (B)
Day 07	Kangaroo Island Excursion Full-day private 4WD touring on Kangaroo Island to view native wildlife, dramatic coasts, rock formations, and deserted beaches. Lunch will be an Australian BBQ. (B,L)
Day 08	Barossa Valley Excursion Full-day private tour in Barossa Valley visiting small wineries and specialty food and craft shops. (B,L)
Day 09	Depart Adelaide At leisure until airport transfer. (B)