Your holiday Itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)

Day 1. Perth to Geelong (D)
We collect you from home and transfer you to Perth Airport for your morning flight to Melbourne. On arrival, your Coach Captain greets you for a comfortable drive to the vibrant waterfront city of Geelong. After checking into your hotel and settling in, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner at the hotel restaurant.
2 nights: Novotel Geelong, Geelong

Day 2. Geelong (BD)
Begin the day with an orientation tour through Geelong before visiting the National Wool Museum for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with a Collections Officer. Here you will get hands-on insight into historic Australian textiles. After lunch (own expense), explore the treasure-filled Mill Markets with vintage wares, antiques and collectibles. The afternoon continues at the Geelong Gallery, where the acclaimed Archibald Prize exhibition is on display. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 3. Geelong to Warrnambool (BD)
Today, travel though the picturesque “lakes and crater country” of western Victoria and explore the Otway Ranges. Taking the inland route to Warrnambool, our first stop is in Colac located on the Southern shore of Lake Colac and eastern edge of the world's third-largest volcanic plain. We stop at the Otway’s inspired Colac Botanical Gardens before enjoying a scenic morning tea taking in views of Lake Colac. After our refreshment stop, we tour south through the beautiful Otway ranges known for its tall, lush rainforests and abundant wildlife. At the Otway Fly experience a bird's-eye view of the rainforest canopy on this unique 600m tree top walk. In Timboon we visit the Railway Shed Distillery to sample some of the incredible range of whisky’s, spirits and liqueurs. Finally, we travel through one of the most productive dairying countries in Australia on our way to Warrnambool.
2 nights: Mid City Motel, Warrnambool

Day 4. Flagstaff Hill and Port Fairy (BD)
Explore Australia’s most awarded maritime heritage precinct on an escorted tour of the Flagstaff Hill Village and Museum. Stroll the cobble-stoned streets and explore the 40 buildings and many relics from Warrnambool’s past. Enjoy time at leisure in Port Fairy to discover this charming fishing village. Wide streets, 19th century cottages, Norfolk Pines and old stone churches set the scene. Tales of the Shipwreck Coast come to life tonight when we return to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village for the sound and light show, as you join the last voyage of the historic clipper ship, Loch Ard.

Day 5. Great Ocean Road (BD)
Embark on one of the world’s most iconic coastal journeys along the Great Ocean Road. Begin at the Bay of Islands and take in the dramatic sea cliffs at London Bridge and Peterborough. Stop at Loch Ard Gorge to hear the gripping tale of its shipwreck, then continue to the Twelve Apostles for awe-inspiring views. Travel inland to Apollo Bay for lunch (own expense), then wind through lush coastal landscapes to the town of Lorne. Here, visit the Heritage Centre to learn about the road’s construction as a memorial to fallen soldiers. The journey continues to Geelong for your farewell dinner.
Overnight: Novotel Geelong, Geelong

Day 6. Melbourne to Perth (B)
Bid farewell to Geelong and commence the journey home to Perth with an early afternoon flight from Melbourne. On arrival, we will see you safely home.

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