REGULAR TOURS:

City Tour Melbourne
Great Ocean Road
Phillip Island
Phillip Island VIP
City Tour + Phillip Island
City Tour + Phillip Island VIP

ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE - SYDNEY:

Adelaide - Melbourne
Melbourne -Adelaide

Adelaide - Melbourne *from April 2010
Sydney - Melbourne *from April 2010

PRIVATE TOURS:

City Tour Melbourne
Phillip Island
Sheep Farm
City Tour + Phillip Island
Great Ocean Road
Sovereign Hill
Dandenong Ranges + Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley
Grampians
Great Ocean Road + Grampians
Melbourne to Adelaide or Sydney
Wilsons Prom + Phillip Island
Mornington Peninsula
Mornington & Bellarine Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula + Great Ocean Road

City Tour of Melbourne (4, 6, 8hrs)

Optional extras:
Lunch, Eureka 88 Skydeck, cruise along Yarra River, Colonial Tram Car Restaurant, Melbourne Museum, Aquarium, helicopter scenic flight.

Phillip Island (8, 10hrs)

Optional extras:
Dinner, Shearing farm, entry to Koala Conservation Centre, Penguin Parade (different options available)

Sheep Farm (8hrs)

Includes:
morning tea + lunch

City Tour + Phillip Island (10, 12hrs)

Optional extras:
as per separate tours

Great Ocean Road (11, 12hrs)

Optional extras:
Lunch, helicopter scenic flight

Sovereign Hill (Ballarat) (8hrs)

Optional Extras:
Entry to Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum, Ballarat Wildlife Park, lunch

Dandenong Ranges + Yarra Valley (8hrs)

Optional Extras:
Healesville Sanctuary, Puffing Billy, lunch

Yarra Valley

Optional Extras:
Healesville Sanctuary, lunch, wine tasting

Grampians (12hrs)

Optional Extras:
Lunch

Great Ocean Road + Grampians (2 to 3 days)

Optional Extras:
as per individual tours, accommodation.

Melbourne to Adelaide or Sydney (2 days +)

Optional Extras:
depending on route chosen

Wilsons Prom NP, Phillip Island (2 days)

Optional Extras:
meals, entry to Penguin Parade, accommodation

Mornington Peninsula (10 hrs)

Optional Extras:
lunch, wine or/and beer tasting

Mornington & Bellarine Peninsula (2 days)

Includes:
discover with us Port Phillip Bay, with ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff

Optional Extras:
visit art galleries and local artists, wine or/and beer tasting, Bells Beach, city of Geelong, accommodation, meals

Mornington Peninsula and Great Ocean Road (2 days)

Includes:
ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff, accommodation

Optional Extras:
as per individual tours

Adelaide - Melbourne Tours

3 day 2 nights Adelaide / Melbourne – CODE ADME

DAY 1: ADELAIDE / NARACOORTE / HALLS GAP

We leave Adelaide and visit the town of Hahndorf. Drive east to the town of Naracoorte. This small town is home to some 5000 people. The name means “place of running water” and grew thanks to the Gold Rush in Victoria. It became an important stopover for the gold for the gold on its way to the South Australian coast. Thousands of miners, including over 7000 Chinese “illegally arrived” stopped here on their way to and from the diggings.

On arrival we enjoy a light lunch. The are is famous for the World Heritage Listed Caves; these caves were accidentally discovered in the 1870’s and hold the secrets of the past, fossils of giant kangaroos, stalactites and stalagmites decorate the walls.

Continue driving east to the start of the Grampians, Halls Gap, where we spend the night.

DAY 2: HALLS GAP / GRAMPIANS / WARRNAMBOOL

After breakfast discover the magic of Geriwerd (Grampians). This land has been inhabited by the Djab Wurrung and Jardwadjali people for 25000 years. Enjoy magnificent views from Boroka and Reeds Lookouts, and MacKenzie Falls (good level of fitness required to climb down and up the stairs). After lunch visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre of Brambuk to learn more of the strong link between the people and the land.

We drive south to reach the Victorian coastline and spend the night in the historical town of Warrnambool were we may see whales.

DAY 3: WARRNAMBOOL / GREAT OCEAN ROAD / MELBOURNE

From Warrnambool we start one of the best coastal drives in the world. We visit Bay of Islands, London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge and the iconic Twelve Apostles. These rock formations are created by the erosion of the sea and the wind, separating the rocks from the mainland, the views are unforgettable.

Light lunch in the town of Lavers Hill. The road leaves the coast and crosses the Otway Ranges national Park, this 13,000 hectares forest is home to ancient trees, small marsupials and many species of birds. We enjoy a rainforest walk before the roads meets the sea again. There will be many opportunities for pictures along the way. See koalas in the wild and stop to visit Bells Beach to see surfers riding waves.

From here the road will take us through Geelong, second largest city in Victoria to finally arrive in Melbourne.

2 day 1 night Melbourne / Adelaide – CODE MEAD

DAY 1: MELBOURNE / GREAT OCEAN ROAD / MT GAMBIER

Leaving Melbourne we drive south west to reach Geelong, second largest city in Victoria.

From here we start one of the world’s most beautiful coastal drives, the Great Ocean Road. We will have many opportunities to take fantastic photos, maybe see koalas and kangaroos in the wild. We stop for a light lunch in the town of Apollo Bay. The road leaves the coast and crosses the Otway Ranges national Park, this 13,000 hectares forest is home to ancient trees, small marsupials and many species of birds. We enjoy a rainforest walk. Visit the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, the site of one in hundreds of shipwrecks along the southern coast of Australia. Other stops include London Bridge and Bay of Islands.

After arriving in Mt Gambier we check in at our accommodation for the night.

DAY 2: MT GAMBIER / ADELAIDE

Mt Gambier is the jewel of South Australia’s south-east region. With a population of over 22,000 people, this rural town has many historical buildings and the magical Blue Lake. The lake is 75 metres deep and fills an extinct volcanic crater. We have time to visit the centre of town to see the main attractions.

Driving west we arrive at the small fishing town of Robe. This is the area were the Chinese used to land to go to the goldfields in Victoria and avoid paying the tax imposed on them to stop them from coming. They would then walk 700km to the diggings.

Here we enjoy a light lunch and then drive to Adelaide.

3 days 2 nights Adelaide / Melbourne – CODE ADM
3 days 2 nights Melbourne / Adelaide – CODE MEA

**This tour is available from April 2010

DAY 1: ADELAIDE / NARACOORTE / HALLS GAP

We leave Adelaide and visit the town of Hahndorf. Drive east to the town of Naracoorte. This small town is home to some 5000 people. The name means “place of running water” and grew thanks to the Gold Rush in Victoria. It became an important stopover the gold on its way to the South Australian coast. Thousands of miners, including over 7000 Chinese “illegally arrived” stopped here on their way to and from the diggings. On arrival we enjoy a light lunch. The area is famous for the World Heritage Listed Caves; these caves were accidentally discovered in the 1870’s and hold the secrets of the past, fossils of giant kangaroos, stalactites and stalagmites decorate the walls. Continue driving east to the start of the Grampians, Halls Gap, where we spend the night.
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Kookaburra Lodge Halls Gap (or similar)

DAY 2: HALLS GAP / GRAMPIANS / WARRNAMBOOL

After breakfast discover the magic of Geriwerd (Grampians). This land has been inhabited by the Djab Wurrung and Jardwadjali people for 25000 years. Enjoy magnificent views from Boroka and Reeds Lookouts, and MacKenzie Falls (good level of fitness required to climb down and up the stairs). After lunch visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre of Brambuk to learn more of the strong link between the people and the land. We drive south to reach the Victorian coastline. We visit Tower Hill reserve to see some Australian wildlife. Spend the night in the historical town of Warrnambool were we may see whales (depending on season).
Meals: Full breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Country Comfort Warrnambool (or similar)

DAY 3: WARRNAMBOOL / GREAT OCEAN ROAD / MELBOURNE

From Warrnambool we start one of the best coastal drives in the world. Continue along the Great Ocean Road to visit Bay of Islands, London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge and the iconic Twelve Apostles. These rock formations are created by the erosion of the sea and the wind, separating the rocks from the mainland, the views are unforgettable. Light lunch in the town of Lavers Hill. The road leaves the coast and crosses the Otway Ranges national Park, this 13,000 hectares forest is home to ancient trees, small marsupials and many species of birds. We enjoy a rainforest walk before the roads meets the sea again. There will be many opportunities for pictures along the way. See koalas in the wild and stop to visit Bells Beach to see surfers riding waves. From here the road will take us through Geelong, second largest city in Victoria to finally arrive in Melbourne.
Meals: Full breakfast, lunch

Dates in black the tour operates only in German
*Dates in red the tour operates in English and German (separate vehicles)

3 day 2 nights Sydney / Melbourne – CODE SYM
3 day 2 nights Melbourne / Sydney – CODE MES

**This tour is available from April 2010

DAY 1: MELBOURNE / WILSONS PROM NATIONAL PARK / LAKES ENTRANCE

We leave Melbourne travelling South East along the South Gippsland Freeway. Passing through the picturesque towns of Korumburra and Leongatha, we have time for a coffee break in Koonwarra. This is a contemporary rural village actively demonstrating sustainable living from organic food and wine, to clothing, furniture and art. We continue our day to Wilsons Promontory, Australia’s most southerly point and one of Victoria’s most beautiful National parks. It protects over 50,000 hectares which include some of Victorias best beaches, cool shaded rainforest gullies, cloud soaked mountain peaks, rugged offshore islands and remote light station illuminating seas surrounding the southern tip. At Wilsons Promontory National Park we enjoy a beautiful view from Picknick Point Lookout and take a walk to Squeaky beach. Afterwards we drive to Tidal River, where we enjoy a light lunch. After lunch we continue our tour leaving Wilsons Promontory. We have one further stop where we may see wildlife like kangaroos, echidnas or wombats. After a short break at the old port of Sale we enjoy further magnificent views in the area of the Great Gippsland lakes and may see some majestic pelicans in Lakes Entrance, where the 90 Miles beach meets the Southern Ocean. We arrive at our hotel in Lakes Entrance.
Meals: Full breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Best Western Banjo Paterson Lakes Entrance (or similar)

DAY 2: LAKES ENTRANCE / EDEN / BATEMANS BAY

After breakfast we leave Lakes Entrance and drive along the Princess Hwy passing through Orbost. We take a half an hour walk through beautiful warm climate rainforest at Bemm River Scenic Reserve, crossing two extension bridges and learn about Australian rainforests flora and fauna. We continue our tour to Eden, where we enjoy a lunch and coffee at the Eden’s wharf. Eden is a town which history is bound with the traditions of the sea and New South Wales whaling industry. We visit the Eden Killer Whale Museum which houses the skeletal remains of legendary “Old Tom”, a killer whale that reputedly guided whalers to their prey. The museum tells of Eden’s whaling, Aboriginal, timber and fishing histories. We continue our tour north enjoying magnificent coastal views while passing through the coastal town of Merimbula and picturesque Bournda National Park. In Bega we join the Princess Highway and continue after the town of Moruya on the scenic drive along the coast. We arrive in Batemans Bay.
Meals: Full breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Argyle Motor Inn Batemans Bay (or similar)

DAY 3: BATEMANS BAY / JERVIS BAY / KIAMA / SYDNEY

We leave Batemans Bay passing through the district of Shoalhaven. We follow the scenic route to Jervis Bay Marine Park. Enjoy a stroll along the beach, the world's whitest sands and crystal clear waters provide a picturesque setting for the diverse range of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems of Jervis Bay. In Huskisson, we stop for a coffee break before we continue our drive to the Coolangatta Estate Winery for lunch and a following tasting of local wines. Coolangatta was the Southern East Coasts first European settlement and its vineyard is located in a picturesque setting overlooking their rambling vines. After lunch we continue our tour to Kiama, meaning “where the sea makes a noise” in the local indigenous language. We visit the famous blowhole, visited by George Bass in 1797 – the blowholes’ spectacular plumes of water are on display when the seas are running from the south-east. We also visit Kiama’s local rock pool from where we may see dolphins or whales and have the opportunity to enjoy a coffee. We arrive in Sydney.
Meals: Full breakfast, lunch

Dates in black the tour operates only in German
*Dates in red the tour operates in English and German (separate vehicles)