GREAT OCEAN ROAD -  MELBOURNE TO ADELAIDE. 

Day 1. Melbourne to Lorne

Travel southeast to the Mornington Peninsula. At Sullivan Bay and Sorrento visit the site of Victoria's first official European settlement in 1803. Take the passenger ferry across Port Phillip Bay to Queenscliff. Visit Bells Beach at Torquay before travelling along the Great Ocean Road to Lorne. Overnight: Cumberland Resort 

Day 2. Lorne to Port Fairy

The Great Ocean Road provides fabulous views from the steep cliffs overlooking the sea, as it hugs the coastline to Apollo Bay. Continue to Warrnambool and onto the colonial town of Port Fairy. Overnight: Hanley House 

Day 3. Port Fairy to Mount Gambier

Visit Portland, with over 200 19th century buildings and homes, then drive over the border to South Australia. Overnight: Mingbool North Bed & Breakfast 

Day 4. Mt Gambier to Barossa Valley:

Continue west towards Adelaide, with its Mediterranean climate, its white sandy beaches and green hills. Cross the mighty Murray River at Murray Bridge. Visit historic Hahndorf and continue through the Adelaide Hills to Tanunda. Overnight: Barossa Weintal Resort. 

Day 5. Barossa Valley: Day to explore the valley and taste the wine. 

 

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Day 6. Barossa Valley to Adelaide: This morning a short drive to Adelaide where you can return the car, check in to your hotel or catch a flight out of Adelaide

 

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