perth to melbourne
12 Nights West to East
Including Kangaroo Island
Date TBA
The open road between Perth and Melbourne is one of Australia’s epic road trips. The road takes you across the southern coastland of Australia, passing through red sands, charming towns, stunning beaches and ocean views. Plus, there’s a two night stay exploring Kangaroo Island.
Along this trip we play some of the holes of the Longest Links, the world’s longest golf course, in a friendly competition between us all.
Join us on a 12 night fully accommodated tour, travelling in comfortable 4 wd vehicles, with all meals and attractions included in the price.
Our tours are fully inclusive, with no extra to pay: guaranteed!
Tour Cost
From $6950 per person, twin share.
Single supplement $900
Includes all meals, accommodation and attractions, as shown in the itinerary.
Tagalong option
Have you got a 4wd that you would like to put through its paces?
We will give you peace of mind travelling in a convoy of vehicles with competent guides, who are great bush mechanics. Learn about your vehicle’s capabilities, absorb some get-out-of-trouble tricks and pick up some great hints for touring meals and campfire cooking.
One of the extra features of our Tagalong option is that we want to make our groups cohesive, so we include the following
- All meals are included in the price and you dine as part of the group.
- All entry fees into attractions.
- Motel accommodation
- Car ferry to kangaroo Island
- Price is for a vehicle with 2 people.
$6990 , per vehicle.
2 people twin share.
Itinerary
DAY 1
We pick you up from your accommodation or previously arranged spot and start on our adventure. Travelling through the wheatbelt backroads of little country towns and stunning saltlakes, we head to the town of Norseman, an old (and new) gold mining area. Time to play a hole of the Nullarbor Links! Our first night’s stay is in a charming and eclectic historic hotel.
Overnight: Norseman
Accommodation: Hotel/Motel
Inclusions: Lunch and Dinner
DAY 2
This morning we head out to the start of the Eyre Highway, spanning 1675 kms over the Nullarbor Plain, the longest limestone karst (cave) landscape on Earth. We pause at Balladonia Roadhouse (where there are the remains of Skylab that fell to earth in 1979 (time for another quick golf hole). We travel along the 90 mile straight, one of the longest straight stretches of road in the world.
It’s on to Cocklebiddy where we play another hole of golf and take in the majestic size of Panikans Cave.
Overnight: Cocklebiddy
Accommodation: Motel
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 3
We’re off the beaten track today and doing some four wheel driving down to Eyre Bird Observatory, one of the old telegraph stations.
From there we start back along the Eyre Highway but pause for another detour to the cliffs of the Great Australian Bight. Nullarbor Roadhouse (another golf hole) is our overnight stay.
Overnight: Nullarbor Roadhouse
Accommodation: Motel
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 4
Continuing along the Eyre Highway we take a side trip into Ceduna and then to the Head of the Bight, to hopefully do some whale watching. The Southern Right Whales visit the Head of the Bight every year to mate, give birth and socialise. Onto Streaky Bay and our overnight stay.
Overnight: Streaky Bay
Accommodation: Motel
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Attractions: Head of the Bight
DAY 5
This morning we take a tour of an oyster farm, with a little tasting as well, for those inclined.
This afternoon it’s off to explore the town of Port Lincoln, also known as the ‘Seafood Capital of Australia’.
Overnight: Port Lincoln
Accommodation: Motel
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Attractions: Oyster farm tour
DAY 6
Circumstances permitting, we take a ferry from Lucky Bay to Wallaroo and then drive onto Adelaide.
Overnight: Adelaide
Accommodation: Hotel
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Attractions: Ferry
DAY 7
This morning we take a drive through the Adelaide hinterland to the ferry terminal at Cape Jervis. Another ferry ride and we are onto Kangaroo Island for two nights.
Overnight: Kingscote
Accommodation: Motel
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Attractions:
DAY 8
Today we explore Kangaroo Island, 10 000 year old and formed when rising sea levels separated a piece of land from mainland Australia. A small group of Aboriginal people lived there until 2000 years ago but why they disappeared is unknown. These days it is very much alive and offers fantastic beaches, authentic food and drink experiences, untamed landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Overnight: Kingscote
Accommodation: Motel
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Attractions:
DAY 9
Today returning to the mainland on the ferry we
head via the town of Goolwa, on the Murray River. Goolwa is a historic river
port near the Murray River Mouth and joined by a bridge to Hindmarsh Island. From
there it’s onto Tailem Bend.
Overnight: Tailem Bend
Accommodation: Motel
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Attractions:
DAY 10
Today we travel onto the picturesque town of Mt Gambier. South Australia’s Limestone Coast has over 50 water filled sinkholes and more than 800 caves. These features are a product of the areas volcanic activity around 5000 years ago. Time to explore the region and take in attraction such as the old volcanic crater of Blue Lake and Umpherston Sinkhole as well as the Cave Gardens in the centre of town.
Overnight: Mount Gambia
Accommodation: Motel
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Attractions: Blue Lake and Cave Gardens.
DAY 11
Today we take the Great Ocean Road; this spectacular drive hugs the seaside cliffs that snake along the wild and windswept Southern Ocean. The highlight of the Great Ocean Road is the 12 Apostles: these soaring pillars have been chiselled out of limestone over 10 million years ago. We stop at Teddy’s Lookout to admire the famed sea stacks, which tower above the ocean
Overnight: Apollo Bay
Accommodation: Hotel
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Attractions: 12 Apostles
DAY 12
Today it’s onto Melbourne! Our last day puts us in this vibrant city, ranked as the most liveable in Australia. There’s some time to explore before our farewell dinner and the end of the adventure.
Overnight: Melbourne
Accommodation: Motel
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Attractions:
DAY 13
Today after breakfast we transfer you to the airport for your flights home.
Inclusions: Breakfast
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PACK
Water Bottle and Fly Veil
You’ll be grateful for both of these!
Keep Coffee Cup
For your personal brew.
Sectional Map
Trace the route as you travel along. One per passenger or one per car, if doing the trip as a tagalong.