Melbourne

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MELBOURNE

Day 1 BRISBANE TO MELBOURNE (air)

Upon arrival in Melbourne, you will be met and assisted with your coach transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 MELBOURNE CITY HIGHLIGHTS – DANDENONGS RANGES – DE BORTOLI WINERY AND HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY

(B, L) Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a city highlights tour visiting the many parks and gardens of this gracious city. See the tranquil Fitzroy Gardens and Captain Cook's cottage. Pass the magnificent Royal Botanical Gardens and make a visit to the Shrine of Remembrance. See the Arts and Cultural Centre, Albert Park Lake and the gracious tree lined St. Kilda Road. Continue through the eastern suburbs of Melbourne to the spectacular Dandenong Ranges. View spectacular scenery as we wind our way past open vistas of flowers and berry farms in gorgeous valleys, steep banks of ferns and warm-hearted villages. Visit the award winning De Bortoli Winery for lunch. In the afternoon stop at Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary where you will have ample time to wander through the Australian bushland and meet the keepers who will inform you about our unique wildlife. See the platypus, parrots, kangaroos, wombats and of course Australia's most famous ambassador, the koala.

Day 3 GREAT OCEAN ROAD – THE TWELVE APOSTLES

(B) Breakfast at the hotel. Today travel across the spectacular Westgate Bridge to Geelong, Victoria's largest provincial city. Join the Great Ocean Road at Torquay and explore this magnificent road carved into the cliff-side offering some of the most spectacular coastal views in Australia. Travelling through the popular seaside resorts of Anglesea and Lorne, enjoy the scenery as we pass wide surf beaches, dramatic stretches of precipitous cliffs and idyllic coves where fern-shaded creeks join the sea. Time at the peaceful township of Apollo Bay to take a walk along a beautiful beach. After crossing the beautiful Otway Ranges we arrive at the Port Campbell National Park, an area of immense beauty featuring some of the most rugged and dangerous coastline in Victoria. See the power of the ocean at work at the Twelve Apostles, a row of great stone pillars, and the remains of London Bridge. Behold the marvel of nature, which is Loch Ard Gorge, the scene of the dramatic shipwreck of the "Loch Ard" with only two survivors over 100 years ago. This area is truly a photographer's paradise. Return to your hotel this evening.

Day 4 DEPART AUSTRALIA

(B) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

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RATES VALID MAY/JUNE 2003

COSTS INCLUDE:

• Accommodation in a choice of 3, 4 or 4 ½ star hotels with private facilities
• All transfers and touring by sole use chartered coach with experienced driver / guide for 15 + 1 passengers and upwards, providing an English speaking commentary.
• All transfers and touring by taxi / hotel courtesy coach and scheduled day tours on a seat in coach basis for 2 pax.
• Meals only as indicated by (B) Breakfast and (L) Lunch
• Entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary
• Airport arrival and departure assistance (for groups) as indicated in the itinerary.
• Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) @ 10%
• Hotel porterage
• Welcome kit and documentation upon arrival

COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:

• International and domestic Australia airfares
• Meals other than those indicated by (B) Breakfast and (L) Lunch
• Items of a personal nature i.e. telephone calls, liquor, laundry, beverages with meals etc.
• Use of hotel rooms before / after normal check in / out times
• Pre registration if early arrival in Melbourne
• Optional touring
• Airport porterage
• Any other services not indicated in the itinerary

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