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Sydney – – – Mornington Peninsula – Melbourne – – McLaren Vale – Island – Adelaide Visit the capital cities of , Melbourne and Adelaide, the picturesque McLaren Vale and the wildlife paradise of . Sample fine wine, encounter Australia’s native animals in their natural habitat, learn about Aboriginal culture ADELAiDE and even play a round of golf or two. SYDNEY KANgAROO ISLAND

MELbOURNE MORNiNgTON PENiNSULA At a glance: > Sydney – Melbourne > Melbourne – Adelaide (1 hour, 30 minutes by air) (1 hour, 30 minutes by air) > Melbourne – Mornington > Adelaide – Kangaroo Island Peninsula (1 hour) (35 minutes by air)

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, NSW DAY 1 sydney Highlights Surrounded by hundreds of kilometres of In this beautiful setting on the traditional land • 1.5-hour walking tour with an experienced shoreline, national parks and historic sites, of the people, the Gardens were and Aboriginal guide (Wednesday, Friday and the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour are continue to be a significant cultural site for Saturday only). synonymous with the New South Wales capital Aboriginal people. Learn about the significance • Learn about traditional Aboriginal uses city. of the area and the diverse history and culture for the Garden’s variety of native trees and of the Aboriginal people of the Sydney Start your Australian holiday exploring the plants with demonstrations of plants used with an Aboriginal guide on an Aboriginal Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, an oasis of 30 for bush food, medicines and shelter, as well Heritage Tour. hectares of world-class botanic garden in the as a range of Aboriginal artefacts and tools. heart of Sydney. Surrounded by a stunning After completing your Aboriginal Heritage Tour • Enjoy spectacular views and a round of golf collection of plants from Australia and make your way to The Lakes Golf Club and enjoy at The Lakes Golf Club. overseas, enjoy spectacular view of Sydney 18 holes on one of Sydney’s most prestigious Harbour, the iconic and private golf clubs. .

Boutique Wildlife Tours Laneways, Melbourne, VIC DAY 2 DAY 3 SYDNEY Highlights SYDNEY TO MELBOURNE Today depart on a day tour with Boutique • Search for Australia’s iconic native animals Fly from Sydney to Melbourne and spend the rest Wildlife Tours to explore the pristine bushland in the wild, including , , of the day exploring its laneways and arcades of the Southern Highlands, located 90 , Wombats, Wallabies, birdlife, the discovering funky coffee shops, up and coming minutes south of Sydney. With the help of elusive Emu . . . and much more! designer boutiques and hidden bars. Dine in one a knowledgeable and passionate Naturalist of Melbourne’s many restaurants. • Experienced and dedicated guides share their Guide, spot Eastern Grey Kangaroos, Koalas, favourite hideaways and viewing spots to Red-necked Wallabies, Platypus and some of Highlights maximise your chances to observe wildlife. the 260 bird species that call the area home. • Hop on and off the free shuttle bus or City The specialist guides will share information on • Enjoy a hearty country-style dinner in one Circle . the importance of the Great Western Wildlife of Australia’s oldest pubs. • Explore the laneways and arcades on a Hidden Corridor, a key migration route between the • Go night-spotting for some of the region's Secrets Tour. southern Mountains World Heritage area most curious crepuscular and nocturnal and further south. • Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Queen species, including Common Wombats, Sugar Victoria Market and discover fresh produce, Gliders, Brush-tailed Possums and Tawny fascinating history and specialty foods. Frogmouths. • Visit the unique galleries and museums in the cultural hub of Federation Square. • Check out the string of riverside restaurants, bistros and bars of Southbank.

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The Royal Melbourne Golf Course, Melbourne, VIC Penguin Parade, Vic DAY 4 DAY 5 MELBOURNE AND SURROUNDS PHILLIP ISLAND Continue to explore Melbourne or head out to • Play a round of golf at Australia’s highest- Take a day trip to Phillip Island to view the the picturesque Yarra Valley located less than ranking golf course – Royal Melbourne Golf spectacular wildlife and coastal scenery of one hour’s drive from Melbourne. Golf lovers Club. the island. can opt to play at one of the many top golf • Catch a tram to St Kilda beach and peruse the courses located in the world-famous Melbourne Highlights mouth-watering patisseries of Acland Street Sandbelt. • Stop off at the Phillip Island Chocolate or go sailing, windsurfing or kiteboarding. Factory and delve into the world of Highlights • Explore the designer fashion and eclectic chocolate making on Panny’s Amazing • Enjoy an exclusive and private Behind the stores lining Greville Street and Toorak Road World of Chocolate Tour. Scenes tour of the De Bortoli Yarra Valley in Prahran. • Meet the cuddly locals at the vineyard and winery including a 3 course Conservation Centre. Italian-inspired lunch with matched wines • Dine out in one of the city’s multicultural enclaves – Lygon Street (Italian), Richmond and a decadent gourmet cheese and wine • Witness Victoria’s largest colony of little (Vietnamese) or (Spanish or Indian). tasting in the De Bortoli Trophy Room. penguins return from the sea and head to their burrows for the night at the Penguin Parade.

Jackalope at Willow Creek Vineyard, Mornington Peninsula, VIC DAY 6 MORNINGTON PENINSULA Highlights Head out to the Mornington Peninsula, where vineyards and • Experience first-hand the winemaking and grape growing groves meet ocean views. Stop off at Montalto Vineyard process with a Behind the Scenes Winery Tour. Taste and Olive Grove for a delicious lunch of fresh produce sourced Montalto’s range straight from the barrel and understand from the vineyard’s kitchen garden. Sample Montalto’s cool the important changes taking place in the vineyard as the wines and wander through the sculpture garden. grapes mature, and in the winery as the wines develop. Spend the night at Jackalope at Willow Creek Vineyard, a • Enjoy a signature cocktail at Jackalope before dining on stunning property which blends cool sophistication with the region’s finest produce paired with single vineyard sweeping views of vineyards. vines at Doot Doot Doot, Jackalope’s signature dining experience.

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Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide, SA Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide, SA DAY 7 DAY 8 MORNINGTON PENINSULA MELBOURNE TO ADELAIDE Today is all about Fish n Trips! Make your Return to Melbourne and fly to Adelaide. A hub • Check out the wine bars, boutiques, way to Mornington Pier (20 minutes’ drive) for fabulous food, wine and internationally art house cinemas and elegant restaurants for your 5-hour fishing charter with acclaimed festivals, Adelaide has much to offer. on nearby Rundle Street. Bay Fish n Trips. Highlights • Explore Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, Hahndorf, and visit The Cedars, Highlights • Discover the gourmet delights of Adelaide the historic home of famous artist Sir • Explore Port Phillip Bay and try your luck Central Market, one of Australia’s largest . at catching snapper, pinkies, King George produce markets, on a Discovery tour with Whiting, , flathead and Jack Mackerel. Food Tours Australia. • Enjoy a BBQ lunch, drinks and snacks. • Wander the galleries, museums and colonial buildings of North Terrace, Adelaide’s cultural • No need to bring fishing gear – boulevard everything is provided.

d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale, SA DAY 9 MCLAREN VALE Highlights Located only 45 minutes from Adelaide, McLaren Vale is • Discover the eclectic delights of the d’Arenberg Cube and known for its exceptional wine, fresh produce, five-star then blend, bottle, name and label your own wine at the retreats, quirky cafés and funky art galleries. The quirkiest Blending Bench. of all is without a doubt the d’Arenberg Cube located at D’Arenberg winery. Home to the Alternate Realities Museum • Learn all about Shiraz, tasting five of Wirra Wirra’s best and the d’Arenberg Cube Restaurant, spend the morning here shiraz wines matched with a Chocolate Platter. playing winemaker at The Blending Bench. • Sample cheese at Blessed Cheese located on the main Not far from here is the McMurtrie Mile experience, which street of McLaren Vale. leads you to six highlights all on the one road – Wirra Wirra, Hugh Hamilton, Primo Estate, Sabella Vineyards, Red Poles and McLaren Vale Beer Company. Return to Adelaide.

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Exceptional Kangaroo Island, Kangaroo Island, SA DAY 11 AND 12 KANGAROO ISLAND Continue touring with Exceptional Kangaroo Island. Highlights • Take a walk down a country track through tall trees where Koalas snooze overhead, or perhaps wake briefly for a feed. • Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring King George whiting (local sea fish), fresh salads and fine South Australian wines at a private bush location. • Walk with your guide among Australian Sea- lions on a beautiful sand beach at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Watch pups nursing, or playing in the surf, see old bulls bearing the scars of territorial disputes and learn about their unique breeding biology. Lodge, Kangaroo Island, SA DAY 10 ADELAIDE TO KINGSCOTE, KANGAROO ISLAND Today fly to Kangaroo Island, Australia’s third largest island known for its diverse wildlife and nature reserves, including Flinders Chase National Park. Spend the next two days on a fully customized Kangaroo Island in Style experience with Exceptional Kangaroo Island (available on request only).

Highlights Adelaide, SA • Travel to Flinders Chase National Park and the aptly named Remarkable Rocks. Day 12 – KANGAROO ISLAND • Visit a fur seal colony and watch the seals resting on the rocks or frolicking in the surf under Admirals Arch. TO ADELAIDE Depart Kangaroo Island on a morning or • Enjoy a picnic lunch featuring locally sourced produce and afternoon flight to Adelaide. local wines.

12 Days in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia Tourism Australia