12 Day Eyre Peninsula Deluxe Road Trip

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12 DAY EYRE PENINSULA DELUXE ROAD TRIP

DESTINATIONS —

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DAY 1

Destination Adelaide Meals included Hotel 4  Crowne Plaza Adelaide, or similar

Welcome to Adelaide! On arrival, make your way to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to explore Adelaide at your own pace.

Check in & arrival information. A taxi or Uber from Adelaide airport to your accommodation costs approximately $25 per car. Hotel check in is at 2pm. Should you arrive earlier than this, hotel staff will do all possible to check you in as soon as possible. If your room is not available before check-in time, you are welcome to leave your luggage in storage and explore the surrounding area.

DAY 2

Destination Adelaide  Clare Valley Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4  Clare Country Club, or similar

This morning, collect your car from the Hertz rental CBD office and begin your journey North to the Clare Valley. The Clare Valley is a 90 minute drive from Adelaide and home to over 40 cellar doors and wineries, boasting some of the best Riesling in Australia.

The recommended route is on the Horrocks Highway. As you begin to approach the Clare Valley region, wineries will start to line the route. Use today as the perfect opportunity to sample what put this region on the map.

Approximate distance driven: 143km

DAY 3

Destination Clare Valley  Flinders Ranges Meals included Breakfast Hotel 3  Wilpena Pound Resort, or similar

Today’s drive continues North approximately 290km to the ancient geological region of the Flinders Ranges or Ikara as it is known to the traditional Aboriginal owners. It's a place rich in Aboriginal history and home to a vast array of wildlife.

Tonight you’ll be nearing the Wilpena Pound. A massive bowl almost 100 kilometres wide that stands above the surrounding plains, looks like a crater but the rim is actually made up of the stumps of huge mountains, believed to have been as high as the Himalayas, that have been eroded over millennia. It was called a pound by the early settlers in the 1850s – they thought it looked like a traditional sheep pen.

DAY 4

Flinders Ranges  Scenic Flight Wilpena Pound  Flinders Destination Ranges Meals included Breakfast Hotel 3  Wilpena Pound Resort, or similar

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This morning you are in for a real treat! Take to the skies on a 20 minute scenic flight over Wilpena Pound. Completing a circuit of Wilpena Pound where your pilot will point out the Elder Range, Edeowie Gorge, Heysen Range, Lake Torrens, Bunyeroo Gorge, Brachina Gorge, St Mary Peak and the Pound Gap. You will clearly see how the Flinders Ranges appears to be a backbone on the landscape. This is an extraordinary sight and great for photographers.

This scenic flight is operated by the Wilpena Pound Resort and the resort staff will direct you to the meeting point.

After returning to the ground, enjoy the rest of the day to explore the Flinders Ranges at your own pace. Having a vehicle gives you the perfect opportunity to access a huge range of walks or points of interest.

DAY 5

Destination Flinders Ranges  Quorn  Port Augusta Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4  Majestic Oasis Apartments, or similar

This morning, pack the car and begin your journey South along Flinders Ranges Way towards the town of Quorn.

Quorn is an historic town in the Flinders Ranges which came into existence as an important railhead. While here, a visit to the Pichi Richi Railway is a must. Built in the 1870s, this unique railway is the last remaining operating portion of the "Old Ghan" narrow-gauge line. After being abandoned in the 1950's, the Railway was revived in 1974 by the volunteers of the Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society who have progressively restored a remarkable collection of heritage locomotives and carriages.

Continue on to Port Augusta, once the main port for the Southern Australian area.The port was the point where wheat and wool were loaded on clipper ships and transported around the world. By the 1970s that had stopped and the town, exploiting its unique position, became the starting point the Nullarbor Plain.

DAY 6

Destination Port Augusta  Whyalla  Port Lincoln Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4  Port Lincoln Hotel, or similar

Departing Port Augusta today, begin the drive down the coast to the town of Whyalla. The Whyalla landscape, coastline and aquatic environs are absolute in contrasts. Where the outback meets the sea, and industry cohabits with nature and vice versa in the most remarkable ways.

Continuing south along the coast as Port Lincoln is calling in the heart of the Eyre Peninsula. While here, make time to visit Whalers Way. One of the most popular attractions, with its rugged and majestic coastline, jaw dropping cliffs and blow holes, all providing breathtaking vistas for that perfect photo for your Instagram account.

Approximate distance driven: 343km

DAY 7

Destination Port Lincoln  Coffin Bay  Port Lincoln Meals included Breakfast, Lunch Hotel 4  Port Lincoln Hotel, or similar

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Today enjoy a guided small group tour of the Coffin Bay region. You will be collected from your hotel by your guide.

Stunning Coffin Bay is the home of Eyre Peninsula’s world-famous oyster industry. Today you'll be taken on a fascinating tour where you’ll learn about the farming process, how the oysters are prepared for market, and sample plump, juicy oysters straight from the ocean.

Additionally, we’ll take you on a drive through the Coffin Bay National Park, where you’re sure to see spectacular wildlife all while enjoying spectacular coastal cliffs, and crystal-clear water fringed by sparkling white beaches. Your tour also includes a farm experience and sampling wines from a local vineyard before being returned to your hotel.

DAY 8

Destination Port Lincoln  Seafood & Wildlife Experience  Port Lincoln Meals included Breakfast, Lunch Hotel 4  Port Lincoln Hotel, or similar

Enjoy another guided small group tour of the Eyre Peninsula. You will be collected from your hotel by your guide.

Discover extraordinary Port Lincoln, nestled on the shores of beautiful Boston Bay at the bottom of Eyre Peninsula. Discover the city’s history and heritage while enjoying pristine beaches, coastal scenery and the charms of this modern, vibrant regional centre.

Dine on fresh, premium seafood for lunch plus experience the Southern Hemisphere’s largest fishing fleet going about its work at the commercial marina. Sample the freshest seafood with a fascinating factory tour and tasting. Get up close and interact with koalas, kangaroos, emus, and abundant birdlife while learning about the hardships of the early pioneers.

DAY 9

Destination Port Lincoln Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4  Port Lincoln Hotel, or similar

Today is a full day at leisure to enjoy Port Lincoln, or jump in the car and explore at your own pace.

DAY 10

Destination Port Lincoln  Adelaide Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4  Crowne Plaza Adelaide, or similar

At the appropriate time, drive to the airport to board your flight to Adelaide. The car can be returned at Port Lincoln airport to the rental company.

On arrival at Adelaide we have included a transfer to take you from the airport to your central CBD hotel. Your driver will collect you at the arrivals halls.

On arrival at the hotel, check-in and enjoy your surroundings.

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DAY 11

Destination Adelaide  Adelaide Hills  Hahndorf  Adelaide Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4  Crowne Plaza Adelaide, or similar

This afternoon, you will be collected from your city hotel for an afternoon tour of the Adelaide Hills. Drive along North Terrace, Adelaide’s cultural precinct, on the way to Mount Lofty Summit, Adelaide’s highest peak. Take in the spectacular views of the city and the coastline – a perfect photo opportunity. Wind your way through the Adelaide Hills villages of Crafers, Stirling, Aldgate and Bridgewater before arriving at the Beerenberg Farm Shop, where there is time to taste and purchase from their full range of products. Then it’s on to Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German settlement. Spend the afternoon exploring the main street of Hahndorf where you can sample local produce, check out the local arts and crafts before enjoying afternoon tea or a traditional German beer tasting at the very popular Hahndorf Inn. You will be returned to your hotel after 5pm.

DAY 12

Destination Adelaide Meals included Breakfast Accommodation N/A

All good things must come to an end! At the appropriate time today make your way to the airport or continue your onward journey.

Check out & departure information. A taxi or Uber to Adelaide airport to your accommodation costs approximately $25 per car. Hotel check out is at 10am. You are welcome to leave your luggage in storage and explore the surrounding area if departing later.

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Inclusions

SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS The Eyre Peninsula is a land rich with succulent seafood, boasting abundant wildlife and blessed with natural beauty Travel to the Clare Valley, home to some of Australia’s best rieslings Continue to the ancient geological formations of the Flinders Ranges Take to the skies with a 20 minute flight over Wilpena Pound Travel South along the coast of Port Augusta and Wyhalla Immerse yourself in the heart of the Eyre Peninsula at Port Lincoln Enjoy a fully guided culinary experience of Coffin Bay and sample its signature oysters Be guided around the seafood mecca of Port Lincoln uncovering its fishing industry and local wildlife Venture in to the Adelaide Hills and the German vibe of Hahndorf

WHAT'S INCLUDED Incredible sightseeing. See the pinnacles of Wilpena Pound from the air, sample the delights of Coffin Bay, Dine on fresh, premium seafood in Port Lincoln, see the beauty of Port Lincoln National Park, witness the most spectacular coastal scenery and fall in love with Hahndorf and the Adelaide Hills Enjoy the flexibility of independent travel 9 days Hertz Group H car rental including unlimited kilometers & Hertz Maximum Coverage (NIL damage excess including glass & tyres and waives liability for theft or loss to vehicle) - Excludes one-way rental fee payable locally, refer to fine print. 11 nights in mostly 4* hotels 11 breakfasts and 2 lunches Unbelievable 20 minute scenic flight over Wilpena Pound Fully guided Port Lincoln seafood and wildlife encounter Fully guided Coffin Bay experience with tastings Fully guided tour of the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf

CAR HIRE INFORMATION All Renters and any additional drivers must present a full, valid national Drivers License that meets the following requirements:

1. The Drivers License for all drivers must be presented at the time of rental 2. Drivers License must be in English 3. If not in English, it must be accompanied by an International Drivers License or Permit by a certified English translation 4. Chinese Driver’s Licenses are acceptable, but they must have a China

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Notarial Certificate (CNC): a. Is valid for driving the vehicle; b. Is not a learner’s permit; c. The driver has held for at least twelve consecutive months; and d. Satisfies any other conditions on the Rental Agreement or in any additional terms

Bring Your Own Vehicle (No Car Rental Included) A total of $170 per person (two people booking) or $340 (one person booking) will be reduced from the total price. As this trip is on request, this adjustment will be reflected in your confirmation invoice.

Digital Drivers License A Digital Drivers License is not accepted. Drivers require a hard copy license until further notice.

Deposit All rentals are subject to a deposit to cover additional costs. A min of AU$200 applies for Metro Locations, $200 for Remote Locations, $200 for Licensee locations and $400 for 4WD locations in Sydney and Melbourne if using a credit card in the name of the renter. A cash deposit is not accepted.

Rates Include Unlimited Kilometres, Maximum Cover (MAX), Admin Fee Recovery (AFR), 24Hr Breakdown Roadside Assistance, Goods & Service Tax (GST)

Rates Exclude Airport/Ferry Concession Fee Recovery (ACFR), Fuel, One Way Fees, Optional Extras (baby seats, snow chains etc), applicable Locations Fees.

One-way Fee The package excludes the one-way rental fee of $200 per booking. This fee must be paid locally to the rental company. The one way fee applies when dropping the car off at a different location to pick-up.

Damage Excess for Cars NIL

Young Renters Fee Where a renter is aged between 21-24 a young driver fee of $16.50 inclusive of GST (Capped at $115.50 in each 30 day period) will apply for Standard passenger vehicles.

Hertz Standard Terms and Conditions can be found here

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Fine Print

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE Inspiring Vacations has been globally recognised and awarded for its handling of COVID-19 during the pandemic. The safety and wellbeing of our guests is our highest concern during this time of uncertainty, and we are continuously monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation.

We have adopted the advice of the WHO to ensure all customers can travel with the knowledge of how to travel safely and with confidence.

Australian owned and operated with 100% Australian Customer Service support

We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated, with our head office located in Melbourne, Victoria. When you make your booking, you will receive dedicated and ongoing support from our team of travel professionals throughout your booking, up until you are due to depart.

Flexible Date Change Option

Book now, change later with our Flexible Date Change option. You may select this $99pp option at time of purchase, giving travellers the flexibility to change your date without penalty (subject to availability, less third party costs incurred, plus any applicable surcharges for the new date selected).

Date change must be requested prior to 65 days before your original selected departure date*. Once inside 65 days of departure, date changes are not permitted.

*some packages may have a varied period in which you can request a date change due to limitations with the third-party provider.

Please refer to our 'Book with Confidence' section for terms and conditions.

The Flexible Date Change option does not cover cost incurred for components not fulfilled by Inspiring Vacations or in the event extra services have been booked with Inspiring Vacations outside of the standard package, including but not limited to airfares, pre/post accommodation or insurance.

Cooling off period

If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment as part of our

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cooling off period.

Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7 day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply. Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to [email protected], including the reason for cancellation.

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HOW TO BOOK & Deposit & Payments PAYMENTS Book now and secure your package with a $399 deposit per person. Pay a 2nd instalment of $1072 per person within 28 days. You will then be invoiced for final payment 120 days prior to departure.

Booking Process

'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password Then select the red 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected Select your Departure Date, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests Click the red ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment. You may also pay via BPAY (not available within 70 days of departure) Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking Your booking is on request and will be confirmed by Inspiring Vacations once all components of your package have been secured with our partners, please see below for further information

Booking On Request:

Your Inspiring Vacations package is made up of multiple components and travel partners. Once your booking is made and passenger details form submitted, we will begin to confirm all of your arrangements. Please note, this process can take several business days to complete. Once all elements have been confirmed we will send you an email confirmation, if we are unable to confirm we will provide you with alternative dates or offer a full refund of your deposit or re-credit your account if a travel credit was used. Please DO NOT book any additional services, such as flights, until we have confirmed your Inspiring Vacations package in writing. Inspiring Vacations will not be liable for any fees or charges incurred to change or cancel components not booked by Inspiring Vacations should your selected package be unavailable.

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IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.

Fitness Requirements While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a “3”.

3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.

Accommodation The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard.

Single Supplement Single supplement is $1765 per person in addition to the twin-share price.

Travel Insurance Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.

We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply by clicking HERE to arrange your policy.

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Tour Documentation Final documentation including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

Children Children must be 5 years or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.

Group Size This package is made up of multiple components which will be provided by different operators throughout your trip. As such, group size will differ between operators and can be as intimate as 2 people or as lively as up to 60 people, depending on the activity and advertised inclusions. There may be unique cases where your selected travel date exceeds the expected group size for special events or types of activities, particularly during popular times of travel. For packages that include a train or cruise, you will be travelling with other passengers up to the capacity of this component.

When travelling with a group, no matter the size, we ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience.

Bedding requests We do our best to meet your bedding preference, however, bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only and cannot be guaranteed. All efforts will be made to meet your preference, however, any changes are beyond our control and limited by the hotel facilities and availability.

Tour Styles - This package is a Independent style. To meet the needs of various types of travellers, we choose to operate various types of tours and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:

Independent - On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible. Partially Escorted - A portion of these packages runs as a group tour where you will be escorted by an expert tour leader. Another portion is independent, whether conducted by rail,

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cruise or land, and you will travel between destinations on your own, with free time to explore at your own pace. Fully Escorted - This tour is fully escorted by an expert English- speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.

Who is operating this package We have partnered with a wide range of third party operators who assist in fulfilling your booking and delivering an enjoyable on-tour experience. Each package will consist of multiple operators meaning both guides and fellow travellers may change day to day. But don't worry, regardless of the operator, you'll be in good hands to experience CAR HIRE UPGRADES, tChaer mHiorset; out of each destination PRE AND POST TOUR Upgrade to a Hertz Group V vehicle ACCOMMODATION You may want to upgrade your car hire to a Hertz Group V, Medium AWD, 5 Doors, Toyota Rav 4 or Similar for an extra $212 per person, or $424 for solo travellers

Bring Your Own Vehicle (No Car Rental Included) You can opt to drive your own vehicle. A total of $170 per person (two people booking) or $340 (one person booking) will be reduced from the total price.

Pre and post tour accommodation You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour.

Pre-tour accommodation: $282 per room per night Post-tour accommodation: $282 per room per night

EXCLUSIONS Flights Airport transfers Personal expenses Optional activities Anything not mentioned in the itinerary Travel insurance (highly recommended) One-way Fee - The package excludes the one-way rental fee of $200 per booking. This fee must be paid locally to the rental company.

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