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ADELAIDE or reverse |
| 'Great Ocean Road and
Grampians':
4 nights / 5 days |
| SELF DRIVE PACKAGE: CAR HIRE + PRE-BOOKED ACCOMMODATION |
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Choose one of Truly Australia's ready-to-go Self Drive packages, with
pre-booked accommodation and car hire all included, and with sensible driving
distances between overnight stops already worked out for you.
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See CityHotels/Melbourne...
for details of Melbourne accommodation
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Self Drive Itinerary: Melbourne to Adelaide or reverse -
'Great Ocean Road
and Grampians'
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Click here for Adelaide to Melbourne
itinerary |
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Truly Refs. 1615 (Economy accommodation), 1616
(First Class accommodation) |
Day 1
Collect your rental vehicle in Melbourne and drive to Geelong and onward
to Apollo Bay, which
is on the Great Ocean Road. |
Overnight Apollo Bay:
Economy - Comfort Inn The International
First Class - Claerwen Retreat (includes
breakfast)
Day 2
Drive from Apollo Bay to Port Fairy. As you travel along the Great
Ocean Road there are some breathtaking vistas.
Huge rolling waves have carved spectacular shapes from the limestone
cliffs. The most
photographed are the Twelve Apostles (now somewhat depleted) and the Loch Ard Gorge (pictured).
Overnight Port fairy:
Economy - Hearns Cottage Suites (Queen Suite)
First Class - Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel (Riverfront Rooms -
includes breakfast) |
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Day 3
Leave Port Fairy and head inland for Halls Gap near the Grampians
National Park. On arrival in the Grampians you could consider a visit to
the Brambuk Aboriginal cultural Centre, catch superb views from
Reid Lookout and walk to The Balconies. See McKenzie Falls
(pictured) and picnic at Zumsteins, a delightful spot which
abounds with kangaroos and koalas.
Overnight Halls Gap:
Economy - D'Altons Resort (Studio Cottage)
First Class - Marwood (Tuscan Villa - includes breakfast) |
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Day 4
Depart Halls Gap for Coonawarra in South Australia.
Overnight:
Economy - Coonawarra Chardonnay Lodge - pictured (Standard Room including light breakfast
provisions)
First Class - Coonawarra Chardonnay Lodge (Spa King Room, including breakfast) |
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Day 5
Leave your accommodation in Coonawarra and head for Adelaide.
If you are not in a rush, you can take the road along the landward edge
of the vast wetland area of the Coorong. Drop off your rental vehicle in
Adelaide.
See City
Hotels/Adelaide...
for details of Adelaide accommodation
This itinerary can be combined with Adelaide to Alice Springs
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Included |
- 4 nights accommodation - on a room only basis unless otherwise stated
- Car hire - 5 days Hertz Group C rental vehicle (automatic 4 door
sedan, 1.8 litre Toyota Camry or similar) including unlimited
mileage and airport vehicle collection fees
- Co-pilot pack: A quality backpack containing maps,
directions, discounts etc
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| OUTLINE of
REVERSE ITINERARY: Adelaide to Melbourne
'Great Ocean Rd + Grampians' 4 nts |
Day 1: Collect hire car in Adelaide and
drive to Coonawarra/Naracoorte wine area for overnight
Economy -
Coonawarra Chardonnay Lodge (Standard Room - including light breakfast
provisions)
First Class - Coonawarra Chardonnay Lodge (Spa King Room, including breakfast)
Day 2: Travel on to the Grampians
National Park for 1 night
Economy - D'Altons Resort (Studio Cottage), Halls Gap
First Class - Marwood (Tuscan Villa - includes breakfast),
Halls Gap
Day 3: Drive to the Great Ocean Road and stay overnight at
Port Fairy
Economy - Hearns Cottage Suites (Queen Suite)
First Class - Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel (Riverfront Rooms -
includes breakfast)
Day 4: Drive along the Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay where
you stay the night
Economy - Comfort Inn The International
First Class - Claerwen Retreat (includes
breakfast)
Day 5: Drop off hire car in Melbourne
Return to Melbourne to Adelaide
itinerary... |
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Please note that Australian
hotels may have varying surcharges and minimum stay requirements during
holiday periods and peak times.
You may depart on your Self Drive on any day but note that overnights en route on a Friday or Saturday may have a weekend surcharge.
One way rental fees do not apply to this itinerary.
We will quote confirmed prices upon receipt of your proposed
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PRICES from: Melbourne
to
Adelaide or reverse
Self Drive 4 nights / 5 days |
1
Apr'11 - 31 Mar'12 |
From 1
Apr'12 |
Truly
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| Great Ocean Rd + Grampians |
Share Twin - per
person |
Share Twin - per
person |
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| Economy Accommodation - per person |
A$634 |
A$656 |
1615 |
| First Class Accommodation - per person |
A$964 |
A$998 |
1616 |
| To check approximate prices in other key currencies, see
the Currency Converter |
NOTE: Due to an imbalance of hire cars moving from Melbourne to
Adelaide, a one way fee of A$110 has been introduced by car rental
companies and is paid when you collect the car in Melbourne and is
subject to increase without notice - this fee does NOT apply for
vehicles travelling from Adelaide to Melbourne
* Surcharges may
apply to some properties over weekends and during major events
and holidays.
* All bookings are subject to availability; substitute
accommodation may be offered if named hotel is not available
* Additional person and child rates are available on request
* Upgrades to larger cars are available on request
* Not included (unless otherwise stated): meals, sightseeing
entrance fees and charges, optional insurances (such as
Personal Accident Insurance), liability waiver, optional extras
(eg baby seat), Bond and petrol, parking where applicable (parking is usually
only a possible problem in the major cities).
* The vehicles used are supplied by Hertz - click here for
Hertz
Terms and Conditions (PDF file in separate window)
* For more details about the fleet of vehicles used by Hertz,
click Hertz
Fleet Guide (slow download in separate window)
Click here for details of How
to Book
Please use the Truly Reference
Number when making booking enquiries |
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