Melb- Adelaide Aug 7-9

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http://www.australia.com/en-us/itineraries/melbourne-adelaide-gor.html

http://trulyaustralia.com/selfdrive/zrMelAdlVV.htm

http://southaustralia.co.nz/suggested-trips/5-day-melbourne-to-adelaide-great-ocean-road-self-drive/

3 day tour http://wildlifetours.com.au/our-tours/three-day-melbourne-to-adelaide-tour/

Day 1- Aug 7- Melbourne to Apollo Bay

- Geelong: walk waterfront or visit vineyard

- Torquay: ** Beginning of great ocean road**
visit surfing museum
Stop by Jan Juc or iconic Bells Beach

-Point Addis and Anglesea: Surf, golfers share the scenic golf course with grazing kangaroos.

-Fairhaven and Eastern View

- Lorne: Swim from the golden beach of Loutit Bay and walk to waterfalls such as Erskine Falls tucked into the Otway Range

-Apollo Bay: Twelve Apostles rising out of the Southern Ocean. Take photos from the boardwalk or Gibson’s steps and wander the paths at London Bridge, Bay of Islands and Loch Ard Gorge.

- Warrnambool: Southern Right Whales calve off Logan Beach

Day 2- Aug 8- Apollo Bay to Robe
This morning you’ll briefly leave the coast to drive through the grand forests of the Otway Ranges. Stop and walk through the rainforests at Maits Rest. Back on the coast road, stop to view the magnificent Twelve Apostles, the world famous rock towers that thrust up out of the ocean. For a truly amazing perspective, take a helicopter flight over the Apostles. This afternoon, step back in time in Port Fairy with its old whitewashed cottages, quaint shops and a pub on nearly every corner. Overnight at Port Fairy.

Follow the coastline to Mount Gambier, home of the mysterious blue lake and on to Penola to explore this charming, historic town. Walk along Petticoat Lane and learn about Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint. Just north of Penola is the famous Coonawarra wine region. Sample some of Australia’s best reds at one of the many cellar doors. Travel to Robe via Naracoorte to explore the labyrinth of caverns and amazing fossil beds that make up the Naracoorte World Heritage-listed fossil site. Enjoy a heritage walk through the pretty seaside village of Robe

Day 3- Aug 9- Robe to Adelaide
Continue along the coast road which skirts the Coorong, a 142km tapestry of lagoons, wetlands and sand dunes that ends at the mouth of the Murray River. Once you cross the river at Wellington, you’re on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Follow your nose to the wineries at Langhorne Creek. Further on is the beautiful town of Strathalbyn, with its many antique, craft and gift stores. In Goolwa, join a half day Spirit of the Coorong cruise to discover more of the area’s natural wonders. At Victor Harbor, ride the horse drawn tram to Granite Island before ending the day in the McLaren Vale wine region

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