7-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Self-Drive
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Trip Overview
Take the scenic road from Melbourne to Adelaide over seven wonderful days driving on one of Australia's most famous coastal routes.
Beginning in Metropolitan Melbourne, you'll tour the outskirts of the city, visiting goldrush towns, beautiful bays and scenic coastal villages before you pack up and begin your journey along the Great Ocean Road.
Apollo Bay will be your next stop, but first, you'll visit the vibrant city of Geelong and the Bellarine region with its buzzing waterfront precinct, craft breweries, local wineries, farm-to-table restaurants and endless swimming, surfing and paddle opportunities.
From there, you'll continue along the Great Ocean Road to the colourful, lively seaside village of Port Campbell before continuing on to Warnambool via a stop at the iconic landmark, Twelve Apostles. The next day, you'll cross in South Australia and head to Robe, a fishing port and coastal town in the heart of the Limestone Coast.
Your final stretch to Adelaide will be punctuated by stops in the iconic wine-growing region of McLaren Vale and the town of Victor Harbour, surrounded by beautiful beaches, isolated islands, rocky cliffs and granite boulders.
If you're looking for the ultimate Victoria and South Australia road trip, this is it.
Beginning in Metropolitan Melbourne, you'll tour the outskirts of the city, visiting goldrush towns, beautiful bays and scenic coastal villages before you pack up and begin your journey along the Great Ocean Road.
Apollo Bay will be your next stop, but first, you'll visit the vibrant city of Geelong and the Bellarine region with its buzzing waterfront precinct, craft breweries, local wineries, farm-to-table restaurants and endless swimming, surfing and paddle opportunities.
From there, you'll continue along the Great Ocean Road to the colourful, lively seaside village of Port Campbell before continuing on to Warnambool via a stop at the iconic landmark, Twelve Apostles. The next day, you'll cross in South Australia and head to Robe, a fishing port and coastal town in the heart of the Limestone Coast.
Your final stretch to Adelaide will be punctuated by stops in the iconic wine-growing region of McLaren Vale and the town of Victor Harbour, surrounded by beautiful beaches, isolated islands, rocky cliffs and granite boulders.
If you're looking for the ultimate Victoria and South Australia road trip, this is it.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Melbourne
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Upon arrival in Melbourne, you'll pick up your rental car for the next seven days and make your way to your hotel, staying in a prime location close to the city. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. Melbourne's trendy and lively atmosphere is infectious; it is known for its culture, gastronomic and sporting activities. Stroll through the city admiring its architecture, its bohemian neighbourhoods and the abundance of places to eat and drink.
Accommodation
Quest Jolimont★4 star
Activities
MelbourneOptional Activity
Transportations
Self-Driving from Melbourne to AdelaideOptional Activity
Destinations
Melbourne
East Melbourne
Day 2
Explore Port Phillip Bay and surrounds
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Today, you begin your day with a guided Melbourne City tour before leaving the city hustle and bustle behind to explore Port Phillip Bay, one of Victoria's top recreational destinations that span from Port Melbourne down to Portsea. Covering 264 kilometres of shore, locals and travellers flock from Melbourne and regional Victoria to enjoy the world-class swimming beaches, coastal parks and vast coastline.
Accommodation
Quest Jolimont★4 star
Activities
Melbourne City Tour Private
Port PhillipOptional Activity
Transportations
Self-Driving from Melbourne to AdelaideOptional Activity
Destinations
East Melbourne
Melbourne
Day 3
Coastal Drive from Melbourne to Apollo Bay via Geelong
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Sitting southwest on Melbourne, on the expansive coastline that spans Australia's busiest port, you'll find the vibrant city of Geelong and the Bellarine region. Today, you'll leave Metropolitan Melbourne behind as you cruise around the bay to find Geelong's buzzing waterfront precinct, craft breweries, local wineries, farm-to-table restaurants and endless swimming, surfing and paddle opportunities. You'll then continue your journey along the Great Ocean Road to the popular Apollo Bay.
Accommodation
Best Western Apollo Bay Motel & Apartments★4 star
Activities
GeelongOptional Activity
Bells BeachOptional Activity
AngleseaOptional Activity
Great Ocean Road sign
LorneOptional Activity
Koala's at Kennett River Nature WalkOptional Activity
Apollo BayOptional Activity
Transportations
Self-Driving from Melbourne to AdelaideOptional Activity
Destinations
East Melbourne
Geelong
Bells Beach
Anglesea
Eastern View
Lorne
Kennett River
Apollo Bay
Day 4
Great Ocean Road Drive from Apollo Bay to Warrnambool via Port Campbell
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This morning, you'll set off to continue your journey from Melbourne to Adelaide along the iconic Great Ocean Road. On the way, you'll stop off at the colourful, lively seaside village of Port Campbell before continuing on to Warnambool via a stop at the iconic landmark, Twelve Apostles, and its spectacular coastal scenery. In Warrnambool, you can explore this city which boomed during the Victorian Gold Rush but has long been associated with popular legends of the first discoverers.
Accommodation
Gallery Apartments★4 star
Activities
Loch Ard GorgeOptional Activity
Cape Otway LightstationOptional Activity
Triplet FallsOptional Activity
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
Twelve Apostles
Port CampbellOptional Activity
The ArchOptional Activity
WarrnamboolOptional Activity
Transportations
Self-Driving from Melbourne to AdelaideOptional Activity
Destinations
Apollo Bay
Port Campbell
Cape Otway
Wyelangta
Ferguson
Victoria
Warrnambool
Day 5
Journey to Robe in South Australia via Port Fairy and Mount Gambier
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Today, you'll drive across the Victorian-South Australian border from Warrnambool to Robe. On the way, you'll stop off in the charming town of Port Fairy and perhaps enjoy a walk along the coastline. Moving on, you'll cross over into South Australia and stop in Mount Gambier, a city known for its vibrant limestone, volcanic landscape and marvellous crater lakes. Afterwards, you'll continue on to Robe, a fishing port and coastal town in the heart of the Limestone Coast.
Accommodation
Robe House★4 star
Activities
Port FairyOptional Activity
Mount GambierOptional Activity
RobeOptional Activity
Transportations
Self-Driving from Melbourne to AdelaideOptional Activity
Destinations
Warrnambool
Port Fairy
Mount Gambier
Robe
Day 6
Leisurely Journey from Robe to Adelaide via Victor Harbour and McLaren Vale
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Today, on the way to Victor Harbour, you'll stop in Port Elliot, a town toward the eastern end of the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Continuing on, you'll arrive in Victor Harbour, surrounded by beautiful beaches, isolated islands, rocky cliffs and granite boulders. The town overlooks the beautiful Encounter Bay and is popular for its range of outdoor activities. After touring the birthplace of South Australia’s wine industry, McLaren Vale, you'll make your final drive to Adelaide.
Accommodation
Mantra Hindmarsh Square Adelaide★4 star
Activities
Victor HarbourOptional Activity
McLaren ValeOptional Activity
AdelaideOptional Activity
Transportations
Self-Driving from Melbourne to AdelaideOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Robe
Victor Harbor - Goolwa
McLaren Vale
Adelaide
Day 7
Cultural Tour of Adelaide and Departure
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Discover the cultural boulevard and the foundation for the development of Adelaide, socially and culturally with this tour. Combining history, heritage, culture and architecture, it is a great introduction to this city which will nicely round off your self-drive trip from Melbourne to Adelaide.
Activities
Cultural Caper Walking Tour of Adelaide
Transportations
Self-Driving from Melbourne to AdelaideOptional Activity
Destinations
Adelaide
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What’s included?
- 6 nights accommodation
- 5 activities
- 1 breakfast
- Airport transfer
What’s not included?
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- Ground transportation
- International flights
- Laundry
- Licensed English speaking guides
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
Notes
The rental car has not been included but can be priced upon request
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Australia in 7 days
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Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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