Drive Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island

Ease into your road trip with the leisurely drive from Melbourne to Torquay, just over an hour's drive. Home to some of Australia's best-known surf beaches, Torquay marks the official beginning of the Great Ocean Road. Dose up on surf culture at the Australian National Surfing Museum before visiting Bells Beach, host of the annual Rip Curl Pro. Stop at nearby Anglesea and take a detour to the golf course, famous for the kangaroos lounging under the trees surrounding the greens. Magnificent coastal views will dominate the next 30 kilometres as you drive to beach town Lorne, the perfect spot for lunch – fish and chips on the beach is a must. Another twenty minutes winding along the coastal road will bring you to Kennett River and its most famous locals: koalas. Take some birdseed for their flighty friends then follow the 'koala walk' with your camera ready. As you make your way to Apollo Bay, you'll travel up along cliff-tops offering incredible views and alongside wild beaches – take time to stop at the lookouts for photos, or beachside for a stroll..

A day dedicated to discovering one of the most beautiful scenic roads in the world: the Great Ocean Road. It starts from the charming coastal town of Apollo Bay and continues along the Otway National Park, a lush tropical forest where you can walk surrounded by greenery, waterfalls, ancient trees, and magnificent giant palms. The next stop can be along the infamous "Shipwreck Coast", followed by the legendary "Twelve Apostles", once less nobly called "The Sow and Piglets". Descend into the cave where the only two survivors of the most dramatic shipwreck along the coast of Victoria, the Loch Ard, sought shelter towards the end of the 1800s. Continue on to the remains of the London Bridge and the Grotto. Proceed through the spectacular Port Campbell National Park, Port Fairy, and in the evening, arrive in Mt Gambier. (Approximately 350km / 5 hours),

Long day of travel. We suggest a stop in Kingston, a town famous for its lobsters: that's why a Giant Lobster has been placed in the fishermen's port. Then, you will drive along the Coorong National Park until you reach the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula in the town of Victor Harbor. (Approximately 500KM/5 hours)., The stop in Victor Harbor is strategic in order to be able to take the first ferry in the morning to Kangaroo Island for those coming from the Great Ocean Road, or the last ferry in the evening from the island to enjoy a full day on Kangaroo Island and continue safely to the next stop the following day.,

Short transfer to Cape Jervis to board the first ferry. Arrive at least one hour before boarding (Kangaroo Island is a remote area and driving in the dark is not allowed). Arrive at Kangaroo Island after approximately 50 minutes of crossing. (60KM approx / 1 HOUR + FERRY). Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third-largest island after Tasmania and Melville Island. It boasts a spectacular coastline, forests, lots of wildlife, with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, platypuses, penguins, fur seals, sea lions and occasionally southern right whales. And it’s still unspoilt, in spite of being one of Australia’s premier tourist destinations,

Free day,

If the ferry is booked for the afternoon, take some time to visit the rest of the island. Transfer to Penneshaw and depart on the ferry to Cape Jervis (last ferry at 7:30 pm, but be careful of the darkness. It is dangerous to drive a regular car at night). Continue along the Southern Expressway and arrive in Adelaide late in the evening (approximately 110 km).,