Great Ocean Road e la regione dei vini

Victor Harbor sits on the shores of Encounter Bay, on the Fleurieu Peninsula, just over an hour from Adelaide and facing the Southern Ocean. A seaside town of Victorian charm, it is famous for its historic horse-drawn tram that links the mainland to Granite Island along a causeway suspended over the water. From May to October its waters become a prime spot for watching southern right whales, while year-round the beaches, cliffs and coastal trails invite long walks. Nearby, the vineyards of the Fleurieu and the region’s villages round out the experience. Victor Harbor blends sea, wildlife and old-world charm.

Penola is a quiet town at the heart of the Coonawarra in South Australia, beloved by wine lovers for its Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards grown on the distinctive terra rossa soil. Its streets preserve historic 19th-century stone buildings, while the nearby Mary MacKillop Penola Centre tells the story of Australia's first saint, who founded her school here. All around stretch welcoming cellar doors that invite a leisurely tasting. Penola is the ideal base from which to explore one of the country's most celebrated wine regions at an unhurried pace.

Morning available to visit the historic center of Penola, located in the Coonawarra region, renowned for its vineyards. In the early afternoon, we depart to visit the most famous stretch of coastline in Australia. After Port Fairy, we encounter Sentinel Rock, The Arch, and London Bridge. Arrival in Port Campbell and overnight stay. (Approximately 300km/4 hours). A small fishing village tucked along the spectacular Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell is the ideal base for exploring one of Victoria's most striking stretches of coast. Just minutes away rise the famous Twelve Apostles, towering limestone pinnacles standing alone in the ocean, sculpted over millennia by the force of wind and waves. The clifftop unfolds with legendary formations such as Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge and The Grotto, each wrapped in tales of shipwrecks and the sea. The village offers a sheltered bay perfect for a swim and excellent fresh-seafood restaurants. At sunset, when golden light sets the rocks aglow, Port Campbell reveals all its coastal poetry.

The visit to the Great Ocean Road continues with Loch Ard Gorge and the famous 12 Apostles. Stop at Otway National Park and, after passing Lorne, arrive at Queenscliff and board the ferry to Sorrento, departures every hour from 08.00 to 18.00 (not included). Continue along the Mornington Peninsula to the overnight location. (Approximately 280km / 4.5 hours + ferry). Just over an hour from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula reaches out between Port Phillip Bay and the Indian Ocean with a mosaic of beaches, vineyards and gentle hills. The bay’s calm waters guard the iconic colourful bathing boxes of Brighton and the villages of Sorrento and Portsea, while on the ocean side the waves of Cape Schanck call to surfers. The peninsula is renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay cellars, the Peninsula Hot Springs and gourmet tables that celebrate local produce. A corner of Victoria where wine, sea and relaxation blend into a refined stay.