4D3N Melbourne Highlights

Upon arrival in Melbourne, transfer to the hotel via coach and check in. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight in Melbourne.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken on a Great Ocean Road Tour. The Great Ocean Road stretches for 243 kilometres along the stunning south-eastern coast between Torquay and Warrnambool. An Australian National Heritage listed road, it was built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932. You will see the views of Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay from West Gate Bridge, Lorne, river inlets and fern gullies. Then, stop for lunch (own expense) at Apollo Bay and you may walk along the beach at leisure. Continue to visit the Twelve Apostles boardwalk, Loch Ard Gorge and Island Arch. A refreshment stop is made at Port Campbell before heading inland back to Melbourne. Return to the hotel and overnight in Melbourne.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up for your Phillip Island Tour. Visit the wildlife park where you can see native Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, wombats, koalas, Tasmanian devils, and flying foxes. Stop at Swan Lake, where you can see many native birds in their natural habitat. Continue to the Nobbies Information Center, Seal Rock and the Blowhole where you can watch the stunning view of the beach and spot seals playing around in the waters. The main attraction of the day is saved for last; the Penguin Parade. Australia is home to the largest colony of fairy penguins, the smallest penguin species. At dusk, they will return from the sea and cross the beach to return to their underground nests. This is a spectacle that is not to be missed. In the late evening, return to your hotel and overnight in Melbourne.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. You are free at your own leisure until your coach transfer to airport for departure.
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