Holiday Overview
This transcontinental itinerary is perfect for anyone wanting to experience the abundant wildlife, bountiful wines and gourmet cuisine of Australia. Starting in Perth, visit Rottnest Island, famous for its cute and photogenic Quokka’s, journey onwards to South Australia where the Barossa Valley and the outdoor zoo of Kangaroo Island await. Finish your walkabout in New South Wales, home to Sydney and a chance to stay on a family owned and run vineyard in the Hunter Valley.
14 nights / 15 days
Start Perth Finish Sydney (can be done in reverse)
Highlights;
Quokka’s in Western Australia
Kangaroo Island and the Barossa Valley
Sydney and the Hunter Valley.
Wallabies & Wine includes:
- Flights
- 3 nights accommodation in Perth
- Rottnest Island Tour
- 4 nights accommodation in Adelaide
- Barossa Valley Tour
- 2 night Kangaroo Island Tour
- 4 nights accommodation in Sydney
- Overnight Hunter Valley Wine Train Tour
Day 1 - Arrive Perth
Arrive in Perth, check into your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Pan Pacific Perth
Day 2 - Perth
Enjoy a full day in Perth to explore the city at your own pace.
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Pan Pacific Perth
Day 3 - Perth & Rottnest
Take a full day tour to Rottnest Island. This tour will provide you with an insight into Rottnest’s cultural and historical heritage, diverse wildlife and fauna and social heritage. You will also have a chance to step outside and have a stroll along the boardwalk at the majestic look-out point at West End.
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Pan Pacific Perth
Day 4 - Perth to Adelaide
Take the flight to Southern Australian’s capital, Adelaide, and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Grand Chancellor Adelaide
Day 5 - Adelaide
A full day of leisure to enjoy the epicurean delights of Adelaide. Perhaps visit the Adelaide Central Market, filled with farm fresh fruit & veg, artisan cheese, smoked meats 7 seafood, perfect for a picnic in the nearby Botanic Gardens. Alternatively peruse the fare in Adelaide’s laneways, teeming with small independent bars, cafes and restaurants.
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Grand Chancellor Adelaide
Day 6 - Adelaide & the Barossa Valley
Enjoy a full day tour of the world-famous wine region of the Barossa Valley, steeped in history and German heritage, swathed in rolling landscapes of vines, orchards, pasture and bushland and full of great characters. Discover the rich bounty of the Adelaide Hills with its charming villages, so close to the city. Explore the enchanting town of historic Hahndorf with its unique Bavarian ambiance.
Includes: Welcome and wine tasting at Seppeltsfield, wine tasting and tour at Wolf Blass, exclusive Penfolds tasting and winery lunch
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Grand Chancellor Adelaide
Day 7 - Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Take a 2-night 3 day tour from Adelaide to explore Kangaroo Island, one of Australia's finest nature based destinations, in the comfort of a modern touring coach. Experience the wildlife, spectacular coastal scenery, delicious local produce and unique landscape.
Morning hotel pick up. Coach transfer to Cape Jervis taking in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula. On arrival, board the SeaLink ferry for the 45-minute crossing to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Board your luxury SeaLink coach for the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery for a talk and tour. Continue onto Vivonne Bay Bistro for a delicious two course lunch. After lunch visit Seal Bay Conservation Park and enjoy a guided beach walk with a National Park Ranger amongst a breeding colony of wild and rare Australian sea lions. Then visit another amazing wildlife attraction, the fascinating In - flight Birds of Prey Display at Raptor Domain. Then on to Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park where you can get up close with Koalas, see Penguins swim and play and hand feed Kangaroos and Wallabies. You will then be transferred back to your chosen overnight accommodation
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Mercure Kangaroo Island
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Sea Dragon Lodge & Villas
Day 8 - Kangaroo Island
After breakfast, visit Clifford’s Honey Farm to enjoy an informative talk by the beekeeper followed by tastings and an opportunity to sample homemade honey ice - cream and honey beauty products. Next, travel to Hanson Bay Visitor Centre & Café for a scrumptious two course lunch. After lunch you have the chance to look for Koalas nestled up in the eucalypts and see an abundance of native birdlife in the wildlife sanctuary. From here, travel to the western most part of the Island, Flinders Chase National Park. You will be taken to the rugged southern coastline for a walk around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities and stunning sea views. Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal this spectacular arch, a natural nursery and safe haven for playful Long - nosed Fur Seals that can be seen swimming and playing in the waves or resting on the rocks.
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Mercure Kangaroo Island
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Sea Dragon Lodge & Villas
Day 9 - Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
Early this morning you will be collected from your accommodation and transferred to Penneshaw SeaLink Ferry Terminal for you return ferry and coach transfer to Adelaide, where the rest of the day is spent at leisure.
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Grand Chancellor Adelaide
Day 10 - Adelaide to Sydney
Take the 2-hour flight onto New South Wales and Sydney. Check into your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Day 11 - Sydney
A full day at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Sydney at your own pace
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Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Day 12 - Sydney to Hunter Valley
Take an overnight rail tour to the Hunter Valley Resort, on 70 secluded acres this family run winery has been delighting visitors for years. The package includes, return economy express train tickets from Sydney Central Railway Station to Singleton Railway Station. Entry to Hunter Wine Theatre experience. Overnight accommodation at Hunter Valley Resort (B&B). Onsite vineyard inspection followed by wine tasting with resort's Cellarmaster. Return transfers from Hunter Valley Resort to Singleton Railway Station.
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Hunter Valley Resort
Day 13 - Hunter Valley to Sydney
Return via train as mentioned above to Sydney and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Day 14 - Sydney
A final full day to catch up on any photo and souvenir opportunities in Sydney. Ask your consultant for information reading the many optional day tours and excursions.
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Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Day 15 - Sydney
Your Itinerary concludes today in Sydney.
Pan Pacific Perth
Whether you travel for business or leisure, you will find refreshing comfort in the heart of Perth's CBD at Pan Pacific Perth. Experience the best of Western Australia, at one of the finest Perth hotels with a host of retail, dining and entertainment options all within easy reach for your convenience.
Grand Chancellor Adelaide Holidays
The Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide, ideally located in the centre of the city, is just a short walk to the Adelaide Oval, Convention Centre, Rundle Shopping Mall and Adelaide Central Markets. Surrounded by world class restaurants and bars, the Hotel is nestled amongst the vibrant Leigh, Peel and Gilbert Laneways of the city.
Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge Holidays
Designed to blend with its surroundings, Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge sits in bushland overlooking American River Bay. Well positioned in a region popular with nature lovers and adventure seekers, this Kangaroo Island hotel is close to the Penneshaw Penguin Centre and provides a truly idyllic getaway. Offering 38 rooms with pool or water views, Mercure Kangaroo Island features a restaurant, bar, pool and conferencing facilities.
Sea Dragon Lodge & Villas, Kangaroo Island holidays
Located on Kangaroo Island, the third-largest island in Australia which is just 16kms from the mainland, Sea Dragon Lodge & Villas is a boutique, adults only, eco-friendly retreat, where you can enjoy romantic sunsets with spectacular ocean views, farm-fresh local produce, your very own secluded beach and an abundance of wildlife.
PARKROYAL Darling Hotel, Sydney Holidays
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour offers views of Darling Harbour and the city skyline and features a restaurant, a fully equipped fitness centre and free cable TV. It is located in Sydney CBD (Central Business District) just a 5 minutes’ walk to Chinatown and Town Hall Station
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