On a one week Walkabout vacation package to Australia, you can visit Adelaide, Melbourne and the scenic beauty of one of the world's greatest coastal drives - the Great Ocean Road.

Adelaide to Melbourne on
the Great Ocean Road

Sample Journey:

Day 1: Your first day upon arrival is free to explore the great things to do in Adelaide - including visiting Adelaide's fine museums, shopping areas, the Central Market (open Tuesday - Saturday), and the noon performance at Tandanya National Aboriginal Culture Institute. Your overnight stay is in a centrally-located deluxe hotel with an amazing choice of restaurants a short stroll away.

Day 2: Pick up your rental car in the morning and head east for a stay at the Coorong Wilderness Lodge. Relax in the afternoon, kayaking through the waterways or bush walking with a Ngarrindjeri guide. In the evening enjoy the peaceful quality of the area, the spectacular sunset, dinner (included), and watching the antics of the many birds.

Day 3: Continue driving east, crossing from South Australia into Victoria, with stops along the way until you reach Port Fairy for your night's stay. There's plenty to see and do in this charming fishing village - stroll past the many boutiques and art shops or follow one of the historic walking trails.

• Melbourne Escape - Nature, Wildlife and Culture

Day 4: As you continue driving east, be sure to stop in Port Campbell to view the 12 Apostles (take to the air for a helicopter ride over the coast and spectacular views!) and the National Park, before reaching Melbourne for your final 2-nights.

Day 5: Explore some of the many things to do in vibrant Melbourne on the final full day of your One Week Walkabout vacation package.

Day 6: Return to the airport to connect to your flight home.

Our Great Ocean Road Walkabout package deal includes: 5-nights deluxe accommodations, a manual shift rental car for 4-days and airport transfers with a private driver on arrival and a shuttle transfer on return. Pricing from $762 per person.

Terms and Conditions: All quoted prices are "per person," based on double-occupancy and valid for travel through March 31, 2010. Our prices include all taxes and fees, and are quoted in US dollars. Seasonal and event surcharges may apply. Additional fees, payble in person, are required for car rental. Pricing is dependent on availability at time of booking, and is subject to change. International and domestic airfare is additional.

Optional extensions to your Great Ocean Road Journey:

The Grampians National Park: Strike gold at Sovereign Hill and experience the gold fever of the 1850s in this outdoor living museum. Along the way, tour the wine regions of Ballarat, the Pyrenees and Grampians in Victoria's premier Shiraz producing wine regions.

Warrnambool: Stop off in this picturesque town facing the Southern Ocean and explore its long, fascinating maritime history. Visit Flagstaff Hill, a recreated maritime village and port for a taste of life in the 19th century. Be sure to catch the sound and laser light show, "Shipwrecked," depicting the tragic story of the Loch Ard disaster over 125 years ago.

Daylesford: Indulge for a day in the Victorian-era heritage of Daylesford and its rejuvenating mineral springs and spas. Wander through the craft and antique shops, go boating on the lake, or just relax with a glass of fine wine, a massage or other enjoyable spa treatments.