Classic Sydney, Melbourne & Great Ocean Road

Melbourne is a modern, cosmopolitan city where grand Victorian architecture, hidden laneways and a world-renowned café and culinary scene come together to create Australia’s cultural capital. The banks of the Yarra River weave through vibrant neighbourhoods filled with independent galleries, artisan cafés and designer boutiques, while leafy parks and elegant arcades lend the city a distinctive European character. Beyond its celebrated coffee culture and acclaimed restaurants, Melbourne is a city best explored at a leisurely pace. Wander colourful street art-lined laneways, browse bustling markets, catch a performance in the theatre district or enjoy sunset cocktails overlooking the skyline. From the fashionable boutiques of Collins Street to the beachside charm of St Kilda and the vineyard-dotted landscapes of the nearby Yarra Valley, Melbourne blends creativity with an infectious energy that makes every corner feel worth discovering.


Accommodation: Crown Metropol Melbourne (or alternative hotel of equal standard)

Continue driving through the breathtaking scenery of the Great Ocean Road towards the coastal city of Warrnambool. The journey from Apollo Bay to Warrnambool is one of the most spectacular sections of the Great Ocean Road, with every bend revealing a new perspective on Victoria's dramatic southern coast. Leaving Apollo Bay, the route winds through the lush fern gullies and towering eucalyptus forests of Great Otway National Park, before emerging once more onto the rugged shoreline sculpted by the powerful Southern Ocean. On the way, you can stop off to admire the iconic Twelve Apostles, a collection of towering limestone sea stacks that rise 45 metres out of the Southern Ocean swell.


Accommodation: Lady Bay Resort (or alternative hotel of equal standard)

The drive from Robe to Adelaide showcases the gradually changing beauty of Australia's southern coastline, with the rugged landscapes of the Shipwreck Coast slowly dissolving into the soft, rolling hillsides and vineyards that unfold around Adelaide. Along the way, charming coastal towns, sweeping ocean views and renowned wineries provide plenty of opportunity to pause and explore. Adelaide itself is an elegant city known for its grand boulevards, thriving food scene and relaxed atmosphere. Surrounded by leafy parkland and within easy reach of acclaimed wine regions and scenic beaches, Adelaide combines cultural attractions with excellent gastronomy and effortless charm


Accommodation: The George Glenelg (or alternative hotel of equal standard)