Our Carbon Neutral flights arrive into Melbourne, where we board our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset flight and coach emissions. We make our way to the heart of the city to check in for our overnight stay. The afternoon is free to discover the local laneways, shopping and coffee culture of this vibrant city.

This morning, we make tracks for Werribee Open Range Zoo to take an off-road safari showcasing the sights of the savannah and wildlife including zebras, giraffes, the rhino and inquisitive ostriches. After lunch we continue to Werribee Mansion for a guided tour unveiling the Italianate-style architecture and Victorian period interiors of this historic venue. We also take time to discover the Victoria State Rose Garden, home to 5000 roses. Later, our route leads us via Anglesea, along the Great Ocean Road to Lorne.

This morning we continue our epic journey along the Great Ocean Road, beginning with a thrilling helicopter scenic flight over the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge, the sandstone cliffs and Bay of Islands. Back on the ground, we take our time to meander along the Great Ocean Road, with plenty of stops and photo opportunities, before breaking for lunch at Port Campbell, then arriving in Warrnambool.

Departing Warrnambool, we travel to Port Fairy to collect a local tour guide and discover this quaint fishing village, steeped in the history of whalers and seal hunters. Leaving Port Fairy, we continue on through the seaside town of Portland, the oldest European settlement in Victoria. After lunch in Mount Gambier we view the mysterious Blue Lake. Travelling onwards, we arrive at Naracoorte Caves National Park to join a local guide for a tour of the Alexandra Cave where we learn of this region’s fascinating geological history.

This morning takes us through the heart of a rich sheep, beef and cropping region to the small town of Keith, and later, Murray Bridge for lunch. From Cape Jervis we board the ferry to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. With its rugged coastline, pristine clear waters, natural wonders and wildlife, Kangaroo Island is truly nature’s playground.

We begin our day with a memorable guided walk along the beach at spectacular Seal Bay Conservation Park, home to a healthy Australian sea lion colony. Next, we discover over 100 species of animals at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park before visiting Raptor Domain to experience an ‘In-Flight’ Australian Birds of Prey Display. We meet an array of Australian birds and raptors including Wedge Tailed Eagles, Osprey and Sea Eagles. After lunch, we discover the remarkable Flinders Chase National Park, the intriguing Remarkable Rocks, and Admirals Arch before returning to our hotel.

This morning we stop at Clifford’s Honey Farm to see Ligurian bees in their hives, learn about the extraction process and taste some of the golden nectar including Honey Mead. Next up we enjoy a guided tour and lunch at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery, then make our way to Penneshaw for our ferry crossing back to Cape Jervis. From here it’s a short drive to Adelaide’s favourite seaside getaway, Glenelg. Our beachfront accommodation gives true holiday vibes and is perfectly located for a stroll to the historic Glenelg Jetty where we take a ride on the iconic seaside Ferris Wheel to celebrate our last night together.

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Our morning starts with a city tour of Adelaide, taking in North Terrace Cultural Boulevard, the Adelaide Oval and St Peter’s Cathedral. We make our way to Adelaide Airport for our respective Carbon Neutral flights home.