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Victorian National Parks Family Adventure
Australia 8 days ex Melbourne
Bring the family along to explore this fascinating and varied corner of Australia. The state of Victoria has everything from beautiful coastline
to rain forests and mountains. On this trip we learn to surf at the home of the Rip Curl Pro competition, hike and cycle around the lush rain
forests of the Otway National Park, explore the spectacular coastline of Port Campbell National Park, where ocean swells from the South
Pole hit against the cliffs of the coast and carve the rock into amazing shapes such as the 12 Apostles. In the inland Grampians National
Park we see some of the many animals and plants that are unique to Australia and learn more about the original inhabitants, the
Aborigines, who have lived here for thousands of years. In Murtoa we visit a place well off the tourist path and meet some of the Aussie
characters who call this rural wheat growing area home.
All profits go toward drought relief efforts in the rural areas visited.
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Itinerary
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Trip details
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Day Melbourne - Torquay
Arrival day. Starting point: Central Melbourne at midday. we can also pick you up at Tullamarine
airport around 1pm. Group meeting and transfer to Torquay. Welcome dinner.
Day 2 Bells Beach
Learn to surf at internationally famous Bell's Beach, home of the Rip Curl Pro surfing competition
before transfering to Wye River near the Otway National Park
Day 3 Otway National Park
Options today include mountain bike riding, hiking, walks to discover the flora and fauna of the
area, the tree canopy walk or simply relaxing and enjoying the fresh ocean breeze.
Day 4 Port Campbell National Park
Explore the rugged coastline that has been shaped by ocean swells coming all the way from the
South Pole. Hold onto your hats as we see the 12 Apostles, Lochard Gorge and the remains of
London Bridge. Tonight we enjoy an outdoor BBQ with wild kangaroos nearby.
Day 5 Grampian's National Park
Transfer to Hall's Gap on the border of the Grampians National Park. Learn more about the
Australian Aborigines, original inhabitants of this country and have a boomerang throwing lesson.
Tonight we stay in Log Cabins and BBQ dinner near wild kangaroos.
Days 6-7 Murtoa
Welcome to Murtoa (population 700)! Have a BBQ with a local family to learn more about the town,
join them in their homes to learn how to cook some of the local yabbies (freshwater crayfish)
you've just caught and learn to swim in the local river. If you've got some energy left try to beat the
locals cricket or Australian football or head out for a horse ride (lessons available).
Day 8 Melbourne
Transfer back to Melbourne. Finishing point: Central Melbourne at midday, drop off this morning at
Tullamarine airport is also possible at around 11:30am. If you want to see more of Melbourne we
can also arrange post trip accommodation for you.
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Highlights
Great Ocean Road, Bell's Beach,
Surfing lesson, Throw a boomerang,
Catch yabbies, Australia's unique
wildlife, BBQs, Aussie characters.
Price
AUD$2,000
Departure dates
28 Feb 09
Private departures on dates to suit you
also available, please contact us for
more details.
Group size
Min 4, max 12
Inclusions
7 nights accommodation
All transport
7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Surfing lesson
Boomerang throwing lesson
Cooking lesson
Important notes
You must arrive at the starting point in
time for the group meeting.
Booking enquiry
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