Holiday Overview
The state of Victoria, Australia, has a lot more to offer than the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne. Its coastline and national parks offer rich pickings for wildlife and breath-taking nature beauty. As you take the scenic circuit back to Melbourne you will visit the Morning Peninsula for artisan produce and its coastal towns. After a short ferry ride across the Victoria Bight you will be joining some of the Great Ocean Road as you visit Apollo Bay and Port Fairy. A sharp right will take you inland to trek, walk or saunter in the hills of Grampian National Park before driving onward through the gold rush town of Ballarat and returning to Melbourne.
Start Melbourne End Melbourne (V.V)
States visited: Victoria
Highlights;
Mornington Peninsula
Seaside towns on the Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay and Port Fairy
Views at Halls Gap in Grampian National Park nature reserve
Discover the gold rush history of Ballarat.
Excludes : International flights
Victoria Circuit Fly Drive Holiday includes:
- 7 Days Care hire, Fully Inclusive, Unlimited Kilometres, Zero Excess & GPS
- 3 nights accommodation in Melbourne
- 1 night accommodation in Mornington Peninsula
- 1 night accommodation in Apollo Bay
- 1 night accommodation in Port Fairy
- 2 nights accommodation in Grampians National Park
- 1 night accommodation in Ballarat
Day 1 - Arrive Melbourne
Check into your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins
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Rydges Melbourne
The Langham
Day 2 - Melbourne
A full day to explore cosmopolitan Melbourne at leisure, speak to your consultant for more details on the many optional tours available.
Featured accommodation
Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins
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Rydges Melbourne
The Langham
Day 3 - Melbourne
A full day to explore cosmopolitan Melbourne at leisure, speak to your consultant for more details on the many optional tours available.
Featured accommodation
Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins
Enhance your experience
Rydges Melbourne
The Langham
Day 4 - Melbourne - Mornington Peninsula
Collect your car and take the short drive to the Mornington Peninsula, perhaps visit one of areas vineyards and sample the artisan produce, alternatively enjoy the pretty beaches and coastal towns.
Featured accommodation
Flinders Hotel
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Jackalope Hotel
Day 5 - Mornington Peninsula - Apollo Bay
Catch the ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff and embark along the first section of the Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay.
Featured accommodation
Best Western Apollo Bay Motel & Apartments
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Captain's at the Bay
Day 6 - Apollo Bay - Port Fairy
Enjoy a full day along the Great Ocean Road, just east of Apollo Bay the twelve Apostles await, a series of 150-foot limestone pillars protruding from the ocean. Before arriving at Port Fairy, perhaps stop at the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, this dormant volcanic crater is now a natural habitat for Kangaroos, Koalas and Emus.
Featured accommodation
Seacombe House - Comfort Inn Port Fairy
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Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel
Day 7 - Port Fairy - Grampians National Park
Turn inland and continue to the Grampian National Park. Well known for its trails, waterfalls and wildlife.
Featured accommodation
Best Western Hamilton Lakeside Motel
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D'Altons Resort
Day 8 - Grampians National Park
Spend a full day enjoying the Grampian’s, whilst the scenic beauty and wildlife in this area are a massive pull, there are also galleries, vineyards and award-winning restaurants waiting to be discovered.
Featured accommodation
Best Western Hamilton Lakeside Motel
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D'Altons Resort
Day 9 - Grampians National Park - Ballarat
Next stop is Ballarat, a town that boomed during an 1850’s gold rush. Visit the open air museum of Sovereign Hill to get a better understanding of the areas history.
Featured accommodation
Best Western Plus Ballarat Suites
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Craig’s Royal Hotel
Day 10 - Ballarat - Melbourne
Take the short drive back to Melbourne airport for your onward flight, where the self drive concludes.
Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins, Melbourne Holidays
Batman’s Hill on Collins is located in the Central Business District of Melbourne, opposite the Southern Cross train station. It offers 2 stylish restaurants and 2 bars, plus 24-hour room service.
Rydges Hotel, Melbourne Holidays
Rydges is located in Melbourne CBD, in the heart of the theatre district. All air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The roof area boasts a heated roof-top pool and a fitness centre.
The Langham, Melbourne Holidays
Situated on the banks of the Yarra River, The Langham Melbourne features an indoor swimming pool with views across the city. The elegant interior includes a grand marble staircase, cascading fountains and magnificent chandeliers.
Flinders Hotel, Mornington Peninsula Holidays
Inspired by the natural coastal surroundings, the boutique Flinders Hotel offers luxurious and relaxing accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula, 1.5 hours drive from Cowes and a 75-minute drive from Melbourne. All prices include a gourmet continental breakfast and free WiFi.
Jackalope Hotel, Mornington Peninsula Holidays
Situated in Merricks North, tthe Jackalope Hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Stonier Winery, Paradigm Hill and Port Phillip Estate. Dromana Estate Winery and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Best Western Apollo Bay Motel & Apartments, Victoria Holidays
Best Western Apollo Bay Motel & Apartments is situated in the heart of Apollo Bay and is a 20-minute drive from the Otway National Park, and a 4-minute walk from the Apollo Bay Museum. The accommodation features a seasonal outdoor pool, a BBQ area and free onsite parking.
Captain's at the Bay, Apollo Bay Holidays
Captains at the Bay B&B is located in the heart of Apollo Bay, nearby many delicious restaurants, trendy cafes and designer shops. The accommodation offers a free cooked breakfast and Free WiFi.
Seacombe House - Comfort Inn Port Fairy Holidays
This unique property is spread across 3 buildings, and provides a variety of accommodation, including cottages and private rooms. The three accommodations are the Comfort Inn Suites, the Historic Cottages and the Seacombe Guest House.
Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel, Port Fairy
The prestigious property of Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel has become a well-known weekend retreat and idyllic destination for national and international tourists alike. Oscars is located in the town of Port Fairy at the end of the Great Ocean Road, close to the 12 Apostles, Grampians and Coonawarra wine region.
Best Western Hamilton Lakeside Motel, Grampians National Park Holidays
Best Western Hamilton Lakeside Motel is located across from Lake Hamilton and a 13-minute walk from Hamilton Train Station. It offers free on-site parking and rooms with free Wi-Fi access.
D'Altons Resort, Grampians National Park Holidays
D'Altons Resort is a delightful bush retreat accommodation in the heart of Halls Gap & the Grampians National Park.
Best Western Plus Ballarat Suites, Ballarat Holidays
Best Western Plus Ballarat Suites is just a 2 minutes’ walk from the famous Sovereign Hill Museum and offers spacious air-conditioned suites with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player. Free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking is provided for all guests.
Craig’s Royal Hotel, Ballarat Holidays
Craig’s Royal Hotel is located just a 5-minute walk from Ballarat Railway Station and features boutique-style rooms with elegant furnishings. Boasting a rich ambiance of Australian heritage, this hotel offers a restaurant, free valet parking and free Wi-Fi access.
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Melbourne
Mornington Peninsula
Apollo Bay
Grampian National Park
Ballarat Sovereign Hill
Melbourne
Melbourne
Mornington Peninsula
Apollo Bay
Port Fairy
Port Fairy
Grampians National Park
Waterfall in the Grampians National Park
Ballarat Mining Exchange
Australia Stopovers
Australia is on the other side of the world, making it really easy to include stopovers as part of your perfect itinerary. Stopover experiences can enhance or contrast with your Australian journey, so if you are looking to see the delights of Dubai, the shops of Singapore, the bustle of Bangkok, the neon of New York or the cuisine of Capetown, just let us know...
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