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Melbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road

Days 1, 2 & 3: Melbourne

Make the most of your stay in Melbourne - visit the major attractions including Federation Square, Crown Entertainment Complex, Eureka Observation Deck, Southgate River Precinct, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Royal Melbourne Zoo & Werribee Open Range Zoo, Shrine of Remembrance and beautiful parks and gardens. Discover the intricate laneways lined with exciting boutiques. Revel in Melbourne’s cosmopolitan lifestyle by wining and dining at some of the city’s delightful cafés, restaurants and bars or discover the trendy inner suburbs of Richmond, St Kilda, Toorak, South Yarra and Brunswick with their variety of shopping, galleries, restaurants, cafes, and quirky activities. Melbourne’s surrounds including the Yarra Valley, Dandenongs, Phillip Island and Mornington Peninsula offer everything from vineyards, local produce, nature experiences and scenic natural wilderness. Melbourne & surrounds have so much to do and see - it is an experience in itself!

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Clarion Suites Gateway, Melbourne (City Centre) nQuality Hotel Batman’s Hill On Collins, Melbourne (City Centre) nnClarion Suites Milano, Melbourne (City Centre) nQuality Hotel Downtowner on Lygon, Melbourne (Carlton) nQuality Inn Toorak Manor, Melbourne (Toorak) nComfort Inn Essendon, Melbourne (Essendon) nQuality Hotel Melbourne Airport, Melbourne (Tullamarine) nClarion Hotel On Canterbury, Melbourne (Forest Hill) nQuality Hotel Manor, Melbourne (Mitcham) nComfort Inn Ringwood Lake, Melbourne (Ringwood) nQuality Inn Baton Rouge, Melbourne (Rowville) nComfort Inn & Suites Werribee, Melbourne (Werribee) nComfort Inn Dandenong, Melbourne (Dandenong) nComfort Inn Mahogany Park, Melbourne (Cranbourne) n

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Day 4: Melbourne - Geelong, 80km

Continue the easy drive to Geelong via the Princes Freeway. Upon arrival in Geelong, the ‘City by the Bay’, take the time to walk along the Waterfront Esplanade, with its fascinating sculpture display. You may also be interested in learning about Australia’s wool industry at the National Wool Museum.

Stay

Comfort Inn Eastern Sands, Geelong nnComfort Inn Bay City, Geelong nComfort Inn Parkside, Geelong nnEcono Lodge Hacienda Motel, Geelong (Belmont) n

Day 5: Geelong - Lorne, 70km

Travel along the Great Ocean Road, stop at Torquay to visit the famous Bells Beach or explore the wide variety of surfwear shops. Travel further along the stunning coastline towards Lorne, a cosmopolitan seaside resort offering a large array of cafés, restaurants, bars and pubs surrounded by the Otway National Park and beautiful beaches.

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Comfort Inn Lorne Bay View, Lorne nn

Day 6: Lorne - Apollo Bay, 45km

This stretch of the Great Ocean Road is the most picturesque, as it is surrounded by the dense bush of the Angahook - Lorne State Park. On arrival at Apollo Bay visit the array of cafés and restaurants or stroll along kilometres of beach with the Otway Forest as the backdrop. The fishing fleet, moored behind a huge breakwater has become part of the visitorexperience. Wander on wharves where the boats are moored and see fishermen in action.

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Comfort Inn The International, Apollo Bay nn

Day 7: Apollo Bay - Warrnambool or Port Fairy, 180km

Continue along the Great Ocean Road to see the Twelve Apostles, these giant rock stacks are a central feature of the spectacular Port Campbell National Park. Visit The Otway Fly Treetop Walk and Cafés in the magnificent Otway Ranges. The Fly itself is the longest and tallest elevated walk of its kind in the world. Warrnambool offers a large variety of attractions for all ages. Explore the maritime history with a visit to the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.Located only 15km west of Warrnambool is Tower Hill. Tower Hill State Game Reserve sits snugly inside an extinct volcano, which formed some 250,000 years ago in a volcanic eruption that created a funnel shaped crater - later to be filled by a lake, forming islands.

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Comfort Inn Warrnambool International, Warrnambool nnComfort Inn Western, Warrnambool nnComfort Inn On Raglan, Warrnambool nnComfort Inn Port Fairy, Port Fairy nn

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Day 8: Port Fairy - Portland, 75km

Spend the day in Portland and ride the historic tram or travel 20 kilometres west and take the famous Seals Tour at Cape Bridgewater. It is an exciting boat charter, which takes you to the largest mainland seal colony in Australia.

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Quality Hotel Bentinck, Portland nComfort Inn Richmond Henty, Portland n

Days 9 & 10: Portland (VIC) - (SA) Mt. Gambier, 120km or Naracoorte, 220km

Travel to Mount Gambier and visit the famous Blue Lake. Mt Gambier is also a great base to tour the Coonawarra wine region in which Naracoorte offers the gateway to more than 20 wineries or visit the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves Conservation Park.

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Quality Inn Presidential, Mt Gambier nComfort Inn Silver Birch, Mt Gambier nn Econo Lodge Limestone Coast, Mt Gambier nAlternative location:

Comfort Inn William MacIntosh, Naracoorte n

Days 11 & 12: Mt. Gambier/Naracoorte - Adelaide, 400km

Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is a small, elegant city, boasting gracious colonial architecture surrounded by parklands. Every two years, the city hosts the internationally acclaimed Adelaide Festival. Visit other attractions such as Skycity Adelaide Casino, Rundle Mall, the South Australian Museum or the seaside city of Glenelg. Adelaide has a laidback lifestyle with amazing gourmet food and wine trails on its very doorstep.

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Clarion Hotel Soho, Adelaide nRendezvous Hotel Adelaide - Clarion Collection, Adelaide nComfort Hotel Adelaide Riviera, Adelaide nQuality Hotel Old Adelaide, Adelaide (North) nQuality Hotel Tiffins on the Park, Adelaide (Parkside) n Comfort Inn & Suites Sombrero, Adelaide (Prospect) nComfort Inn Scotty’s, Adelaide (Medindie) nComfort Inn On Marion, Adelaide (Plympton Park) nComfort Inn Manhattan, Adelaide (Enfield) nComfort Inn Aviators Lodge, Adelaide (West Beach) nComfort Hotel Highlander, Adelaide (Gilles Plains) nComfort Inn Anzac Highway, Adelaide (Glenelg) n Comfort Inn Haven Marina, Adelaide (Glenelg) nn

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Inland & High Country Explorer - Melbourne to Sydney Inland DriveDay 1: Melbourne - Seymour, 100km or Benalla, 200km

Benalla is ideally situated close to the Victorian Ski Fields and local wineries, making it an ideal base to explore the local region. Experience the ‘bushranger’ history of the area with a visit to Glenrowan, more commonly known as ‘Ned Kelly’ country. Visit the Ned Kelly museum to learn about one of Australia’s renowned criminals (or heroes!). Or perhaps, you may be interested in watching car races at the Winton Motor Raceway.

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Comfort Inn Coach and Bushmans, Seymour nComfort Inn Benalla, Benalla n

Day 2: Benalla - Wangaratta, 40km

Travel north up the Hume Highway to Wangaratta, the gateway to the King Valley gourmet region and Victorian ski fields. Wander through town for shopping and lunch, walk along the Ovens River or explore the nearby town of Milawa, which offers a range of quality foods including cheese, mustards, preserves and many wonderful wineries, including the renowned Brown Brothers Winery.

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Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, Wangaratta n

Day 3: Wangaratta - Wodonga (VIC), Albury (NSW), 70km OR nearby Corowa (NSW), 120km

Travel further north up the Murray River to Albury Wodonga. Stop along the way to play golf at Cobram, visit the historic town of Beechworth or visit Lake Mulwala or why not take a look at the Bandiana Army Museum. Albury Wodonga is located close to the Victorian and New South Wales ski fields, wineries and the Murray River and these twin cities mark the border between New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria (VIC) and share the riverbanks of the mighty Murray River.

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Comfort Inn & Suites Blazing Stump, Wodonga (VIC) nQuality Hotel on Olive, Albury (NSW) nQuality Resort Siesta, Albury (NSW) nComfort Inn & Suites Georgian, Albury (NSW) nnComfort Inn Albury Townhouse, Albury (NSW) nAlternative location:

Comfort Inn Federation, Corowa (NSW) n*Note: Travelling from Albury Wodonga to Sydney can continue along the Hume Highway via Goulburn or the following two alternative routes:

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Day 4 & 5: Wodonga or Albury - Jindabyne (Snowy Mountains), 260km

Detour to Canberra via the Snowy Mountains Highway, which offer a large variety of activities including bushwalking, fishing, snow-skiing and snowboarding. One of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th Century, the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme can also be explored from here. Superb trout fishing is a principle highlight of this picturesque area with the Snowy Mountains hosting the world fly fishing championship in the last few years. The main feature of your drive will be crossing the spectacular Great Dividing Range via the Alpine Way from Khancoban to Jindabyne.

Stay

Quality Resort Horizons Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne n

Day 6: Jindabyne - Canberra, 180km

Spend a day or two touring through the many attractions that Canberra has to offer including the Australian Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia, Australian Institute of Sport, International Embassies, Parks and Gardens and Lake Burley-Griffin.

Stay

Quality Suites Clifton on Northbourne, Canberra (City Centre) nQuality Hotel Dickson, Canberra (Dickson) nQuality Hotel Woden, Canberra (Phillip) nQuality Inn Country Plaza, Queanbeyan (NSW) n

Day 7 & 8: Canberra - Goulburn, 90km

Unearth the heritage of Australia’s first inland city with the range of historic architecture and bush settlement show casing the district’s personality. Goulburn has bloomed into a city of celebration with festivals throughout the year, reflecting the bountiful seasons. Be warmed by a classic winter, take in the flavour and aroma of spring or experience the heritage and jazz.

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Comfort Inn Posthouse, Goulburn n

Day 9: Goulburn - Wollongong - Sydney, 190km

Sydney is renowned for its spectacular harbour, surrounding beaches, inlets, boats, cafés, restaurants and beautiful houses. Go on a ferry ride across to Manly or through the harbour to admire the beauty of this city. Be brave and climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge offering panoramic views of the city or enjoy a thrilling jet-boat ride. Watch a live show ormusic performance at the Sydney Opera House. Tour through the historic Rocks area wandering through the little laneways lined with art galleries, shops and cafés. Visit Darling Harbour, Sydney’s many museums and art galleries or relax in the Botanical Gardens or Hyde Park. Enjoy the nightlife of the vibrant Oxford Street district. A stay of at least three nights is recommended to tour the main highlights of Sydney and surrounds.

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The Marque Sydney - Clarion Collection, Sydney (City Centre) nnRendezvous Stafford Hotel - Clarion Collection, Sydney (The Rocks - City) nnEcono Lodge Sydney South, Sydney (Surry Hills - City) nQuality Hotel Cambridge, Sydney (Surry Hills - City) nComfort Inn North Shore, Sydney (Lane Cove) nn...continued next page

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Comfort Inn & Suites Burwood, Sydney (Burwood) nnComfort Inn West Ryde, Sydney (West Ryde) nComfort Inn Hunts Liverpool, Sydney (Liverpool) nQuality Inn Penrith, Sydney (Penrith) n Clarion On The Park, Sydney (Parramatta) n

Alternatively choose the more direct route to Sydney:

Day 4: Albury Wodonga - Corowa - Wagga Wagga, 130km

Travel to Wagga Wagga, home of award-winning cool climate wines and popular wilderness retreats. Visit the ‘Dog on the Tuckerbox’ (8km from Gundagai) and arrive at Wagga Wagga, which is New South Wales’ largest inland city.

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Quality Inn Carriage House, Wagga Wagga nComfort Inn Prince of Wales, Wagga Wagga n

Day 5: Wagga Wagga - Goulburn, 260km

Visit Yass, birthplace of Banjo Patterson - Australia’s great bush poet. Yass is a vibrant and charming town rich with history and surrounded by scenic landscapes. Travel onwards and unearth the heritage of Australia’s first inland city with the range of historic architecture and bush settlement show casing the districts personality. Goulburn has bloomed into a city of celebration with festivals throughout the year, reflecting the bountiful seasons. Be warmed by a classic winter, take in the flavour and aroma of spring, or be part of the ages of heritage and jazz.

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Comfort Inn Posthouse, Goulburn n

Day 6: Goulburn - Sydney, 190km

Sydney, Australia’s gateway city is an amazing place, full of options from iconic tourist attractions such as the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge and the spectacular Sydney Harbour itself. Stay a couple of days and explore the many things to do and see in and around Sydney, from a cruise on the harbour, swimming at any of the many beaches or enjoying the myriad of gourmet food and wine delights to name just a few. Sydney, as Australia’s first settlement has an amazing history to see and learn about the beginnings of the modern Australia. Sydney and surrounds also has much to see and do.

Stay

The Marque Sydney - Clarion Collection, Sydney (City Centre) nnRendezvous Stafford Hotel - Clarion Collection, Sydney (The Rocks - City) nnEcono Lodge Sydney South, Sydney (Surry Hills - City) n Quality Hotel Cambridge, Sydney (Surry Hills - City) nComfort Inn North Shore, Sydney (Lane Cove) nnComfort Inn & Suites Burwood, Sydney (Burwood) nnComfort Inn West Ryde, Sydney (West Ryde) nComfort Inn Hunts Liverpool, Sydney (Liverpool) nQuality Inn Penrith, Sydney (Penrith) nClarion On The Park, Sydney (Parramatta) n

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Central Victorian Explorer - ShortbreakDay 1: Melbourne - Ballarat, 115km

Ballarat is a major regional city, in which the town was built on the 19th Century Gold Rush. Recapture the past with a visit to the renowned Sovereign Hill historic park, which recreates life on the goldfields. Visit the Eureka Stockade Centre. Visit local wineries or just enjoy the countryside.

Stay

Quality Hotel Tabcorp Park, Melton South nQuality Inn Heritage on Lydiard, Ballarat nQuality Inn & Suites The Menzies, Ballarat nComfort Inn & Suites City Views, Ballarat nComfort Inn Main Lead, Ballarat nComfort Inn Bell Tower, Ballarat nComfort Inn Sovereign Hill, Ballarat n

Day 2: Ballarat - Bendigo, 120km

Explore more of the Goldfields region and its fascinating history with a trip to Bendigo. Visit the Central Deborah Gold Mine. A visit to the renowned Bendigo Pottery is a must see! Spoil yourself with a unique dinner experience aboard the TramCar Restaurant winding its way through Bendigo.

Stay

Quality Resort All Seasons, Bendigo nQuality Inn Colonial, Bendigo nComfort Inn Bendigo Central Deborah, Bendigo nComfort Inn Julie-Anna, Bendigo nComfort Inn Sandhurst, Bendigo n

Days 3 & 4: Bendigo - Shepparton, 120km or Seymour, 200km

Shepparton has all the ingredients of a perfect holiday destination: great weather, gourmet food and wine, superb shopping, recreational and entertainment facilities. Visit the Shepparton Preserving Company (SPC) for tastings and purchases of locally grown fruits. Travel south to Seymour, stopping along the way at the large number of wineries throughout the Goulburn River and Nagambie Lakes region.

Stay

Quality Hotel Sherbourne Terrace, Shepparton nComfort Inn Peppermill, Shepparton nAlternatively, you may wish to drive across to Benalla and then continue down along the Hume Highway to Seymour. During the ski season, you can detour from Seymour to Mansfield, the scenic gateway to Mt. Buller.

Comfort Inn Benalla, Benalla nComfort Inn & Suites Nagambie Lakes, Nagambie nnComfort Inn Coach and Bushmans, Seymour nComfort Resort Alzburg, Mansfield n

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The Murray AdventureDay 1 & 2: Melbourne - Mildura, 540km

Striking contrasts dominate the landscape of Mildura and Murray Outback. Explore the Murray River on a riverboat cruise or savour the local gourmet foods and wines of the Mildura region.

Stay

Quality Hotel Mildura Grand, Mildura nComfort Inn Deakin Palms, Mildura nEcono Lodge Mildura, Mildura nShould you wish to continue your journey north Choice Hotels offer two hotels in Broken Hill - refer to the New South Wales itinerary for more information.

Day 3: Mildura - Swan Hill, 220km

Swan Hill is a fantastic location to explore more of the Upper Murray region. A visit to the Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement is a must! A highlight of this attraction is the spectacular sound and light show. Visit local wineries, which specialise in dry climate style of wine or play golf at the Murray Downs Golf & Country Club.

Stay

Comfort Inn Campbell, Swan Hill nComfort Inn Lady Augusta, Swan Hill n

Day 4: Swan Hill - Echuca Moama, 160km

Explore the historic Port of Echuca on the Murray River, renowned for the paddle steamers and houseboats. Visit the precinct incorporating the Red Gum Wharf and the Star Hotel. Visit local wineries and sample the fine local cuisine around the Echuca Moama region. Echuca Moama straddles the Victorian/New South Wales border and operated for many years as vital riverports on the mighty Murray River. Stay and explore the rich history.

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Quality Inn Port of Echuca, Echuca Moama (VIC) nComfort Inn Settlement, Echuca Moama (VIC) nComfort Resort Echuca Moama, Echuca Moama (NSW) n

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Day 6: Echuca Moama - Albury Wodonga, 245km

Travel further south down the Murray River to Wodonga and Albury, which straddle the Victorian/New South Wales border. Why not stop along the way to play golf at Cobram, visit the historic town of Beechworth or Lake Mulwala. Albury - Wodonga is located close to the Victorian and New South Wales ski fields and wineries.

Stay

Quality Hotel on Olive, Albury (NSW) nQuality Resort Siesta, Albury (NSW) nComfort Inn & Suites Georgian, Albury (NSW) nnComfort Inn Albury Townhouse, Albury (NSW) nComfort Inn & Suites Blazing Stump, Wodonga (VIC) nAlternatively stay at nearby Corowa in New South Wales:

Comfort Inn Federation, Corowa (NSW) nn

Day 7: Albury Wodonga - Wangaratta, 70km or Benalla, 110km

Travel down the Hume Highway to Wangaratta and Benalla, the gateway to the King Valley Gourmet Region and Victorian ski fields. Explore the nearby town of Milawa, which offers a range of quality foods including cheese, mustards, preserves and the renowned Brown Brothers Winery.

Stay

Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway, Wangaratta nComfort Inn Benalla, Benalla nContinue driving back to Melbourne staying with Choice Hotels along the way.

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Southern Victoria Discovery Day 1 & 2: Melbourne - Geelong, 80km

Take a drive to Geelong via the Princes Freeway. Upon arrival in Geelong, the ‘City by the Bay’, take the time to walk along the waterfront esplanade, with its fascinating sculpture display. You may also be interested in learning about Australia’s wool industry at the National Wool Museum.

Stay

Comfort Inn Eastern Sands, Geelong nnComfort Inn Bay City, Geelong nComfort Inn Parkside, Geelong nnEcono Lodge Hacienda Motel, Geelong (Belmont) n

Day 3: Geelong - Lorne, 70km

Travel along the Great Ocean Road, stop at Torquay to visit the famous Bells Beach or explore the wide variety of surfwear shops. Travel further along the stunning coastline towards Lorne, a cosmopolitan seaside resort offering a large array of cafés, restaurants, bars and pubs surrounded by the Otway National Park and beautiful beaches.

Stay

Comfort Inn Lorne Bay View, Lorne nn

Day 4: Lorne - Apollo Bay, 45km

This stretch of the Great Ocean Road is the most picturesque, as it is surrounded by the dense bush of the Angahook-Lorne State Park. On arrival at Apollo Bay visit the array of cafés and restaurants or stroll along kilometres of beach with the Otway Forest as the backdrop. The fishing fleet, moored behind a huge breakwater, has become part of the visitorexperience. Wander wharves where the boats are moored and see fishermen in action.

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Comfort Inn The International, Apollo Bay nn

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Day 5: Apollo Bay - Warrnambool or Port Fairy, 180km

Continue along the Great Ocean Road to see the Twelve Apostles, these giant rock stacks are a central feature of the spectacular Port Campbell National Park. Visit The Otway Fly Treetop Walk and Cafés in the magnificent Otways Ranges. The Fly itself is the longest and tallest elevated walk of its kind in the world. Warrnambool offers a large variety of attractions for all ages. Explore the maritime history with a visit to the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Located only 15km west of Warrnambool is Tower Hill. Tower Hill State Game Reserve sits snugly inside an extinct volcano, which formed some 250,000 years ago in a volcanic eruption that created a funnel shaped crater - later to be filled by a lake, forming islands.

Stay

Comfort Inn Warrnambool International, Warrnambool nnComfort Inn On Raglan, Warrnambool nn Comfort Inn Western, Warrnambool nnComfort Inn Port Fairy, Port Fairy nn

Day 6: Port Fairy - Portland, 75km

Spend the day in Portland and ride the historic tram or travel 20 kilometres west and take the famous Seals Tour at Cape Bridgewater. It is an exciting boat charter, which takes you to the largest mainland seal colony in Australia.

Stay

Quality Hotel Bentinck, Portland nComfort Inn Richmond Henty, Portland nYou can continue with this journey en route to Adelaide (see separate itinerary pg) or continue the Great Southern Drive through the Grampians.

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Day 7: Portland - Hamilton, 90km or Horsham, 215km

Follow the Henty Highway through to the Grampians National Park. The Grampians is famous for its abundant wildlife, pristine waterfalls and unique rock formations. Try rockclimbing, abseiling or learn about the local indigenous culture at the Brambuk Living Cultural Centre. Be sure to stay overnight and visit surrounding areas like Horsham, Stawell and Nhill, where you can stop off at some fabulous wineries.

Stay

Quality Inn Grange Burn, Hamilton nComfort Inn Botanical, Hamilton nComfort Inn Capital Horsham, Horsham nComfort Inn May Park, Horsham nAlternative locations:

Comfort Inn Goldfields, Stawell nComfort Inn Zero, Nhill nn

Day 8: Horsham - Stawell - Ballarat, 190km

Visit the Eureka Centre at the Eureka Stockade, the Wildlife Park, which is only five minutes from Sovereign Hill or Bird World, with over two hundred Australian birds to see. Enjoy a meal in one of Ballarat’s wonderful restaurants, featuring locally grown produce or visit Kryal Castle or the famous Sovereign Hill, a replica of the rich gold-rush period during the 1800’s and a great day out for the history buff or the family.

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Quality Inn Heritage on Lydiard, Ballarat nQuality Inn & Suites The Menzies, Ballarat nComfort Inn & Suites City Views, Ballarat nComfort Inn Main Lead, Ballarat nComfort Inn Bell Tower, Ballarat nComfort Inn Sovereign Hill, Ballarat n

Continue driving from Ballarat back to Melbourne staying with Choice Hotels along the way.

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Eastern Victorian Explorer Day 1: Melbourne - Phillip Island 141km

Phillip Island is famous for its fairy penguins, so viewing the penguin parade at dusk is a must. If you haven’t had enough of this fascinating wildlife, the Koala Conservation centre just outside of Cowes and the fur seals at the Nobbies Centre can offer an exciting experience for all visitors. Don’t forget to appreciate the heritage charm and coastal sceneries of the island.

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Comfort Resort Kaloha Phillip Island, Cowes nn

Day 2: Phillip Island – Foster 105km

Head to Foster, previous a gold mining town in the late 1800s now serves as the gateway to Wilson’s Promontory National Park affectionately called ‘the Prom’ by Victorians. Explore the beautiful sandy beach and the scenic forests on this southernmost point of Australia. Outdoor activities such as bird watching, fishing and windsurfing are offered at Shallow Inlet and Corner Inlet.

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Comfort Inn Foster, Foster n

Day 3: Foster - Traralgon or Moe 99km

Travel inland to Traralgon admiring the architecture reflecting the gold rush years as you drive through town. Enjoy a picnic at Victory Park, and at night live bands and entertainment are plentiful across a number of bars and pubs. Alternatively you can visit Moe and take a stroll through Gippsland’s Heritage Park.

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Comfort Inn Traralgon, Traralgon nQuality Inn Latrobe Convention Centre, Traralgon nComfort Inn Moe, Moe nAlternative location:

Comfort Inn Cedar Lodge, Morwell nEcono Lodge Morwell, Morwell n

Day 4: Traralgon – Sale 52km

Start the day in Sale cruise on the Gippsland Lakes or hire a bike and take in the lake views at a slower pace. Take the time to relax by visiting the Port of Sale, a blooming area for cafes and restaurants.

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Comfort Inn & Suites King Avenue, Sale n

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