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Wildlife & Wilderness Family Explorer
Private Travel
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Family adventures | General interest
12 Days & 11 Nights
Lead-in price: £2395
Experience the country’s wealth of wildlife and natural wonders on this 12-day itinerary through Victoria and South Australia. Witness the world’s smallest species of penguin come ashore, search for native wildlife in mountain ranges, visit a sea lion colony, hold a koala and experience the outback in comfort.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Evening excursion to watch the ‘Penguin Parade’ on Phillip Island
- Full-day tour along the Great Ocean Road to see the magnificent Twelve Apostles rock formations
- Multi-day 4x4 tours on Kangaroo Island
- Variety of outback excursions in the Flinders Ranges
- Opportunities to see koalas in their natural habitat and to hold them
- Stay in 4- & 5-star accommodation
Tour variations
Superior Private Tour in brief
Day 1: MelbourneArrive into Melbourne and transfer to The Sebel Melbourne Docklands for 3 nights. Afternoon at leisure. (N)
Day 2: Melbourne • Phillip IslandToday, visit a koala conservation centre where you will see koalas in their natural environment. Continue to Summerland Beach on Phillip Island and witness the ‘Penguin Parade’ when little penguins emerge from the sea, returning to their dune burrows for the night after a hard day of fishing. (B, L)
Day 3: MelbourneFull-day tour to see the Twelve Apostles rock formations and the dramatic coastline of the Great Ocean Road, passing towering limestone cliffs, sweeping white beaches and stunning forest scenery. See some of the major attractions along the road including Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell National Park and the remnants of London Bridge (an off-shore natural arch formation) before the return journey to Melbourne. (B)
Days 4-6: Fly to Kangaroo IslandFly to Kangaroo Island and transfer to Stranraer Homestead for 3 nights. Explore the island on a multi-day 4×4 tour, which includes a visit to the sea lion colony at Seal Bay, a bush walk in search of kangaroos, a drive to the north coast beaches and to rock formations at Flinders Chase, and a visit to a wildlife park where it is possible to hold a koala. (B)
Days 7-9: Fly to Adelaide • Flinders RangesFly to Adelaide and collect your hire car for the 5-hour drive to an outback station in the Flinders Ranges. Stay 3 nights in a two-bedroom eco villa at the luxurious Homestead at Rawnsley Park Station. Activities that can be booked locally here include 4×4 drives into the outback, bushwalking, mountain biking and scenic flights. (B)
Days 10-11: AdelaideDrive back to Adelaide and stay 2 nights at Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury in a two-bedroom apartment. The following day is at leisure to explore the city. (B)
Day 12: Adelaide • Onward travelReturn your hire car at the airport before your flight home, or continue your holiday in Australia. (B)
Meal Basis Important information Flights:International and internal flights are not included with this itinerary.
Superior tourThis tour is based in 4- and 5-star accommodation.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
Tailor-made travel:For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards or flight options, or to tailor this itinerary, please call 020 3930 5042 or visit CoxandKings.co.uk/ make-an-enquiry
Superior private tour accommodation
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Rawnsley Park Station
Rawnsley Park Station is located 430km north of Adelaide and ideally situated for exploring South Australia's beautiful Flinders Ranges. The property offers a range of accommodation, from basic tents to luxurious eco villas, providing a true outback experience on a working sheep station. The one- and two-bed eco villas are nestled in secluded spots around the station, providing breathtaking views over Wilpena Pound from private verandas. Designed to complement their natural surroundings, each villa is a self-contained unit with spacious living and dining areas, separate bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and over-bed skylights.
Dates & prices
OOZ2022
Guideline Prices
Low season from £2395 per person
High season from £2595 per person
Vaccination Travel Policy
All clients must be fully vaccinated before travelling with us on a Cox & Kings (C&K)
group tour. This means that a customer must have received their full two doses of the
COVID‑19 vaccination at least 14 days before travelling with us. This does not apply
to our private tours or tailor-made travel. If you have any questions please call us
or visit our FAQs page on our website here
Flexible Prices & Itineraries
For a quote based on alternative accommodation standards or flight options, or to tailor this
itinerary, please call 020 7873 5000
or
send an email enquiry
Guaranteed Departures Where a tour date has ‘yes’ listed, this tour is guaranteed to run.
For all other departure dates, once the minimum number of people booked has been reached, this tour is also guaranteed to run. Our sales consultants will be able to advise how many people are booked for your chosen date at the time of enquiry, giving you the confidence to book safe in the knowledge your tour will go ahead.
Terms & Conditions Guaranteed departures will run except in the circumstances where travel to the destination is advised against by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or entry restrictions relating to COVID-19 preclude travel.
Additional InformationPlease call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
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- • 4- & 5-star accommodation
• 4 days’ automatic car hire in theFlinders Ranges (Toyota Camry orsimilar 4-door sedan automatic)
• Included excursions as specified
• Meals as specified
Destinations on this tour
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