Your 13-Day Perth, Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, and Adelaide holiday starts with your flight from the UK to the Australian city of Perth. Take a private transfer to Pensione Hotel Perth for a three-night stay in a Petite Room on a room-only basis. This great-value hotel is located on the corner of Pier and Murray Streets just a short distance from Perth's major shopping centre, Elizabeth Quay, the Swan River, Northbridge, and Chinatown. You can also uncover: The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Scone Palace, wander Branklyn Garden, and hike to reach the very top of Kinnoull Hill. A Discover Rottnest tour and also a Morning Perth and Fremantle City Explorer and Swan River Cruise are included during your stay.

Find an array of amenities at Pensione Hotel Perth, including: complimentary Wi-Fi access, 24-hour reception, room service, coin operated laundry facilities, dry cleaning and laundry service, daily housekeeping, concierge service, lifts, luggage storage, off-site gym access, and limited parking.

Wander into the city of Perth to uncover its bustling scene of bars and eateries. Find an authentic Australian restaurant and sample national favourites such as fairy bread, meat pie, Anzac biscuits, chicken parmigiana, or traditional BBQ goods. Settle in a lively bar when the sun goes down, chill with friends, and sip your favourite signature cocktail or a frothy glass of beer.

This modern Perth hotel has a total of 98 bright and well-equipped guest units, comprising Petite Twin, Petite Queen, Petite King, Deluxe King, and Premium King Rooms. Petite Twin Rooms feature Wi-Fi access, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, two single beds with MicroCloud mattress toppers, 32-inch LCD television, telephone, laptop-size safe, hairdryer, mini-fridge, coffee/tea making facilities, and iron/ironing board.

Fly to Melbourne and transfer to Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands; check in for a three-night room-only stay in a Standard Room. This welcoming hotel is set in the heart of Melbourne CBD and is the perfect base from which to explore the city's sights including Federation Square, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Cricket Ground and National Sports Museum, Melbourne Zoo, Queen Victoria Market, and Parliament House. You can also experience a Morning Melbourne City Tour and a Full Day Phillip Island - Penguins, Kangaroos, and Koalas trip during your stay.

The hotel's facilities include: a restaurant, room service, 24-hour reception with concierge, luggage storage, laundry/dry cleaning service, guest laundry, lifts, safety deposit boxes, daily housekeeping, in-room massages, parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi access.

Start the day with a hearty continental breakfast buffet in Guest Lounge including cereals, eggs and bacon, assorted fruits, coffee, and much more. A room service menu is available for dinner from 17:00 to 23:00 daily with a great selection of hot and cold dishes to savour.

This Melbourne hotel has a total of 291 comfortable guest units; comprising King, Twin, Triple, and Family Interconnecting Guest Rooms. King Guest Rooms are kitted out with a kitchenette with microwave, fridge, plates, cutlery, and kettle; safe, work desk, tea/coffee amenities, individually-controlled air-conditioning, iron/ironing board, bathroom with shower, toiletries, and hairdryer; complimentary Wi-Fi access for four devices per room, higher-speed Wi-Fi upgrade at a fee, 32-inch LCD television, and iPod docking station.

Leave Melbourne behind to embark on a four-day/three-night Great Ocean Road and Beyond Tour. This 243-kilometre stretch of coast road on the south-eastern coast of Australia runs between the Victorian city of Torquay and Allansford and showcases amazing sights such as the iconic Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Great Otway National Park.

Start the journey along the Great Ocean Road at Torquay. Witness stunning coastal views and lookouts and visit such places as the famous Bells Beach. Turn your gaze inland and see incredible native Australian wildlife including the Eastern Grey Kangaroos as they graze in the wild. Visit ‘Memorial Arch’ and hear the intriguing story of this incredible road, before arriving in Lorne, the largest of the seaside townships with its abundance of cafes and restaurants, and the perfect place for lunch.

From Lorne, you’ll continue along this spectacular road, visiting many scenic spots where you can see koalas and many colourful native birds in the wild. Travel into the Great Otway National Park (Otway Ranges) and enjoy a guided walk through a cool temperate rainforest gully to see the world’s tallest flowering plants, pre-historic trees and ferns, and many other unique features. Next stop is the 12 Apostles, undoubtedly one of the most iconic vistas within Australia and truly representative of Australia’s natural beauty. Wander around the boardwalks before we head off.

Accommodation: Southern Ocean Villas (or similar)

This morning, head back out to the 12 Apostles and take in the view during the morning sunlight without the crowds. This is also a perfect opportunity to take a helicopter flight (at own expense) over this amazing coastline. Spend time visiting the unique formations of Loch Ard Gorge and immerse yourselves in the harrowing story of the wreck of the Lock Ard. Then it's onto London Bridge and then The Bay of Islands before saying goodbye to this amazing stretch of coastline.

Head inland next through Australia’s premier dairy country before arriving in one of Victoria’s largest regional towns of Warrnambool for your lunch stop. Explore Tower Hill Wildlife Park where you can learn about the local Aboriginal history, geology, flora, and fauna. Next arrive into the quaint fishing village of Port Fairy with enough time to enjoy a stroll around this beautiful township before enjoying dinner (at your expense) at one of the many local restaurants, cafés, or pubs.

Accommodation: Victoria Apartments, Port Fairy (or similar)

After a relaxing breakfast, head towards Portland; there’s time for panoramic coastal views from the Cape Nelson Lighthouse, before a scenic drive through dense pine plantations and over the picturesque Glenelg River. Continue onto Mount Gambier for lunch. Mount Gambier is also home to the famous Blue Lake which occupies a crater of the ancient volcano which gives this city its name.

A photo stop at the Blue Lake is a must and so is a visit to the Umpherston Sinkhole, a collapsed limestone cave that has been transformed into a magical sunken garden. Take a walk along its terraced flower beds and behind the hanging vines deep down to the floor of this extraordinary natural wonder. Next stop is Penola, arriving early enough to explore its abundant historical attractions. Penola played a central part in the life of Mother Mary MacKillop (St Mary of the Cross) Australia’s only saint.

Accommodation: Alexander Cameron Suits, Penola (or similar)

Drive through the Coonawarra vineyards where Australia’s most illustrious Cabernet Sauvignon vines thrive on the famed rich red 'terra rossa' soils. A guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Naracoorte Caves takes you to one of the world’s most important fossil sites. View dazzling array of stalactites and stalagmites as well as the bones and skeletons of giant, long extinct animals. Take a leisurely ferry crossing of the mighty River Murray, the largest inland waterway in Australia.

Then it is onto lunch at Bremerton Winery in the acclaimed Langhorne Creek wine region. You’re welcome to sample their wines in the restored 18th-century iron stone barn. Continue into the Adelaide Hills and enjoy the lovely scenery before arriving at the historic German village of Hahndorf. Enjoy a stroll along its bustling main street of historic buildings, gift shops, arts and crafts galleries. Final stop is Mt Lofty Summit, where you can see the city of Adelaide spread out on the plains below.

Arrive in Adelaide and check into Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide to enjoy your final three nights in a Standard Room on a room-only basis. This stylish hotel sits in the vibrant Adelaide CBD district and close to Adelaide Oval, Rundle Mall, Adelaide Casino, and Torrens Riverbank. Must-see sights in Adelaide comprise the Botanical Gardens, Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Central Markets, National Wine Centre of Australia, and Haigh's Chocolate Visitor Centre. A Morning Adelaide City Tour and a Full Day Kangaroo Island Experience Cruise/Cruise are also included during your stay.

Facilities at Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide include: a restaurant, bar, online check-in, complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, babysitting on request, 100% non-smoking hotel, air-conditioning, 24-hour reception and room service, secure undercover car parking on and off site, car hire office, tour booking service, dry cleaning/laundry service, and city tram stop, Adelaide Railway Station, boutiques, and shopping nearby.

Kick-start your morning with an express continental breakfast buffet in the restaurant; including pastries, cereal, fruit, juices, tea, and coffee. The bar is your port of call for hot and cold drinks and your favourite cocktails. The hotel is a proud to partner with a number of great local restaurants; from casual dining available at Cafe One Two Nine, famous Stonegrill at the Strathmore Hotel, or fine dining at the award-winning Playford Restaurant.

This luxurious Adelaide hotel has a total of 181 guest units; comprising Standard, Superior, and Executive Rooms and also Suites. Standard Rooms are kitted out with one or two queen-sized beds, work desk, LCD television with in-house on-demand films, complimentary Wi-Fi access, coffee/tea facilities, hairdryer, and iron and ironing board.

Today your holiday comes to an end. Transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the UK.