Adelaide & The Overland

DAY 1

ALBURY – MELBOURNE SUNDAY 12TH APRIL, 2026
Welcome to our 9 Day Autumn Tour, which includes the Overland Train, the new Monarto Safari Resort and Adelaide. We depart Lavington Shopping Centre Griffith Road 10.30am, Albury Railway Station 10.45am, Wodonga Plaza Smythe Street 11.00am, and Wangaratta Coles Perry Street 11.55am. We travel to Euroa for a comfort stop and lunch break before continuing to our overnight accommodation in Melbourne. We have some free time this afternoon before we meet again for dinner.
Accommodation: The Savoy on Little Collins Melbourne Ph: 03 9622 8888

DAY 2

MELBOURNE - MONARTO MONDAY 13TH APRIL
After breakfast this morning grab your bags and head across to Southern Cross Station, the starting point for our short break to South Australia. There is nothing quite like travelling by rail, and The Overland operates a day-long service running between Melbourne and Murray Bridge in both directions.
Settle in by 7.30am for departure at 8.05am. On board, you’ll experience a comfortable journey as you watch the diverse landscapes outside your window, from rugged mallee scrub to fields of green and gold. Our journey passes through country towns including Geelong, Ararat, Horsham, Dimboola, Nhill and Bordertown. On arrival at Murray Bridge Rail Station, our local touring coach will meet us for the transfer to the new Monarto Safari Resort.
Accommodation: Monarto Safari Resort (2 Nights) Ph: 1800 016 761

DAY 3

MONARTO SAFARI PARK, THE LIONS & SUNSET SAFARI TUESDAY 14TH APRIL
Today we immerse ourselves in the sights, smells and sounds of the savannah as we travel across the open plains through herds of animals seemingly free to roam – safari style. With over 50 species of native and African animals, the safari park plays a major role, nationally and internationally, in breeding programs for rare and endangered species. We have time to purchase lunch before we embark on The Lions 360 Experience - a real treat! It’s Australia’s only 360-degree lion encounter which gives you a prey’s eye view into the world of these incredible predators. Walking through the tunnel, we’ll emerge within clawing range of one of Australia’s largest lion prides. The safe but adventurous encounter will leave us amazed. Tonight, soak in the last rays of the sun on a guided tour of the Wild Africa precinct after hours from the Safari Truck.

DAY 4

MONARTO – ADELAIDE via HAHNDORF WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL
Today we visit Hahndorf, located in the Adelaide Hills. The town is a superb “flashback” to the nineteenth century with its shops, eateries and attractions housed in authentic surroundings. Upon arrival we are welcomed by a local expert and embark on a unique walking tour, delving into the hidden gems and rich history of the town. Following our tour, enjoy some time at leisure on the main street before we learn about a world renowned artist, Hans Heysen, who settled in 1908 and built his studio ‘The Cedars” in the style of a Bavarian Chalet. Enjoy a guided tour of the house, the studio (which has been kept just the way Hans Heysen left it, including some unfinished sketches) and the extensive gardens. This was his base as he painted extensively onsite in the hills around Hahndorf and in the Flinders Ranges. Following our tour, we head to our waterfront accommodation in Glenelg with a stop at the Mount Lofty Lookout to admire the views across Adelaide and the coastline.
Accommodation: Stamford Grand Adelaide (4 nights)
Adelaide Ph: 08 8376 1222
Please Note: Should the AFL Gather Round Weekend be scheduled during the dates of your stay at this hotel, the itinerary may need to be revised.

DAY 5

EXPLORING ADELAIDE THURSDAY 16TH APRIL
Today will be spent exploring Adelaide. The city’s Central Business District is surrounded by parklands, or the Green Belt as it’s known. For an excellent overview of the city and its parklands we make a stop at Montefiore Hill. It was from this spot that Colonel Light planned a great city of the future in the sweeping valley below. Easily seen from the hill is Adelaide Oval, one of the most beautiful cricket ovals in the world. Another landmark close by is St Peters Cathedral, which overlooks the city from North Adelaide. Next we head to the banks of the Torrens River and board the Popeye Cruise for a High Tea and take in the iconic sights of Adelaide. From here it’s not far to The Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Spend the remainder of our afternoon among 50 hectares of magnificently maintained gardens and stunning architecture. Within the botanic gardens is The Palm House. It’s an exquisite, painstakingly restored Victorian glasshouse imported from Bremen, Germany in 1875. After exploring the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Gardens, we are head back to the hotel.

DAY 6

THE SOUTH COAST FRIDAY 17TH APRIL
Following breakfast, we travel out of Adelaide to the coastal town of Victor Harbor. Enjoy a brief sightseeing tour, then have morning tea at the Causeway Café followed by some free time to look through the local shops. Early afternoon we board the Cockle Train for the one-way journey along the coast to Goolwa. The Cockle Train travels along the oldest steel railed railway in Australia dating back to 1854 when it was constructed to provide a link between the River Murray and the ocean wharfs at Pt Elliot and later at Victor Harbor. In early days of settlement, the local residents would take a horse drawn train to Goolwa to collect cockles from the sandy beaches near the Murray mouth. It was a great day's outing and thus gained its name. From Goolwa we make our way back to our accommodation for dinner.

DAY 7

ADELAIDE MARKET & MANSION SATURDAY 18TH APRIL
This morning board the tram to visit Adelaide’s famous Central Market in the heart of the city. The Central Market has over 80 stalls and is South Australia's most visited tourist attraction. During the Adelaide Central Market Tour, taste a delicious selection of foods from South Australian artisan food producers, meet the suppliers, stallholders and producers whose families have traded at the market for generations. We have some free time at the markets to purchase lunch and goodies before visiting one of Adelaide’s stunning residential olde world mansions called Carrick Hill. This building was a creation from the imagination of a man and his wife who decided to bring, to their home city of Adelaide, some of the magic that they had been so captivated by when honeymooning in England. Sir Edward Hayward created a Tudor manor house set in almost 100 acres of scenic bushland. Carrick Hill was bequeathed to the people of South Australia by Sir Edward and Lady Hayward and is now maintained by the State Government. We enjoy a guided tour to finish off our day. Arriving back in the hotel, we have some time to freshen up before dinner.

DAY 8

ADELAIDE - ALBURY SUNDAY 19TH APRIL
Our incredible tour has come to an end. With our bags packed, plenty of photos and great memories, we are transferred to Adelaide Airport for Virgin Flight No VA218 departing 11.50am arriving Melbourne 1.40pm. We will met by our Martins Coach for our transfer to Albury arriving approximately 7.00pm.

TOUR COST

$5325.00 Per Person Twin / Double Share
$6538.00 Single Supplement

INCLUDES

Coach travel and transfers for duration of tour
Overland Rail Melbourne to Adelaide
Economy Airfares with Virgin Adelaide - Melbourne
Accommodation on basis as booked
Meals as indicated on itinerary
Entrances to attractions and cruise as per itinerary
Goods & Services Tax

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, MT=Morning Tea, HT=High Tea