This 3 Day Signature small group personalised Geotour lets you discover the geology, extinct volcanoes, waterfalls, lakes, lava tubes, Aboriginal and early European cultural impacts on these plains to present day Australian lifestyle.
The gently undulating volcanic plains of western Victoria are the third largest volcanic plain in the world and are formed of lava flows up to 60 metres thick and are studded with 400 volcanoes which have been erupting over the past five million to eight thousand years ago.
You travel to Ballarat to see the ex-volcanoes of the volcanic uplands making up part of the Great Dividing Range. At Hamilton, you see impressive waterfalls and climb the last active volcano in Victoria. In the southern part of the plains you get to see many lakes, which formed after the volcanoes ceased.
Kanawinka is Australia's most extensive volcanic plains, and has been internationally recognised and is one of the most significant and largest volcanic provinces in the world. The plain stretches across South Western Victoria and South East South Australia. The Kanawinka region gets its name from the geological fault that stretches from Portland (Victoria) to Naracoorte (South Australia). Kanawinka is an Aboriginal term meaning "Land of Tomorrow".
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Adult
Prices from Adult Single to Adult Twin Share/Couple. Price includes; Entrance Fees to parks and attractions, Accommodation, Breakfast, Morning tea and Dinner, Rail Ticket from and to Melbourne. No Single Supplement for Single/Individual Travellers. |
$2,525.00 - $2,915.00 |
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Child
Contact us for correct Children's Prices. Children (6 years to 15 years) |
$2,525.00 - $2,915.00 |
Entrance Fees to parks and attractions, Accommodation, Breakfast, Morning tea and Dinner., Rail Ticket from and to Melbourne.
During the COVID-19 Restrictions the tour is on Demand Booking Basis. When the COVID-19 Restrictions are lifted, then the tour will be on Recurring Departure Dates.
Golden Nugget Discovery Tours is a leading Victorian Ecotourism tour operator. They conduct small group nature, sightseeing, heritage and wine tours.
It's the ideal way for couples, small groups and individual travellers to experience the many regions of Victoria, such as Goldfields, Great Ocean Road, Grampians, Daylesford and Spa country, Murray region, Southwestern coast, Victorian Volcanic Plains plus the Pyrenees and Southern Grampians wine region.
Relive the history and heritage of the gold rush as you visit Ballarat and Bendigo.
Walk with your eco-guide along the Goldfields track to discover wild nature and gold rush relics.
See the rainforests, tall cliffs and 12 Apostles coastal scenery of the Great Ocean Road and the wide wilderness beaches of the Southern Ocean south-west.
Experience the nature of the Grampians with its wildflowers, kangaroos, emus, waterfalls, aboriginal rock art and wonderful views.
Discover Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and the Spa region. This region is famous for its mineral springs and spas.
Experience the Murray River region, with an eco river cruise, National park visits and river ferry boat history at Echuca and Swan Hill.
Travel the Silo Art Trail of the Wimmera Mallee, stopping at the many murals painted on the old grain silos.
The Pyrenees and Southern Grampians wine regions make some of the finest wines in Victoria. Taste the fine wines and food of both regions.
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