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4 Day Melbourne Highlights
Melbourne, City Sights, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road

Day 1. Melbourne.
Welcomed on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Tonight explore the charms of this cosmopolitan city. Melbourne is famous for its multicultural flavour – choose from one of the many fine restaurants and cafes to dine in.
Three Night Stay: Melbourne – Mercure Welcome Hotel (Standard), Mercure Grand Hotel Swanston (First-Class), Hotel Sofitel (Deluxe).

Day 2. City Sights Tour, Phillip Island, Little Penguin Parade.
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Melbourne, including views of the Shrine of Remembrance and city skyline. In the afternoon, journey to Phillip Island, home to a wide array of wildlife. Witness an evening ritual: a colony of Little Penguins emerging from the surf with their day’s catch and making their way across the beach to their burrows. Tour returns to Melbourne late this evening.

Day 3. Melbourne, Great Ocean Road.
Today travel along Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road with its breathtaking and unique scenery. Enjoy a traditional Aussie morning tea of lamingtons and billy tea. We cross the hinterland of Otway National Park and rejoin the breathtaking ‘Shipwreck Coast’. View the unique formations of the Twelve Apostles and London Bridge before an evening return journey to Melbourne.

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Enjoy a ride on a steam train, a spit roast lunch and see amazing Aussie wildlife with. Ride the renowned Puffing Billy Steam Train and stroll through Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary and see unique native creatures.

Day 4. Melbourne.
Morning at leisure before transfer to airport.

Daily Departures.

Prices per person in US$

Hotel Level
Twin share
Single
Twin share
Single
Standard
$515
$775
$575
$835
First Class
$555
$880
$615
$940
Deluxe
$615
$985
$675
$1045
 
till March 31, 2007
April 1 2007 - March 31 2008

 

 

 

Other Tours available for extensions or different packages

Afternoon City Highlights & Dandenong Ranges
Dominating Melbourne’s eastern horizon, the blue hue of the Dandenong Ranges promises visitors picturesque mountainside forests, cool fern gullies, charming villages and breathtaking views. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and delightful birdlife of Sherbrooke Forest. 1 Days

Bendigo, Echuca & The Mighty Murray
Discover the bygone era of paddleboats and a once bustling river highway as you wind along the Murray River to historic Echuca. Cruise under majestic rivergums and explore the restored port before heading to Bendigo to discover the town’s grand old buildings. 1 Days

City Sights & Dandenongs
Dominating Melbourne’s eastern horizon, the blue hue of the Dandenong Ranges promises visitors picturesque mountainside forests, cool fern gullies, charming villages and breathtaking views. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and delightful birdlife of Sherbrooke Forest. 1 Days

Grampians National Park & Kangaroos
Be inspired by the sheer majesty of Grampians National Park, with its wilderness of rugged cliffs and cascading waterfalls, all forming the south-west section of the Great Dividing Range. Visit a wildlife park, tour the nearby township of Halls Gap and the charming city of Ballarat. 1 Days

Morning Melbourne City Sights and Yarra River Cruise
Melbourne is a wonderful blend of heritage architecture, modern skyscrapers and contemporary designs. Cruise along the Yarra River and see another side of Melbourne 1 Days

Sovereign Hill and Historic Ballarat
Travel to Ballarat and visit Sovereign Hill, a perfectly re-created 1850s goldmining settlement. Explore the shops and wander the main street to visit goldsmiths and craftsmen of another time. Journey through the town of Ballarat and see the Victorian architecture of a prosperous era. 1 Days

Yarra River Cruise, Dandenong Ranges and City Highlights

Begin the day with a relaxing Yarra River Cruise before travelling to the blue Dandenong Ranges which promises picturesque mountainside forests, cool fern gullies, charming villages and breathtaking views. 1 Days

Yarra Valley Wineries and Puffing Billy with Lunch
Sample renowned Yarra Valley wines and ride through lush forests of Victoria’s premier wine region. En route, ride aboard Australia’s oldest steam train, the Puffing Billy. Enjoy a Spit roast lunch at Fergusson’s Winery. 1 Days

Yarra Valley, Puffing Billy & Healesville
Enjoy a ride on a steam train, wine tasting and see amazing Aussie wildlife. Ride the renowned Puffing Billy Steam Train and stroll through Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary and see unique native creatures 1 Days

Yarra Valley, Puffing Billy & Healesville with Lunch
Enjoy a ride on a steam train, a spit roast lunch and see amazing Aussie wildlife with. Ride the renowned Puffing Billy Steam Train and stroll through Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary and see unique native creatures.

Mount Buller Snow Adventures , Discover Skiing / Snowboarding or Experienced Skiier / Snowboarder
Escape for the day to the fairytale village in the snow at Mt Buller. This tour is a must for anybody that wants to experience the Victorian High Country and ski fields. 1 Days Day Tour Apr. 2006 - Mar. 2007

Morning Melbourne City Sights
Melbourne is a wonderful blend of heritage architecture, modern skyscrapers and contemporary designs. Vibrant cafes and cosmopolitan restaurants, colourful parklands and beautiful waterways, they are all found throughout this charming city discover its appeal for yourself.. 1 Days

Sovereign Hill, Ballarat & Wildlife Park
Absorb the history of the goldrush era at Sovereign Hill. Discover the unique creatures of the Australian bush at the Ballarat Wildlife Park. The Parker family have been involved in caring for Australian wildlife for over four decades. See kangaroos, emus, koalas and dingoes. 1 Days

Great Ocean Road Adventure Overnight - Cumberland Hotel or Apollo Bay International
Discover the wonders of the spectacular Great Ocean Road. Enjoy one of the world’s great coastal drives, with its dramatic scenery of striking contrasts. See the amazing Twelve Apostles and stay overnight at the seaside town of Lorne. 2 Days Overnight

Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Aussie Cattle Farm or with lunch
Warrook, a family-owned station property running 150 head of cattle and over 900 lambs. Enjoy an insiders look at typical station life and all the daily action. Top this outdoor day with an evening visit to Phillip Island. 1 Days

Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Aussie Cattle Farm and Puffing Billy with lunch
Ride on a restored Steam train on route to Warrook, a family-owned station property running over head of cattle and over 900 lambs. Enjoy an insiders look at typical station life and all the daily action. Top this outdoor day with an evening visit to Phillip Island. 1 Days Day Tour Apr. 2006 - Mar. 2007

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Direct
Get to Phillip Island in plenty of time to watch a summer sunset at Summerland beach. The stage is stunningly set to witness the little penguins exit from the surf onto land. 1 Days Day Tour Apr. 2006 - Mar. 2007

Mornington Peninsula with Wineries or Strawberry Picking
Escape to the Mornington Peninsula, a tucked away region boasting storybook scenery, quaint townships and rolling hills. Only an hour drive away the hidden treasure of the region is brimming with boutique wineries, fruit orchards and historic sights. 1 Days Day Tour Apr. 2006 - Mar. 2007