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Great Ocean Road Overnight Adventure
Spend more time in this unique part of Australia. Travel by coach with your driver/guide per the Great Ocean Road Day Adventure. Extend your excursion with an overnight stay at the sleepy seaside town of Apollo Bay or the sophisticated seaside village of Lorne. Continue touring the next day before returning to Melbourne. Departs daily at 8am and returns at 7.30pm the next day. Duration 2 days. Includes Melbourne hotel transfers, one night accommodation Apollo Bay or Lorne, choice of hotel grade.
from $287 per person
Half-day Great Ocean Road Scenic Flight
See the spectacular Great Ocean Road from a bird’s eye perspective. If you only have a couple of hours to spare in Melbourne, this Great Ocean Road scenic light is perfect for you. Fly along the Great Ocean Road and Shipwreck Coast as your pilot points out the famous Bells Beach, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles and Bay of Islands. Spot the dolphins and whales along the way in the comfort of your private plane where everybody has a window seat. Departs daily at 9am and 1.30pm from the Essendon Airport. Duration 2½ hours. Includes Scenic flight, in-flight catering, and pilot commentary. Full-day option available which includes lunch and ground touring in a limousine along the Port Campbell National Park.
from $583 per person
Shipwrecks & Wild Clifftops Ecotour
This small group tour focuses on the scenic and historical areas of Geelong, the Great Ocean Road, Corio Bay, the Otway Ranges National Park, Port Campbell, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard shipwreck site. Your guide will share colorful stories of the relatively recent gold rush times and many shipwrecks, as well as explaining the history of the area, the dinosaurs and megafauna that roamed this ancient land, and how their fossils leave clues as to how they survived in the dark forests 100 million years ago. Departs daily at 8am. Duration 10 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, home-made morning tea, lunch, and luxury touring vehicle.
from $264 per person
Great Ocean Road Adventure
Enjoy one of the world’s great coastal drives by coach as your driver/guide points out the dramatic scenery and the striking contrasts. Admire views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay from the West Gate Bridge. See Lorne, Torquay and some of Victoria’s magnificent surf beaches, including famous Bells Beach. Discover the legends of “The Shipwreck Coast” at Port Campbell National Park, and tour the spectacular Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge. Departs daily at 8am. Duration 11.5 hours. Includes Hotel transfers and refreshments. Optional upgrades are available including lunch at Apollo Bay Hotel or a 15-minute helicopter flight over the 12 Apostles
from $131 per person
A Journey Through Mornington Peninsula
Heading south from Melbourne, you’ll love the delightful coastal drive before arriving at the lively seaside town of Mornington. Visit the historic Heronswood mansion and gardens before a sumptuous morning tea. At Gordon Studio Glassblowers you’ll find colorful glass masterpieces. Montalto Winery and Olive Grove offers some of Australia’s finest white wines. Later, choose from two exceptional experiences Ashcombe Maze or Lavender Gardens. Departs daily at 8.30am. Duration 9 hours. Includes Travel by small group touring vehicle, local guide, morning tea, lunch, all food and wine tastings, and entry fees. Price based on 2 passengers
from $353 per person
Yarra Valley Food & Wine Journey
Be met at your hotel accommodation and transferred to the Yarra Valley, Victoria’s premier wine region. Visit De Bortoli Winery, a third generation, Italian family owned winery for a private tasting in the Trophy Room with cheese and fruit; visit the historic Yering Station Winery, Produce Store & Gallery. After lunch at Domaine Chandon visit the amphitheater-style vineyard at Coldstream Hills Winery and experience a cheese and wine tasting at the 100-year-old Yarra Valley Dairy & Wine Hub, a cellar door for small producers of single vineyard wines. Departs daily at 9am. Duration 8 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, wine tasting, and lunch.
from $176 per person
Yarra Valley Wine Experience
Winery tours have never been so much fun or so affordable. This tour visits some of Victoria’s best wineries in the stunning Yarra Valley region. Departs daily at 9am from central city locations. Duration 8 hours. Includes Tutored tastings at four premium wineries, a superb winery restaurant lunch with wine, a visit to Australia’s number one bubbly producer, Domaine Chandon, and transfers from central locations.
from $96 per person
Private Penguin Parade & Koalas
Enjoy all the inclusions of the Penguins, Koalas & Wildlife Eco Tour, but instead of being with thousands of visitors, you and a maximum of 10 people will watch the march of the Little Penguins from an exclusive area on the beach with a private ranger. Finish with dinner in the township of Cowes before returning to Melbourne late evening. departs daily at 1pm. Duration 9 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, experienced guide, all park entries, afternoon tea, dinner, luxury touring vehicle, plus Private Penguin viewing and gear.
from $328 per person
Penguins, Koalas & Wildlife Ecotour
Enroute to Phillip Island, visit a boutique winery overlooking Westernport Bay and hear colorful stories about explorers, sealers and whalers who settled this region. Then, walk among the treetops at the Koala Conservation Center. On the island, penguins come ashore each evening at dusk from their ocean feeding grounds. A large penguin colony swims up to the beach in groups and they “walk and talk” loudly as they work their way into the dunes where their burrow nests are situated. Boardwalks enable the visitor to gain close contact with the penguins in the dune area. Departs daily at 1pm. Duration 9 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, all park entries, afternoon tea, dinner, and luxury touring vehicle.
from $264 per person
Phillip Island & Penguins & Wildlife
Visit Warrook Farm, a working cattle property, with the opportunity to feed kangaroos. At Phillip Island visit the Koala Conservation Centre and observe cuddly koalas. View Australia’s largest seal population and the seaside town of Cowes. At dusk, enjoy the famous Little Penguin Parade and see penguins make their way to the dune burrows (see seals and visit to Cowes valid Sep-May only). Departs daily at 1.15pm. Duration 10 hours. Includes Admission fees and hotel transfers. Optional upgrades are available at Penguin parade - choose from the Viewing Platform, Skybox or a Private Penguin Parade Experience.
from $122 per person
Melbourne’s Lanes & Arcades Walking Tour
Join your knowledgeable guide for a stroll through this city’s beautiful lanes and arcades to discover its hidden treasures. Uncover local designers and specialty retailers. A little history, and attention to the amazing architecture, will also inspire you. See over 30 stores and return to those you like best in the afternoon (at your leisure). Departs Mon-Sat at 10am from Time Out Cafe in Federation Square. Duration 4 hours. Includes Goodie bag, shopping guide, city map, morning tea, and a gourmet lunch with a glass of wine to finish at Caboose Restaurant. No children under 14.
from $113 per person
Half Day Melbourne City Sights
Discover all the charms of elegant and cosmopolitan Melbourne. Cross the Bolte Bridge for amazing city views and observe the Yarra River’s bustling activity. See Queen Victoria Market and Fitzroy Gardens. Visit the historic Shrine of Remembrance and stroll along Southbank’s waterfront precinct. Departs daily at 8.10am. Duration 3.5 hours. Includes Hotel transfers. Optional upgrades are available. Choose from a one-hour Yarra River Cruise or entry to Eureka Tower Observation Deck.
from $58 per person
Savannah Walkabout
See kangaroos and koalas in the wild! In small groups this naturalist guided ecotour gives you quality time to learn about wildlife and enjoy the wide open spaces of Australia. Get close to kangaroos, koalas and abundant birdlife. Within easy reach from the center of the city of Melbourne, these environments provide the perfect introduction to Australia’s unique wildlife and indigenous culture. During your journey your guide will share with you the great significance of the Western Plains to Aboriginal people. Departs daily at 9.00am. Duration 8.5 hours. Includes A delicious bush lunch, full interpretation by an experienced nature guide, entry fees and hotel transfers.
from $176 per person
Melbourne After Dark
As the sun goes down and the lights come on, join your expert guide to experience Melbourne as the locals do. Be mesmerized by St Patrick’s Cathedral and other city icons. For dinner, soak up the atmosphere in Lygon Street, Melbourne’s bustling “Little Italy”. Grab a sidewalk table and enjoy a classic pasta with a hearty local red. Take in panoramic views at Eureka Skydeck 88. Next stop is a rooftop terrace for cocktails. Departs daily at 7pm. Duration 4 hours. Includes Travel by small group touring vehicle, dinner, cocktail or coffee, and all entry fees. (2-4 passengers)
from $287 per person
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
Melbourne is generally considered to have the best restaurants in all Australia, so dining will be an innovative experience, especially dining aboard the converted 1940s tram that has become the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. As it cruises the scenic streets of Melbourne, you can enjoy fine cuisine and drink the very best of Australian wines, beers, or spirits (price inclusive). Early dinner departs daily at 5.45pm, late dinner at 8.35pm from Tram Stop 125. Duration 1.5 hours (early dinner) and 3 hours (late dinner).
from $75-119 per person
Apostles, Oceans & Oysters Great Ocean Road Day Trip
There is no better way to enjoy this famous stretch of Victorian coastline than aboard your Big Blue aircraft at 500ft. It is easy to see why the waters below are littered with dozens of shipwrecks. The mighty Twelve Apostles are world-recognized icons of the Great Ocean Road. These giant rock stacks soar from the swirling waters of the Southern Ocean and are a central feature of the spectacular Port Campbell National Park that extends from Princetown to Peterborough. Visit Pippies by the Bay offering iews extending to the Southern Ocean, including Lady Bay and the Shipwreck Coast, there’s plenty of temptation to give the discerning traveller a break and enjoy a glass of semillon with the Portland calamari. This classy restaurant specializes in local fish, seafood and wines. A truly five star, unforgettable experience.
from $2341 per person
Bonus Offer: Book 4 passengers on the same departure date and pay only $1296.00 per person.