| PACKAGE INCLUDES |
Hotel
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Breakfast
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Tour Guide
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Entrance Pass
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Return Airport Transfer
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| TRIP OVERVIEW |
| Discover Melbourne and its iconic surrounds on this immersive 6-day package. Explore the world-famous Great Ocean Road, featuring dramatic coastal scenery and the Twelve Apostles. Experience wildlife and coastal highlights on a Phillip Island tour, including the iconic beach boxes, native animals, and the Penguin Parade. You will also get to choose between a Yarra Valley winery experience with lunch or a cultural journey to Sovereign Hill, Eureka Centre, and Melbourne Skydeck. |
| HIGHTLIGHTS |
✔ Enjoy hassle-free shared transfers between Melbourne Airport and your Melbourne CBD hotel for a smooth arrival and departure
✔ Stay comfortably in a well-located 4-star hotel in Melbourne with breakfast and easy access to major attractions
✔ Drive along the world-famous National Heritage-Listed Great Ocean Road
✔ Experience the spectacular 12 Apostles shipwreck coast
✔ Enjoy a guided forest walk and see some of the world’s tallest trees at Great Otway National Park
✔ Visit the pristine beach of Loch Ard Gorge and see the glorious rock formations
✔ Check out the iconic Brighton Beach Boxes for photostop
✔ Witness the world famous penguin parade
✔ Enjoy a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and get up close to kangaroos, koalas and other native animals
✔ Visit the Nobbies tourist centre and learn about the regions oceans and wildlife
✔ 1 additional tour you can choose from whether you’d like to be indulge in winery or scenery and history
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| BRIEF ITINERARY |
| DAY 01: ARRIVAL MELBOURNE
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| DAY 02: GREAT OCEAN ROAD COASTAL (B)
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Pick up from selected Melbourne CBD Hotels at approximately 6.40AM. |
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Hotel Nearest Pickup Point Approx. Walking Time |
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Grand Chancellor Hotel Melbourne Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne 5–6 mins |
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Batman Hill on Collins Hotel Atlantis Hotel 7–8 mins |
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Best Western Melbourne The Great Southern Hotel. 2–4 mins |
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Ibis Styles Kingsgate Melbourne Ibis Melbourne Hotel & Apartments 6–7 mins |
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Brady Hotels Central Melbourne Atlantis Hotel 10–11 mins |
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The Victoria Hotel The Victoria Hotel 0 min |
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Holiday Inn Express Southbank Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne 8–9 mins |
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| DAY 03: PHILLIP ISLAND WILDLIFE & BEACH BOXES (B)
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PLEASE NOTE: Seasonal Pick Up times apply |
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Summer |
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Pickups range between: 11am – 12pm |
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Return to Melbourne approx: 11pm – 12pm |
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Winter |
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Pickups range between: 10am – 11am |
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Return to Melbourne approx: 10pm – 11pm |
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Hotel Nearest Pickup Point Approx. Walking Time |
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Grand Chancellor Hotel Melbourne Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne 5–6 mins |
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Batman Hill on Collins Hotel Atlantis Hotel 7–8 mins |
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Best Western Melbourne The Great Southern Hotel. 2–4 mins |
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Ibis Styles Kingsgate Melbourne Ibis Melbourne Hotel & Apartments 6–7 mins |
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Brady Hotels Central Melbourne Atlantis Hotel 10–11 mins |
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The Victoria Hotel The Victoria Hotel 0 min |
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Holiday Inn Express Southbank Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne 8–9 mins |
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| DAY 04: CHOOSE ONE OF THE FULL-DAY TOUR (B, L, D)
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a) Yarra Valley Winery with Lunch (8hrs) |
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Departs Tuesdays & Fridays From Melbourne |
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Includes pickup service from selected Melbourne CBD Hotels |
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Pick Up approx: 9.30am |
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Return approx: 5-5.30pm |
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Hotel Nearest Pickup Point Approx. Walking Time |
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Grand Chancellor Hotel Melbourne Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne 5–6 mins |
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Batman Hill on Collins Hotel Atlantis Hotel. 7–8 mins |
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Best Western Melbourne The Great Southern Hotel 2–4 mins |
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Ibis Styles Kingsgate Melbourne Ibis Melbourne Hotel & Apartments 6–7 mins |
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Brady Hotels Central Melbourne Atlantis Hotel 10–11 mins |
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The Victoria Hotel The Victoria Hotel 0 min |
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Holiday Inn Express Southbank Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne 8–9 mins |
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b) Sovereign Hill, Eureka & Melbourne Skydeck |
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Departs Tuesdays & Fridays From Melbourne |
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Includes courtesy inner-city pickup service from |
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Eureka Tower, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Melbourne |
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Pick Up: 7.30 am |
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Return to Melbourne approx: 4.30pm |
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Hotel Approx. Walking Time to Eureka Tower |
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Holiday Inn Express Southbank 3–5 minutes |
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The Victoria Hotel 12–15 minutes |
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Brady Hotels Central Melbourne 15–18 minutes |
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Grand Chancellor Hotel Melbourne 15–18 minutes |
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Batman Hill on Collins Hotel 15–18 minutes |
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Best Western Melbourne City Hotel. 18–20 minutes |
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ibis Styles Kingsgate 18–20 minutes |
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| DAY 05: FREE LEISURE (B)
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| DAY 06: DEPART MELBOURNE (MOB, B, L, D)
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| HOTEL OPTIONS |
| 4★ | (4*) Grand Chancellor Hotel
(3*) Melbourne Batman Hill on Collins Hotel | RM3688 Per Person | |
| 4★ | (3*) Best Western Melbourne
(3*) Ibis Styles Kingsgate
(4*) Brady Hotels Central Melbourne
(3*) The Victoria Hotel
(4*) Holiday Inn Express Southbank | RM3788 Per Person | |
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| DETAILED ITINERARY |
| DAY 01: ARRIVAL MELBOURNE
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Upon arrival at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, you will be greeted and transferred via SIC (Seat-in-Coach) to your selected Melbourne CBD hotel. Shared transfers do not guarantee child seats or booster seats. Families requiring a child seat should consider private transfers for safety and comfort. |
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The rest of the day is free at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. |
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Suggested experiences (own arrangement): |
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• Central location with easy access to restaurants, cafés, trams, shopping streets, and attractions. |
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• Short walk around the area, free CBD tram zone, allowing unlimited tram travel within the city centre |
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• Explore nearby cafés (Melbourne is famous for its coffee culture) or enjoy a sunset harbour walk |
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Overnight in Melbourne. |
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| DAY 02: GREAT OCEAN ROAD COASTAL (B)
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After an early breakfast, picked up from selected Melbourne CBD Hotels, you will then explore the world famous Great Ocean Road in this full day tour. Enjoy a complimentary morning tea. First stop is at Torquay Surf Beach, experience first-hand your first look and feel of the iconic beaches and coastal views. You will also be in clear seeing distance of the world famous Bells Surfing Beach. Get a taste of taking coastal photos and smelling the fresh seaside air. Proceed to the Pole House, roadside photo opportunity of the most photographed house on Great Ocean Road. Suspended 40 metres above ground by a singular concrete column, its unique architecture maximises the stunning coastline view. |
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Continue to Great Ocean Road and snap a selfie at this iconic post and send it to your friends. |
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Thereafter, proceed to see koalas and parrots in their natural habitat. Your experienced guide knows where to go for you to witness koalas and colorful parrots in their natural environment. Stop at Cape Patton one of the best viewing points along the Great Ocean Road and take in the iconic coastline vista. After that, stop at the coastal town of Apollo Bay where you can purchase your lunch from the many restaurants and cafes on offer. You can also walk around the coastal town or even take a swim in the beach if the weather suits. |
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Next, your guide will take you on a forest walk where you will see some of the tallest trees in the world. You will also take in the wonderful fresh natural smells the trees have to offer. Proceed to The Gibson Steps, (tide and wind permitting) you will be able to see some of the 12 Apostles from sea level on the beach. You will feel like you can reach out and touch them. Take your time to view the world renowned 12 Apostles. An awesome sight with fantastic photo opportunities. See for yourself why these limestone beauties are known all around the world. |
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Proceed to Loch Ard Gorge, the final touring stop but many say it is the best. You need to witness first hand this magnificent formation of rocks and rolling sea. Ground level viewing that will excite you with the natural glories it possesses. You will see the unique jagged Razorback formation. The original archway collapsed in 2009 however two striking stacks remain, standing nearly as tall as the Apostles. You will stop at Colac where you can purchase dinner from one of the many restaurants and cafes. |
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After dinner, return for overnight in Melbourne. |
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| DAY 03: PHILLIP ISLAND WILDLIFE & BEACH BOXES (B)
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After breakfast, you will be picked up from selected Melbourne CBD Hotels in air-conditioned comfort, you will then explore the famous Brighton Beach Boxes and Phillip Island plus stop at a wildlife park where you can get up close to native animals such as koalas and kangaroos and others, in this full-day tour. |
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Explore and take amazing photos with your guide of the iconic Brighton beach boxes where you will be on the beach also witnessing the Melbourne City skyline and taking in the glorious views Port Phillip Bay has to offer. Experience the magic of Australia’s native wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary, where you’ll meet adorable koalas, playful kangaroos, and other fascinating creatures in a natural bushland setting. |
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Proceed to Nobbies Tourist Information Centre. Here you will be able to find out all you need to know about the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock precinct. Thereafter, take on the glorious views of the Nobbies and Seal Rock region from this iconic lookout. Then walk the boardwalk with ocean views to the Nobbies blowhole and Seal Rock and just enjoy the spectacular surrounds. |
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After purchasing your dinner at the venue you will be ready to witness the world-famous Penguin Parade. Watch the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way across the sand to their burrows. |
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Return to the selected hotels for overnight in Melbourne. |
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| DAY 04: CHOOSE ONE OF THE FULL-DAY TOUR (B, L, D)
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After breakfast at hotel, you will join ONE full-day tour as per choices below. |
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a) Yarra Valley Winery with Lunch (8hrs) - No child allowed |
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• You will indulge in tastings at all four wineries with expert knowledge being passed on to you from the expert cellar door staff. |
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• Enjoy a lovely scrumptious lunch with a glass of wine at one of the venues. |
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• Come and see for yourself why the Yarra Valley is world-renowned for its wine, food and scenic rolling hills. |
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• Then finish with a visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie where you can sample complimentary chocolates. |
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b) Sovereign Hill, Eureka & Melbourne Skydeck |
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• Visit the stunning Ballarat Botanical Gardens |
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• See magnificent trees so special they’re listed on the National Trust Significant Trees Register |
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• Enjoy the beautiful seasonal floral displays in the Conservatory |
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• Take in the tranquility of Lake Wendouree |
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• Step back in time at the famous open air museum Sovereign Hill |
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• Pan for gold, see demonstrations of traditional craft, and immerse yourself in the life of an 1850’s goldfields town |
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• Visit the Eureka Centre and learn about the miner’s rebellion |
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• Enjoy the leisurely drive back to Melbourne to see the spectacular Melbourne Skyline from 88 floors up on Melbourne Skydeck |
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Over |
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| DAY 05: FREE LEISURE (B)
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After breakfast, you are free for the rest of the day for own leisure. |
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Overnight stay in Melbourne. |
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| DAY 06: DEPART MELBOURNE (MOB, B, L, D)
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After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer from your Melbourne CBD hotel to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight home. |
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| TRIP GALLERY |
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| Brighton Beach Boxes ...
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| Philip Island Penguins ...
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| INCLUSION |
- Meals inclusive as specified
- All entrances inclusive as specified
- Hotel accommodation as specified
- Transfers inclusive as specified
- Seat in Coach tours with English speaking guide
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| EXCLUSION |
- International Flight Ticket & Taxes
- Australia Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
- Tipping
- MSIG Insurance
- High Season Surcharge
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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