Melbourne

Afternoon 12.10pm-7.15pm
Start your tour with a scenic cruise on the Yarra River. Travel through the city and Chinatown, and stop at the Shrine of Remembrance to take photos. Journey through the fashionable suburbs of South Yarra and Toorak, and onwards to Sherbrooke Forest, the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. Have a cup of Billy Tea whilst feeding the colourful parrots, then return to Melbourne. Finally, board the 1927 Colonial Tramcar Restaurant for an early 3-course dinner as you tour the streets of Melbourne.

Full day 8.40am-5.30pm
Stop for morning bush Billy Tea at Sherbrooke Forest, then take a ride on the historic steam train Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges. Continue to the Yarra Valley and enjoy a spit-roast lunch and wine tasting at Fergusson's Winery. Travel through the township of Healesville to Rochford's Eyton for more wine tasting, before an inspection of Moet & Chandon's winery, Domaine Chandon. Enjoy a glass of Champagne and savouries, whilst viewing the Yarra Valley.

Afternoon/Evening 1.30pm-11.00pm
Travel by coach to Phillip Island and visit the Koala Conservation Centre. See Koalas in their natural habitat from treetop boardwalks before a dinner stop in Cowes (own expense). You will then watch the penguins waddle ashore and make their way to their burrows in the sand dunes. Explore the Visitors Centre for an opportunity to learn about the life of the little penguin. Arriving back in Melbourne approx 4 hours after sunset. Depending on season, the dinner stop may be after the Penguin Parade.

Full day 8.00am-7.30pm
Travel west to the surfing resort towns of either Torquay or Anglesea for morning tea. Visit famous Bells Beach and join the Great Ocean Road. Travel through the beach resort of Lorne and arrive in Apollo Bay for lunch (extra cost). This afternoon, travel through Otway National Park following the rugged coastline. Stop at the Twelve Apostles, Island Arch and Loch Ard Gorge before afternoon tea in Port Campbell (extra cost). Stop at London Bridge then return to Melbourne.

Full day 8.45am-9.30pm
Travel northwest on the stagecoach route of the 1850s, through Bacchus Marsh to the regional city of Ballarat. Stop for lunch (extra cost) at Halls Gap, then continue to Boroka Lookout and Reid's Lookout. Here, enjoy great views of the Victoria Valley, walk along 'The Balconies' escarpment and hike to the 'Jaws of Death'. Stop for afternoon tea at McKenzie Creek and walk amongst the kangaroos on the northern plains. Stop for dinner at Ararat (own expense) on your return journey.

Full day 8.40am-5.30pm
Travel by coach through the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Stopping for morning bush Billy Tea at Sherbrooke Forest in the Blue Dandenong Ranges. Ride the historic steam train Puffing Billy through the forests and gullies, and then travel to the Yarra Valley and enjoy a spit-roast lunch and wine tasting at Fergusson's Winery. Complete your day with a visit to Healesville Sanctuary, home to over 200 species of Australian bird, mammal and reptile in a natural bushland setting.

Full day tour (afternoon / evening 1.30pm – 11.00pm)
Travel through the bayside suburbs via Westernport Bay to South Gippsland farming country. Visit Churchill Island for afternoon tea (own expense). Continue onto Phillip Island and board your cruise vessel to Seal Rocks and be enthralled at the sight and sound of over 5000 fur seals up close. Dinner is available in Cowes (own expense) before viewing the Penguins as they waddle ashore.

Full day tour including lunch (10.00am-5.30pm)
Relax as you sample superb regional wines and take in stunning views of the vineyard. Tour through the Yarra Valley and tantalise your taste buds at one of our award winning Yarra Valley Wineries where you may sample and buy a selection of quality local wines. Enjoy a winemaking tour of the highly regarded Domaine Chandon, maker of one of Australia’s best sparkling wines, sip a glass of wine and enjoy local cheeses on the patio while soaking up views of the beautiful Yarra Valley from the Greenpoint Room.