6x Breakfast
6x Breakfast
5x Dinner
5x Dinner
2x Lunch
2x Lunch
Accommodation included: 6 nights
Accommodation included: 6 nights
Hand-picked accommodation
Hand-picked accommodation
Travel in luxury coach with...
Travel in luxury coach with a small group of up to 20 like-minded travellers
Expert Travel Director and/or Driver...
Expert Travel Director and/or Driver Guide
Airport transfers (please refer to...
Airport transfers (please refer to Additional Info for time restrictions on arrival and departure flights)
6 x breakfasts, 2 x...
6 x breakfasts, 2 x lunches, 5 x dinners with wine
Entry/Admission - Melbourne Star Observation...
Entry/Admission - Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Entry/Admission - Lavandula Swiss Italian...
Entry/Admission - Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm
Entry/Admission - Hepburn Bathhouse &...
Entry/Admission - Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
Entry/Admission - Creswick Woollen Mills
Entry/Admission - Creswick Woollen Mills
Entry/Admission - Brambuk The National...
Entry/Admission - Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre
Entry/Admission - Flagstaff Hill Maritime...
Entry/Admission - Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
Entry/Admission - Jack Rabbit Vineyard
Entry/Admission - Jack Rabbit Vineyard
Entry/Admission - Green Olive at...
Entry/Admission - Green Olive at Red Hill
Entry/Admission - Melbourne Cricket Ground...
Entry/Admission - Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Not included:
Gratuities
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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ยAbout experience
Day 1: Melbourne
Pass By: Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
Arrive in Melbourne and make your way to the hotel via included transfer. Admire the style and spirit of Victoriaโs capital. This evening meet your Journey Director for a Welcome Reception before heading out for dinner.
Stop At: Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, 101 Waterfront Way, Melbourne, Victoria 3008 Australia
See the city from above on the Southern Hemisphere's only Giant Observatory Wheel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Dinner: Dinner with wine at the Berth restaurant with beautiful views of the Yarra
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sofitel on Collins
Day 2: Melbourne to Daylesford
Stop At: Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
After breakfast, explore the eclectic laneways and arcades as you wander the streets of Melbourne with your knowledgeable local guide. Relax and enjoy morning tea at one of the local Melbourne cafรฉs.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm, 350 Hepburn-Newstead Rd, Shepherds Flat VIC 3461, Australia
Say goodbye to Melbourne for now before departing for the quaint spa town, Daylesford. The first stop at the Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm. Enjoy their manicured vegetable, herb & lavender gardens before relaxing with an afternoon tea.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, Mineral Springs Reserve Road, Hepburn Springs, Victoria 3450 Australia
The relaxation continues with the healing mineral waters at the historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Full buffet breakfast with views of the impressive skyline on the 35th floor.
โข Dinner: Dinner at an award-winning restaurant with wine.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel
Day 3: Daylesford - Dunkeld
Stop At: Creswick Woollen Mills, Railway Pde, Creswick, Victoria 3363 Australia
After breakfast, why not see all that Daylesford has to offer before leaving for a exclusive, private tour of family-owned and operated Creswick Woollen Mills. This is the only remaining coloured woollen spinning mill of its kind in Australia.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Clunes, Clunes, New South Wales
Continue along to the historic gold mining town of Clunes. Step back in time and wander along the main street where youโre free to grab a spot of lunch in one of its cafรฉs
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Eureka Centre - Home of the Eureka Flag, 102 Stawell St S, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
En route to Dunkeld stop at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka in Ballarat. This museum is dedicated to Australian democracy and is where the original Stockade flag is housed.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Royal Mail Hotel
Day 4: Dunkeld to Warrnambool
Stop At: Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre, 277 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia
After breakfast, head for Halls Gap and Brambuk Aboriginal Centre for an exclusive experience. Witness a Welcome to Country ceremony, learn how to throw a boomerang and sample local bush tucker.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Halls Gap, Halls Gap, Grampians, Victoria
Free time for lunch and to explore the town.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Grampians National Park, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia
Admire the views over the Grampians Mountain range from a choice of lookouts.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, 89 Merri St, Warrnambool, Victoria 3280 Australia
This evening, discover the maritime history of the region during a Sound and Light Show at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Full buffet breakfast
โข Dinner: Dinner with wine
Accommodation included: Overnight at Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs, Warrnambool
Day 5: Warrnambool to Lorne
Pass By: The Great Ocean Road, Great Ocean Road, Torquay, Victoria 3231 Australia
Enjoy a leisurely morning, preparing for one of the worldโs most scenic coastal drives later today. Golden beaches stretch endlessly along the route.
Stop At: London Bridge, west of Port Campbell on Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
Quick photo stop at London Bridge, one of the most popular attractions on the Great Ocean Road.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Port Campbell, Port Campbell, Victoria
Stop for a lunch break in Port Campbell (own expense).
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Port Campbell, Victoria Australia
See Loch Ard Gorge and be swept away by the romantic and tragic story of love and lives lost aboard the schooner, Loch Ard. Witness a fabulous spectacle of massive natural erosion.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
See the amazing Twelve Apostles โ limestone stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean. Call in at the Visitor Information Centre. Walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the scenery from various viewing platforms.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lorne, Lorne, Victoria
Enjoy a free evening in the town where the bush meets the sea.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Full buffet breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Cumberland Resort, Lorne
Day 6: Lorne to Mornington Peninsula
Stop At: Torquay, Torquay, Victoria
The last leg of the Great Ocean Road brings us to the surf capital of Torquay. Learn about Australiaโs beloved surf culture before continuing on to the Bellarine Peninsula.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jack Rabbit Vineyard, 85 McAdams Lane, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3223 Australia
Indulge in an exclusive Local Dining Experience lunch and wine tasting at the award-winning Jack Rabbit Vineyard.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Green Olive at Red Hill, 1180 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Main Ridge VIC 3928, Australia
Continue onto Green Olive Farm for a guided tour through olive grove. Learn about the olive brining process and sample the varieties on offer.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Full buffet breakfast
โข Lunch: Local dining experience award winning vineyard.
โข Dinner: Hotel dinner with wine
Accommodation included: Overnight at Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula.
Day 7: Mornington Peninsula - Melbourne
Stop At: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Brunton Ave Yarra Park, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria 8002 Australia
After breakfast say farewell to the Peninsula as it is time to head back to Melbourne as this Inspiring Journey nears its end. Venture into the hallowed grounds of the Melbourne Cricket Ground on a guided tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
Later, enjoy a Celebration Lunch with newfound friends after an epic Victorian adventure.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Full buffet breakfast
โข Lunch: Final group lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Tour leaving from Melbourne
Melbourne is a vibrant city in Australia, known for its laneways and arcades, its arts and cultural scene, its delicious food, and its beautiful botanical gardens. It also offers the opportunity to explore the surroundings, such as the famous Great Ocean Road.
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