Melbourne - 4 Days

 

Enjoy the atmosphere of this vibrant city and discover the spectacular Great Ocean Road, the parade of Penguins on Phillip Island and the Koala Conservation Centre.

Itinerary

Day 1:             Arrive Melbourne

On arrival in Melbourne you will be transferred to your hotel (flights anytime). The afternoon is at leisure. This evening you will have the opportunity to dine on the famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant (own expense).
Hotel: Mercure Hotel Welcome or Citigate (first class), Melbourne, 3 nights.

Day 2: City Sights – Penguin Parade

Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne. See Parliament House, Queen Victoria Market and visit the Royal Botanic Gardens. Travel around Westernport Bay to Warrook Farm. See sheep, cattle, kangaroos and Australian birds. Enjoy Devonshire Tea of hot scones with tea or coffee. Visit koalas in their natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Centre. See the Nobbies rock formations overlooking one of the most treacherous oceans in the world, Bass Strait. Arrive at the famous Penguin Parade and watch the nightly ritual, as the little penguins march up the sand to their nesting places.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Great Ocean Road

See world-famous Bells Beach, home to the World Surfing Championships. Travel along Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road before arriving at the white sandy beaches of Apollo Bay. See the stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles. Enjoy the amazing shipwreck story of survival of the Loch Ard and visit its famous Gorge and Razorback Lookout. Visit the rock known as London Bridge, parts of which collapsed in recent years.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Depart Melbourne

You will be transferred to Melbourne Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights anytime).

TOUR NOTES

Concession Discount: Deduct $20

Single traveller will be required to pay the single supplement.