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Melbourne - Australia.
Melbourne
Australia’s second largest city competes with Sydney for the title of the “Greatest”.
It’s as widely renowned for its obsession with the arts and sports as it is for its thriving cafes, and
old-fashioned trams.
Some of the popular attractions in Melbourne are the Rialto Towers Observation Deck for breathtaking views across the city, the city zoo, Gold Treasury Museum and St. Kilda Beach for the designer shops, markets and restaurants.
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Melbourne is said to have the best shopping in Australia
this can be found at the Central shopping complex,
along with the magnificent city arcades. You can also cruise
down the Yarra River at sunset for the best views of the city,
visit Yarra Valley to indulge in some excellent wine tasting.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are set in acres of lush greenery
and
are a must for old and young alike, take a heritage walk
and
keep an eye out for the surprising amount of wildlife in
the
lake and gardens.
For sport lovers take a tour or visit
the
venues that play host to
some of Australia’s best
sporting events including the Grand Prix track,
the home of the Melbourne Cup, the open Tennis
and Cricket grounds.
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Visit Phillip Island to see the “Penguin Parade” every evening at dusk, the little Fairy Penguins waddle ashore and make their way to their burrows in the sandunes. Visit the visitor’s centre and learn about the lifestyle of the little penguin. At Philip Island you can also see Koalas in their natural habitat,
feed kangaroos and spot a wombat. |
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Puffing Billy & Wine Lovers Tour
Travel into the Dandenong rangers and drive through lovely Ferntree Gully. Enjoy tea/ coffee in Australia’s tallest forest with Crimson Rosella birds. Board Puffing Billy, Australian’s oldest operating steam train, for a ride through the spectacular forest of tall Mount Ash, Eucalyptus and fern gullies. Enjoy a delicious spit roast lunch with wine tasting at Fergussons Winery. Visit 3 of Victoria’s premier wineries
of the Yarra Valley and enjoy personalised wine tasting
and a guided tour.
Departs: 08.35am Daily Return: 17.30pm
Price per adult: £67 Price per child £34 |
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Penguin Parade on Phillip Island.
Travel around Westernport Bay to Warrook Farm. See Sheep, Cattle, Kangaroos and Australian birds, Enjoy Devonshire Tea with hot scones. Cross the bridge to Phillip Island. Visit Koalas in their natural habitat at the Koalas 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 at Summerland Beach, as the little penguins march up the sand to their nesting place.
Departs: 13.30pm Daily Return: 22.30 /23.30pm
Price per adult £54 Price per child £27
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Melbourne City Sights
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne, enjoy the shopping, sports complexes and universities. Visit Fitzroy gardens for an exclusive visit to Captain Cook’s Cottage, which was reassembled in these gardens. See Parliament House, Queen Victoria Market, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and St Paul’s & St Patrick’s Cathedrals. Visit the Botanic Gardens and see the Shrine of Remembrance, an amazing War Memorial. Travel over the Westgate Bridge for panoramic views of Melbourne.
Departs: 08.40am Daily Return: 12.00pm
Price per adult: £28 Price per child £14
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Great Ocean Road Adventure
Travel to the town of Torquay for morning tea. See one of the world’s famous surf beaches, Bells Beach, home to surfing Championships. Travel along Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road before arriving at the beautiful white sandy beaches of Apollo Bay for lunch (own expense). Bring your swimwear for a chance to have a dip. 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.
Departs: 08.15am Daily Return: 19.30pm
Price per adult: £57 Price per child £29 |
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