One of Australia's top wine producing regions, the Yarra Valley is located jus...
Read more >Collect your hire car in Melbourne and drive east of the city to the pretty region of Yarra Valley. Explore the vineyards and sample the wines of this award-winning wine-growing region. Stay 2 nights at Chateau Yering Hotel. (N)
Days 3-4: Phillip IslandVisit Healesville Sanctuary for up-close encounters with native wildlife in a natural bush setting. Continue to Phillip Island and stay 2 nights at Glen Isla House. In the evening, visit the Penguin Parade to see the world’s smallest penguins – aptly named ‘little penguins’ – returning to their burrows after a day out at sea. (B)
Day 5: Mornington peninsulaDrive to Mornington Peninsula and spend a day relaxing at the Peninsula Hot Springs or one of the local wineries. Stay 1 night at Woodman Estate, a luxury country hotel. (B)
Day 6: Great Ocean Road to Apollo BayHead south towards Sorrento and take the ferry ride across to Queenscliff. From here, make the short journey to Torquay and join the Great Ocean Road, passing through the town of Lorne before reaching Apollo Bay. Stay overnight at Captain’s at the Bay. (B)
Day 7: Great Ocean Road to Port FairyContinue along the Great Ocean Road to Port Fairy, passing the impressive Twelve Apostles rock formations. A detour to visit the lush rainforests of Otway National Park is recommended. Stay for 1 night at Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel. (B)
Day 8: MelbourneDrive to Melbourne to extend your holiday, or drop off your hire car at the airport before your flight home. (B)
Meal basisAs per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
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Woodman Estate is a gracious 1890s country hotel set in 50 acres of rolling pasture and overlooking a remarkable private lake. Located in the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, one of Victoria's premier wine regions, the estate is an hour's drive from Melbourne. Deluxe rooms and opulent suites combine modern comfort with a traditional ambience. Gourmet food is the order of the day with the best produce from the region served in a relaxed atmosphere.
Glen Isla House is located in the heritage gardens of the historic Glen Isla Homestead. Built in 1870 and with only eight rooms, this is a characterful property offering old-world charm in beautiful surroundings, set within landscaped gardens alongside a pristine sandy beach. The seaside village of Cowes is just a short walk away, where there are a number of restaurants. Features: 8 rooms, breakfast room, garden, lounge, terrace. Room amenities: Television, air conditioning, electric blankets, clock radio.
This historic hotel has a riverfront location offering spectacular views across the Yarra Valley to the Great Dividing Range. Built in 1854, it was converted into a hotel in 1997 and retains many of its original Australian cedar fixtures and fittings. Suites are individually decorated and set amid over 100 hectares of gardens. Features: 32 rooms, restaurant, cafe, bar, gardens, library, outdoor pool. Room amenities: Television, DVD player, antique furniture, balcony or veranda.
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