Includes daily breakfast and return airport transfers

Day 1 – Arrive in Melbourne

• Arrival in Melbourne and you will be transferred to your hotel in the city.
• Relax on your arrival after check in and rest day free to explore on your own.
• Spend time on Flinders street, Collin street the shopping hub of Melbourne.

Day 2 – Half day Melbourne Morning City Tour

• After breakfast, proceed for Melbourne city tour.
• Our morning Melbourne tour is a great introduction to this beautiful city.
• Head NE of the city and tour through ‘Little Italy’ with its plethora of restaurants and boutique shops.
• See the exquisite architecture of Melbourne University and Royal Exhibition Building before making a brief photo stop at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
• Spend time at Fitzroy Gardens, enjoy a guided walk through some of Melbourne’s best arcades and laneways with the chance to enjoy the atmosphere and have a coffee break (own expense).
• Drop off provided at Federation square.
• Overnight in Melbourne.

Day 3 – Full day Tour to Great Ocean Road

• An amazing coastline to travel and stunningly breathtaking, the Great Ocean Road is a photographer’s delight and it consistently features in the Top 10 of world’s greatest scenic coastal drives.
• Travel through popular resort towns Anglesea, Lorne, Wye River, Apollo Bay and Port Campbell.
• Our stops include Twelve Apostles boardwalk, Loch Ard Gorge and Island Arch.
• A refreshment stop is made at Port Campbell before heading inland back to Melbourne.
• Enjoy an Aussie style Bush Billy Tea with lamingtons, Vegemite and crackers – old fashioned hospitality.
• Overnight in Melbourne.

Day 4 – Puffing Billy Train

• After breakfast, we proceed to do your exciting train journey.
• Passing through the Dandenong ranges and dense forest, hand feed Crimson Rosella birds (seed provided).
• Enjoy a ride on the Puffing Billy Steam Train, marvel at the towering mountain ash and beautiful gullies of Sherbrooke Forest and enjoy the spectacular views and lush rainforest settings.
• Enjoy a Devonshire Tea, then visit the quaint little town of Sassafras renowned for beautiful antiques and local crafts and enjoy free time to wander and explore.
• Re-board your coach for the return to Melbourne.
• Tour concludes at approximately 1.00pm at Federation Square.
• Overnight in Melbourne.

Day 5 – Penguin Island and Penguin Parade

• After breakfast, morning free at leisure.
• Later in afternoon depart for the very popular Penguin attraction at the Phillip Island.
• Visit Churchill Island, San Remo, fishing village, opportunity to see Kangaroo and wallabies.
• See penguin rookeries from an elevated boardwalk, witness the Penguin parade.
• Dinner stop in return (at own expense and if time permits).
• Overnight in Melbourne.

Day 6 – Departure Melbourne

• After breakfast, transfer from Melbourne hotel to airport to board your flight for next destination.