Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive and get transferred to your hotel. After you settle in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around and get a feel for the place at your own speed.
- Day 2
Melbourne City Sights
A guide will take you through Melbourne's inner city, stopping at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, St Patrick's Cathedral, and the Shrine of Remembrance. You'll walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens, then head to Little Italy on Lygon Street for lunch or coffee. Later you'll see Albert Park and catch the coastal views at St Kilda before getting dropped off in central Melbourne by evening.
Included Activities
- Guided Melbourne City Sights Tour
- Visit Collins Street - Paris-end
- Melbourne Cricket Ground and Sports Precinct visit
- St Patrick's Cathedral
- Shrine of Remembrance
- Royal Botanic Gardens exploration
- Exhibition Buildings and Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens
- Lygon Street - Little Italy
- Albert Park
- St Kilda coastal views and Luna Park
Landmarks/POIs Melbourne Cricket Ground St Patrick's Cathedral Shrine of Remembrance Royal Botanic Gardens Exhibition Buildings Melbourne Museum Luna Park Albert Park - Day 3
Great Ocean Road
This morning you'll head out along the Great Ocean Road for a full day of coastal scenery. You'll walk at Surf Beach early on, then check out the rainforest to look for koalas and lorikeets. There's lunch at Apollo Bay around midday, and after that you'll trek through the Maits Rest boardwalk in the Otway Ranges. Later you'll see the 12 Apostles limestone formations, explore Loch Ard Gorge and its shipwreck history, and pass by the London Bridge arch before returning to Melbourne.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Apollo Bay)
Included Activities
- Great Ocean Road Day Tour
- Surf Beach walk
- Memorial Arch visit
- Wildlife spotting - koalas, parrots, lorikeets, kookaburra
- Lunch in Apollo Bay
- Guided bush walk - Maits Rest boardwalk, Otway Ranges rainforest
- 12 Apostles limestone stacks viewing
- Loch Ard Gorge walk and shipwreck history
- London Bridge arch
Landmarks/POIs Great Ocean Road Surf Beach Memorial Arch Apollo Bay Maits Rest Boardwalk Otway Ranges 12 Apostles Loch Ard Gorge London Bridge - Day 4
Phillip Island Penguin Tour
You'll drive 140 km southeast to Phillip Island for a wildlife-focused day. A ranger will guide you through the Koala Reserve, then you'll walk the boardwalks at The Nobbies to spot Little Penguins and see The Blowhole. Next you'll head to Seal Rocks to look for Australian Fur Seals. The highlight comes after sunset when you'll watch the Penguin Parade as Little Penguins return to shore.
Included Activities
- Phillip Island Penguin Tour
- Guided ranger walk through Phillip Island Koala Reserve
- Koala Reserve presentation and natural woodland exploration
- The Nobbies boardwalk walk
- Little Penguins in burrows spotting
- The Blowhole viewing
- Seal Rocks and Australian Fur Seals viewing
- Penguin Parade
Optional Activities
- Spot wild Kangaroos and Wallabies
Landmarks/POIs Phillip Island Phillip Island Koala Reserve The Nobbies The Blowhole Seal Rocks Penguin Parade Summerlands National Park - Day 5
Melbourne Walking Tour
You'll join a 3-hour guided walking tour starting from the State Library. Your guide will share stories about Melbourne's indigenous history through to how the city developed. You'll discover hidden laneways, check out street art, find local cafes, and stumble across hidden bars that show what makes Melbourne different.
Included Activities
- Melbourne Walking Tour
- State Library exploration
- Melbourne laneways discovery
- Art and cafe culture exploration
- Hidden bars discovery
Landmarks/POIs State Library of Victoria - Day 6
Departure
Check out of the hotel this morning. If you're flying out, arrange a taxi or Uber to get to the airport in time for your departure.
