Experts in Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific

What to do in Victoria

Colonial Tramcar

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Great for
  • Food & wine
  • Luxury travel
  • Rail journeys

A delightful approach to dining. This restaurant on wheels enables you to enjoy fine cuisine whilst cruising the scenic streets of Melbourne. Departing from the centre of the city, choose from a lunch or dinner option, all with a fantastic array of Australian cuisine.

Lunch from £57 per adult

Dinner from £53 per adult

Please Note: Lunch tour departs at 1pm for a duration of 2 hours. Includes 4 course lunch. Dinner departs at 5.45pm and includes 3 course dinner for a duration of 1.5 hours.Tour departs from Tram Stop 125 near Crown Casino.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade

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Great for
  • Adventure
  • Visiting friends & family
  • Wildlife & nature

This memorable experience takes you to Phillip Island to visit the Koala Conservation Centre, walk amongst the treetops and see a protected koala colony. Enjoy spectacular views over the Mornington Peninsula, before arriving at the beach in time to view the Little Penguins make their way ashore at dusk, waddling across the beach and up to their nests amongst the dunes. You will have access to the less populated boardwalks, allowing a close encounter with these entertaining birds.

Eco Tour and Penguins Plus from £99 per adult

Eco Tour and Guided Ranger Tour from £119 per adult

Eco Tour and Underground Viewing from £125 per adult

Eco Tour with VIP Viewing from £132 per adult

Eco Tour and Ultimate Adventure from £145 per adult

Please Note: Tour departs around 11am from Melbourne hotels and is 11 hours in duration. Includes transfers and entry fees however meals are not included. All the above tour options are available to book without transfers from Melbourne - perfect for a self drive. Ask our Travel Designers for full details.

Ballooning over the Yarra Valley

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Great for
  • Visiting friends & family

The Yarra Valley is one of Victoria’s most spectacular wine regions. Meet your pilot just before sunrise for a short briefing before being transported to the launch site, where you can choose to help prepare for your flight, or stand back and capture this amazing experience on camera. Climb aboard and float gently along the corridors of grape vines and over the Yarra River with breathtaking views of the mountains. Once landed enjoy a champagne breakfast! 

Yarra Valley Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight From £199 per adult

Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight available from £237 per person

Please Note: You will be required to join your pilot two hours before sunrise (please reconfirm 24 hours before your flight). Duration of tour is 4-5 hours with a one hour flight. Flights depart daily (except Christmas Day) and includes return hotel transfers.

Bear Gully Cottages

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Chateau Yering

Crown Metropol Melbourne

Mantra On The Park

Lake House

Captains at the Bay, Apollo Bay

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