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SOVEREIGN HILL & BALLARAT

You will be collected from your hotel and taken on a full day tour of Sovereign Hill, Gold Fields and Ballarat city tour. Experience Sovereign Hill and learn about the history of the gold rush and life in the 1850's – pan for gold and go down into the underground mine for a guided tour.

Enjoy unique period style shopping along with real life characters and entertainment. Host of activities available including stage coach rides costume photos and much more (own expense). See traditional blacksmiths and craftsmen shilling these trades. Choice of home-style bakery or sit down style café restaurant, for a great variety of food and snacks.

Duration: 8:40am – 5:30pm Daily (Does not operate Christmas Day)

GREAT OCEAN ROAD

You will be collected from your hotel and taken on a full day tour of the Great Ocean road. Cross the Westgate Bridge for panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay and drive through Victoria's second largest town, Geelong. Pass through Torquay (surfing capital), then visit Australia's famous surf beach – 'Bells Beach' (featured in the movie 'Point Break').

Travel along the famous Great Ocean Road – offering some of the most fascinating and diverse coastal scenery that Australia has to offer, including golden sandy beaches, sheer cliff faces, surf beaches and amazing rock formations (many photo stops). Pass through coastal towns of Lorne, Wye River and see the amazing Cape Patton Lookout. Stop at scenic Apollo Bay for lunch (own expense). Travel through The Otway National Park, silent and untouched. Many opportunities to photograph stunning scenery such as the stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles, Lock Ard Gorge – the site of the tragic shipwreck and London Bridge. Early return to Melbourne via Colac and Winchelsea arriving into Melbourne.

Duration: 8:30am – 9:30pm Daily (Does not operate Christmas Day)

GREAT OCEAN ROAD – BY AIR

Tour departs in the morning for flights to the town of Warrnambool, where you are met by a local guide and private car for tour. After a brief tour of this historic seafaring town, visit the "Shipwreck Coast" where, at Port Campbell, you stop for a gourmet lunch featuring some of the superb local wines. From here it is on to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, before returning to the aircraft for a flight along the Great Ocean Road, past some of Victoria's most sought after holiday retreats, before a tour of the city of Melbourne. Price includes roundtrip city transfers, scenic flights with in-flight catering, private car ground tour with guide, gourmet picnic lunch with wine.

Duration: Daily except for Christmas Day, 8 hours

COLONIAL TRAMCAR DINNER

Enjoy dinner aboard the world's only working tramcar restaurant. The oldest tram in Melbourne dates back to 1927, its tone is reminiscent of the Orient Express. The tram travels leisurely along Melbourne's grand leafy boulevards, beneath century old Dutch elms and serene views. The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant is a delightful and novel way to experience the sights and tastes of Melbourne.

Duration: Daily 5:45pm - 7:15pm (Christmas Day lunch only. New Years Eve late dinner only)

THE GRAMPIANS - ONE DAY TOUR

You will be collected from your hotel and taken on a full day tour to The Grampians. The sheer majesty of the Grampians National Park is inspiring – rugged cliffs and waterfalls form a spectacular vision. The surrounding wilderness yields thousands of species of Australia's native flora and fauna, where visitors can mingle with kangaroos and emus in their natural habitat. An easy walk to Mackenzie Falls reveals a spectacular series of waterfalls. Enjoy incredible views at Boroka lookout and the Balconies.

Visit picturesque Halls Gap, a unique village tucked away in the heart of the Grampians. Your tour includes an Aussie snack. This magnificent part of Victoria is famous for it's spring wildflowers, fern gullies and birdlife.

Duration: 8:45am – 9:00pm Monday & Saturday (Does not operate Christmas Day)

ECHUCA & BENDIGO WITH PADDLE STEAMER CRUISE ON THE MURRAY RIVER

You will be collected from your hotel and taken on a full day tour that includes Echuca, Tram Tour, Historical Port, Boat Cruise, Steam Engines and Crafts. Discover the glory of Bendigo, a classic Australian township (following the trail of the overland Cattle Drovers), and tour aboard the vintage 'Talking Tram'. Little country towns marked with history, nostalgia and great stories.

Visit historical Port of Echuca and journey along the Murray River on an original Paddle steamer Boat (1 hour cruise). Enjoy great shopping with unique craft, art and antique shops and a choice of restaurants, cafes and take-away food venues. See the Wharf Museum along with mechanical steam engines on a thriving River Port. See majestic old Rivergums (gum trees) along with our singing cockatoos and galahs in a truly magic setting.

Duration: 8:45am – 8:00pm Friday & Sunday (Does not operate Christmas Day)

SPIRIT OF TASMANIA

Enjoy a wonderful start to your Tasmanian holiday by sailing Spirit of Tasmania. On board there is a relaxed, holiday atmosphere. The services and facilities on the ship will make your cruise across Bass Strait an experience to remember. A wide selection of comfortable cabin accommodation is complemented by a choice of restaurants, bars and entertainment facilities to suit passengers of all ages. Spirit of Tasmania is ideal for families, singles, passengers travelling alone or the budget conscious.

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SAVANNAH WALKABOUT

Includes: hearty bush lunch with Billy Tea, nature guide, transport, entry fees

Group size: 2 minimum / 8 maximum

Departs and Returns: daily from Melbourne city except Christmas Day. City hotel pick ups included.

This naturalist guided eco-tour give you quality time to learn about wildlife and enjoy the wide open spaces of Australia. Get close to kangaroos, koalas and abundant birdlife - in the wild.

Venture into "real Australia" to see wild kangaroos, koalas and abundant birdlife. Learn about native animals and plants in the open-range grasslands and billabongs of Serendip Sanctuary and in the bushlands of a nearby National Park.

Walk amongst large free ranging "mobs" (groups) of wild kangaroos. Spot emus, wallabies, cockatoos and other unique Australian wildlife.

Visit open forest that is home to a large and healthy population of wild koalas. Our Koala Research Project ensures that on most days we have multiple sightings of these delightful creatures.

During your journey your guide will share with you the great significance of the Western Plains to Aboriginal People.