Victoria Discovery
Victoria Discovery
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Highlights
See Phillip Island's penguins, fur seals, koalas and prolific birdlife
Drive the renowned Great Ocean Road
Immerse yourself in Melbourne's laneways on a guided walking tour
Explore the natural attractions of the Mornington Peninsula
Uncover the goldmining history of Ballarat
Why this trip...
Tailor made
This itinerary can be tailor made to suit you and is intended to give you a guideline of what is possible in a given timeframe
Explore at leisure
With the route, transport and accommodation sorted, each day offers the freedom to explore
Well-researched route
We've put our years of experience into creating this well-paced itinerary that includes the places we know you'll enjoy
Overview
It may be one of Australia’s smaller states, yet Victoria is home to the vibrant city of Melbourne, a wealth of award-winning wineries, a huge variety of endemic wildlife and one of the country’s most scenic coastal drives, the Great Ocean Road.
Whatever your interests and passions – be it wildlife, wine, natural wonders or even surfing, Victoria offers something for everybody. This self-drive itinerary encapsulates its wide variety of attractions.
Explore the beating heart of Victoria, Melbourne, famous for its fine food, art, and coffee. Watch nature at its best with the chance to admire the thousands of resident little penguins on Phillip Island. And explore the wineries, culinary delights and artistic sentiment of Melbourne’s natural playground, the Mornington Peninsula, before driving the famous Great Ocean Road. With its rugged rock formations and endless stretched of beach, this pristine coastline is renowned as one of Australia’s most scenic driving routes.
Itinerary
Day 1 Melbourne
Arrive in Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, and make your way to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Arrive in Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, and make your way to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 Melbourne
Explore this cosmopolitan city like a local on a guided walking tour of Melbourne’s lanes and arcades. Visit artisan coffee-makers, independent retailers and quirky art galleries whilst hearing about the history of the city. This afternoon is at leisure.
Explore this cosmopolitan city like a local on a guided walking tour of Melbourne’s lanes and arcades. Visit artisan coffee-makers, independent retailers and quirky art galleries whilst hearing about the history of the city. This afternoon is at leisure.
Day 3 Melbourne – Phillip Island (142 kms)
This morning collect your rental car and head southeast towards the fishing village of San Remo. Stop to admire the daily pelican feeding at San Remo wharf before continuing on to Phillip Island. Head inland to the Koala Conservation Centre and come face to face with native koalas in their natural habitat. Explore the tree-top boardwalks and extensive trails filled with abundant woodland animals such as wallabies, echidnas and even bats. After lunch continue towards Cowes, Phillip Island’s main town in the north of the island. Enjoy the seaside atmosphere, sample some of the local seafood and wander the pretty streets littered with galleries, boutique shops and eateries. Before dusk make your way to Summerland Beach and witness the nightly Penguin Parade. Watch from the specialist viewing platform as hundreds of little penguins, the smallest of their species, make their way home across the beach after a long day at sea.
This morning collect your rental car and head southeast towards the fishing village of San Remo. Stop to admire the daily pelican feeding at San Remo wharf before continuing on to Phillip Island. Head inland to the Koala Conservation Centre and come face to face with native koalas in their natural habitat. Explore the tree-top boardwalks and extensive trails filled with abundant woodland animals such as wallabies, echidnas and even bats. After lunch continue towards Cowes, Phillip Island’s main town in the north of the island. Enjoy the seaside atmosphere, sample some of the local seafood and wander the pretty streets littered with galleries, boutique shops and eateries. Before dusk make your way to Summerland Beach and witness the nightly Penguin Parade. Watch from the specialist viewing platform as hundreds of little penguins, the smallest of their species, make their way home across the beach after a long day at sea.
Day 4 Phillip Island - Mornington Peninsula (128 kms)
This morning make your way to The Nobbies, the most south-westerly point of Phillip Island. From here you can witness Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, where over 16,000 reside on Seal Rocks. Watch from the viewing area as the seals frolic in the water or alternatively join an eco-boat cruise to see these inquisitive creatures up close. After lunch return to San Remo and back to mainland Victoria. Head north along the coast admiring the quaint fishing villages and dramatic coastal views before arriving on the Mornington Peninsula.
This morning make your way to The Nobbies, the most south-westerly point of Phillip Island. From here you can witness Australia’s largest colony of fur seals, where over 16,000 reside on Seal Rocks. Watch from the viewing area as the seals frolic in the water or alternatively join an eco-boat cruise to see these inquisitive creatures up close. After lunch return to San Remo and back to mainland Victoria. Head north along the coast admiring the quaint fishing villages and dramatic coastal views before arriving on the Mornington Peninsula.
Day 5 Mornington Peninsula
Spend the day at leisure on the Mornington Peninsula. Often referred to as Melbourne’s playground, here you can explore the many galleries, cafes and laid-back fishing villages that line the coastline or head towards the hinterland and enjoy the many gastronomic delights this region has to offer. Visit Peninsula Hot Springs, Victoria’s only natural thermal spring and relax in the tranquil oasis here before driving up Arthurs Seat to admire the views across the bay to Melbourne.
Spend the day at leisure on the Mornington Peninsula. Often referred to as Melbourne’s playground, here you can explore the many galleries, cafes and laid-back fishing villages that line the coastline or head towards the hinterland and enjoy the many gastronomic delights this region has to offer. Visit Peninsula Hot Springs, Victoria’s only natural thermal spring and relax in the tranquil oasis here before driving up Arthurs Seat to admire the views across the bay to Melbourne.
Excursions
Prices and Departures
Price from £1,180 excluding flights
Airfares start from around £730 per person and are quoted separately to the holiday price. When enquiring, our Travel Specialists will provide the best fare possible from your preferred airline / airport.
Note: Airfares tend to be cheaper the earlier you book.
What's Included
- Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
- Car rental throughout
- Guided walking tour of Melbourne’s lanes and arcades
- Penguin Parade experience, Phillip Island
- Arrival transfer from airport to hotel
- 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
- No surcharge guarantee
- Full financial protection24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
This itinerary starts from £1,180 per person, based on 2 sharing a room in standard accommodation, and vehicle rental with GPS. Prices may vary depending on departure date, or should you prefer alternative categories of accommodation or vehicle size. Please contact us for a detailed quote based on your preferred travel dates, vehicle category and style of accommodation, or to tailor this itinerary.
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