Sample Itinerary Only
Melbourne and Surrounds, Great Ocean Road, Goldfields and Murray River
Melbourne is accessible by air, rail and road
Day 1
Arrive in Melbourne, a city offering a myriad of attractions, arts and culture, entertainment, culinary experience, gardens and parks, shopping and sporting spectaculars. Many attractions easily accessible via the famous Melbourne trams. Familiarise yourself with the city by travelling aboard the free city circle tram. Admire a 360 degree view of Melbourne from the Rialto Observation Deck. Browse through the popular department stores of Melbourne Central. Enjoy a live theatre, opera, symphony or ballet at the Victorian Arts Centre or see the latest musical event. Visit Chinatown in Little Bourke Street. Travel and dine in style in Melbourne's many celebrated restaurants.
Day 2
Join a day tour to the Yarra Valley wineries and ride aboard a stream train through the scenic Dandenong Ranges. Join a tour to Philip Island to view famous fairy penguins or test your skill at the gaming tables of the Crown Casino.
Day 3
Allow plenty of time to join a coach tour to travel along the Great Ocean Road passing through the historic Shipwreak Coast and view the spectacular "Twelve Apostles" coastal rock formations.
Day 4
Drive inland to The Goldfields - wander the streets of Ballarat and admire the historic Victorian style buildings. Visit "Sovereign Hill" a living museum recreating Victoria's gold rush era. Enjoy an evening performance of "Blood on the Southern Cross" reinacting the historical story of the Euraka uprising in Ballarat.
Day 5
Relax in a natural mineral spa at the Hepburn Springs Complex and admire the historic charm of Daylesford. Tour the beautifully restored Convent Gallery. Taste the sparking wines of Macedon Range's Hanging Rock Winery or alternatively visit the unique Hanging Rock lava formation - made famous by Joan Lindsay's mystery novel "Picnic at Hanging Rock"
Day 6
The Goldfield's township of Bendigo also offers many interesting attractions. One of Australia's oldest ceramic manufacturer, The Bendigo Pottery. Visit the Golden Dragon Museum. See the Central Deborah Goldmine that has since ceased operation and put a hard hat on to explore the mines.
Day 7
Echuca - an historical riverside township located along the Murray River. Cruise down the Murray River aboard a majestic paddle-steamer. Visit Sharps Magic Movie House and Penny Arcade, World in Wax and Red Gum Works.