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AUSTRALIA
2 0 2 1 - 2 0 2 2 G U I D E D H O L I D AY S
5-21 day Fully Curated Experiences
3-15 day Flexible Guided Holidays
Victoria’s
Hidden Gems
Delve into the cosmopolitan
sophistication and natural beauty
of Victoria, journeying past elegant
Melbourne arcades, embarking on an
Indigenous experience at Halls Gap and
witnessing the Twelve Apostles along
the spectacular coastline. From trendy
cityscapes to quaint villages and scenic
coastal drives, the hidden gems of
Victoria await your discovery.
The Royal Mail Hotel
Known for its award-winning dining, wine cellar, accommodation and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Join the Royal Mail Hotel’s grounds gardener on a guided walk through Australia's largest restaurant
kitchen garden, with a stunning backdrop of the Grampians National Park.
Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne
7 DAYS • Melbourne • Daylesford On arrival in Melbourne spend time on your own to relax or explore
• Dunkeld • The Grampians • Warrnambool the surroundings. This evening, meet your Journey Director and see
the city from a different perspective at a Welcome Reception on
• Great Ocean Road • Mornington Peninsula the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, followed by dinner at Berth
Restaurant on Victoria Harbour.
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Immerse Dinner with wine
In the heart of Grampians, connect to the land Day 2: Melbourne – Daylesford
and understand the traditional six seasons
recognised in the Gariwerd (Grampians). After a leisurely breakfast at the Sofitel’s 35th floor restaurant
overlooking the city, you’ll discover this cosmopolitan city taking in
its premier sights. Explore the vibrant laneways and arcades as you
Indulge wander the streets of Melbourne with your knowledgeable local guide.
Relax and enjoy a morning tea or coffee at one of the local Melbourne
Enjoy a taste of farm life at Green Olive at Red cafés. We depart the bustling city for the eclectic spa town of Daylesford,
Hill, and indulge in unforgettable meals at where you start to unwind in the outdoors at Lavandula Swiss Italian
Jack Rabbit and The Argus. Farm. View their manicured vegetable, herb & lavender gardens while
relaxing with afternoon tea. Continue your relaxation therapy early
Explore this evening in the healing waters of the historic Hepburn Bathhouse
& Spa. Later, join your fellow travellers for dinner in the award-winning
Uncover Melbourne’s laneways and arcades restaurant, The Argus.
with a local guide, then drive the famously Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel
scenic Great Ocean Road. Breakfast, dinner with wine
Relax Day 3: Daylesford – Clunes – Ballarat – Dunkeld
Rejuvenate your senses in the blissful mineral After breakfast, why not see all that Daylesford has to offer before
waters at Hepburn Springs and unwind in the leaving to visit the family-owned and operated Creswick Woollen
Hot Springs at Deep Blue Warrnambool. Mills, the only remaining coloured woollen spinning mill of its kind
in Australia, for an exclusive guided tour. Continue a little way down
the road to the historic town of Clunes. Step back in time and wander
along the main street where you’re free to grab a spot of lunch in one
of its cafés or the country pub. En route to Dunkeld visit the Eureka
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to gain insights into the birth of Australian democracy. We’ll
check in to the Royal Mail Hotel at the base of the Grampian
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Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
• Small group (22 guests max)
Breakfast, Local Dining Experience
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12+ Unforgettable experiences
• 13 included meals
• Small group (22 guests max)
• 6 Nights premium accommodation
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12+ Unforgettable experiences
• 13 included meals
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• 12+ Unforgettable in holiday price.
Brambuk Cultural Centre, Halls Gap Flight Information:
• 13 included
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Day 1 – flights
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to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Melbourne Airport
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flights to depart accommodation
not included after 5.00pm
in holiday (domestic) or 7.00pm
price.
Day 5: Warrnambool
Brambuk – Lorne
Cultural Centre, Halls Gap (international) from Melbourne Airport
Flight Information:
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Day Melbourne
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to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Melbourne Airport
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