Melbourne 4 Days
Tour overview:
One of the most liveable cities in the world, it is hard to not fall in love with Melbourne. Historical, colonial, multi-cultural and blessed with abundant wildlife within its vicinity, it is also your gateway to The Great Ocean Road and Philip Island to see the little penguins emerge from the sea after a hard day’s work.
Day 1 - Arrive Melbourne
On arrival at Melbourne Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2 - Melbourne – City Sights & Penguin Parade
Experience the sights of cosmopolitan Melbourne. See Parliament House, Queen Victoria Market and visit the Royal Botanic Gardens. Travel to the Maru Koala & Animal Park to see koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils and other native animals. View the Nobbies rock formations overlooking one of the most treacherous oceans in the world, Bass Strait. If you think the koalas are cute, just wait until you see the Little Penguins on Phillip Island. Head down to Summerland Beach and just as the sun sets, the wild Little Penguins emerge from the sea after a hard days fishing and waddle across the sand to their dune burrows. (B)
Day 3 - Melbourne – Great Ocean Road
Admire panoramic views of the Melbourne city skyline before travelling along Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road. Drive through the beautiful coastal towns of Anglesea, Lorne and Wye River and see spectacular Cape Patton. Arrive at the beautiful white sandy beaches of Apollo Bay. Drive through lush tree-fern gullies and towering mountain-ash rainforests of the Otway National Park. See the stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles. Enjoy the amazing shipwreck story of survival of the Loch Ard and visit its famous Gorge and Razorback Lookout. Visit the rock known as London Bridge, parts of which collapsed in recent years. (B)
Day 4 - Depart Melbourne
You will be transferred to Melbourne Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)