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Dandenong Ranges

MELBOURNE, THE YARRA VALLEY, GEELONG & THE BELLARINE Melbourne | Yarra Valley | Dandenong Ranges | Geelong | Bellarine Peninsula

GEELONG & THE BELLARINE PENINSULA Soak up the good life in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula and explore pretty seaside villages and vibrant towns. The waterfront in Geelong is a good place to start, with its vast number of places to eat and drink, with a wonderful backdrop of Corio Bay. Here you’ll also find several public art installations including the whimsical Baywalk Bollards. Just a few blocks away is Geelong Gallery, one of Australia’s leading and oldest art galleries, with an impressive schedule of exhibitions. Explore the region’s burgeoning foodie scene, complete with craft breweries, local wineries, farm gates and provedores. Surf or swim at the beaches and get close to local wildlife in Port Phillip Bay. Take a cruise out from Queenscliff where you can snorkel amidst colourful reef fish. It’s just a short drive back to Melbourne to complete your itinerary.

Essentials • Duration: 8 days, 7 nights • Departs: Daily, Aug 24 - Jul 25 Highlights • Explore the local treasures of Melbourne’s streets on a Hidden Laneways Secrets tour • Join a Yarra Valley Wine Experience tour that crosses the region showcasing its famous wineries • Ride on the narrow gauge heritage railway – Puffing Billy – in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges • Walk the different trails in search of wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary • Take a cruise from Queenscliff to Port Phillip and enjoy the coastal scenery Includes

YARRA VALLEY Drive out of the city to the rolling hills and breathtaking scenery of the Yarra Valley. One of the world’s leading producers of cool climate wines, the region is also home to chefs, brewers, cider makers and distillers. Get a taste of regional favourites at local eateries, and stock up at farm gates as you go. Take a sunrise balloon flight over the green valleys and pristine rivers, explore the cellar doors that beckon for laid-back tastings and encounter a platypus at Healesville Sanctuary. DANDENONG RANGES Continue your drive to the neighbouring Dandenong Ranges – a verdant landscape of fern glades, towering trees and eclectic villages. Wander the walking trails, meander the villages and discover the hidden delights among the scenic winding roads, artist studios, craft stores and gardens. Enjoy a relaxing walk through forests of mountain ash in the Dandenong Ranges National Park and take a ride on Australia’s oldest steam railway – Puffing Billy.

Discover the laneways and arcades in the cultural city of Melbourne and then take a short drive from the city and feel a world away. Revel in the good life of the Yarra Valley’s historic wineries and renowned restaurants and lose yourself in the magical gardens and eclectic villages of the Dandenong Ranges. Hike through towering forests to misty waterfalls, and find inspiration at regional galleries, nature parks and ornamental gardens. MELBOURNE Set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay on the northern banks of the Yarra River, Melbourne is a city with a lively cosmopolitan pulse. Explore the buzzing cafés, trendy bars and pretty gardens, and stroll along elegant Victorian-era streetscapes. Join a guided walking tour of the city’s signature small streets and arcades and immerse yourself amongst the local creatives and hidden corners that make this city tick. You’ll see that often the most interesting details and local haunts are in the least likely places, tucked away from the main hotspots.

• 3 nights at Crowne Plaza Melbourne • 2 nights at Yering Gorge Cottages • 2 nights at R Hotel Geelong • Private car transfer on arrival in Melbourne • 5 days economy car hire with Avis

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