Join us as we unearth all aspects of Victoria as we rove the highways and byways of this diverse state. Delve into bustling metropolitan Melbourne, travel along the Great Ocean Road and enjoy a breathtaking scenic flight over the 12 Apostles. Traverse The Grampians to Ballarat and experience history at Sovereign Hill. Dig up our gold mining history in Bendigo and board a paddle steamer in Echuca before discovering the beauty of the High Country.
8 November 2025
27 Meals Included 2 Eco Experiences 6 Cultural & Heritage Experiences
Deposit of $1000pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
Economy class flights are included at time of brochure release and are subject to price increase/availability.
Deposit of $1000pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
Economy class flights are included at time of brochure release and are subject to price increase/availability.
Our Carbon Neutral flights arrive into Melbourne where we board our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach, travelling responsibly, knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. Our journey takes us via the picturesque Dandenong Ranges to Gippsland where we check-in at our resort.
Today, we explore Wilsons Promontory, enjoying a cruise from Tidal River into Bass Strait, home to Victoria’s first marine national park. Expect to see Australian fur seals, diverse birdlife, and coastal dolphins and whales. We return to our resort before heading to Phillip Island Nature Park for the famous Penguin Parade, where you’ll watch hundreds of fairy penguins waddle from the ocean to their burrows witnessed from a premium underground viewing platform sheltered from the weather.
Leaving the Gippsland Coast, we journey around French Island and the marine national park, arriving at Sorrento. From there we take a ferry to Queenscliff then continue to Drysdale to board The Q Train and indulge in a decadent degustation menu. In the afternoon, we travel via the iconic Bells Beach to Lorne.
This morning we take to the Great Ocean Road, beginning with a thrilling helicopter scenic flight over the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge, the sandstone cliffs and Bay of Islands. Back on the ground, we break for lunch at Port Campbell, then arrive in Warrnambool.
This morning we visit Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village exploring the shipwreck artifacts before we meet the Maremma dogs on Middle Island. After lunch, we travel to the historic city of Ballarat.
Today we explore Sovereign Hill, where history comes to life as you pan for gold, meet characters in period costume and ride an old-fashioned stagecoach. Wander through the dusty streets past Victorian homes and stop in at old-fashioned shops like the apothecary, sweet shop or candle works and purchase unique souvenirs.
**Lunch is at own expense today.
We venture on to Bendigo taking time at the Central Deborah Gold Mine. Don a hard hat and descend beneath the surface of Bendigo and walk the steps of past miners. Next, we step aboard the Vintage Talking Tram for a tour of the city’s key landmarks and monuments whilst hearing about the history of the region. This afternoon we arrive in the Port of Echuca.
This morning a local guide takes us back in time and explains the history of Echuca when hundreds of steamers raced along the Murray, opening up large areas in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. We then board the PS Canberra, a lovingly maintained paddleboat that will take us meandering between the red gum lined banks of the mighty Murray. This afternoon, we travel to Albury on the New South Wales border.
Today we journey through the stunning High Country, starting with a visit to the tranquil town of Bogong. We explore Wallace’s Hut, the oldest in the region, offering a glimpse into the past. After lunch at Falls Creek, we head to Mt Beauty and pause at Sullivan’s Lookout for panoramic views.
Today, we depart Albury and head to Glenrowan, where we visit Kellyland and the original Ned Kelly Museum, home to many Kelly and Victorian Police artifacts. With a live special effects and animatronics show, we experience a re- enactment of Ned Kelly’s final gunfight. After lunch in Glenrowan, we continue to Melbourne travelling via Seymour.
After breakfast this morning we make our way to Melbourne Airport for our respective Carbon Neutral flights home.
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