8D MELBOURNE SPLENDOUR

• Upon arrival, proceed to Queen Victoria Market and explore the iconic food halls and heritage sheds. Commence on a drive-through city tour to see iconic sights such as Flinders Street Railway Station, the contemporary Federation Square, Neoclassical English Baroque-style elements design St. Paul’s Cathedral, known for its architecture that boasts Neoclassical English Baroque-style elements design, the heritage listed Parliament House and bustling Chinatown.

Note: Queen Victoria Market closes on Monday, Wednesday and public holidays.

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• Journey to Brighton Beach for an Instagram-worthy shot of the colourful bathing boxes. Then, enjoy a guided tour at Maru Koala & Animal Park, a family-run attraction where you can see koalas, wombats, crocodiles, kangaroos, Australian birds, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, dingos, emus and many more! Visit Phillip Island Chocolate Factory and explore Panny’s Amazing World of Chocolate, an interactive experience of all thing chocolate! Proceed to the Nobbies Centre where you may opt to visit the virtual Antarctic Journey (own expense) or simply take a stroll along the boardwalk overlooking Seal Rocks. At dusk, proceed to the premium Penguins Plus viewing platform that offers you great views of Summerland Beach along with up-close viewing of the little penguins as they waddle along the most popular pathway at the Penguin Parade.

Note: Please bring along some warm clothing and wear comfortable shoes.

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• Journey to Mornington Peninsula, a notable region of abundance local produce and quality wines. Make a stop at Pure Peninsula Honey, an Australian-owned family business where you may purchase pure raw Australian honey and related products. Then, take a short ride on the panoramic Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola for scenic views of Port Phillip Bay. Visit Enchanted Adventure, an award-winning natural attraction nestled in the beautiful hinterland of Arthurs Seat and unleash fun on an epic ride of the Tube Slides. Next, proceed to Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm and enjoy the iconic U-Pick where you get to handpick delicious strawberries to take home (valid from mid-November through to April only). If time permits, you may consider taking a soak in the geothermal mineral pools at Peninsula Hot Springs (own expense).

Note: Rocky Creek Strawberry U-Pick runs from mid-Nov to Apr only.

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• This morning, embark on a joyful ride among scenic Dandenong Ranges onboard century-old Puffing Billy Steam Train. Enjoy a buffet lunch at Feast @ Ferntree Gully Hotel before we proceed to Victoria’s oldest wine region, the scenic Yarra Valley, known as the food & wine lover’s paradise. Enjoy wine tasting at Yering Station, Victoria's very first vineyard established in 1838, a proudly family-owned & operated with a range of world-class cool climate wines. Visit Alowyn Gardens & Nursery, designed along strong symmetrical lines blurred by the softness of the spaces and the grace of the trees within an area of approximately seven acres. Return to Melbourne where you may venture further into the city’s iconic hidden laneways after dinner.

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