Day 1Arrive Melbourne | The City Circle Tram |Welcome to Melbourne! Australia's Mecca of all things trendy and tasty, Melbourne offers up exquisite dining, exhilarating sport and abundant opportunities to experience art. Upon your arrival into Melbourne Airport, make your way to the preferred Self Drive partner to collect your car keys and let the journey begin!
Depending on your arrival into Melbourne, we recommend you to experience “The City Circle Tram”. The City Circle route is serviced by heritage W class trams decorated in special maroon and green with yellow and gold trimmings. The City Circle Tram service provides a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne. Tourists, shoppers, office workers and families can use the City Circle Tram to travel to major attractions, shops and city events. An audio commentary provides details of city landmarks and major attractions such as the City Museum, Parliament House, Docklands, Federation Square, Melbourne Aquarium and the Princess Theatre.
Check-in at hotel as per standard time. (Early check-in is not guaranteed)
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Day 2Melbourne: | Melbourne Skydeck (Edge Experience) & Visit To Mcg |Post breakfast: begin your day with reliving some of the iconic sporting moments with the tour of Melbourne's Cricket Ground (MCG), must-do for sports buffs who want to know more about Australia's sporting history. Combine the tour of the stadium's world-class facilities with optional admission to the National Sports Museum to upgrade your experience. (Entrance to MCG is subject to availability and operating dates).
Next stop is a visit to Melbourne Skydeck, Located in the heart of the city, Melbourne Skydeck captures everything that is special about Melbourne and beyond. Featuring the Southern Hemisphere’s highest observation deck, the Melbourne Skydeck experience dazzles, entertains and informs through its spectacular and ever-changing views, state-of-the-art virtual and augmented reality technology, and Melbourne Skydeck App.
Push the boundaries of thrill-seeking when you step into the Edge. (Admission Included)
A world-first, the Edge suspends daring guests in a transparent glass cube that projects out from Melbourne Skydeck, leaving them suspended nearly 300 metres above the streets of Melbourne.
If time permits, you can make a quick stop at “National Gallery of Victoria”
Uncover Melbourne with the original walking tours of Melbourne's Laneways and witness the Hidden Secrets Tours. These walking tours of Melbourne City give guests an experience beyond the stock-standard tour. Hidden Secrets Tours pride themselves on showcasing the hidden gems of the city.
End the day with a floating experience on the Yarra River with “GO BOAT” (OPTIONAL)
Sail the Yarra on Australia's Favourite Electric Picnic Boats and Captain your very own Melbourne river cruise with no experience or boat licence required. With up to 8 people to a boat and the ability to buy your own food and drink for your picnic, it's an amazingly unique Melbourne experience.
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Day 3Melbourne: Full Day Of Phillip IslandsBreakfast at the hotel. Today, Learn about Australia’s diverse wildlife on this full-day tour of Phillip Island from Melbourne, including round-trip transport and lunch. See native Aussie animals at the Maru Koala and Wildlife Park. Then, take a tour of Phillip Island, visiting the Nobbies and Cape Woolamai. End the day watching the memorable sunset Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach.
Key Highlights:
See kangaroos, koalas and emus at the Maru Koala and Wildlife Park
See sights like the Nobbies on a tour of Phillip Island
Watch the sunset Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach
Small-group tour ensures a personalized experience
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Alternately you can opt for Full Day at MT. BULLER (Winter Activity: July to September):
Looking for an exhilarating winter experience? Mount Buller is an alpine wonderland not to be missed. It is nestled high on the ski fields, with quaint lodges, luxury hotels, cosy restaurants and cafes. Skiers and snowboarders can enjoy over 300 ha of snowfields which cover all four sides of the mountain and there are plenty of things to do for non-skiers. Sightseers can indulge in some light snow play, including tobogganing or just get to know the remarkable village, enjoying what the town has to offer from the bottom of the mountain.
Discover the magical winter landscapes of Mt Buller on this full-day tour from Melbourne. Swap the city skyline for a snowy backdrop as you journey up into the mountains, and then enjoy free time to spend as you please. Purchase a lift pass and hit the slopes; hone your skills with a ski lesson (own expense); or soak up the scenery hiking through the snow.
Day 4Melbourne: | Free Day Or Optional Activities|(Optional Activity) Watch Melbourne wake up from the tranquil skies above. Float over the city in the basket of a hot air balloon hundreds of metres in the air. It has to be one of the best vantage points in Melbourne to see the sun rise.
Hot Air Ballooning Experience @ On Request Basis
Enjoy the gift of flight and enjoy the early morning sunrise experience of floating in the wind. You will be in the safe hands of pilots with thousands of hour’s experience, and fly for about one hour before you finish your morning with a delicious optional gourmet breakfast.
Alternately, If shopping has crossed your mind, then do drop by the below locations.
Chadstone The Fashion Capital: An all-encompassing retail experience, Chadstone features over 550 stores, designer boutiques and over 35 luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Prada, Tiffany & Co, Chanel, Celine, Givenchy, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, Dior and many more.
Queens Victoria Market which you may have covered during your city tour, s an authentic, bustling, inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years. Home to over 600 small businesses, it is a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, hand-made and unique products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing
Overnight in Melbourne
Day 5Depart MelbourneBreakfast at the hotel, check out formalities and free time depending on the flight back home. 3 - 4 hours prior to your departure flight you will have a private transfer to Melbourne Airport