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Indulge in a farm-to-fork dinner at Jackalope Hotel Unwind at the historic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa
Experience a 'Welcome to Country’ ceremony at Halls Gap Drive the famous coastal Great Ocean Road
Welcome to Melbourne
On arrival in Melbourne spend time on your
own to relax or explore the surroundings. This
evening, meet your Journey Director and see the
city from a different perspective at a Welcome
Reception on the Melbourne Star Observation
Wheel, followed by dinner at Berth Restaurant
on Victoria Harbor. Hotel: Sofitel Melbourne on
Collins. DW
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Melbourne – Daylesford
After a leisurely breakfast at the Sofitel’s 35th
floor restaurant overlooking the city, you’ll enjoy
this cosmopolitan city taking in its premier
Explore the vibrant laneways and
sights.
arcades as you wander the streets of Melbourne
with your knowledgeable local guide. Relax and
enjoy morning tea at one of the local Melbourne
cafés. Visit Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm for
morning tea. See their manicured vegetable,
herb, lavender and friendly farm animals. We
head for the eclectic spa town of Daylesford,
then relax in the healing waters of the historic
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa. Tonight enjoy dinner
in the award-winning restaurant, The Argus.
Hotel: Peppers Mineral Springs. B DW
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Warrnambool – Lorne
Enjoy a leisurely morning, preparing for one
of the world’s most scenic coastal drives later
today. Golden beaches stretch endlessly along
the route. Wind through lush forests and stop to
admire highlights including the Bay of Islands,
London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge and the Twelve
Apostles. Stretch your legs this afternoon in
Apollo Bay before arriving in picturesque Lorne
late afternoon. Hotel: Cumberland Lorne. B
Daylesford – Dunkeld
After breakfast, why not see all that Daylesford
has to offer
before leaving to visit the family-
owned and operated Creswick Woollen Mills,
the only remaining colored woollen spinning mill
of its kind in Australia, for an exclusive guided
tour. Continue a little way down the road to the
historic town of Clunes. Step back in time and
wander along the main street where you’re free
to grab a spot of lunch in one of its cafés. En
route to Dunkeld visit the Museum of Australian
Democracy at Eureka in Ballarat, where the
original Stockade flag is housed, to gain
insights into the birth of Australian democracy.
We’ll check in to the Royal Mail Hotel at the
base of the Grampian Mountains, and indulge
in a exclusive dinner experience at the hotel,
made with fresh local ingredients and available
produce growing in the extensive kitchen
garden. Hotel: Royal Mail. B DW
Dunkeld – Warrnambool
After breakfast, you’re invited to join the
ground’s gardener for a guided walk through
We’ll head to the
the hotel’s kitchen garden.
top of the Grampians today at Halls Gap for a
'Welcome to Country' ceremony by the local
Indigenous people at the Brambuk Cultural
Center. The traditional people of Gariwerd, the
Djab Wurrung and Jardwidjari, will teach you
how to throw a boomerang. Admire the views
over the Grampians Mountain Range before
heading to the coastal town of Warrnambool.
Tonight it’s a Local Dining Experience and Stage
Show at Flagstaff Hill, where you’ll learn about
the region’s maritime history. Hotel: Deep Blue
Hotel & Hot Springs. B DE
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Lorne – Mornington Peninsula
The last leg of the Great Ocean Road brings
us to the surf capital of Torquay, where you’ll
learn about Australia’s beloved surf culture
before continuing to the Bellarine Peninsula.
Indulge in an exclusive Local Dining Experience
lunch and wine tasting at the award-winning
Board a ferry to
Jack Rabbit Vineyard.
Queenscliff to Green Olive farm, for a taste of
farm life with a local guide. Later head to your
accommodations where you will enjoy dinner
at the award-winning Jackalope Hotel. Hotel:
Jackalope. B DE DW
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Mornington – Farewell from Melbourne
The aroma of coffee beans beckon as you
head back to Melbourne after breakfast. As this
Inspiring Journey nears its end, venture into
the hallowed grounds of the Melbourne Cricket
Ground. Later, enjoy a Celebration Lunch with
new-found friends. For now, all that’s left to say
is a fond farewell till next time. B CL
From $ 3375
per person twin
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DEPARTURES AND PRICES
2019
Start
2021
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Oct 11 Oct 17
Nov 08 Nov 14
Dec 06 Dec 12
Twin Share
4095
4095
4095
2020
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Feb 07
Feb 28
Mar 20
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Oct 09
Nov 06
Dec 04 Jan 23
Feb 13
Mar 05
Mar 26
Sep 17
Oct 15
Nov 12
Dec 10
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Feb 26
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3375
3375
3375
3375
Twin Share
4095
4095
4095
4095
3375
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3375
3375
Single Supplement* (add to price above): $1105pp
Exceptions 11/09/20 to 10/09/21: $1075pp
Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/04/21.
*Single traveler must pay the single price.
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DINING
6 Full buffet breakfasts B
4 Dinners with wine DW
2 Local Dining Experiences DE 1 Celebration Lunch CL
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Melbourne Airport
Day 7 – flights to depart after 5.00pm Domestic or
7.00pm International from Melbourne Airport
Flights are not included in the vacation price
Hepburn Spa