GETTING THERE Melbourne is approximately 21 hours from the UK ( including a stopover ).
FLIGHT UPGRADES Why not travel in style and upgrade to a higher class cabin ( premium economy , business or first ), where you will benefit from greater comfort and space . Please call for the latest prices .
LOCAL TIME GMT + 10 hours .
BEST TIME TO GO The north is much drier and warmer than the south , but generally expect weather to be warm to hot in summer ( December-February ), mild in Autumn ( March-May ), cold and damp in winter ( June-August ) and cool in spring ( September-November ).
Wildlife colonies
Visit a wine estate
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Horsham
NEW SOUTH WALES
Echuca
VICTORIA
Shepparton
Grampians NP
Sovereign Hill Yarra Valley Healesville
Halls Gap
Melbourne Geelong Dandenong Ranges
Portland
Port Fairy Torquay Mornington Peninsula Warrnambool
Anglesea Phillip Island Lorne
Cape Otway NP Apollo Bay Wilsons Promontory NP
VICTORIA WITH PREMIER HOLIDAYS
Here ’ s just a few ideas to consider : -
CITY STAYS
If you want linger in Melbourne our Highlights tour is sure to fit the bill . See page 83 .
TOURING
Whether you opt to arm yourself with a map and make your own way around or join an escorted tour , there ’ s lots of treasures to uncover in Victoria . See our fabulous self-drive tours on pages 88-89 or shorter tours on page 85 . Our superb range of touring hotels also allow you to create your own itinerary .
UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES
See below and page 83 for a selection of day trips and experiences that are sure to live long in the memory .
MIX & MATCH
Make Victoria just a part of your visit to OZ , whether you simply combine neighbouring states or wing your way across the country .
Self-drive adventures
HOLIDAY PRICES
All accommodation and tour lead-in prices shown are based on the best value travel dates in low season .
Lakes Entrance
Natural phenomena
UNMISSABLE VICTORIA EXPERIENCES
Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
GREAT OCEAN ROAD WALK WITH WILDLIFE from £ 37
Discover the wild side of the Great Ocean Road on this 75 minute walking tour with a conservationist guide from Wildlife Wonders Sanctuary . Includes visit at the Conservation Ecology Research Hub to learn about conservation projects supported by the sanctuary .
DUSK DISCOVERY WILDLIFE TOUR from £ 59
Join a conservationist guide from Wildlife Wonders Sanctuary for a 90 minute walk as the sun sets over the hills of the Otways . Watch for potoroos , bandicoots , pademelons and more , as they wake up and start their active night of feeding and foraging .
ULTIMATE PENGUIN TOUR from £ 62
A two hour tour , from Phillip Island , which takes visitors in small groups to a beautiful secluded beach away from the traditional Penguin Parade to experience the sunset return of the Little Penguins to their sand dune burrows . Escorted by a Nature Park ranger , this is a fantastic private wildlife viewing experience .
DISCOVER FRENCH ISLAND WILDLIFE & HISTORY from £ 68
This four hour tour from Phillip Island takes you by catamaran to French Island where you gain a guide to learn about the treasure trove of flora and wildlife , including koala and echidna . Go off the beaten track for an up close and personal encounter with the island ’ s natural beauty , whilst absorbing the silence and pristine beauty of this unique , eco destination .
12 APOSTLES HELICOPTER RIDE from £ 122
Soar over the 12 Apostles on a 16 minute luxury helicopter flight that packs in the must-see Great Ocean Road sights . You ’ ll see the Shipwreck Coast , the 12 Apostles , London Bridge and more , all from breathtaking heights .
ESTATE TO PLATE - A GOURMET INDULGENCE from £ 129 ( inc lunch ) Available from the Mornington Peninsula , this four hour guided tour shows you the best of Montalto , a working vineyard and olive groves . After a fascinating tour , enjoy a multi-course tasting lunch with matching wines either in the courtyard or amongst the vast kitchen gardens .
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