VICTORIA with PREMIER HOLIDAYS
Here ’ s just a few ideas to consider : -
CITY STAYS
Make the most of a stay in Melbourne with our Highlights tour ( see page 79 ).
TOURING
There ’ s lots of treasures to uncover in Victoria and touring is a great way to uncover many of them . See our selection of self-drive tours on pages 76-77 or shorter tours on page 81 . Additionally , our superb range of touring hotels give you the option to set your own route around the state .
UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES
See below and page 78 for a selection of day trips and experiences that are sure to make your holiday extra special .
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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Halls Gap Grampians NP
Dunkeld
Port Fairy Warrnambool Great Ocean Road
Cape Otway NP
NEW SOUTH WALES
Echuca
VICTORIA
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Sovereign Hill
Yarra Valley
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Healesville |
Melbourne |
Walhalla |
Geelong |
Dandenong Ranges |
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Torquay
Anglesea
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Mornington Peninsula
Phillip Island
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Lorne Apollo Bay
Wilsons Promontory NP
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GETTING THERE Melbourne is around 21 hours from the UK ( including a stopover ).
Lakes Entrance
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MIX & MATCH
Make Victoria just a part of your visit to Australia . Whether you combine neighbouring states or wing your way across the country , we can help create your perfect Aussie adventure .
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© Cameron Murray , Visit Victoria © Fin Matson , Visit Victoria
UNMISSABLE VICTORIA EXPERIENCES Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
GREAT OCEAN ROAD WALK WITH WILDLIFE from £ 31
Enjoy a 75 minute walking tour through the magical Otways bushland in the company of a conservationist guide . The tour also includes a visit to the Research Base , to learn more about projects undertaken by the Conservation Ecology Centre .
GREEN OLIVE AT RED HILL - FOOD & WINE from £ 43 ( inc picnic lunch ) Green Olive at Red Hill is a whole farm experience . They grow olives , grapes , herbs and veggies , hops and bush food as well as raise sheep and chooks to create a range of food and wine you ’ ll love . This farm picnic will certainly be a Mornington Peninsula experience to remember , with a delicious selection of grazing style food and wine to enjoy .
ULTIMATE PENGUIN TOUR from £ 67
On this two hour tour from Phillip Island visitors are taken in small groups to a beautiful secluded beach away from the traditional Penguin Parade for a more intimate glimpse of the Little Penguins at sunset before they return to their burrows . Escorted by a Nature Park ranger , this is a fully accredited eco tour , perfect for lovers of both nature and adventure . Minimum age 16 years .
DISCOVER FRENCH ISLAND 4WD TOUR from £ 68 ( inc lunch ) Travel by ferry from Phillip Island to French Island for a tour in an off-road 4WD vehicle . Local guides share their knowledge of island life , history and the treasure trove of flora and wildlife which includes the iconic koala and echidna . This tour will go off the beaten track and provide the opportunity to have an up close and personal encounter with all of French Islands ’ natural beauty .
12 APOSTLES HELICOPTER RIDE from £ 110
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 12 Apostles , Loch Ard Gorge , The Sentinel , the Arch and London Bridge , all from breathtaking heights .
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