Suggested Selfdrive Itineraries Day 1 Melbourne to The Dandenongs to Yarra Valley (1 hr) MELBOURNE’S Leave Melbourne and head towards the Eastern and Maroondah FAMILY SOUTH EAST Highways to The Dandenongs. Enjoy driving through fern tree gullies and quaint villages of Olinda and Sassafras before arriving in Yarra Glen PLAYTIME TOURING TRIANGLE – heart of the Yarra Valley wine country. Overnight: Yarra Valley HOLIDAYs Healesville Yarra Valley Melbourne Day 2 Yarra Valley to Phillip Island (2 hrs 30 mins) Yarra Glen Explore the wine region, visit the Yarra Valley Dairy for gourmet MELBOURNE cheeses, travel along Monbulk Road towards Cranbourne Road to connect Olinda Sassafras to the South Gippsland Highway. Turn off at Bass Highway and continue to Phillip Island to enjoy the spectacular nature and wildlife here. Belgrave Overnight: Phillip Island P o r t Day 3 Phillip Island to Mornington Peninsula (2 hrs) P h i l l i p VICTORIA Leave Phillip Island via Bass Highway to connect to South Gippsland B a y Highway and then onto Moorooduc Highway via Tooradin Road. Mornington Tooradin For more spectacular coastal scenery, travel along the Nepean Highway to enjoy the Mediterranean jewel-like bays, rugged surf beaches and lush Rosebud bushland. This region boasts of fabulous winery/golfing tour experiences, Sorrento as well as great eco-tourism, adventure and wildlife. Rye Red Hill Overnight: Mornington Peninsula Mornington B a s s Peninsula S t r a i t Day 4 Mornington Peninsula to Melbourne (2 hrs 15mins) Phillip Island Leave the region via the hourly Sorrento to Queenscliff passenger car ferry San Remo and return to Melbourne via Geelong and Werribee. Overnight: Melbourne We Love Melbourne :D If you have more time to spend… Day 4 Mornington Peninsula to Great Ocean Road Combine Melbourne’s South East Touring Triangle with Great Southern Touring Route using the passenger car ferry to ply between Sorrento and Queenscliff. Day 1 Melbourne to Great Ocean Road (3 hrs) Leave Melbourne heading west over the West Gate Bridge and the GREAT SOUTHERN Yarra River towards the open plains of Werribee. Have coffee or lunch in Geelong before heading along the Surf Coast to Torquay, the official TOURING ROUTE Grampians Halls start of the Great Ocean Road and Australia’s surfing capital. Continue National Park Gap on the spectacular coastal journey through to Lorne. Arrive at Apollo Bay, popularly known as Paradise By The Sea. Overnight: Apollo Bay Daylesford Ballarat Day 2 Great Ocean Road (2 hrs 30 mins) Dunkeld Drive along the Great Ocean Road past rugged cliffs, rolling farmlands, MELBOURNE the almighty Twelve Apostles (best viewed from a helicopter), Bay of VICTORIA Islands (try seeing them at sunset) then onto Warrnambool or the pretty P o r t fishing village of Port Fairy. Overnight: Warrnambool or Port Fairy P h i l l i p Geelong Day 3 Great Ocean Road to Grampians (2 hrs) Port Great Ocean Drive through the fertile Western District farmland to Dunkeld, southern Fairy Warrnambool Road (Start) Torquay Anglesea gateway to the magic and mystery of the Grampians National Park (enjoy the many bushwalking trails to meet Australian native animals in Lorne the wild). Overnight: Grampians (Halls Gap) Port Campbell National Park Apollo Bay Day 4 Grampians to Ballarat/Daylesford (2 hrs 30 mins) Travel past some of Australia’s finest wine-making region to arrive at the Bass Strait gold rush heritage township of Ballarat. Explore Ballarat and head to Australia’s famous spa country of Daylesford. Drink the mineral waters bubbling up from the earth, enjoy a therapeutic massage and unwind in cosy country retreats replete with fabulous food and wine of the region. Overnight: Ballarat/Daylesford Day 5 Daylesford to Melbourne (1 hr 30 mins) WHERE ANYTIME IS FAMILY PLAYTIME Spend time exploring Daylesford and Hepburn Springs before making Melbourne is Australia’s natural playground. With loads of things to see the journey back to Melbourne. Overnight: Melbourne and do, now is a great time to get the family together and spend time in Melbourne and beyond. Discover interactive museums and galleries, exhilarating outdoor adventures and plenty of places to get up close For more information, contact any of the following Aussie Specialist travel agents today or check out visitmelbourne.com/sg Sep 10 – Mar 11 with unique wildlife. Beyond the city, enjoy a diversity of experiences; Participating Aussie Specialists: ASA Holidays (TA1501) 6303 5303; Chan Brothers Travel (TA109) 6438 8880; CTC Holidays (TA704) 6532 0532; Diners World Travel (TA002) 6298 8988; Dynasty Travel (TA00371) 6532 5455; Euro-Asia Holidays (TA610) 6339 9133; from the incomparable vistas of The Great Ocean Road, coastal adventures Farmosa Holidays (TA426) 6534 1133; Five Stars Tours Pte. Ltd. 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Savings of up to 1st Child Mornington Peninsula Coastal Adventure stays and from S$278 (Twin) Melbourne Family Playtime S$410 plays for per family FREE 1N Stay + 2D car + Explore Mornington Peninsula Attractions Pass + fr S$998* per family (*2A+1C) u-pick berries at Sunny Ridge 3N city stay + 1 tour option (1) or (2) (1) 2 sightseeing passes (up to 2 full day coach tours) The Mornington Peninsula is known for its Mediterranean-like coastline where OR rolling hills of olive groves and vineyards meet accommodation with sea views and (2) 1 sightseeing pass (up to 1FD tour) + Melbourne local produce is served in romantic restaurants, all just an hour from Melbourne. Aquarium, 1hr Melbourne River Cruise, Eureka Skydeck Pick your own fresh berries or visit boutique wineries. For the adventurous, cruise and Melbourne Museum with the dolphins or tee off in any of the region’s fine golf courses. Round off with an invigorating soak in the therapeutic waters of The Peninsula Hot Springs. a. Phillip Island Penguins and Wildlife The region is home to an astounding array of wildlife including Family Offers: 1st child plays for FREE (For every 2 paying adults) Australia’s largest fur seal and koalas. Watch the nightly magical procession of little penguins at dusk as they emerge from the surf, Explore Mornington Peninsula Attractions Pass - S$64(A) | S$50(C) returning to their burrows. This all inclusive pass allows you the flexibility and savings when touring the key attractions in the region and includes admission to Aschombe Maze and Lavender Gardens, Moonlit b. Sovereign Hill and Historic Ballarat Sanctuary, Cape Schanck Lightstation and Peninsula Hot Springs. Step back to the 1850s, pan for gold at the creek, see blacksmiths Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm - S$10(A) | S$5(C) at work or descend an underground mine at Sovereign Hill. Pick your own fresh berries at Sunny Ridge – Australia’s largest strawberry farm. Be tempted Travel through the township of Ballarat and view the Victorian by their delicious farm-made ice-cream, heavenly berry desserts and intoxicating aroma of architecture of a prosperous era. strawberry liquer and fruit sparking wines at the cellar door. c. Great Ocean Road Adventure Picking commences from Nov-end Apr. Enjoy one of the world’s great coastal drives with its dramatic scenery of striking contrasts. The region boasts of powerful seas, sandy beaches, quaint seaside townships, giant cliffs and lush forests. Picturesque Great Ocean Road d. Yarra Valley, Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary 1st Child from S$238 (Twin) Ride the renowned Puffing Billy steam train as it winds through lush stays and plays for ferns and tall trees. Enjoy great scenery through the wine country 1N Stay +2D car + Sovereign Hill + Ballarat Wildlife Park of Yarra Valley and see unique wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary. FREE Experience a spectacular coastal drive along one of the world’s most dramatic Family Offers: coastal journey. Delight in a plethora of postcard-perfect moments, from 1st child stays, eats and plays for FREE (for every 2 paying adults) 1st Child surfing beaches, astonishing seascapes, magical forests, sprawling farmlands plays for Enjoy a 4th night FREE at selected hotels and apartments and coastal formations. Visit surf wear factory outlets at Torquay, sample fresh FREE Other Family Offers: seafood in Lorne or Apollo Bay, walk the Otway Fly tree top walk, marvel at nature’s creation - the amazing rock formations of The Twelve Apostles and London Bridge at Port Campbell. Continue your journey inland for stunning mountain vistas and wildlife in natural bush setting at the Grampians. Enroute to Melbourne, you can also visit the historic township of Ballarat to see its heritage architecture or step back in time to the 1850s goldrush era at Sovereign Hill. See blacksmiths at work, pan for gold or descend the underground mine for a dash of adventure. ZOOS VICTORIA - S$32(A) | S$16(C) VIEWS FROM THE TOP - S$23(A) | S$12(C) MELBOURNE AQUARIUM - S$42(A) | S$24(C) For up close encounters with wildlife, choose from See spectacular 360 degrees of the city skyline Be surprised by enchanting sea-horses, spiky Family Offers: 1st child plays for FREE (For every 2 paying adults) Melbourne Zoo, Open Range Zoo at Werribee or from high above the ground from either lionfish and a whole host of unique marine Sovereign Hill - S$53(A) | S$24(C) Healesville Sanctuary.