Australia is like nowhere else you’ve been. It has truly unique wildlife, some of the world’s best natural scenery, the most brilliant scuba diving and snorkeling, the best beaches, the oldest rainforest (110 million years and counting), the oldest human civilization (some archaeologists say 40,000 years, some say 120,000), the best wines, the best weather, the most innovative East-meets-West-meets-someplace -else cuisine—all bathed in sunlight that brings everything up in Technicolor.
Day 01 Arrive Melbourne
Arrival at Melbourne, meet assist and transfer to hotel. In the evening, enjoy the Colonial Tramcar a fleet of glossy. As we explore the streets of Melbourne, enjoy the very best of Australian wines or make a selection of beverages from a fully stocked bar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Melbourne
After breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Melbourne. Later visit the Eureka Tower – Skydeck 88 to get awe inspiring views from the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere. It also features the unique and challenging “Edge” experience for the brave souls. The Edge is a 5 minutes moving cube experience “out of the building”. Later, visit the stunning Melbourne Cricket Ground, a cultural icon which one of the most important cricket grounds in the world. Rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Melbourne – Philip Island (By Road) (142 Kms / 01 hrs 56 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Philip Island. Philip Island lies just off Australia’s southern coast. On arrival visit Pannys Amazing World of Chocolate. All hail the mighty chocolate! That’s the feeling you might get when you tour this chocolate-laced compound. On a tour through “Panny’s Amazing World of Chocolate” you can find art, houses, activities, and games that are made entirely from chocolate. You will even find chocolate spilling down from the world’s largest chocolate waterfall. Later you can opt to visit the Koala Conservation right opposite Pannys. Also visit Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies Centre and go on a virtual journey to the world’s most extreme continent Antarctica. Be engaged by a hands-on fun and interactive experiences which include feeling the freeze in the Antarctic Chill Zone, comparing a penguin’s thermal image with their own, and selecting a seafood at an interactive dinner table. Later in the evening go watch the Penguin Parade and experience the magic of little penguins in the underground viewing experience. This facility gives you the chance to watch the penguins waddling along the Penguin Parade’s most popular pathway at eye-level. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Philip Island-Warrnambool (By Road) (394 Kms/05 hrs 11 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to This morning take the ferry from Sorrento to Queens cliff (ferry ticket not included). Later visit the Port Campbell National Park, world famous for its extraordinary collection of wave-sculpted rock formations and the Twelve Apostles. You can also enjoy a thrilling helicopter ride above and around the remote beaches, dramatic cliffs and massive limestone stacks of this majestic coastal landscape or you can discover the heritage of the Shipwreck Coast on short walks such as the Port Campbell Discovery Walk. Drive along the Great Ocean Road all the way to the Cape Otway Lighthouse. Later, enjoy a light and sound show – Shipwrecked.Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Warrnambool – Ballarat (By Road) (170 Kms / 02 hrs 02 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Ballarat, Sovereign Hill, Australia’s foremost outdoor museum, Sovereign Hill re-creates, Ballarat’s first ten years after the discovery of gold in 1851 when thousands of international adventurers rushed to the Australian goldfields in search of fortune. If you are brave, try a self-guided underground adventure through the dark, winding tunnels of the Red Hill Mine and re-live the discovery of the famous Welcome Nugget. Later you could also visit the Ballarat Wild Life Park. Ballarat Wildlife Park is an award winning Park and the selection of animals is truly unique and features animals that can only be described as natural wonders of the world. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Depart Ballarat
Departure transfer to onward destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Melbourne | 02 | Pan Pacific Melbourne |
| Philip Island | 01 | Flinders Hotel |
| Warrnambool | 01 | Mid City Motel |
| Ballarat | 01 | Avenue Motel |
- Accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes.
Branding
– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.