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PENGUINS Penguin Parade 2 PENGUIN PARADE, KANGAROOS, KOALAS, ISLAND FARM DAILY including Christmas Day 1.15pm 9.00pm - 11.30pm (seasonal) Wallabies Tour 384 General Viewing $166.00 Child: $83.00 Tour 334 Penguins Plus Premium Viewing Tour 334U Underground & Penguins Plus Premium Viewing Tour 324 VIP Skybox Tour & Penguins Plus Premium Viewing So completely Australian - unique in the world. Every evening at dusk the Little Penguins come home from the sea at Phillip Island. From the waves - across the beach - to the sand dunes - the Little Penguins can almost be touched as they waddle to their burrows. Sunset at Summerland Beach has drawn millions of visitors to Phillip Island. It is the nightly ritual of these little flightless birds which will enthrall you as you observe from the beach and the elevated boardwalk. Koalas - totally Australian - peering down from the gum trees where they live. Fat and furry, wet noses and a gentle smile of contented living on Phillip Island. Koala Conservation Centre $183.00 Child: $91.50 $193.00 Child: $96.50 $208.00 Child: N/A Fare Includes: Tour 384 includes spotting wallabies/kangaroos, Koala Conservation Centre, entrance to Penguin Parade with general viewing and free WiFi on coach and at the Penguin Parade. Tour 334 also includes all of the above with Penguins Plus premium viewing. Tour 334U also includes all of the above with Underground Penguins Plus. Tour 324 includes all features of Tour 334 with VIP Skybox Tour and gourmet light refreshments. Western Port Phillip Is. Nature Park Penguin Parade PHILLIP ISLAND BASS STRAIT l Visit Churchill Island for afternoon tea (own expense) l Phillip Island Nature Park - a natural home for koalas, seals, shearwaters and Little Penguins l Koala Conservation Centre - look for koalas in their natural habitat from tree top boardwalks OR opt to take a thrilling eco-boat adventure cruise to Seal Rocks (cruise own expense, limited numbers and not available with VIP Tour) l The Nobbies - a rugged rocky outcrop with an excellent boardwalk where you may spot Little Penguins homes (shoulder/summer months) l Look out for wallabies/kangaroos l Explore the Visitor's Information Centre at the Penguin Parade - an opportunity to learn about the life of the Little Penguin as you walk through the "Penguin Experience" l Witness the Penguin Parade on floodlit Summerland Beach Western Port SAN REMO l See penguin rookeries from an elevated boardwalk l A dinner stop will be made before or after the Penguin Parade (dependent on the season). PENGUINS UPGRADE OPTIONS PENGUINS PLUS Tour 334 l Includes all features of Tour 384 with Penguins Plus premium viewing for the best views of the Penguins UNDERGROUND PENGUINS PLUS Tour 334U l Includes all features of Tour 334 plus the world's first Underground covered viewing facility (limited to 70 guests). VIP SKYBOX Tour 324 l Includes all features of Tour 334 plus gourmet light refreshments and a drink before commencing your exclusive ranger guided tour and prime elevated viewing overlooking the beach from the VIP Skybox (limited to 10 guests). Please bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season. The Penguin Parade is a natural phenomenon taking place in the open outdoors.
GRAND PENGUINS INCLUDES 'PENGUINS PLUS' PREMIUM VIEWING Penguins Plus premium viewing and Underground Penguins Plus premium viewing PENGUIN PARADE, KANGAROOS, KOALAS, ISLAND FARM, THE NOBBIES DAILY October 1 through to March 31 MON, TUE, THU, SAT April 1 through to October 6 10.00am 9.00pm - 11.30pm (seasonal) Fare Includes: Tour 376 includes entrance to Moonlit Sanctuary, Churchill Island Heritage Farm, Antarctic Journey at The Nobbies, Penguin Parade with Penguins Plus premium viewing and free WiFi on coach and at Penguin Parade. Tour 366U also includes lunch with Underground Penguins Plus at the Penguin Parade. Tour 304 includes all features of Tour 376 plus lunch at Churchill Island and Guided Ranger Tour at the Penguin Parade. Tour 364 also includes all features of Tour 376 with Seal Rocks cruise (in-lieu of Churchill Island and Antarctic Journey). The world phenomenon of the Penguin Parade, interaction with native animals and some great fun will give you a day of nature based experiences combined with the delights of Phillip Island. This is Phillip Island at its best... an all inclusive grand tour that is designed to give you the ultimate experience of Phillip Island and the Penguins. Moonlit Sanctuary Seal Rocks cruise Tour 376 Penguins Plus Premium Viewing Tour 366U Lunch, Underground & Penguins Plus Premium Viewing Tour 304 Lunch & Guided Ranger Tour 364 Seal Rocks Cruise & Penguins Plus Premium Viewing Virtual Antarctic Journey Guided Ranger Tour $188.00 Child: $94.00 $226.00 Child: $113.00 $244.00 Child: N/A $254.00 Child: $140.00 l Visit Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula l Take the Wallaby Walk and get up close to numerous friendly kangaroos and wallabies (opportunity to hand-feed at own expense) l San Remo - maritime fishing village and gateway to Phillip Island l Churchill Island - explore the magic of this working heritage farm with magnificent views over Western Port l Enjoy a country style Gippsland lunch (included on Tours 366U/304). Lunches and snacks are available for Tour 376 passengers at your own expense. l Try your hand at milking a cow! l Learn the art of sheep shearing and whip cracking l The Nobbies - a rocky outcrop with an excellent boardwalk where you may spot Little Penguins' homes l Antarctic Journey at The Nobbies - take a guided tour and marvel at Antarctic wildlife through educational multimedia displays and interactive experiences l Phillip Island Nature Park - a natural home for koalas, shearwaters, seals and Little Penguins l Witness the Penguin Parade on floodlit Summerland Beach from the exclusive Penguins Plus premium viewing area for the best views of the Penguins (included on Tours 376/366U/364) l Explore the Visitor s Centre - an opportunity to learn about the life of the Little Penguin. Underground Penguins Plus PENGUINS UPGRADE OPTIONS UNDERGROUND PENGUINS PLUS Tour 366U l Includes all features of Tour 376 with lunch and the world s first Underground covered viewing facility (limited to 70 guests). GUIDED RANGER Tour 304 l Includes all features of Tour 376 with lunch and Guided Ranger Tour through the penguin colony and prime beachfront viewing with binoculars (limited to 10 guests). SEAL ROCKS CRUISE Tour 364 l Take a sensational cruise to Seal Rocks in-lieu of Churchill Island and Antarctic Journey l Be enthralled by the sight and sound of over 5000 fur seals close-up. Please bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season. The Penguin Parade is a natural phenomenon taking place in the open outdoors. 3
PENGUIN EXPRESS BEST OF MELBOURNE UNIQUE & EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM TOUR Little Penguins 4 EXPRESS TO PENGUIN PARADE Fare Includes: Tour 374 includes entrance to Penguin Parade with general viewing and free WiFi on coach and at Penguin Parade. Tour 354 includes all of above with Penguins Plus premium viewing. Tour 354U includes all of above with Underground Penguins Plus. Tour 314 includes all features of Tour 354 with VIP Skybox Tour and gourmet light refreshments. An evening tour for those with time constraints that takes you directly to the natural phenomenon of the Penguin Parade. DAILY October 1 through to March 31 4.30pm 11.30pm approx l Phillip Island - home for one of the largest colonies of Little Penguins l Informative ranger talk on the beach prior to the penguins arrival l Witness the Penguin Parade on floodlit Summerland Beach l See penguin rookeries as you walk on an elevated boardwalk l Explore the Visitor s Information Centre - an opportunity to learn about the life of the Little Penguin as you walk through the Penguin Experience l A variety of light meals are available at the Penguin Parade Café (own expense). Tour 374 General Viewing $140.00 Child: $70.00 Tour 354 Penguins Plus $157.00 Premium Viewing Child: $78.50 Tour 354U Underground & Penguins Plus Premium Viewing Tour 314 VIP Skybox Tour & Penguins Plus Premium Viewing $167.00 Child: $83.50 $182.00 Child: N/A PENGUINS UPGRADE OPTIONS PENGUINS PLUS Tour 354 l Includes all features of Tour 374 with Penguins Plus premium viewing for the best views of the Penguins UNDERGROUND PENGUINS PLUS Tour 354U l Includes all features of Tour 354 plus the world's first Underground covered viewing facility (limited to 70 guests). VIP SKYBOX Tour 314 l Includes all features of Tour 354 plus gourmet light refreshments and a drink before commencing your exclusive ranger guided tour and prime elevated viewing overlooking the beach from the VIP Skybox (limited to 10 guests). Please bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season. The Penguin Parade is a natural phenomenon taking place in the open outdoors. Tramcar Restaurant RIVER CRUISE, CITY HIGHLIGHTS, BATHING BOXES, ST KILDA, TRAMCAR RESTAURANT DAILY October 1 through to March 31 12.00pm Concludes: 7.15pm Fare Includes: River cruise, gourmet boxed lunch with a drink, three course dinner aboard Tramcar Restaurant and free WiFi on coach. Gray Line s unique Best of Melbourne Tour is a showcase of Melbourne s charm. A scenic cruise on the Yarra River, a comprehensive look at Melbourne s highlights, a visit to iconic Brighton bathing boxes and fine cuisine aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant as you tour the streets of Melbourne. DAILY except MON, WED April 1 through to September 30 Make your own way to cnr Flinders & Russell Sts Normanby Rd near Casino Normanby Road near Casino RIVER CRUISE l Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Yarra River l Delight in a gourmet boxed lunch as you cruise along the river l Spectacular views of the city skyline. Tour 352 $209.00 Child (5-16): $140.00 l Perhaps enjoy a local favourite - afternoon tea or coffee and continental cake (own expense) l Brighton bathing boxes - a functional remnant of a bygone era (photo stop) l Bustling Church Street in the fashionable COACH TOUR l Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) suburb of Brighton l l Melbourne Park - National Tennis Centre Fitzroy Street in St Kilda with its l Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens restaurants and bars l l Arts and Cultural Centre Albert Park Lake - site of the Formula One l Docklands - waterfront development Grand Prix. l Etihad Stadium at Docklands TRAMCAR RESTAURANT l Bolte Bridge - spectacular city overview l An unforgettable experience of dining in l Port Melbourne by the sea the 1927 Colonial Tramcar Restaurant as it l Travel by the beach to trendy St Kilda cruises Melbourne s streets l Visit Acland Street in St Kilda - a vibrant l Enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner cosmopolitan mix of funky bars, eateries, including beverages. eclectic shops and world famous patisseries Make your own way to our office at Federation Square, cnr Flinders & Russell Streets by 12.00pm. Late bookings are subject to availability. Hotel drop-offs are not available after this tour.
MORNINGTON PENINSULA SMALL GROUP Strawberry Picking MORNINGTON, WINE, CHOCOLATES, STRAWBERRIES, ARTHURS SEAT, HOT SPRINGS OPTION Eagle Skylift MON, THU, FRI November 2 through to March 30 8.20am 5.30pm Tour 348 Wine, Chocolates & Strawberries Tour 348E Wine, Chocolates, Strawberries & Eagle Skylift $167.00 Child: $83.50 $185.00 Child: $94.50 Fare Includes: Wine tasting with accompaniments at The Cups Estate, chocolate tasting at Mornington Peninsula Chocolates, bakery café lunch with drink, cider and produce tasting at Mock Red Hill, strawberry picking at Sunny Ridge and free WiFi on coach. Tour 348E also includes all features of Tour 348 with Arthurs Seat Eagle Skylift. Tour 348S includes Mornington stop, Bath House entry to Peninsula Hot Springs, strawberry picking at Sunny Ridge, Arthurs Seat and free WiFi on coach. Tour 348SE also includes all features of Tour 348S with Arthurs Seat Eagle Skylift. Mornington Peninsula is Melbourne's holiday playground... stunning views from Arthurs Seat summit over the bay with its long white sand beaches, the splendour of vineyards, farms, holiday homes and a quiet country lifestyle, the Mornington Peninsula is a true delight. Peninsula Hot Springs Tour 348S Hot Springs & Strawberries Tour 348SE Hot Springs, Strawberries & Eagle Skylift $194.00 Child: $103.00 $212.00 Child: $114.00 The Cups Estate MORNINGTON PENINSULA Tour 348/348E l Visit the seaside resort of Mornington for morning tea (own expense) l Stunning bay views and beachfront homes l The Cups Estate - sample an extensive range of hand crafted, cool climate wines accompanied with estate grown olives, olive oil and bread l Grape vines and olive trees provide a picture perfect background for our tasting l Tour through the small township of Flinders with its preserved streetscape l Immerse yourself in the delicate aroma of indulgent chocolate as we enter the impressive atelier of Mornington Peninsula Chocolates for a tasting l Enjoy a delicious bakery café lunch with a drink in a rustic and charming setting at local favourite Flinders Bakehouse Café l Panoramic views of Bass Strait from Mock Red Hill l Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm - Australia's largest strawberry producer l Wander through strawberry fields and pick your own luscious strawberries - perhaps enjoy afternoon tea (own expense) l Arthurs Seat - panoramic views across the bay to Melbourne with the option to take the Eagle Skylift gondola down to the base (included on Tour 348E). MORNINGTON PENINSULA WITH PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS Tour 348S/348SE l Visit the seaside resort of Mornington for morning tea (own expense) l Peninsula Hot Springs - your journey to relaxation and rejuvenation begins at this coastal oasis l Over 20 bathing experiences with your Bath House entry. Lunch is available at Bath House Café (own expense) l Visit Sunny Ridge to pick your own Flinders lookout strawberries l Scenic drive through Flinders Golf Course l Arthurs Seat - panoramic views across with breathtaking ocean vistas the bay to Melbourne with the option to l Cider and produce tastings at Mock take the Eagle Skylift gondola down to Red Hill the base (included on Tour 348SE). 5
MELBOURNE CITY TOUR (MORNING) Centre Place laneway CITY TOUR, GUIDED WALK OF ARCADES & LANEWAYS, QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET DAILY 8.10am 12.00pm Tour 381 $69.00 Child: $34.50 CITY TOUR WITH RIVER CRUISE & OPTIONAL BOXED LUNCH Fare Includes: Guided walk and free WiFi on coach. WELCOME TO OUR MELBOURNE - Heart of Australia s classic south. Melbourne has compelling appeal in its gardens, its history, its character and its charm. Arcades, laneways, Chinatown, gardens and lifestyle form the richness of this most dynamic and vibrant city. l Hotel Windsor - high Victorian architecture l St Patrick's Cathedral l Parliament House and Princess Theatre l Take a wander in Fitzroy Gardens - there l Royal Exhibition Buildings and Museum is opportunity to visit Captain Cook s l Prestigious Melbourne University Cottage (own expense) l Lygon Street - café central and 'Little Italy' l Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) l Take a guided walk through some of l East Melbourne - ornate Victorian Melbourne's best arcades and laneways - terraced homes Royal Arcade, Block Arcade, Centre Place l Colourful Chinatown and Degraves Street l Queen Victoria Market* - look for a l Enjoy a coffee (own expense) and bargain, wander around the fresh experience our unique laneways culture produce and take in the vibrant l Collins Street - Paris End cosmopolitan atmosphere l Old Treasury Buildings and State Offices l Flagstaff Gardens and law courts. *When the market is closed we will visit the Shrine of Remembrance/Royal Botanic Gardens on MON & WED. Tour 381SIG City Tour with Spanish/Italian live guide available TUE, THU & SUN. Adult: $175.00 Child: $145.00 Yarra River DAILY 8.10am Concludes: 1.15pm after river cruise CITY TOUR WITH EUREKA SKYDECK DAILY 8.10am 12.00pm Tour 361 Tour & Cruise $92.00 Child: $46.00 Tour 361L Tour, Cruise & Boxed Lunch $115.00 Child: $57.50 Fare Includes: Melbourne City Tour 381, river cruise and free WiFi on coach. Tour 361L also includes a gourmet boxed lunch with a drink to enjoy on the river cruise. Tour 341 $89.00 Child: $46.00 Fare Includes: Melbourne City Tour 381, free WiFi on coach and entrance to Eureka Skydeck in own time. 6 GRAND MELBOURNE DAILY October 1 through to March 31 DAILY except MON, WED April 1 through to September 30 8.10am 5.30pm Tour 397 $106.00 Child: $53.00 SAVE $32.00 Fare Includes: Morning City Tour 381 and afternoon Melbourne Highlights Tour 392. Eureka Skydeck
MELBOURNE HIGHLIGHTS (AFTERNOON) Brighton Bathing Boxes CITY HIGHLIGHTS, TRENDY ST KILDA, BRIGHTON BATHING BOXES DAILY October 1 through to March 31 DAILY except MON, WED April 1 through to September 30 1.25pm 5.30pm Fare Includes: Free WiFi on coach. Tour 392 $69.00 Child: $34.50 MELBOURNE HIGHLIGHTS & PUNTING AT THE GARDENS Tour the highlights of Melbourne from its gardens to its famous shopping precincts, cultural icons and Melburnian lifestyle. City fringe inner suburbs offer a treasure trove of vintage finds, boutiques and eclectic eateries. If you would like to eat lunch prior to joining our tour, there are top eateries we highly recommend conveniently located behind our Federation Square departure point. l Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) l Melbourne Park - National Tennis Centre l Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens l Arts and Cultural Centre l Docklands - waterfront development l Etihad Stadium at Docklands l Bolte Bridge - spectacular city overview l Port Melbourne by the sea l Travel by the beach to trendy St Kilda l Explore Acland Street in St Kilda - a vibrant cosmopolitan mix of funky bars, eateries, shops and acclaimed patisseries l Perhaps enjoy a local favourite - afternoon tea or coffee and continental cake (own expense) l Brighton bathing boxes - a functional remnant of a bygone era (photo stop) l Bustling Church Street in the fashionable suburb of Brighton l Fitzroy Street in St Kilda with its restaurants and bars l Albert Park Lake - site of the Formula One Grand Prix. PUNTING AT THE BOTANIC GARDENS Tour 362 l Take in the serenity and beautiful gardens from an elegant wooden punt l Your punter in period dress, propels your boat and provides commentary on the area s history, environment, wildlife and plants - a unique experience! Punting at the Botanic Gardens DAILY October 1 through to March 31 DAILY* except MON, WED April 1 through to September 30 1.25pm 5.30pm Tour 362 Tour & Punting $95.00 Child: $47.50 Fare Includes: Melbourne Highlights Tour 392, free WiFi on coach and punt tour at the Botanic Gardens. * Tour 362 operates SAT & SUN only in June, July & August MELBOURNE HIGHLIGHTS WITH RIVER CRUISE & OPTIONAL BOXED LUNCH DAILY October 1 through to March 31 DAILY except MON, WED April 1 through to September 30 12.00pm Make your own way to cnr Flinders & Russell Streets 5.30pm Tour 372 Tour & Cruise $92.00 Child: $46.00 Tour 372L Tour, Cruise & Boxed Lunch $115.00 Child: $57.50 Fare Includes: Melbourne Highlights Tour 392, river cruise and free WiFi on coach. Tour 372L also includes a gourmet boxed lunch with a drink to enjoy on the river cruise. 7 Acland Street Yarra River
SOVEREIGN HILL Sovereign Hill characters SOVEREIGN HILL, BALLARAT, GOLD PANNING, GOLD MUSEUM MON, TUE, THU, SAT 8.15am 5.30pm Tour 380 $158.00 Child: $79.00 Tour 380L Lunch $187.00 Child: $93.50 Fare Includes: Tour 380 includes entrance fees to Sovereign Hill, Gold Museum, Red Hill Mine tour and free WiFi on coach. Tour 380L also includes lunch with a drink. Gold - 1850 - The world focused on Ballarat as the cry Gold echoed around the globe. People from all nations poured into Ballarat to seek a fortune; many found the real Australia and decided to make this great land their home. Today, you too can capture the excitement of these bawdy times as you visit the scene of revolt, rebellion and the emergence of democracy at Eureka and Sovereign Hill - Ballarat. l Ballarat - enjoy a complete town tour of this gracious city with its exquisite gardens and noble statues l Eureka Stockade - site of the 1854 Miner s Rebellion l Visit Sovereign Hill - an authentic recreation of an 1850s gold mining town. See & experience... l Gold panning in Red Gully Creek l Witness original working conditions and demonstrations of early mining equipment l Blacksmiths and traditional craftsmen l Perhaps try some homemade boiled lollies! l Be entertained by costumed ladies, gents and other goldfields characters who are happy to pose with you for a great photo l The Chinese Village - highlighting Chinese involvement in the goldfields l Why not ride a stagecoach! l Watch the Giant Crushing Battery l Enjoy a scrumptious lunch with a beverage at the New York Bakery (Tour 380L) l Visit the Gold Museum - an impressive and valuable collection of gold nuggets, gold coins, alluvial deposits and priceless gold artefacts. 8 Sovereign Hill Gold panning
SOVEREIGN HILL INCLUDING AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE VIP Close Encounter SOVEREIGN HILL, BALLARAT, GOLD PANNING, GOLD MUSEUM, AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE MON, TUE, THU, SAT 8.15am 5.30pm Tour 382 $174.00 Child: $87.00 Tour 382V VIP Close Encounter $195.00 Child: $108.00 Fare Includes: Tour 382 includes entrance fees to wildlife park with guided tour, Sovereign Hill, Gold Museum, Red Hill Mine tour and free WiFi on coach. Tour 382V also includes a VIP wildlife experience. Enjoy all the features of our Sovereign Hill Tour 380 (at left) as well as visiting Ballarat Wildlife Park. Ballarat Wildlife Park is a high standard, well-planned fauna reserve affording excellent opportunities to mix with native Australian animals. COACH TOUR l As described on page 8 opposite. WILDLIFE PARK l Visit Ballarat Wildlife Park, owned by the Parker family, nestled in a native bushland habitat where you can join a guided tour l A surprise greeting awaits you on arrival l Feed free range Kangaroos l Experience an Emu encounter l Meet our cute cuddly Koalas l See Tasmanian Devils feeding l Goannas and giant Lizards. WILDLIFE UPGRADE OPTION VIP Close Encounter Tour 382V l Excellent opportunity for an intimate behind-the-scenes wildlife encounter l Includes all features of Tour 382 plus exclusive access to selected wildlife with a photo for an unforgettable close-up experience (limited to 10 guests) l Enter the enclosure with a keeper and observe a reptile feeding or spend oneon-one time with a favourite Australian animal. 9 Charlie Parker, Australia's youngest wildlife ranger, with mum Julia Hand feed Kangaroos
PUFFING BILLY (MORNING OR FULL DAY) Puffing Billy BLUE DANDENONGS, MOUNTAIN VILLAGES DAILY (Morning) Tour 322 $99.00 Child: $49.50 8.10am 1.00pm Fare Includes: Historic steam train ride, Aussie style Bush Billy Tea with lamingtons, vegemite and crackers and free WiFi on coach. Ride on Australia s most notable narrow gauge steam railway through the spectacular Blue Dandenong Ranges with Bellbirds and Kookaburras echoing the steam train s whistle. Take in the beauty of Sherbrooke Forest and visit the quaint mountain village of Sassafras. l Dandenong Ranges National Park - home of the lyrebird, superb traditional gardens and towering mountain ash forests l Visit Sherbrooke Forest - heart of the Dandenongs; tall eucalypts, kookaburras and bellbirds l Meet the locals at Grants Picnic Ground... colourful Crimson Rosellas and King Parrots! (opportunity to hand feed at own expense) l Enjoy an Aussie style Bush Billy tea with lamingtons, vegemite and crackers - old fashioned hospitality in delightful surrounds...what a treat! l Ride through the forest on Puffing Billy steam train from Belgrave to Menzies Creek, the most scenic section of the original steam locomotive s journey l Visit the village of Sassafras known for its local crafts and antiques. WINERY LUNCH, HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY, K DAILY except THU, SAT October 1 through to March 31 MON, WED, FRI, SUN April 1 through to September 30 8.00am 5.45pm Tour 399 $210.00 Child: $105.00 Fare Includes: Historic steam train ride, entrance to Healesville Sanctuary, Aussie style Bush Billy Tea with lamingtons, vegemite and crackers, opportunity for wine tasting, winery lunch with glass of wine at Fergusson s Winery and free WiFi on coach. Delight in a heritage railway journey on Puffing Billy Steam Train and ride through the picturesque Mountain Ash forest of the Blue Dandenong Ranges; the historic train's whistle distinctly resonating in the background. Tour through the richness of the Yarra Valley - a pastoral experience of farms and vineyards, haystacks and wine grapes. Healesville Sanctuary - a truly Australian experience - cradled in the forested foothills of the Great Divide where you can surround yourself with Australian wildlife. 10 Sassafras Spirits of the Sky demonstration Spirits of the Sky demonstration
OALAS, KANGAROOS l Sherbrooke Forest - noted for its lyrebirds, kookaburras, tall mountain ash eucalypts and fern gullies l Share Bush Billy Tea of Aussie grown tea and gum leaves, lamingtons, vegemite and crackers with the locals... colourful Crimson Rosellas and King Parrots! (opportunity hand feed at own expense) l Ride through the forest on Puffing Billy steam train from Belgrave to Menzies Creek, the most scenic section of the original steam locomotive s journey l Enjoy a delicious spit roast winery lunch with a glass of wine as guests of Louise Fergusson (Asian cuisine and vegetarian meals also available) l Visit Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery - a sweet feast for the senses l Delight in complimentary chocolate tastings, displays of premium chocolates and observe European Chocolatiers at work. WILDLIFE l Visit Healesville Sanctuary - home for over 200 species of Australian birds, mammals and reptiles in a natural bushland setting l Stroll through paddocks of kangaroos and wallabies l Witness the Spirits of the Sky demonstration - an awesome aerial display of the hunting skills as they dive and soar across the arena l Observe the underwater life of the platypus l Come face to face with a koala! l See dingoes, Tasmanian Devils, echidnas, snakes and goannas. WINERY LUNCH, WINE TASTINGS DAILY except THU, SAT October 1 through to March 31 MON, WED, FRI, SUN April 1 through to September 30 8.00am 5.45pm A tour designed for those with an appreciation of fine Australian wines. From the charm of the Blue Dandenongs and Puffing Billy, tour to the picturesque Yarra Valley wine growing region where you will have ample opportunities to sample Australian wines. l As described at left (Tour 399) until Healesville Sanctuary. WINERIES l Visit Rochford Wines - beautifully designed and a dynamic winery renowned for hosting high calibre concerts l Sample a variety from Rochford s award winning wines Tour 355 $210.00 Child: $105.00 Fare Includes: Historic steam train ride, Bush Billy Tea with lamingtons, vegemite and crackers, winery lunch with glass of wine and opportunity for wine tasting at Fergusson s Winery, wine tasting at Rochford Wines, wine tasting and tour at Dominique Portet and free WiFi on coach. l Visit Dominique Portet - a boutique family owned winery now in their tenth generation as wine makers and continuing to respect their French tradition l Take a vineyard, bottling or vintage tour (depending on the activity of the winery) l Enjoy a complimentary cheese bite with your wine tasting. 11 Echidna Wombat Fergusson's Winery Lunch Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
PENGUINS N PUFF PENGUINS N CITY SAVE $39.00 SAVE $26.00 Royal Arcade CITY TOUR, GUIDED WALK OF ARCADES & LANEWAYS, VIC MARKET, PENGUINS DAILY 8.10am 9.00pm - 11.30pm (seasonal) Tour 387 $209.00 Child: $104.50 Fare Includes: Guided walk, meeting wallabies/kangaroos, Koala Conservation Centre, entrance to Penguin Parade with general viewing and free WiFi on coach and at Penguin Parade. Puffing Billy PUFFING BILLY, PENGUIN PARADE DAILY 8.10am 9.00pm - 11.30pm (seasonal) Tour 322P Tour 322PL Boxed Lunch $226.00 Child: $113.00 $249.00 Child: $124.50 An exciting combination of our City Tour 381 (page 6) and Penguins Tour 384 (page 2). You will have free time for lunch (own expense) between the tours. Federation Square offers many fine eateries and restaurants. PUFF N HIGHLIGHTS Fare Includes: Aussie style Bush Billy Tea with lamingtons, vegemite and crackers, historic steam train ride, spotting wallabies/kangaroos, Koala Conservation Centre, Penguin Parade with general viewing and free WiFi on coach and at Penguin Parade. Tour 322PL also includes a gourmet boxed lunch with drink. SAVE $18.00 A combination of Puffing Billy morning Tour 322 (page 10) with the afternoon/evening Penguins Tour 384 (page 2). We highly recommend purchasing a take-away lunch in Sassfras due to the limited time in between tour departures. Alternatively, we offer a boxed lunch option to enjoy on your journey to Phillip Island. MORNING - Tour 322 l Visit Sherbrooke Forest - heart of the Dandenongs; tall eucalypts, kookaburras and bellbirds l Meet the locals at Grants Picnic Ground Crimson... colourful Crimson Rosellas and King Parrots! (opportunity to hand feed) l Enjoy an Aussie style Bush Billy tea with lamingtons, vegemite and crackers l Ride through the forest from Belgrave to Menzies Creek, the most scenic section of the original steam locomotive's journey l Pass through quaint villages noted for their restaurants, craft shops and beautiful gardens l Visit the village of Sassafras known for its 12 local craft and antiques. AFTERNOON/EVENING - Tour 384 l Visit Churchill Island for afternoon tea (own expense) l Phillip Island Nature Park - a natural home for koalas, seals, shearwaters and Little Penguins l Koala Conservation Centre - look for koalas in their natural habitat from tree top boardwalks OR opt to take a thrilling eco-boat adventure cruise to Seal Rocks (cruise own expense, limited numbers and not available with VIP Tour) l Witness the Penguin Parade on floodlit Summerland Beach l A dinner stop will be made before or after the Penguin Parade (dependent on season). Brighton Bathing Boxes PUFFING BILLY, CITY HIGHLIGHTS DAILY October 1 through to March 31 DAILY except MON, WED April 1 through to September 30 8.10am 5.30pm Tour 322H $150.00 Child: $75.00 Fare Includes: Billy Tea with lamingtons, vegemite and crackers, historic steam train ride and free WiFi on coach. A combination of Puffing Billy morning Tour 322 (page 10) with the afternoon Melbourne Highlights Tour 392 (page 7).
WILDLIFE & WINERY YARRA VALLEY WINERIES Rochford Wines Koala WINERY LUNCH, KOALAS, KANGAROOS MON, WED, FRI, SUN 10.00am 5.45pm Tour 377 $182.00 Child: $91.00 Fare Includes: Winery lunch with glass of wine and opportunity for wine tasting at Fergusson s Winery, entrance to Healesville Sanctuary and free WiFi on coach. Tall mountain ash forests guide you into the spectacular Blue Dandenong Ranges. Tour through the richness of the Yarra Valley - a pastoral experience of farms and vineyards, haystacks and wine grapes. Healesville Sanctuary - a truly Australian experience - cradled in the forested foothills of the Great Divide where you can surround yourself with Australian Wildlife. l Blue Dandenong Ranges - superb traditional gardens and towering mountain ash forests l Sherbrooke Forest - noted for its lyrebirds and fern gullies Crimson l Enjoy a delicious spit roast winery lunch with a glass of wine as guests of Louise Fergusson (Asian cuisine and vegetarian meals available) l Tour through the Yarra Valley l Visit Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery - a sweet feast for the senses l Delight in complimentary chocolate tastings, displays of premium chocolates and observe European Chocolatiers at work l Visit Healesville Sanctuary - home for over 200 species of Australian birds, mammals and reptiles in a natural bushland setting l Stroll through paddocks of kangaroos and wallabies l Witness the Spirits of the Sky demonstration l Observe the underwater life of the platypus l Come face to face with a koala! l See dingoes, Tasmanian Devils, echidnas, snakes and goannas. WINERY LUNCH & TASTINGS, YARRA VALLEY Fare Includes: Winery lunch with glass of wine and opportunity for wine tasting at Fergusson s Winery, wine tasting at Rochford Wines, wine tasting and tour at Dominique Portet and free WiFi on coach. A delightful afternoon tour through the beautiful Blue Dandenongs and the Yarra Valley. Sample some of the best wine, food and scenery of Victoria and visit Fergusson s Winery, Rochford Wines and Dominique Portet. MON, WED, FRI, SUN 10.00am 5.45pm l Blue Dandenong Ranges - superb traditional gardens and towering mountain ash forests l Enjoy a delicious spit roast winery lunch with a glass of wine as guests of Louise Fergusson (Asian cuisine and vegetarian meals available) l Visit Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery - a sweet feast for the senses Tour 344 $182.00 Child: $91.00 l Visit Rochford Wines and taste from a selection of fine Australian wines l Visit Dominique Portet - a boutique family owned winery now in their tenth generation as wine makers l Take a vineyard, bottling or vintage tour (depending on the activity of the winery) l Enjoy a complimentary cheese bite with your wine tasting. 13 Dominique Portet Yarra Valley
GREAT OCEAN ROAD ADVENTURE Twelve Apostles SURF COAST, SHIPWRECK COAST, GREAT OCEAN ROAD, TWELVE APOSTLES, LOCH ARD GO DAILY Tour 396 including Christmas Day 8.00am 7.30pm Tour 396L Premium Lunch $200.00 Child: $100.00 Tour 396 $170.00 Child: $85.00 Fare Includes: Tour 396L includes National Park fees, Aussie style Bush Billy Tea with lamingtons, vegemite and crackers, premium two course lunch and free WiFi on coach. Tour 396 does not include lunch. Dramatic - powerful - dangerous and majestic. How can words describe some of the world s most impressive coastline? Your day with Gray Line extends from golden sandy beaches to the stark brutality of wave-torn cliffs backed by mountain ranges reaching skywards from the sea. This is primeval country where man pales into insignificance... The power and majesty of nature reigns supreme in this awe-inspiring ocean landscape. Loch Ard Gorge Colac The Otways Tour 396GPS Great Ocean Road with complimentary GPS commentary in Japanese & Mandarin available DAILY. l Enjoy an Aussie style Bush Billy tea with lamingtons, vegemite and crackers - Old fashioned hospitality... what a treat! l Surf beach resort of Lorne l Precipitous coastal cliffs, long sandy beaches and rolling surf l Stop at picturesque Apollo Bay - a popular holiday destination l Enjoy a delicious premium two course lunch at Apollo Bay Hotel (included on Tour 396L). For those who have not pre-booked lunch, there are numerous eateries located along the main street. l Otway National Park - fern gullies and eucalypts make up this beautiful Australian rainforest l Port Campbell National Park s rugged coastline, The Shipwreck Coast with many stops including... l Huge stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles from the boardwalk lookout l Perhaps take a breathtaking helicopter flight over the shipwreck coast (own expense) l Tom & Eva and Razorback - grand architecture carved by surf l Loch Ard Gorge - site of the tragic shipwreck of the Loch Ard l Port Campbell - holiday resort and fishing village. 14 Twelve Apostles Please bring a windbreaker and walking shoes.
Sandstone Monolith, Great Ocean Road RGE, PORT CAMPBELL NATIONAL PARK Loch Ard Gorge Razorback Twelve Apostles
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HOTEL/MOTEL SNOW MORNING MID MORNING AFTER- NOON 4.30PM PENGUIN EXPRESS Adara East Melbourne 7.20 9.35 12.25 4.00 Adina Melbourne 7.30 9.20 12.50 3.45 Albert Heights 7.20 9.35 12.25 4.00 Atlantis 7.10-12.35 Join at Vibe Savoy Batman s Hill Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders Bayview Eden 7.10 8.55 12.20 3.15 Bayview on the Park 7.10 8.55 12.20 3.15 Brady Hotels Join at Ibis on Therry Street Causeway Inn Join at Athenaeum Theatre Citadines 7.35 9.45 12.50 4.15 Clarion Gateway 7.30 9.10 12.45 3.35 Crossley Hotel Melbourne Join at Rydges Melbourne Cricket Crowne Plaza Melbourne Ground 7.10 9.05 12.40 3.25 Crown Metropol 7.20 9.00 12.25 3.20 Crown Promenade 7.30 9.00 12.35 3.20 Crown Towers 7.35 9.00 12.35 3.20 Discovery Melbourne Hisense 7.20 9.20 12.25 3.40 Doubletree by Hilton Arena Join at Melbourne Day Tour Centre Join at Adara East George Powlett 7.15 9.35 12.25 Melbourne Grand Chancellor 7.35 9.25 12.40 4.05 Grand Hyatt (Russell Street) Join at Melbourne Day Tour Centre AAMI Grand Mercure Docklands 7.00-12.00 - Great Southern Hotel Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders Hilton South Wharf 7.05 9.05 12.00 3.25 Holiday Inn on Flinders 7.25 9.05 12.40 3.30 Hotel Como 7.00-12.00 - Ibis Melbourne Swanston St 7.10-12.20 - Ibis on Little Bourke Street Join at King Street Backpackers Join at Vibe Savoy Ibis on Therry Street 7.15 9.20 12.25 3.40 Ibis Styles The Victoria Hotel 7.25 Join at Mantra on Russell Intercontinental 7.20 9.10 12.45 3.35 Jasper Hotel Join at Ibis on Therry Street 3.40 Kimberley Gardens 6.55 - - - Kingsgate Ibis Styles 7.15-12.45 Join at Vibe Savoy King Street Backpackers 7.15 9.10 12.45 Join at Vibe Savoy Langham Hotel Melbourne 7.25 9.00 12.30 3.20 Mantra on Exhibition Join at Stamford Plaza Mantra on Jolimont 7.10 Join at Pullman on the Park Mantra on Little Bourke Join at Adina Melbourne Mantra on Russell 7.35 9.25 12.55 4.10 Mantra on the Park 7.40 Join at Marriott 12.40 4.05 Marriott 7.40 9.25 12.40 4.05 Mercure Grand on Swanston Join at Mantra on Russell Mercure Treasury Gardens 7.35 9.40 12.35 4.05 Novotel Glen Waverley 6.40-11.35 - Novotel on Collins 7.15 9.25 12.55 3.45 Novotel St. Kilda 7.00-12.10 Oaks on Lonsdale Join at Marriott Oaks on Collins Join at Intercontinental (Collins Street entrance) Park Hyatt 7.25 9.30 12.25 4.00 Parkview St. Kilda Road 7.10-12.20 3.15 Pensione Melbourne Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders Peppers Docklands 7.00-12.00 Princes Park Motor Inn 7.00-12.15 - Pullman & Mercure Albert Park 7.10 8.55 12.20 3.15 Pullman on the Park 7.30 9.35 12.30 4.00 Join at Travelodge Docklands Quest on Lonsdale Join at Marriott Join at Adina Quest on William 7.30 9.20 12.30 Melbourne Radisson Flagstaff 7.25 9.20 12.30 3.45 Rendezvous Melbourne 7.40 9.25 12.50 3.45 Richmond Hill 7.10 - - - Rydges Melbourne 7.30 9.40 12.45 4.10 Rydges on Swanston 7.10-12.20 - Sheraton Melbourne 7.35 9.40 12.35 4.05 Sofitel 7.35 9.45 12.50 4.15 Stamford Plaza 7.35 9.45 12.50 4.15 Travelodge Docklands 7.00-12.00 3.25 Travelodge Southbank Join at Langham Hotel Melbourne Vibe Carlton 7.00-12.15 - Vibe Savoy 7.10 9.10 12.35 3.30 Westin (Collins Street) Athenaeum Theatre 7.20-12.55 4.05 Windsor 7.35 9.40 12.35 4.05 Wyndham Hotel Join at Quest on William Super Saver Discounts - FAMILY SUPER SAVER - CHILDREN: 4-14 years receive 50% discount off Adult Fare unless otherwise stated (15 and over is an adult. Under 4 is free). GROUP DISCOUNT SUPER SAVER: Applies to groups of 6 or more. No discount applicable for Ultimate Pass and fare is non-refundable once commenced. Terms and Conditions - A 100% cancellation fee applies for tours cancelled within 24 hours of departure when no notice is given. However, if notice of cancellation is given and the tour is rebooked there is no charge. Itineraries, prices and days of operation are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. A fuel levy may apply when world oil prices exceed the allowance in the fare. Return times are approximate. Free WiFi on coach subject to availability, level of usage and location. Gray Line Melbourne A.B.N. 22 057 268 943 October 2017 GLM75