 On this tour you will pass by Melbourne Town Hall, Bourke Street Mall, St Paul's Cathedral, Chinatown, Parliament House and the Princess Theatre. Visit Fitzroy Gardens and see Captain Cook's Cottage (there will be an opportunity to inspect at your own expense). Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens or walk by the lake. You will experience Melbourne's history, character and charm as we pass through the Law Courts & Flagstaff Gardens, the Shrine of Remembrance and the trendy Southbank of the river. Then there is entrance to the Rialto Towers, one of the world's dramatic super towers. From the heights of the observation deck, Melbourne spreads far below and into the blue distance of the nearby ranges. A brilliant pattern of parks, gardens, rivers and the sea, the charm of this city unfolds before you as the tour ends.
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Travel to Phillip Island via the cosmopolitan suburb of St Kilda, see the spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay & Westernport Bay. En route you will be shown a short introductory video about the Fairy Penguin (smallest penguin in the world) while you pass San Remo, a maritime fishing village and Phillip Island. When dusk arrives you will witness the unique experience of watching the Penguins from an exclusive area with a small group and your own private Ranger. You will be supplied with a warm waterproof jacket, mat to sit on & a headset for the live commentary from your personal ranger. See penguin rookeries from an elevated boardwalk then enjoy your guided tour of the Visitor's Centre where you will have an opportunity to learn about the life of the Little Penguin. During the return journey to Melbourne a panoramic Victorian video feature will be shown for your entertainment.
Travel to Mount Macedon famous for its grand mansions, wineries and gardens, then onto Hanging Rock and visit the Discovery Centre to learn the legend of the “Picnic at Hanging Rock”. After morning tea visit to the Hanging Rock winery to taste some local wines. Then head to Woodend and through lush farmland and the Convent Gallery to browse amongst works by some of the finest artist, sculptors, jeweler makers, silversmiths, glass blowers and ceramist. Enjoy lunch in the Boathouse café on the edge of lake before heading to Springs Spa House for a 90 minute of retreat access. Utilizing Hepburn’s own natural mineral waters, dip into the wonderful cool water plunge pool, and then pop across to one of the two deep hot spa’s. Spend time wandering between the three different saunas room before sitting back and relaxing with a wonderful herbal tea in the wet area relaxation lounge.
