Experience the famous Penguin Parade. This remarkable display takes place each night at sunset and features the world's smallest penguins, the Little Penguins, as they emerge from the sea and waddle ashore to their sand dune burrows. It is a truly memorable natural wildlife experience. The elevated viewing stands ensure you enjoy the display without intruding on the Penguins. You will also visit the Koala Conservation centre and view fur seal and mutton bird colonies en route from Melbourne to Phillip Island.

Discover the Dandenong Ranges as you ride the historic steam train “Puffing Billy” a century-old steam train that runs on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook. As part of the tour you will enjoy lunch and wine tasting at Fergusson’s Winery. Complete the day by visiting either the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary or the renowned Domaine Chandon in the Yarra Valley for champagne tasting & savouries.

Sovereign Hill is an outdoor heritage museum offering a fantastic day out. A recreated goldfields township, it rests on a site that forms part of the richest alluvial goldfields in the world. Pan for real gold (with $50,000 worth of gold in the gullies!) meet Clydesdales & Percheron horses, witness traditional 1850’s craftsmen at work and enjoy an underground adventure tour of the Red Hill Mine.

This unique dining experience takes place on board a fleet of historical trams. The first travelling tramcar restaurant in the world, they cruise the scenic streets of Melbourne while you enjoy your meal. Diners can enjoy fine cuisine and drink the very best of Australian wines or make a selection from a fully stocked bar at a fully inclusive price. The atmosphere is cosy, the service friendly and the colonial decor inviting – you are sure to enjoy this delightful and innovative approach to dining.

Discover one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives, the Great Ocean Road, as it winds alongside bays, beaches, rainforests, caves, gorges and blowholes. Travel west through the regional city of Geelong on Corio Bay to the surfing resort town of Torquay or Anglesea for morning tea. Travel through the beach resort of Lorne before arriving in Apollo Bay for lunch (own expense). This afternoon travel through the Otway National Park, following the rugged coastline. Stops are made at the Twelve Apostles, Island Arch and Loch Ard Gorge before afternoon tea (own expense) in Port Campbell. Stop at London Bridge before returning to Melbourne.

Take in some of Victoria’s best wineries in the stunning region of the Yarra Valley only one hour from Melbourne. Enjoy premium wines, fabulous food and magnificent Victorian countryside. Included are tutored tastings at 4 premium wineries, a superb winery restaurant lunch with wine, finishing the day at the home of Australia’s No.1 bubbly, Domaine Chandon, for light platters and a glass of sparkling. You’ll also learn how to taste wine like a pro and you’ll witness the magic of making some of Australia’s top wines.

Day 1 : Depart Melbourne to travel along the scenic Great Ocean Road. Along the way you will stop to look at indigenous Australian Wildlife. After lunch (own expense) discover ancient fossils at Dinosaur Cove and experience the cool temperate rainforest at Mait’s Rest. After dinner enjoy a “Rainforest by Night” walk to view glow worms. Overnight accommodation included.

Day 2 : After breakfast, travel along the Shipwreck coast to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. After lunch (own expense) at Port Fairy, you will continue to Portland and Mount Gambier and then on to the Coonawarra Wine region and your overnight accommodation. Dinner included.

Day 3 : After breakfast travel through the scenic Coonawarra winery region and stop for wine tastings. Travel north towards Adelaide to the Naracoorte Caves (Optional Cave Tour). Tour Hahndorf, a traditional German town in the Adelaide Hills before arriving in Adelaide.