Green Sample Itineraries

4 Nights/5 Days

Day 1

Discover Melbourne by horse and carriage. Take in the eclectic sites of Australia's most multicultural metropolis. You'll encounter colourful markets, ethnic villages, sidewalk cafes and some of the world's finest parks, gardens and beachfront as your tour the streets of Melbourne on a personalised tour.

Dine onboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant - the first travelling tramcar restaurant in the world. Enjoy fine cuisine and the very best of Australian wines as you take in the scenic streets of Melbourne

Day 2

An early morning journey to the Yarra Ranges to get up close and friendly with Australia's native animals. Healesville Sanctuary brings you close to our weird and wonderful wildlife: the platypus, wombat, emu and the very familiar koala and kangaroo. Set in the beauty of the Australian bush, and in the company of birdsong your own personal ranger takes you to the habitats of all that is uniquely Australian.

Grape Graze' the day away at some of the Yarra Valley's award-winning wineries. Lunch at Rochford winery and be delighted by imaginative seasonal dishes created from fresh Yarra Valley produce.

Choose from an afternoon of Golf at the Heritage Golf course or Archery on the lawns of Rochford winery.

To end the day on a perfect note, dine out along the Crown riverside promenade to sample the delights and diversity of Australia's culinary capital.

Day 3

Start the morning with a taste of Melbourne's bustling market life as you join a leading Australian chef for a gastronomic adventure. Enjoy a "Foodies Dream Tour" through the food halls of the largest market in the Southern Hemisphere, The Queen Victoria Market. Australia's largest shopping stop for any itinerary, the Market provides a huge variety of quality merchandise and fresh foods at bargain prices.

This afternoon, journey to Phillip Island to witness the world famous penguin parade, see koalas in the wild at the Koala Conservation centre and participate in Australian farming activities on Churchill Island. Dine at one of the many restaurants located on Phillip Island or make use of the Wild Ocean room at the Nobbies Centre, which is perched on cliff tops overlooking the wild waters of the Bass Strait. Phillip Island Nature Parks is a natural wildlife attraction which has achieved an Advanced Eco Tourism Accreditation - the highest eco tourism rating available.

Day 4

Discover Melbourne's hidden laneways and historic arcades on a special walking tour - find the city's best shopping secrets, and take in the history and architecture of Australia's largest labyrinth of cobblestone laneways and art deco arcades.

Take time out to pamper yourself at one of Melbourne's renowned spa retreats. For a uniquely Australian experience, visit Li'tya Spa, which offers sensory treatments incorporating Aboriginal healing techniques and touch therapies. Choose from indulgence treatments or soak up the sea's healing powers in a private seawater spa tub overlooking the bay.

As your farewell to Melbourne, journey to Emu Bottom Homestead for a taste of Australia. Smell the bush, feel the warmth of our Australian hospitality, watch the magic of the stars of the Southern Cross from our campfire and enjoy the taste and flavours of our unique Australian fare

Day 5

The morning is yours to explore the style and sophistication of Melbourne from locally designed originals to the best of international brands. Alternatively experience the Living Forest Gallery and Bunjilaka Aboriginal Centre at the Melbourne Museum; shark encounters at the Melbourne Aquarium; and breathtaking views of the sprawling bayside metropolis from the tallest residential building in the Southern Hemisphere - the Eureka Skydeck.