Morning:
Arrival at Melbourne Airport (MEL) between 09:00–10:00 (Tuesdays and Fridays). Airport pickup and transfer directly to your hotel in Melbourne city.
Note: If your flight is delayed, an additional group fee applies: $200 for a five-person car or $240 for a seven-person car. No refund if you miss the trip due to flight delays.

Afternoon & Evening:

• Visit Rainbow House in Brighton, a colorful photo-friendly spot full of joy and fun.

• At 3:30 PM, optional visit to Maru Zoo (own expense) to experience close encounters with adorable animals.

• At 6:00 PM, explore Cowes city.

• At 7:30 PM, visit Nobbies, then at 9:00 PM witness the spectacular penguin parade as fairy penguins return to their nests to protect their chicks.

Important:

• No photography or video allowed during the penguin roosting to protect the animals from artificial light.

• Penguin numbers vary seasonally and annually due to environmental factors.

• Viewing is from the general platform and subject to daily conditions.

• Attractions and schedule may be adjusted accordingly.

Accommodation: Four-star hotel in Melbourne city.

Overview: Travel 113 km to Ballarat, a historic gold rush town known as "New Gold Mountain." Experience life as it was in the 1850s gold rush era.

Activities:

·       Pan for gold using traditional methods and keep any gold you find as a souvenir.

·       Explore underground gold mines by mine cart.

·       Watch live theater performances throughout the town.

·       Visit historic buildings where actors portray daily life scenes.

·       Optional horse-drawn carriage ride (own expense: AU$6 adults, AU$4.50 children).

·       Depending on time and conditions, visit either St Anne’s winery (with optional wine tasting) or an alpaca farm where you can get close to alpacas and shop for related products.

Accommodation: Four-star hotel in Melbourne city. Breakfast included.

Description text goes hereRoute: Drive along the iconic Great Ocean Road with views of Port Phillip Bay, surfing towns like Torquay, the charming town of Lorne, and Apollo Bay.

Highlights:

·       Stop for lunch (own expense) and learn about the history of the Great Ocean Road.

·       Visit the famous Twelve Apostles rock formations, natural limestone pillars rising from the ocean. Optional helicopter tour available for aerial views (own expense).

·       Continue to Loch Ard Gorge, a scenic canyon with historical significance, where you can walk down to the seaside.

·       Return to Melbourne city to end the day.

Accommodation: Four-star hotel in Melbourne city. Breakfast included.

Morning:

Explore Melbourne city landmarks:

·       Parliament House exterior

·       St. Patrick’s Church (exterior)

·       Fitzroy Gardens oasis

·       Optional visit to Captain Cook’s Stone House (own expense)

Afternoon:

·       Visit Federation Square, Yarra River, Flinders Street Station, and the Arts Centre.

·       Optional Chinatown lunch (own expense).

·       Visit Eureka Tower 88th-floor observation deck for panoramic city views (own expense).

Late Afternoon:

·       Group transfer to Melbourne Airport at 3:00 PM.
Note: Private airport transfers available for $120 (five-person sedan) or $140 (seven-person sedan).