Morning: Arrive at Melbourne Airport. Meet and greet service with transfer to your hotel.

Afternoon & Evening: Spend the day at your leisure exploring this livable city.

• 🍽️ Meals: None
• 🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne or similar 4-star hotel

Morning:
• Free time to relax or explore on your own.

Afternoon:
• Visit Phillip Island, starting with the colorful Rainbow Houses in Brighton, a joyful and vibrant photo spot.
• At 3:30 PM, optional visit to Maru Wildlife Park (own expense), an incredible sanctuary with close animal encounters.

Evening:
• Explore Cowes town by 6:00 PM.
• At 7:30 PM, visit The Nobbies.
• At 9:00 PM, witness the spectacular Penguin Parade where fairy penguins return to their nests to protect their chicks.

 ⚠ Important:
  - No photography or video allowed during the penguin return to avoid disturbing the penguins’ eyes. Low wattage lights only along the shore.
  - Penguin numbers vary annually and seasonally due to environmental factors.
  - Viewing is from the General Viewing Platform.
  - Attractions and schedule may be adjusted.

• 🍽️ Meals: Hotel breakfast
• 🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne or similar 4-star hotel

Morning to Evening:
• Travel to Sovereign Hill gold mining town. Experience the gold rush era with staff in period costumes.
• Optional underground mine tour (A$12.5 adults / A$7 children). Watch live gold bar making demonstrations.
• Visit Ballarat city with its Victorian architecture and enjoy a charming city walk.

• 🍽️ Meals: Hotel breakfast
• 🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne or similar 4-star hotel

Morning to Afternoon:
• Drive along Victoria’s west coast via the Great Ocean Road. Stop at Anglesea, Split Point Lighthouse, and Memorial Arch.
• Lunch stop at Apollo Bay (own expense).
• Visit the iconic Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
• Optional helicopter flight over the Twelve Apostles (A$175).
• Pass by the unique Loch Ard Gorge, a natural sea-formed wonder.

• 🍽️ Meals: Hotel breakfast
• 🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne or similar 4-star hotel

Morning to Early Afternoon:
• Explore Melbourne’s landmarks: Parliament House (exterior), St Patrick’s Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens.
• Optional entry to Captain Cook’s Cottage (own expense).
• Visit Federation Square, Yarra River, Flinders Street Station, Arts Centre.
• Visit University of Melbourne, Australia’s second oldest university.
• Tour ends around 2:00 PM.

Afternoon:
• Group airport transfer at 3:00 PM.
• Private transfers available starting at $120 depending on group size and vehicle type.

• 🍽️ Meals: Hotel breakfast
• 🏨 Accommodation: None