5D4N Melbourne Explorer

Land Package, valid till 31 March 2023 
Tour Code: VAL_MEL_5NGPS 

What’s Included:

•  4-night accommodation with breakfast
•  Seat-In-Coach (SIC) airport coach transfers (Airport-Hotel-Airport)
•  1-day Philip Island Penguin Parade + Underground Viewing Tour
•  1-day Sunset Great Ocean Road Tour

Package Excludes:

•  All international flights or/and any air segments to or from Melbourne
•  All meals not stated in itinerary
•  Personal travel insurance, Australia ETA/Visa
•  Personal expenditures

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Melbourne

SIC Melbourne Airport to CBD hotel coach transfer. Day is free for own exploration. 

Day 2: Melbourne – Philip Island Penguin Parade Tour

Visit the famous Brighton Beach boxes, a guided tour at the award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park where you are able to feed and meet a wide range of Australian animals. See penguins waddle up Philip Island at sunset and you get to watch them waddle past the window at the underground viewing area too. 

(*This tour does not operate on Sunday) 

Day 3: Melbourne – Sunset Great Ocean Road Tour

 Visit the beaches of Victoria’s famous Surf Coast and maybe spot wild koalas while strolling along the scented eucalyptus. Drive and marvel the natural beauty of Loch Ard Gorge, explore more rock formations including Razorback, the Dumpling Pots and the delightful Island Archway. As the sun sets, be amazed by the majestic Twelve Apostles watching the colours of the sky transforms. 

(*This tour does not operate on Sunday) 

Day 4: Melbourne Free day

Melbourne Free day

Day 5: Departs Melbourne

Transfer by SIC coach to Melbourne Airport. 

Choices of Hotel

4* Hotel Grand Chancellor

Enjoy some of the best views in Melbourne CBD, from the heated rooftop swimming pool at Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne. Located in the heart of the theatre district, it offers a choice of 2 restaurants. 

Offering easy access to the city’s vibrant theatres, nightlife, shopping and sporting precincts, the hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Bourke Street and Collins Street. Chinatown is a 3-minute walk away. 

4* Mantra on Russell

Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Mantra on Russell is just 5 minutes’ walk from Her Majesty’s Theatre and the Princess Theatre. It is 5 minutes’ drive from the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena. 

The property features a heated swimming pool, a fitness centre and a hot tub. It also offers a 24/7 room service. Complimentary WiFi is available in the lobby. 

5* Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Stamford Plaza Melbourne built in 2016 is 2 minutes’ walk from Collins Street’s high-end boutique shops and 20 minutes’ walk from Melbourne’s international sporting precincts, including the MCG, Rod Laver Arena and AAMI Park soccer stadium. China Town and a range of rooftop bars and lane-way’s with dining options are all within minutes of the hotel. 

Dine at Harry’s Bar and Restaurant, which offers innovative, seasonal, food and beverage options, or order room service from the extensive 24-hour in-room dining menu. 

Seasons in Australia

*Temperatures are average for reference only. 

Summer – December through February 
In summer, the average daily temperatures range from about 20°C to 37°C in the major capital cities. 

Autumn – March through May 
Things start to cool down slightly in autumn, with temperature averages slipping to between 17°C and 30°C 

Winter – June through August 
The winter months see average temperatures that range from 10° to 18°C in the north. 

Spring – September through November 
Spring boasts average daily temperatures from 15°C and 28°C.