PASSENGER FERRY VEHICLE FERRY PASSENGER FERRY Melbourne Werribee Portarlington Queenscliff Bellarine Sorrento Fingal Cowes Mornington Moorooduc Red Hill San Remo Marysville Kinglake Healesville Koo-wee-up AVALON AIRPORT MELBOURNE AIRPORT Warburton Grantville FRENCH ISLAND CAPE SCHANCK PHILLIP ISLAND NATURE PARKS Arthurs Seat Belgrave Dixons Creek Yarra Glen Coldstream Forest Hill Wandin Olinda Pt Lonsdale Jarra Junction PHILLIP ISLAND MORNINGTON PENINSULA BELLARINE PENINSULA DANDENONG RANGES GEELONG YARRA VALLEY STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) Panorama Retreat & Resort (p74) Luxury retreat hidden in the Dandenong Ranges. A 10-acre estate featuring some of the region’s famous gardens where you can stroll and picnic. Dine in or explore restaurants in charming villages. Chandon (p44) was established by French Champagne house, Möet and Chandon. Enjoy panoramic views and savour romantic wines (including méthode traditionnelle sparklings) in the Brasserie. Kangaroo Ridge Retreat (p74) Award-winning, romantic mudbrick cabins with spa bath for two and all-inclusive locally stocked larder. Secluded in Yarra Valley bush with glorious mountain, wildlife and sunrise views from your balcony. Yering Gorge Cottages (p76) Breathe in fresh country air on extensive walking trails in the huge nature reserve, tee off on the Greg Norman-designed golf course. Watch kangaroos grazing as you share a regional wine on your balcony. Oakridge Wines (p47) Heaven for serious foodies. Awardwinning winery, cellar door and hatted restaurant, with kitchen gardens inspiring the menus. Private and terrace dining too, where you can sample superb local wines. Yarra Gables (p75) A TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best’. 4-star motel and private houses surrounded by delightful lawns, trees and gardens. The perfect place to relax after winery and gin tastings. DAY FIVE: YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) Global Ballooning (p46) eases you into a magical onehour sunrise balloon flight over vineyards and valleys for a soft landing in winery country where a champagne breakfast awaits. Flights depart 364 days a year. Coombe Yarra Valley (p44) was once Dame Nellie Melba’s home. Now they produce cool climate wines and a divine cellar door dégustation menu worth singing about. Relax and cuddle up for a tour of the stunning 7 acre garden. Cherryhill Orchards (p44) A third-generation farm devoted to everything cherry. Pick cherries in summer, visit the farmgate shop for cherry gifts and treats. Or take a picnic and find a secluded spot on this beautiful property. Warburton Adventures (p50) Share the thrills and fun of epic outdoor experiences. Professional guides for river sledding, river tubing, abseiling, hiking, food foraging, mountain biking and Wurundjeri cultural experiences. 5 DAY ITINERARY – ROMANTIC INDULGENCE 37
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