PASSENGER FERRY VEHICLE FERRY PASSENGER FERRY Melbourne Werribee Portarlington Queenscliff Charlemont Sorrento Cowes Flinders Red Hill San Remo Marysville Olinda Belgrave Kinglake Yarra Glen AVALON AIRPORT YOU YANGS MELBOURNE AIRPORT Gembrook Yarra Junction Warburton Monomeith FRENCH ISLAND CAPE SCHANCK PENGUIN PARADE Arthurs Seat Mornington Little River Coldstream Pearcedale Drysdale Dixons Creek Healesville PHILLIP ISLAND MORNINGTON PENINSULA BELLARINE PENINSULA DANDENONG RANGES GEELONG YARRA VALLEY The Q Train (p72) Who doesn’t love a historic railway adventure! Return journey between Drysdale and Queenscliff in refurbished dining carriages, superb coastal views, dégustation menu and local wines, beers and ciders. STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) DAY FIVE: GEELONG & THE BELLAR INE MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff (p85) is set amongst native gardens just 500 metres from the beach. Kick back in a luxury villa, dip in the indoor heated pool or take the beach track for a sea swim. Baywalk Bollard Trail (p67) One of Victoria’s most famous attractions along the foreshore. 104 bollard sculptures of characters who shaped Geelong’s history. There’s a Koori family, explorer Matthew Flinders, lifesavers and more. National Wool Museum (p70) is a multi award-winning hands-on cultural destination with a national profile and a local heart. Learn the Australian story of wool, fibre and textiles. Lon Retreat & Spa (p86) is an adults-only exclusive retreat set on 200 acres of rural and conservation land, hidden away on a hill by the ocean. Enjoy private beach access, nature walks, the mineral water fed heated pool and Spa. You Yangs Precinct (p73) is dominated by granite peaks that make up the You Yangs Regional Park. Only 22km from Geelong, it’s an excellent spot to enjoy nature close to the city. Werribee Open Range Zoo (p73) offers a taste of African adventure just outside of Melbourne! Keep an eye out for lions, gorillas, hippos, bison, giraffe, meerkats, rhinos, zebra, elephants and heaps more. Portarlington Grand Hotel (p87) Historic charm and contemporary luxury. Boutique guestrooms, three dining options. Airy Atrium, fun Front Bar, stylish Dining Room. Woodfired pizzas, local produce including seafood, wines, beers. Sea All Dolphin Swims (p71) offers adventure tours and sightseeing experiences on Port Phillip Bay. Swim with wild seals and dolphins and get up close and personal with local marine life. Portarlington Mussel Tours (p71) All on one plate! Stunning Melbourne and bay views, nature, wildlife, sublime seafood. Collect mussels from farms, watch cooking demos, feast on freshly foraged seafood including oysters and scallops. Curlewis Golf Club (p68) The ultimate golf experience! Australia’s fastest-growing golf club: 71 par golf course, $20 million clubhouse, luxe accommodation, The Range @ Curlewis indoor/outdoor driving bays, auto tees, XGolf. 5 DAY ITINERARY – WILDLIFE & ADVENTURE 29
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