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The Twelve Apostles
Victoria’s Hidden Gems
7 DAYS
MELBOURNE
MELBOURNE IJVIC
Melbourne Daylesford Dunkeld Warrnambool Lorne Mornington Peninsula
Explore the cosmopolitan sophistication of Melbourne and the natural beauty of Victoria, enjoying luxury
accommodations in renowned destinations. From trendy cityscapes to quaint villages, scenic coastal drives
to white-capped surf, Victoria’s charm is revealed on this Inspiring Journey.
HIGHLIGHTS
Discover
• The eclectic town of Daylesford, with antique
shops, bazaars and cottage industries
• The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground
Explore
Torquay
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
• Melbourne’s vibrant laneways and arcades
• Green Olive at Red Hill in the
Mornington Peninsula
Immerse
• Visit Creswick Woollen Mills, the last
colored woollen spinning mill in Australia
• Call in at the high-tech Museum of
Australian Democracy at Eureka
• Experience a Welcome to Country ceremony
with indigenous people in the Grampians
• Browse in the Australian National
Surfing Museum in Torquay
Relax
• Indulge in a relaxing mineral bath at the
historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
• On a scenic coastal drive along
the Great Ocean Road
Day 1 Welcome to Melbourne
Admire the style and spirit of Victoria’s
capital. This evening, join your Journey
Director for a Welcome Reception
before boarding Melbourne’s famous
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Enjoy
a silver-service dinner as you travel
in elegant surroundings, through
the glittering city streets. Hotel:
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. DW
Day 2 Melbourne – Daylesford
View the city’s impressive skyline
this morning as you enjoy breakfast
in the 35th-floor restaurant of your
hotel. Return to earth and begin your
exploration of Melbourne’s wide avenues
and charming arcades in the company
of a local expert wander through the
labyrinthine laneways that reveal some
of the world’s most edgy street art.
Indulge in the Melbournian tradition
of morning tea before lunchtime at
leisure. Later you’ll head for the eclectic
spa town of Daylesford and relax in the
healing waters of the historic Hepburn
Bathhouse & Spa. Tonight, enjoy
dinner in the award-winning restaurant
The Argus. Hotel: Peppers Mineral
Springs Hotel, Daylesford. B DW
Day 3 Daylesford – Dunkeld
After a leisurely start to the day, call in at
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm for
morning tea. Drip syrupy lavender honey
over freshly baked scones before
heading to Creswick Woollen Mills for an
exclusive guided tour. Continue to the
historic town of Clunes admiring
beautifully preserved Victorian
architecture. There’s time for lunch at
one of the cafés. En route to Dunkeld,
visit the Eureka Centre in Ballarat, where
the original Eureka Stockade flag is on
display. Settle into the picturesque
surrounds of the Southern Grampians
this evening enjoying dinner at your hotel.
Hotel: Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld. B DW