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28 The Twelve Apostles Victoria’s Hidden Gems NEW VACATION 7 DAYS  |  MELBOURNE RETURN  |  IJVIC HIGHLIGHTS Discover • The eclectic village of Daylesford, with antique shops, bazaars & cottage industries • The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground Explore • Melbourne’s vibrant walkways & arcades • Green Olive farm in the Mornington Peninsula Discover the secrets of Victoria’s charm on this eclectic sojourn. In cosmopolitan Melbourne, explore lanes and discover edgy cafés, while in quaint Daylesford uncover antique shops and unique cottage industries. Experience a Welcome to Country ceremony with indigenous people in the spectacular Grampians, and take one of Australia’s iconic road trips on the Great Ocean Road, while staying in boutique accommodations and indulging your taste buds with gourmet cuisine on the way. Learn/Do • Visit Creswick Woollen Mills, the last colored woollen spinning mill in Australia • Call in at the high-tech Museum of Australian Democracy in Ballarat • Experience a Welcome to Country ceremony with indigenous people in the Grampians • Browse Torquay’s Australian Surfing Museum Relax • Indulge in a relaxing mineral bath at the historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne On arrival in Melbourne there’s free time to relax or explore. This evening meet your Travel Director at your hotel for a Welcome Reception before departing for a magical evening aboard the famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Hotel: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. DW Day 2: Melbourne – Daylesford • 4 Dinners with wine DW After a leisurely breakfast at the Sofitel’s 35th floor restaurant overlooking the city, explore Melbourne’s vibrant walkways and arcades with a knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy morning tea at one of the local Melbourne cafés. You’re free at lunchtime, then we’re bound for the eclectic village of Daylesford, notable not only for its mineral spring baths, but antique shops, bazaars and various cottage industries. This afternoon enjoy a relaxing mineral spa at the historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa which has been welcoming visitors since 1895. Tonight you’ll stay at the beautifully appointed Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel. Dinner this evening is at an award-winning restaurant, The Argus, in Hepburn Springs. Hotel: Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel, Daylesford. B DW • 1 Highlight Dinner HD Day 3: Daylesford – Dunkeld • The Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles Taste • Enjoy a magical dining experience aboard the famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant • Enjoy a Highlight Dinner & Stage Show at Flagstaff Hill • Enjoy dinner at the acclaimed Royal Mail Hotel in the Grampians • Enjoy a Be My Guest lunch & wine tasting at the award-winning Jack Rabbit Winery • Morning tea at Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm • 6 Full buffet breakfasts B • 1 Be my Guest lunch  BG • 1 Farewell Lunch FL After breakfast, why not visit beautiful Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens overlooking Daylesford town for a lovely morning stroll, or take the ‘Peace Mile’ Walk around Lake Daylesford. After exploring, you’ll head to Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm for morning tea. See their manicured vegetable, herb, lavender and olive plots, set amongst stone farm buildings dating back to 1850 and friendly farm animals. Next stop, we visit the family- owned and operated Creswick Woollen Mills, the only remaining colored woollen spinning mill in Australia. In a private tour, learn how luxurious natural fibers are processed into designer garments. A little way down the road is the historic town of Clunes. Step back in time and wander along the main street where you’re free to grab a spot of lunch in one of its cafés or at the country pub, the National Hotel. Because of its historic main street façade, the town has been the setting for well-known films including Heath Ledger’s Ned Kelly, Mad Max 1 and the 1950s classic On the Beach. On our way to Dunkeld, we’ll visit The Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka in Ballarat. Using the latest digital technology coupled with historic iconic objects, visitors can immerse themselves in a sensory experience on the birth of Australian democracy. Located at the base of the Grampian