MELBOURNE SIGHTSEEING
01 April 2014 – 31 March 2015
MELBOURNE DAY TOURS
01 April 2014 – 31 March 2015
Contents
MELBOURNE DAY TOURS 3
TOUR NAME: K1 MAGNIFICENT MELBOURNE – MORNING CITY TOUR 3
TOUR NAME: K1T MAGNIFICENT MELBOURNE – MORNING CITY TOUR + TRAM CAR 3
TOUR NAME: K1C MAGNIFICENT MELBOURNE – MORNING CITY TOUR + YARRA RIVER CRUISE 3
TOUR NAME: K1E MAGNIFICENT MELBOURNE – MORNING CITY TOUR + EUREKA TOWER 3
TOUR NAME: K10 PHILLIP ISLAND – PENGUINS, KANGAROOS & KOALAS 5
TOUR NAME: K10X PHILLIP ISLAND – PENGUINS, KANGAROOS & KOALAS + SKYBOX EXPERIENCE 5
TOUR NAME: K10B PHILLIP ISLAND – PENGUINS, KANGAROOS & KOALAS + PRIVATE PENGUIN EXPERIENCE 5
TOUR NAME: K10P PHILLIP ISLAND – PENGUINS, KANGAROOS & KOALAS + VIEWING PLATFORM 5
TOUR NAME: K10A PHILLIP ISLAND - PENGUINS, KANGAROOS & KOALAS + PENGUIN ADOPTION 5
TOUR NAME: K11 PHILLIP ISLAND – PENGUINS UP LATE 6
TOUR NAME: K11P PHILLIP ISLAND – PENGUINS UP LATE WITH VIEWING PLATFORM 6
TOUR NAME: K13 SOVEREIGN HILL GOLD RUSH 7
TOUR NAME: K13W SOVEREIGN HILL AND GOLD RUSH & WILDLIFE PARK 7
TOUR NAME: K4 GREAT OCEAN ROAD & TWELVE APOSTLES 8
TOUR NAME: K4L GREAT OCEAN ROAD & TWELVE APOSTLES WITH LUNCH 8
TOUR NAME: K15 PUFFING BILLY STEAM TRAIN & HEALESVILLE WILDLIFE 9
TOUR NAME: K15L PUFFING BILLY STEAM TRAIN & HEALESVILLE WILDLIFE 9
TOUR NAME: K35 PUFFING BILLY STEAM TRAIN & WINE COUNTRY IN STYLE 10
TOUR NAME: K35L PUFFING BILLY STEAM TRAIN & WINE COUNTRY IN STYLE WITH LUNCH 10
TOUR NAME: K65 YARRA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY & HEALESVILLE WILDLIFE 11
TOUR NAME: K85 YARRA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY 12
TOUR NAME: K39 GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK 13
TOUR NAME: K17W MORNINGTON PENINSULA SCENIC WINE TRAIL 14
TOUR NAME: K17B MORNINGTON PENINSULA SCENIC STRAWBERRY HARVEST 14
TOUR NAME: K79 MT BULLER SNOW ADVENTURE 15
MLEBOURNE OVERNIGHT PACKAGES 16
TOUR NAME: K100 PHILLIP ISLAND TRANSFERS (NO ACCOMMODATION) 16
TOUR NAME: K150 YARRA VALLEY TRANSFERS (NO ACCOMMODATION) 17
TOUR NAME: K400 GREAT OCEAN ROAD & TWELVE APOSTLES TRANSFER (NO ACCOMMODATION) 18
TOUR NAME: K401 OVERNIGHT GREAT OCEAN ROAD & TWELVE APOSTLES – CUMBERLAND RESORT 19
TOUR NAME: K402 OVERNIGHT GREAT OCEAN ROAD & TWELVE APOSTLES – COMFORT INN APOLLO BAY 20
TOUR NAME: K403 OVERNIGHT GREAT OCEAN ROAD & TWELVE APOSTLES– ERSKINE RESORT 21
TOUR NAME: K790 MT BULLER SNOW ADVENTURE OVERNIGHT TRANSFERS 22
MELBOURNE DAY TOURS
TOUR NAME: K1 Magnificent Melbourne – Morning City Tour
TOUR NAME: K1T Magnificent Melbourne – Morning City Tour + Tram Car
TOUR NAME: K1C Magnificent Melbourne – Morning City Tour + Yarra River Cruise
TOUR NAME: K1E Magnificent Melbourne – Morning City Tour + Eureka Tower
Departure Days: Daily
Departure Point: Federation Square (Cnr Flinders & Russell Street), Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Tour codes: K1, K1T, K1C, K1E
Duration: approx 4 hrs
Departure time: 8:10 am
Return Time K1: 11:45 am
Return Time K1C: 1:00 pm
Return Time K1E: Tour concludes at Eureka Tower
Return Time K1T: Tour concludes at the completion of Colonial Tram Car Restaurant
Inclusions K1: No inclusions
Inclusions K1C: 1 Hour Yarra River Cruise
Inclusions K1E: Entry to Eureka Tower Observation Deck
Inclusions K1T: Colonial Tram Car Restaurant
Discover the charm of Melbourne. See Captain Cook's Cottage, Queen Victoria Market, Fitzroy Gardens and Albert Park, home to the Australian Grand Prix. Stroll the Royal Botanic Gardens, see the Royal Exhibition Buildings and Federation Square. Visit the Shrine of Remembrance and see the Southbank waterfront precinct. See some of the city's architecture including St. Paul's Cathedral and the Princess and Regent theatres. Cross the Bolte Bridge for great city views.
City Tour Additional Options
K1C – Hop on board Melbourne River cruises and experience the sights of Melbourne from the beautiful Yarra River. Cruise past Melbourne’s picturesque gardens, parklands and some of the famous sporting arenas
K1E – In less than 40 seconds you will arrive at Level 88 in the fastest lifts in the Southern Hemisphere and be amazed by the awesome views of Melbourne from the floor to ceiling windows
K1T – End your day dining on the award winning Colonial Tram Car Restaurant. Cruise the scenic streets of Melbourne whilst enjoying a seasonal menu and fine quality wines
Block out dates:
K1: 25.12.14
K1C / K1E / K1T: 25.12.14, 31.12.14, 01.01.15
TOUR NAME: K5 Puffing Billy Heritage Steam Train Journey
Departure Days: Daily
Departure Point: Federation Square (Cnr Flinders & Russell Street), Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Tour codes: K5
Duration: Approx. 5 hrs
Departure time: 8:10 am
Return Time: 1:00 pm
Inclusions K5: Puffing Billy Steam Train ride and Devonshire tea
As our luxury coach departs Melbourne, sit back and relax as we make our way to our first port of call into the Dandenong ranges. Enjoy the lush ferns and dense forests of these enchanting ranges. Hand feed Crimson Rosella birds (seed provided). Ride the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train, marvel at the towering mountain ash and beautiful gullies of Sherbrooke Forest and enjoy the spectacular views and lush rainforest settings. Enjoy a delicious homemade Devonshire Tea – hot scones with jam and cream and the choice of tea or coffee. Visit the quaint little town of Sassafras renowned for beautiful antiques and local crafts and enjoy free time to wander and explore.
Block out dates:
K5: 25.12.14, 31.12.14, 01.01.15
TOUR NAME: K10 Phillip Island – Penguins, Kangaroos & Koalas
TOUR NAME: K10X Phillip Island – Penguins, Kangaroos & Koalas + Skybox Experience
TOUR NAME: K10B Phillip Island – Penguins, Kangaroos & Koalas + Private Penguin Experience
TOUR NAME: K10P Phillip Island – Penguins, Kangaroos & Koalas + Viewing Platform
TOUR NAME: K10A Phillip Island - Penguins, Kangaroos & Koalas + Penguin Adoption
Departure days: Daily
Departure Point: Federation Square (Cnr Flinders & Russell Street), Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Tour codes: K10, K10X, K10B, K10P - and multilingual departures
Duration: approx 8.15 - 10.15 hrs
Departure time: 1:15pm
Return Time: Approx 10:30pm - 11:30pm (Oct – Mar)
Approx 9:30pm (Apr – Sept)
Inclusions K10: Entrance into Maru Animal Park & Penguin Parade
Inclusions K10X: Entrance into Maru Animal Park Penguin Skybox
Inclusions K10B: Entrance into Maru Animal Park & Penguin Parade with Private Penguin Experience
Inclusions K10P: Entrance into Maru Animal Park & the Penguin Parade with Penguins Plus Viewing Platform
Inclusions K10A: Entrance into Maru Animal Park & the Penguin Parade with an Adopt a Penguin package
Enjoy your tour to Phillip Island, home to an astounding array of wildlife, including Australia's largest fur seal colony, the Little Penguins and cuddly koalas. Enjoy getting close to koalas and kangaroos before joining the Little Penguins at dusk as they emerge from the surf and waddle to their burrows. Visit Maru Animal Park, for up close and personal encounters with koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils and much more. Enjoy the opportunity to pat and feed kangaroos, wallabies and a host of Australian wildlife. View spectacular coastal scenery at the Nobbies, two rocky outcrops abundant in marine life. Browse through the educational Phillip Island Visitors Information Centre. Learn about the little penguins and life on this stunning island. Watch the Little Penguins as they battle the surf and make their way to their dune burrows and learn of the environmental and conservation methods that are initiated to ensure the remarkable wildlife and vulnerable geology of Phillip Island remains protected. See the Little Penguins up close as they return to their nests to greet their young families and view the powerful southern coastline with its clean, sandy beaches and rocky shores.
Stop in Cowes for dinner (own expense) before returning back to Melbourne.
Note : Nobbies viewing is seasonal and dependent on daylight hours and bring warm clothing
Penguins Additional Options
K10X – Join a group of only 10 in the comfort of an exclusive, elevated viewing tower. Gain an excellent overview of Sumemrland Beach interacting with a ranger
K10B – Join a group of up to 10, this ranger guided eco tour goes to an exclusive area on the beach to view little Penguins. You will hear live commentary via personal headphones whilst sitting on mats
K10P – Enjoy more personalised wildlife viewing in an area limited to 140 people with ranger interpretation giving you a closer viewing of the Penguin arrival than the main viewing stands
K10A – As part of your AAT Kings Phillip Island Day Tour, you can contribute to the Penguin Foundation’s work in research and conservation by adopting a Little Penguin.
K10A Includes:
· Penguin Foundation membership
· Plush penguin toy
· Penguin Foundation adoption certificate
· Amazing Penguin fact sheet
· Personalised thank you card and photo
· Penguin Foundation’s e-newsletter
· Complimentary Penguin Parade ticket
· An exclusive invitation to the
Block out dates:
K10 / K10P / K10B / K10X : N/A
TOUR NAME: K11 Phillip Island – Penguins Up Late
TOUR NAME: K11P Phillip Island – Penguins Up Late with Viewing Platform
Departure Days: Daily
Departure Point: Federation Square (Cnr Flinders & Russell Street), Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Tour codes: K11, K11P
Duration: Approx 5 hrs
Departure time: 5:00 pm (Oct - Mar)
3:00 pm (Apr - Sept)
Return Time: 10:30pm - 11:30 pm (Oct - Mar)
9:30 pm (Apr - Sept)
Inclusions K11: Entrance into Penguin Parade
Inclusions K11P: Entrance into Penguin Parade and Penguin Plus Viewing Platform
See the wonderful nightly phenomenon of the little Penguins battling the raging surf as they return to the beach after a day of fishing at sea. Watch the little penguins as they make their way up the beach to their waiting families. Watch this amazing wonder of nature as they feed their young. (Please take warm clothing).
Winter departure tour may operate as small group tour.
Penguins Additional Options
K11P – Enjoy more personalised wildlife viewing in an area limited to 140 people with ranger interpretation giving you a closer viewing of the Penguin arrival than the main viewing stands
Block out dates:
K11 / K11P : 25.12.14
TOUR NAME: K13 SOVEREIGN HILL GOLD RUSH
TOUR NAME: K13W SOVEREIGN HILL AND GOLD RUSH & WILDLIFE PARK
Departure Days: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat
Departure Point: Federation Square (Cnr Flinders & Russell Street), Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Tour codes: K13, K13W
Duration: Approx. 9.10 hrs
Departure time: 8:20 am
Return Time: 5:30 pm
Inclusions K13: Entrance into Sovereign Hill
Inclusions K13W: Entrance into Sovereign Hill & Ballarat Wildlife Park
The past is very much present in towns like Ballarat whose early wealth and proud history was due to the mighty gold discovery of the mid-1850s. The glorious legacy that gold bestowed on this colonial town is still evident in the restored buildings and atmosphere of proud Ballarat. Sovereign Hill in Ballarat is a perfectly re-created example of Gold rush life during Victoria's Golden era. Explore the daily ritual of this Gold town and stroll the main street to visit with goldsmiths, crafts people, traders, soldiers and the like. Find your own fortune whilst panning for gold in the stream, go "underground" to the fascinating Gold mine and museum or ride the stage-coach through the village. Exhibits and displays unfold before you as you stroll through this bustling pioneer township. Have a chat to the gentle town folk and be captivated by the friendly outlook on their 1850s daily life. Some activities are at your own expense.
Sovereign Hill Additional Options
K13W – get up close to Australia’s wildlife at the Ballarat Wildlife Park. Get as close as you dare to a crocodile at a feeding session and see Tasmanian devils, wallabies, giant turtles and emus
Block out dates:
K13 / K13W : 25.12.14
TOUR NAME: K4 GREAT OCEAN ROAD & TWELVE APOSTLES
TOUR NAME: K4L GREAT OCEAN ROAD & TWELVE APOSTLES WITH LUNCH
Departure Days: Daily
Departure Point: Federation Square (Cnr Flinders & Russell Street), Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Tour codes: K4, K4L
Duration: Approx. 11.5 hrs
Departure time: 8:00 am
Return Time: 8:00 pm
Inclusions K4: National Park Entry Fee
Inclusions K4L: National Park Entry Fee and 1 Course Lunch at Apollo Bay Hotel
View the popular coastal townships of Torquay and Lorne - a surfer's haven and retreat. See many fern filled gullies and river inlets on your journey. Travel the length of the Great Ocean Road passing towering limestone cliffs, sweeping white beaches and stunning forest scenery. Truly one of the world's great scenic coastal drives. Witness a fabulous spectacle of massive natural erosion. Contrasts abound between rugged coast and verdant rainforest living side by side. See the amazing Twelve Apostles - limestone stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean and visit the Information Centre. Walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the scenery from various viewing platforms. See Loch Ard Gorge and be swept away by the romantic and tragic story of love and lives lost aboard the Loch Ard. Explore Port Campbell National Park. Discover the tragic history of over 50 ships wrecked along this rugged coastline. Continue beyond Port Campbell to the remnants of London Bridge. See the spectacular night lights of Melbourne as you cross the West Gate Bridge.
Great Ocean Road Additional Options
K4L – Enjoy lunch at the Apollo Bay Hotel. Choose from a range of options on the menu before going to explore this scenic coastal township
Block out dates:
K4L /: 25.12.14
TOUR NAME: K15 Puffing Billy Steam Train & Healesville Wildlife
TOUR NAME: K15L Puffing Billy Steam Train & Healesville Wildlife
Departure Days: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Departure Point: Federation Square (Cnr Flinders & Russell Street), Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Tour codes: K15, K15L
Duration: Approx. 9.10 hrs
Departure time: 8:20 am
Return Time: 5:30 pm
Inclusions K15: Puffing Billy Steam Train ride, entry to Healesville Sanctuary, Aussie tucker and billy tea
Inclusions K15L: Puffing Billy Steam Train ride, lunch at Rochford Winery, entry to Healesville Sanctuary, Aussie tucker and billy tea
Relax and enjoy the great scenery of lush ferns and dense forests of the nearby Dandenong Ranges. En route visit the Beautiful Sherbrooke Forest, home to lyrebirds, crimson rosellas, cockatoos and kookaburras. Look out for these native birds. Enjoy the picturesque mountain villages scattered along the way and the spectacular views of Melbourne's skyline. Enjoy a traditional morning tea of Aussie billy tea, Lamingtons and vegemite crackers. See picturesque mountain villages scattered along the way and the spectacular views of Melbourne's skyline. Ride the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train for a memorable journey on Australia's most notable narrow gauge railway, Tour the Yarra Valleys beautiful verdant hills and prosperous vineyards. Enjoy a delicious Winery lunch and then take a short transfer to your afternoon venue, the award winning Healesville Sanctuary. Your guide will escort you among Australia's unique birds and animals in the natural bush land setting of Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, Australia's premier wildlife and nature sanctuary and home to over 200 species of Australian birds, mammals and reptiles. Get up close to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, cockatoos, parrots and many more. Witness the amazing and exciting Eagles Fly demonstration within the sanctuary. See the renowned nocturnal house with the shy platypus and stroll through large aviaries and pond areas.