Melbourne, in Australia's state of Victoria (VIC), is truly diverse and is now home to an interesting mixture of historic Victorian architecture and breathtaking modern buildings. With a vibrant, street cafe culture and shops to rival any other city in the world, Melbourne is also widely considered to be the dining capital of Australia, with an enormous selection of cuisine. It is only by actually visiting Melbourne that you will be able to soak.

DAY 1  ARRIVE MELBOURNE

Upon arrival in Melbourne you will be met by a Sunbus representative or coach driver at the Traveller Information Desk if arriving on an international flight, or at the bottom of the escalators near the luggage carousel if arriving on a domestic flight, for shuttle bus transfer to your choice of hotel. The Sunbus driver will be holding a sign with the Sunbus Logo (Kangaroo and Orange Sun).

On check in please collect your travel documents from the hotel receptionist.

ACCOMMODATION – 3 NIGHTS ROOM ONLY BASIS

DAY 2    MELBOURNE

Melbourne city sights tour and Penguin Parade Tour.

An Australian Pacific Touring coach will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to the corner of Flinders & Russell Street at Federation Square, the departure point of your tour. At 8.10am join your coach to commence a full day tour of Melbourne and Phillip Island.  View examples of Melbourne architectural splendour including St. Pauls Cathedral and the Princess and Regent Theatres.  See the Royal Exhibition Buildings and Federation Square, stroll around Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens.  View the Fitzroy Gardens and see Captain Cook’s Cottage (entry at own expense).  See the bustling Queen Victoria Market and Albert Park, home to the Australian Grand Prix.  Visit the Shrine of Remembrance and see the Southbank waterfront precinct.  Cross the Bolte Bridge for great city views.  Time is allowed for lunch (own expense) before re-joining your coach at Federation Square for your afternoon Phillip Island Tour.  Journey to the Gippsland region and visit Warrook, a working cattle farm.  Enjoy the opportunity to pat and feed kangaroos, wallabies and a host of farm animals.  Encounter koalas in their natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Centre.  Stroll along elevated boardwalks and spot koalas in the trees.  Time is allowed for dinner purchase (own expense).  View spectacular coastal scenery at the Nobbies, two rocky outcrops abundant in marine life.  From the walkways you may be able to catch a glimpse of Australia’s largest population of fur seals living amount the coastline.   Browse through the Phillip Island Visitors Information Centre and learn about the little penguins and life on this island.   Watch as the Little Penguins battle the surf and make their way to their dune burrows, learn of the environmental and conservation methods that are initiated to ensure the 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, before returning to Melbourne.  Tour concludes at approximately 9.30pm (April to September) or 10.30pm to 11.30pm (October to March), at which time hoteldrop offs will commence.

* Tour does not operate 25Dec12

DAY 3  MELBOURNE

Enjoy a full day at leisure or you may want to take an optional tour to the Yarra Valley Wineries & Blue Dandenongs or the Great Ocean Road.

DAY 4  DEPART MELBOURNE

Your Sunbus driver will meet you at your hotel to transfer you to the airport.

Depart Melbourne.