Victorian Tours

These tours are available on all days

Tour 1:
The Penguin Parade, Phillip Island.

Afternoon and Evening.
Warm clothing essential. Delegates will be collected in an air-conditioned coach at approximately 12.25pm, returning at about 11.00pm. Phillip Island, an area of some 100 square kilometres is not only the home of one of the largest colonies of fairy penguins in the world, but also the home of seals, koalas and mutton birds. The highlight of the tour will be the parade of fairy penguins at dusk returning from the sea after a dayâs feeding. The tour will stop at Cowes on the return visit for supper. This is optional and not included in the cost.
Cost: AUD$120.00

Tour 2:
"Puffing Billy" wine-tastings and Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary.

All day Tour .
Delegates will be picked up at approximately 7.40am and travel through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges to Belgrave to board "Puffing Billy", the oldest steam railway still operating in Australia, and the sole surviving locomotive designed for narrow gauge tracks. The train takes you to Menzies Creek to rejoin the coach for a visit to Fergussons Winery, where a spit-roast luncheon and wine tastings are provided. After lunch visit the famous Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, recognised as one of Australiaâs best. You will return to Melbourne about 5.30pm. The cost includes lunch, wines, Puffing Billy journey and entrance to the sanctuary.
Cost: AUD$125.00

Tour 3:
The Great Ocean Road.

All Day Tour.
Departing at 7.40am, you will enjoy the beautiful coastline along this world class scenic highway. You will visit the Otway National Park where ferns and mosses nestle in secluded damp gullies. You will also visit the famous Twelve Apostles ö huge stone monoliths out at sea eroded after years of pounding by the wild ocean. Supper will be taken at the town of Colac. The tour will return about 9.30pm. The cost does not include lunch or supper.
Cost: AUD$110.00

Tours can be booked on the registration form and must be paid in advance.