Mornington Peninsula & Phillip Island

DAY 1

ALBURY/ WODONGA - CARRUM DOWNS MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 2025
Welcome aboard Martins touring coach for departure from Lavington Shopping Centre, Griffith Road Bus Stop at 7.00am, Albury Railway Station at 7.15am, Wodonga Plaza Smythe Street 7.30am and Wangaratta Coles Perry Street at 8.25am.
This morning we travel via the Hume Highway to Euroa for our morning break before making our way to Rayner’s Orchard for a Fruit Tasting Tractor Tour with time to browse the Farm Shop and perhaps stock up on some of their delights before lunch here. It’s now time to sit back, relax and get to know your fellow passengers a little more as we meander our way to top of the Mornington Peninsula.
Accommodation: The Sands Hotel by Nightcap Plus (3 Nights) Carrum Downs Ph: (03) 9788 9900

DAY 2

MORNINGTON PENINSULA TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
This morning, we discover some of the produce this region has to offer. Visiting Pure Peninsula Honey, we hear about and taste a vast range of pure honeys, with delicious varieties like Orange Blossom, Iron bark and Clover just to name a few! You will also have time to explore the farm shop before travelling to Cape Schanck – one of the most picturesque locations on the Mornington Peninsula. The Lighthouse and Keepers Cottages are part of a historical site that has remained unchanged and undisturbed for more than 140 years. Enjoy a guided tour of the Light Keepers Cottage and look through the museum. Afterwards spend time at Mornington Peninsula’s most charming village, Flinders. With a historic streetscape lined with eateries, gourmet produce stores, boutique shops, galleries, and antique outlets, it will be the perfect place to have lunch and explore at your own pace. Next, is Arthurs Seat - the highest point of the Mornington Peninsula. At 300 meters it provides spectacular panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay. On a clear day the view extends as far as the city skyline, the You Yang Mountain Ranges and Mount Macedon. We board the state-of-the-art gondolas and take the 14 minute journey as we travel over state forest making our way to the bottom. Our final visit for the afternoon is to the Red Hill Estate Winery and enjoy a wine tasting while taking in the spectacular views out to Port Phillip Bay before returning to our hotel.

DAY 3

PHILLIP ISLAND WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
We have a slightly later start to the day, as tonight we will be returning late after exploring Phillip Island. With just over a 1 hour drive to Phillip Island our first stop is San Remo to watch the daily Pelican feeding at noon. From here it’s a short drive to the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory for lunch before heading to Churchill Island Heritage Farm. In 1976 Churchill Island was bought by the Victorian Conservation Trust and it is now part of, and managed by, the Phillip Island Nature Park. There are historical displays including a museum of old farming machinery. The island is a working farm with highland cattle, sheep, ducks, chickens and Clydesdale horses. We continue our touring this afternoon, as we take a scenic drive along the Island, passing the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit before arriving at the Nobbies Centre.  This area offers spectacular coastal scenery as well as viewing the offshore seal colony at Seal Rocks. Heading back a little bit, it’s time for an early dinner at the Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar. After a lovely meal we head to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade Visitor Centre. Just after sunset, the penguins cross Summerland Beach to return to their sand-dune burrows. To see the penguins come out of the surf in small groups and waddle up the beach is a unique and fascinating spectacle.  At the end of the Penguin Parade, we re-board the coach and head back to our hotel arriving late in the evening

DAY 4

MORNINGTON PENINSULA – DANDENONG RANGES THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
We have a great day in store today. First up we make our way Cruden Farm for a guided tour with the head gardener and a delightful morning tea. More than eighty years in the making and the heart of a working farm, the garden at Cruden Farm is a small piece of country set amid dense suburbia that is truly inspiring. Next, we make our way to Emerald Lake Park to the Lakeside Visitor Centre overlooking the picturesque Lake Treganowan. Lunch has been arranged for us in the Railway Café and we complete our time here with a wander through Lakeside Hall – home to a collection of expertly curated steam artifact displays and rarely seen images. Next, it’s all aboard the Puffing Billy steam train for a memorable journey through the picturesque Sherbrooke Forest and over the iconic Trestle Bridge before pulling into Belgrave Station - be sure to have your camera handy. What a fabulous way to finish our day! With our journey complete we make our way to our final overnight stay at the picturesque Mount Evelyn.
Accommodation: Nightcap at York on Lilydale Mt Evelyn Ph: (03) 9736 4000

DAY 5

MT EVELYN – WODONGA / ALBURY FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER
Sadly, our tour must come to an end today. From Mt Evelyn we make our way to Coombe the Melba Estate. Once the home of Dame Nellie Melba, today Coombe is one of the most unique gourmet and cultural destinations the Yarra Valley has to offer. We’ll soak in the surroundings of this stunning location while enjoying Devonshire Tea and gain a great insight into the world of Dame Melba via a stroll through the gallery and a guided garden tour. Before leaving the region, we call in to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery. We’ll be welcomed with chocolate tastings, displays of thousands of premium chocolates and chocolatiers hard at work handcrafting their creations. Lunch today is at the Royal Mail Hotel in Yea before continuing home arriving back late afternoon

TOUR COST

$2140.00 Per Person Twin / Double Share
$2542.00 Single Supplement

INCLUDES

Luxury Coach Travel
Accommodation on basis as booked
Meals as indicated on itinerary
Entrances to attractions as per itinerary
Goods & Services Tax

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, MT=Morning Tea