Melbourne & Surrounds

Arrive at Melbourne airport. This city is coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. In the heart of its city centre the unique Federation Square development, with, cafes, bars, so many plazas and restaurants are sets on splendid Yarra River. Other side In the Southbank area, the Melbourne Arts Precinct is the site of Arts Centre Melbourne – an entertaining arts complex – and the Famous National Gallery of Victoria, with native Australian and indigenous art. Evening free for leisure.  Overnight at hotel RATES INCLUDE: Unlimited Kilometres, Damage Cover (DC) subject to Accident Damage excess, Vehicle Registration Fees (VRR), Admin Fee (AF), Location Fee (LF), 24Hr Breakdown Roadside Assistance and Goods & Service Tax (GST)RATES DO NOT INCLUDE: Out of Hours Pick Up Delivery & Collection Fees Fuel Purchase Options Additional Equipment: Child Seats Road Tolls Personal Accident and Effects Cover Premium Roadside Assist Private Parking Charges. Overnight in Melbourne

Enjoy driving through fern tree gullies and quaint villages of Olinda and Sassafras. For a sweet indulgence, visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery (on your own) to sample some handcrafted artisan chocolates! Proceed to Healesville Sanctuary to know all about Australian Wildlife and to experience close-up encounters with some of Australia's unique and endearing wildlife, including koala, Kangaroo, wombat, emus, dingoes, birds of prey and platypus. Overnight: Yarra Valley

Embark on the Puffing Billy, the oldest steam train in Australia as it takes you through winding forests and fern gullies. The Puffing Billy Railway is a 2 ft 6 in slim gauge heritage railway in the Dandenong Ranges of the city. Continue to Phillip Island to enjoy spectacular nature and wildlife here. Witness the nightly magical parade of little penguins returning to their burrows. Take a waddle on the wild side and view wild penguins at the world-popular Penguin Parade on Phillip Island - only 90 minutes from Melbourne. Experience the magic of little penguins returning home at sunset to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia. Overnight: Phillip Island

Pit your go-karting skills at Phillip Island Grand Prix and thrill to adrenalin-pumping hot laps. Watch a noontime pelican feeding by local fishermen in San Remo whilst tucking in the fresh catch of the day (watch out for seagulls!) Get interactive at Antarctic Journey and enjoy hands-on fun, augmented reality and a feel real virtual wildlife close up. Stroll along The Nobbies boardwalk and enjoy spectacular views or experience a beautiful sunset in the evening to end your day! Overnight: Phillip Island

For a more spectacular coastal scenery, travel along the Nepean Highway to enjoy the Mediterranean jewl-like bays, rugged surf beaches and lush bushland. Enjoy birds-eye views on an Arthurs Seat gondola as it brings you up to the highest point on the Mornington Peninsula. Take to the fields and pick your own strawberries at Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm (Nov-Apr) or just indulge in choc-dipped strawberries and ice cream. End your day with a hot soak at the Peninsula Hot Springs which is an award-winning natural hot springs and day spa destination on the Mornington Peninsula. Native thermal mineral waters move into the pools and private baths at the coastal oasis, providing an idyllic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. Overnight: Mornington Peninsula

After Breakfast, take the passenger car ferry from Sorrento in Mornington Peninsula to Queenscliff and return to Melbourne via Geelong and Werribee. Come face to face with a magnificent array of grassland animals on a safari bus at the Werribee Open Range Zoo. Overnight: Melbourne

After breakfast depart for Melbourne city tour - MELBOURNE popular for most livable city across the world experience the Most Livable city by doing Melbourne city Orientation tour. Further depart for MCG ground tour on own (subject to no event). See the beautifully maintained lawns and feel the aura of sitting in the stands of one of the best Cricket grounds across world. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast drop the self drive car at the airport for departure flight