This itinerary will give you a taste of Melbourne's sights. Upon arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. Accommodation is a 3 star hotel, ideally located in the city centre. To familiarize yourself with the city, enjoy a morning tour, and continue to explore it on your own pace. Take a full day tour to Phillip island, admiring the natural surroundings of the area and the lovely Penguins parade. This tour combines pre-organised services and free time on your own to explore the magnificent city.

Melbourne is the second most populous city in Australia, and is located around Port Phillip Bay in the south-east. The city is often referred to as Australia's 'sporting and cultural capital' and it is home to many of the nation's most significant cultural and sporting events and institutions. Melbourne is notable for its mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture, its extensive tram network and Victorian parks and gardens, as well as its diverse, multicultural society.

Take a private airport transfer in Melbourne with a private vehicle and driver.

Upon check in at your hotel you will be provided with your document package. In the document package you shall receive a welcome letter, detailed itinerary, vouchers for each service, supplier contact list as well as various brochures of some of the destinations you will be visiting.

Built in 1913 as the Commercial Travellers Club, the heritage-listed building of the Rendezvous Hotel(4.5*) has been meticulously restored to its original splendour. The Commercial Travellers Club held a significant place in Australia's history being home for travelling politicians and dignitaries. In the heart of the business district, this superbly appointed hotel fronts onto Flinders Street, just across the road from the historic Flinders Street Railway Station. Directly across the Yarra River are the shopping and entertainment precincts of Southbank the Crown Casino and the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. The hotel is furthermore conveniently located close to the city's major sporting venues, Telstra Dome, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena.

Overnight at Rendezvous Hotel (4.5*).

Departing Melbourne with Go West Tours, enjoy panoramic views of the city and Port Phillip Bay as you cross the Westgate Bridge, Australia’s longest at just under 2.6 kilometres in length. Pass through and learn a little aboutVictoria’s second largest city,Geelong, as you make your way down towards theSurfCoast. AtBellsBeach, stop to appreciate this world famous surfing break. This is truly one of the world’s premier surfing spots and attracts board-riders from far and wide. DepartingBellsBeach set out along theGreat Ocean Road itself, as your experienced driver-guide provides an informative commentary about the road’s history and its place in Australian folklore. You get plenty of scenic stops on the way, including of course a photo opportunity at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch at Eastern View. At the Township of Kennet River make a brief side trip into the sweetly-scented eucalyptus forest to locate some of the local koalas in the native habitat. The koala population here is particularly strong and numerous sightings are guaranteed. Continue on towards the lunch stop inApolloBay with another photo stop atCapePatten on the way.

After lunch follow the Great Ocean Road away from the ocean and into the mountains. The tour proceeds through the spectacular Otway Ranges, where you stop to enjoy a stroll in the cool temperate rainforest at Maits Rest. And then it’s onwards to the world famous Port Campbell National Park and its iconic array of rock formations. Just down the road is the heart of the Shipwreck Coast, the Loch Ard Gorge where 52 lives were lost and only 2 souls survived the wreck of the Loch Ard in 1878. Your guide will recount the legend of the Loch Ard, bringing the gorge to life in a way you never imagined. The final sightseeing destination is the collapsed London Bridge, where two holiday makers were stranded when the first arch collapsed in 1990. A dinner stop is made on the journey back to Melbourne. After dinner a video service allows you to enjoy a movie of your choice before enjoying a stunning view of the city as you cross the Westgate Bridge again on the way home

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Overnight at Rendezvous Hotel (4.5*).

You will be picked up by mini-coach and taken southeast of the city through the rich Gippsland coastal region. Visit a boutique winery overlooking Westernport Bay hearing colourful stories about explorers, sealers and whalers who settled this region. Phillip Island is known as the wildlife island. Walk amongst the treetops at the Koala Conservation Centre to see a protected koala company. Walk with your guide in nature reserve bushland and wetlands. The walk provides the opportunity to see wallabies and a range of bird life in the wild. Penguins come ashore each evening at dusk from their ocean feeding grounds. The large penguin colony enters the beach in groups and “walk and talk” loudly as they work their way into the dunes where their burrow nests are situated. Boardwalks enable you to gain close contact with the penguins in the dune area. Enjoy a fish and chip dinner at the Jetty Restaurant in the township of Cowes at Phillip Island.

Overnight at Rendezvous Hotel (4.5*).

Take a private airport transfer in Melbourne with a private vehicle and driver.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Depart from Melbourne international airport - end of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart.