8D Melbourne & Great Southern Tour with Farmstay

HIGHLIGHTS

4 Cities

Melbourne, Ballarat, Warrnambool, Geelong

Includes:

Return economy class airfare with airport taxes & fuel charges

Accommodation, meals & transfers as per the itinerary

Licensed tour guide & driver

Sightseeing & admission fees as per itinerary

Complimentary basic travel insurance plan for Singapore citizens / residents / employment pass holders

ITINERARY

DAY 1: SINGAPORE - MELBOURNE

Depart Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Melbourne.

DAY 2: MELBOURNE

Highlights:

Brighton Bathing Boxes

Upon reaching your destination, start your journey by capturing images of the iconic and vibrant Brighton Bathing Boxes. Subsequently, proceed to your farmstay, offering an ideal chance to immerse yourself in authentic Aussie hospitality. Depending on the specific focus of your host farm, engage in various farm activities, including feeding animals, gathering chicken eggs (which may be prepared for you), harvesting or planting seasonal fruits, berries, and vegetables. Additionally, take advantage of the opportunity to stargaze amidst a breathtaking array of stars, spot native wildlife in the rural surroundings, and appreciate the scenic countryside. This experience is not only educational but also enriching for individuals of all ages.

Note: Accommodation at the farm stay is without air conditioning and on a multi–share basis. Travellers will be assigned to different hosts. Farm activities may vary, depending on the farm. You may wish to bring a thank–you gift for your host.

DAY 3: MELBOURNE - WARRNAMBOOL

Highlights:

Werribee Open Range Zoo, Deep Blue Hot Springs Sanctuary, Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village, Tales of the Shipwreck Coast Sound & Light Show

After breakfast, make your way to Werribee Open Range Zoo for a Safari bus tour. Dedicate some time to discovering the expansive 200 hectares of picturesque natural landscapes, which serve as the habitat for giraffes, zebras, and rhinos. Later, indulge in the tranquil thermal mineral waters and explore the diverse rock pools, sensory caves, and refreshing waterfalls at Deep Blue Hot Springs Sanctuary. As evening falls, venture to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village to partake in the immersive Tales of the Shipwreck Coast Sound & Light Show. This experience offers captivating narratives of the local Aboriginals and the vibrant history of whaling.

Note: Due to age limitation, the Deep Blue Hot Springs Sanctuary is only for adults aged 16 and above.

DAY 4: WARNNAMBOOL - GREAT OCEAN ROAD - ANGLESEA

Highlights:

12 Apostles, Gibson Steps, Wildlife Wonders, The Otways

After breakfast, head towards Port Campbell to visit the 12 Apostles. There is a viewing platform to see them and take photos from, and you can also wander down Gibson Steps to the beach to see them from a different angle. If you prefer the views from above, you may also go for a scenic helicopter flight. Stop at Wildlife Wonders for a 75-minute, guided walk through The Otways. Your conservationist guide will share the secrets of the plants and animals that call this bushland home.

DAY 5: ANGLESEA - GEELONG - MELBOURNE

Highlights:

Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, Eastern Beach, Geelong Waterfront, Jack Rabbit

This morning, visit the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery for tastings. Thereafter, head into Geelong to stroll along the waterfront and take a dip at Eastern Beach. You may discover the wonders of the picturesque Geelong Waterfront including a vintage 1890s carousel, art deco swimming pool, old-world boardwalk promenade and 111 iconic bollards. Later, visit the iconic Bellarine winery, Jack Rabbit boasts unrivalled panoramic views across the bay to Melbourne, the You Yangs and beyond. The restaurant features an abundance of local produce, a gastronomic showpiece of the region.

DAY 6: MELBOURNE - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE

Highlights:

Sovereign Hill, Arts Centre Melbourne, Yarra River, Hosier Lane

This morning, travel to Sovereign Hill, an outdoor museum presenting the story of Australia’s fabulous gold rush history. Experience the daily rituals of the gold-mining days with a stroll down the streets to visit the goldsmiths, craftsmen, and traders. In the afternoon, enjoy a city sightseeing drive to Arts Centre Melbourne and Yarra River. Stop by Hosier Lane to take photos of some amazing Melbourne Street art.

DAY 7: MELBOURNE

After breakfast, spend the day at leisure. Join an optional tour to Phillip Island and watch the popular penguin parade at your own expense. Behold the spectacular sight of groups of colonies of penguins returning ashore to their sand burrows after feeding at sea.

DAY 8: MELBOURNE - SINGAPORE

If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping at Harbour Town Melbourne before you return your car at the airport and catch your flight home.