Melbourne and it surrounding areas make the perfect place for a one week walkabout in Australia. Below you will see all the exciting regions which you can include in a Melbourne one week walkabout.
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Melbourne, capital of the compact and diverse state of Victoria and Australia's most stylish city, is renowned for; its vibrant arts and culture scene, international events, world-class restaurants and intriguing labyrinth of laneways and arcades, amongst which you’ll find chic boutiques, eclectic cafés and hidden bars.
In January Melbourne hosts the first tennis grand slam of the year, the Australian Open, March offers indulgence during the Food and Wine Festival, and in November the city is alive during the Spring Racing Carnival and the Melbourne Cup, Australia’s most renowned horse race. From March to September Australian rules football fever is prevalent and going to a game in Melbourne, the birth place of “Aussie Rules”, is an unforgettable, must do experience! To top off Melbourne’s prestigious list of events and festivals, the Royal Melbourne Golf Club will host the 2011 Presidents’ Cup.
On Melbourne’s doorstep discover boutique wineries, the spectacular coast and the Great Ocean Road, unique Australian wildlife, national parks and the world famous Sandbelt golf courses, including the Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
Highlights include:
• Go on a ‘Hidden Secrets Tour’ and discover Melbourne’s laneways and arcades.
• Let your hair down on a Harley Davidson Tour through Melbourne.
• Enjoy dinner aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant; enjoying the scenery as you dine .
• Take in the endless views from Eureka Skydeck, the highest observation desck in the Southern Hemisphere.
Yarra Valley Wine Country
Located only an hour from Melbourne's city centre, Victoria’s most famous wine region, the Yarra Valley feels a million miles away. Known for its acclaimed cool climate varietals, in particular Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the Yarra Valley is home to over 50 cellar doors that offer tasting. At boutique wineries nestled amongst the rolling hills throughout the Yarra Valley you can enjoy fresh, local produce, perfectly complimented by award winning wines.
Take a break from wine tasting and get up close to some unique Australian animals at the Healesville Sanctuary, you can even feed the kangaroo’s or immerse yourself in Australian art history at the stunning Tarrawarra Museum of Art.
Highlights Include:
• Visit Domaine Chandon founded by the prestigious French Champagne house Moet and Chandon dedicated to producing quality sparkling wine.
• Explore Yering Station Produce Store which stocks produce from the Yarra Valley Region.
• Visit the award-winning Healesville Sanctuary, home to platypus, koalas, kangaroos, emus, echidnas and more. Don’t miss the behind-the-scenes view at the Australian Wildlife Health Centre.
Experience the world’s ultimate self-drive experience, the Great Ocean Road.
Known around the world for its stunning coastal scenery, the Great Ocean Road stretches all the way from the internationally renowned surf town of Torquay and Bells Beach, to the historic and charming coastal towns of Warrnambool and Port Fairy. Along the way, take in lush forests, tall cliffs, white sandy beaches, lighthouses, and spectacular natural rock formations.
At Port Campbell National Park see the majestic Twelve Apostles, towering limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean and nearby towering cliffs and rock formations at Loch Ard Gorge and the Bay of Islands.
At Tower Hill, an ancient volcanic crater that’s become a natural refuge for abundant wildlife, see koalas emus, and kangaroos in their natural habitat and enjoy a guided heritage and nature walk with the Worn Gundidj Aboriginal
Highlights Include:
• Learn to surf like a pro at Bells Beach, home of the international Rip Curl Pro competition
• At Cape Otway experience the Otway Fly treetop walk.
• Take a helicopter flight over the famous Twelve Apostles.
• Experience an Aboriginal guided heritage and nature walk at Tower Hill.
• Whale watch at Logans Beach in Warnambool from July to September.
Just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne, Daylesford has long been Australia's premier spa and rejuvenation destination, and with the highest concentration of natural springs of anywhere in Australia it’s not hard to see why!
What better way to relax and unwind than soaking up the tranquil atmosphere in beautiful Daylesford? The region is known for its craft and antique stores, fine dining, spas and rejuvenating waters.
Highlights Include:
• Soak up the natural mineral waters and enjoy a spa treatment at Hepburn Bathhouse.
• Dine at The Lake House, one of Australia’s best restaurants.
• See fine art set within the incredible architecture of the Convent Gallery
Phillip Island Nature Park
Phillip Island Nature Park is renowned as home to one of Australia¹s most popular wildlife attractions, the Little Penguin Parade. 60,0000 Little Penguins make their home on Philip Island, and every evening of the year at sunset you can watch as the Little Penguins waddle ashore. At the Koala Conservation Centre, get up-close and personal with Australia’s cutest icon. In a natural but protected environment, koalas roam freely, and from the vantage of a treetop boardwalk you can experience them eye to eye.
Highlights Include:
• Take the Ultimate Penguin Tour for the best vuew of the adorable Little Penguins.
• Stroll through bushland and experience koalas in their natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Centre.
• See thousands of Australian fur seals and admire the beauty of the Southern Ocean at The Nobbies.