Melbourne & Victoria, Australia
Food and wine, arts and culture, Melbourne is a celebration of style and sophistication. Beyond the city, Daylesford is Victoria's spa country (and the perfect place to relax and recover from jet-lag at the beginning of an Australian holiday) whilst the Mornington Peninsula is known for its beaches, wineries and quaint villages, Phillip Island for its wildlife and the Great Ocean Road for its rugged, windswept and awe-inspiring coastline.
Suggested itineraries for Melbourne & Victoria
Luxury Australia – Sydney, Outback & Reef
16 nights from £16,495 per person
This Australia itinerary is one of the classics, it's tried and tested and showcases the very best highlights of this…
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Australia's Cities, Coast & Country
16 nights from £6,185 per person
A great combination of time in Sydney exploring the spectacular harbour, adventure in the Blue Mountains, Rugged…
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Australia Family Adventure – Outback to Islands
20 nights from £22,995 per family
A wonderfully stimulating family adventure through the vast wilderness of Australia’s north. Explore Kakadu and…
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Western Australia Wine, Wilderness & Reef
12 nights from £8,195 per person
Combine a few days exploring the cosmopolitan city of Perth, five days of R&R on the beach in Margaret River before…
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South Australia Wine, Wilderness & Lord Howe Island
18 nights from £15,495 per person
Discover the wildlife and unspoilt wilderness of Kangaroo Island, explore the great Australian outback in the…
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The Ultimate Round the World Adventure
30 nights from £15,995 per person
This itinerary brings together some of the world's most iconic destinations into one unforgettable journey, taking you…
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Perfect Pair - Tahiti and New Zealand
12 nights from £8,955 per person
Combine the buzz of the ski season in New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown, with overwater elegance in French…
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New Zealand by Campervan
14 nights from £3,800 per person
Freedom on the Open Road. Campervans not only provide more protection from the elements than camping under canvas,…
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New Zealand and Fiji Ultimate Escape
11 nights from £8,445 per person
Wonderful New Zealand and sublime Fiji are the perfect match for a memorable holiday. Visit Waiheke Island, Queenstown…
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Where to stay in Melbourne & Victoria
Crown Towers, Melbourne
Lavishly appointed and offering impeccable standards of service, five star Crown Towers enjoys a perfect location on Melbourne’s South Bank, surrounded by over 40 international fine dining establishments, cafes and bars.
Genesta House Phillip Island
Nestled in the heart of Cowes on Phillip Island, Genesta House offers an intimate and welcoming escape, just two hours south of Melbourne. Known for its captivating Little Penguins, which parade up the beach at dusk, Phillip Island also boasts an incredible array of wildlife, including koalas, a vibrant variety of birdlife, and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest fur seal colony. Add to that the island's rugged coastline and pristine, unspoiled beaches, and you'll soon see why it’s worth staying on a journey around Victoria.
Chocolate Gannets, Apollo Bay
Located directly opposite a beautiful sandy beach, Chocolate Gannets offers luxury accommodation and superb ocean views on the Great Ocean Road. Four individual luxury villas are surrounded by rolling countryside about two and a half kilometres from Apollo Bay. Each contemporary Sea Villa is luxuriously appointed, each with two bedrooms, a small kitchen, open living space featuring a wood fire and huge two-person spa bath. Two
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A Perfect Week in South Australia – Wine & Wildlife
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Discover Queensland’s Islands: A Perfect Blend of Nature, Luxury, and Relaxation
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