Melbourne Exclusive - 6 Days

Highlights:

Day 1 - Transfer from Melbourne Airport to the hotel

Day 2 -  Great Ocean Road tour

Day 3 -  Penguin Parade

Day 4 -  Sovereign Hills Tour

Day 5 -  Melbourne Morning City Tour

Day 6 - Transfer from the hotel to Melbourne Airport

Package:

5 nights' accommodation, 5 x Breakfast (depends), all tours above and Shared Airport transfer

Depart s Everyday

Day 1: Welcome to Melbourne On arrival at
Melbourne Airport, you will be dropped at the Hotel. You need
your passports to check in.  The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at
leisure.

 

Day 2: Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour

Tour Highlights:

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Enjoy stunning views of Melbourne's Skyline as we
travel over the West Gate Bridge

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Take a break at the surf coast town of Anglesea
where we'll treat you to our special Aussie Billy Tea

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Stretch your legs at Apollo Bay and grab a bite to
eat (own expense)

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Make your way inland through the rainforest at
Otway National Park

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We'll walk down Gibson's Steps to the beach for a
different view of the magnificent rock stacks (subject to safe sea conditions)

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Get snap-happy and marvel at the iconic stone
monuments of the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Tom & Eva and Razorback

Day 3: Penguin Parade Full Day Tour

Tour Highlights:

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We'll stop for an afternoon break at Churchill
Island (own expense)

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You'll love Phillip Island, home to unique wildlife

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At Koala Conservation Centre, we'll see cute koalas
from tree top boardwalks

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Look for our resident wallabies/kangaroos

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Witness the world phenomenon of the Penguin Parade

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These little guys come home from the sea each
evening at dusk after spending their day up to 100km off-shore ... this is a
natural occurrence at Phillip Island!

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Watch them cross the beach, waddle their way past
you and under elevated boardwalks to their burrows

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Learn all about the life of the Little Penguins at
the Visitor Centre.

FYI Please bring warm, waterproof clothing as
nights can be cold on the island in any season

Day 4:  Sovereign Hills Gold Rush Full Day Tour 

Tour Highlights:

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Enjoy a town tour of charming Ballarat

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We'll then spend a fun day at Sovereign Hill, an
internationally renowned historical outdoor museum

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Explore Red Hill Gully diggings, talk to the
blacksmith, try some homemade sweets or take photos with any of the goldfields
characters in period dress!

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Visit the Gold Museum with its impressive
collection

Day 5:  Melbourne Morning Half Day Tour 

Tour Highlights:

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Parliament House

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Lygon Street - cafe central and 'Little Italy'

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Take a guided walk through some of Melbourne's best
arcades and laneways

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St Patrick's Cathedral

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Take a wander in Fitzroy Gardens - there is
opportunity to visit Captain Cook's Cottage (own expense)

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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

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Colourful Chinatown

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Queen Victoria Market* - look for a bargain, wander
around the fresh produce and take in the vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere

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Flagstaff Gardens 

Day 6: Farewell from Melbourne

Your Melbourne Holiday concludes this morning after breakfast. You'll be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).

The above prices are the starting prices and only applicable during off seasons. Surcharges are applied for travel between 1/12 to 28/2, during any festival (like Chinese New Year etc), cruise arrival time and on School and Public Holidays in Australia due to the increase in accommodation cost. So contact us on bookings@lokshatours.com before you book to get the right price.

Inclusions:

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Accommodation for 5 nights with breakfasts as
triple share

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2 x private transfers in luxury sedan

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Full Day Great Ocean Road Tour as per details

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Full Day Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour as
per details

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Full Day Sovereign Hill Gold Rush Tour as per
details

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Half Day Melbourne City Tour as per details

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Detailed and informative commentary

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Travel in an air-conditioned coach for the tours

Exclusions:

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Anything not mentioned in the inclusion
above

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Camera
• Jacket & warm clothing to be prepared for all weather conditions, particularly during winter months

Fitness requirement

Low level of fitness required.