Reef And Outback Rail Tours
From $2415pp

9 Days Melbourne Flower Show

Enquire Now

Fully Escorted Coach Tour from Brisbane/Melbourne/Adelaide to Melbourne return (including flights)

2010 Melbourne Flower Show, Great Ocean Road, Grampians & Ballarat

Melbourne Flower Show tours

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

  • Mornington Peninsula
  • Port Phillip Bay
  • Arthur’s Seat; Cape Schanck; Flinders
  • Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
  • Melbourne International Flower Show
  • Werribee Mansion & Zoo
  • Wildlife Safari; Geelong
  • Beckley Park Markets & Art Gallery
  • Port Campbell; Otway Forests
  • Great Ocean Road
  • Warrnambool; Flagstaff Hill Museum
  • Tower Hill Nature Reserve; Port Fairy
  • Hamilton; Dunkeld; Ararat Chinese Cultural Centre
  • Ballarat; Begonia House; Blood on the Southern Cross
  • Sovereign Hill
  • Fine food
  • Flights
Great Ocean Road, Melbourne ToursMelbourne Flower Show

Day 1. Tue: Homeport to Melbourne

Depart your homeport to arrive into Melbourne mid afternoon, then board our coach and take a city tour before we arrive and check-in at the Quality Batman’s Hill on Collins for a 3 night stay. (D)

Day 2. Wed: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne 

This morning we visit the Mornington Peninsula overlooking Port Phillip Bay, visit Arthur’s Seat and after lunch through Flinders. Tonight we dine in the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, cruising the streets of Melbourne and enjoying fine cuisine and the best of Australian wines. Overnight: Batman’s Hill on Collins. (BLD)

Day 3. Thu: Melbourne International Flower Show 

This morning we travel to the world heritage listed Royal Exhibition building to visit the prestigious Melbourne International Flower Show, rated among the top five flower and garden shows in the world. Lunch at own expense today. Overnight: Batman’s Hill on Collins (BD)

Day 4. Fri: Werribee, Geelong

Our day today takes us to Werribee to step back in time and visit the superbly restored 19th century mansion at Werribee Park. We then visit Werribee Zoo for lunch at the Meerkat Bistro where you can closely view the meerkat family and take a Wildlife Safari and Africa Walking Trail allowing us to come face to face with a range of African species. We then continue on to Geelong to checkin to Hotel Chifley on the Esplanade for an overnight stay. (BLD)

Day 5. Sat: Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay

City sights of Geelong visiting Beckley Markets and Art Gallery before we leave via the scenic waterfront. We stop for lunch at Barwon Heads before starting our first leg of the Great Ocean Road. Arrive and check-in to Skenes Creek Motel, Apollo Bay for an overnight stay. (BLD)

Day 6. Sun:  Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool

Depart for Port Campbell N.P. via the Otway Forests then back to the coast and the stunning natural attractions of the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and the former London Bridge. We continue on to Warr nambool visiting Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and Museum. Tonight we check in to the Country Comfort, Warrnambool, for an overnight stay.(BLD)

Day 7. Mon: Port Fairy, Grampians 

Departing for Tower Hill Nature Reserve we see the crater lake full of abundant birdlife before travelling to Port Fairy to collect a local tour guide to show us this quaint fishing village. We continue on through Hamilton stopping at Dunkeld for lunch. We then head into Grampian country to Halls Gap and check-in to the Pinnacle Holiday Lodge for an overnight stay. (BLD)

Day 8. Tue: Ballarat  

This morning we visit the Chinese Cultural Centre at Ararat before heading to Ballarat and The Avenue of Honour. Ballarat also has a world-wide reputation for beautiful begonias - a must on our list today. After checking into our motel our finale night is dinner and show at “Blood on the Southern Cross”. Arrive and check-in to the Belltower Motel for an overnight stay. (BLD)

Day 9. Sovereign Hill, Fly Home  

Today we step back in time with a visit to the recreated gold mining town of Sovereign Hill where we can be part of history and experience the life of people in the 1850’s.  We then depart for Melbourne airport for our flight home. (B)


Prices and Dates

23 Mar 2010 Twinshare Sole Use
$2415pp $2815pp

 

  • Deposit required to secure this booking is $500pp
  • Tour price includes air ex Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide
  • This package is subject to a fuel levy excise or surcharge without notice for air/coach
  • Tour price is subject to change without notice

Photo Gallery

Melbourne Flower Show tours
Melbourne Flower Show
Great Ocean Road, Melbourne Tours
Great Ocean Road
Melbourne Flower Show
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant

Prices and Dates

23 Mar 2010 Twinshare Sole Use
$2415pp $2815pp

 

  • Deposit required to secure this booking is $500pp
  • Tour price includes air ex Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide
  • This package is subject to a fuel levy excise or surcharge without notice for air/coach
  • Tour price is subject to change without notice

Terms and Conditions

TRAVEL INSURANCE; is NOT included but strongly recommended.

TOUR CONDITIONS; Fun over 50 arrange tours on the conditions that they are not liable for any damage, injury or loss which may occur due to accident, delay, irregularity or defect of any vehicle, vessel or accommodation.

TOUR ITINERARY; Is a guide only and although Fun over 50 will make every reasonable effort to adhere to the program, we reserve the right
to make any alterations as necessary. The operation of this tour is subject to minimum loading.

LUGGAGE; Should not exceed one medium suitcase per person not exceeding 20kg. We also recommend a day bag for use aboard the coach.

DEPOSITS; Applicable deposits per person are required to secure booking and are non-refundable.

FULL PAYMENT to confirm price and booking is required 60 Days Prior to Departure

CANCELLATION conditions apply to Land Content and Rail Fares (pensioner admin fees are non-refundable once ticketed) as below.
International tours will incur different cancellation fees and these will be stated on a separate booking form.
- 90 days or more before - charge is nil
- 89 to 46 days before departure - 25% of fare
- 45 to 15 days before departure - 50% of fare
- 14 days or less - 100% of fare

Enquire Now
Tour Admin