6 Day Victoria Highlights Itinerary

Crowned "the world's most liveable city" Melbourne is the perfect place to begin your Australian self-drive adventure.

This compact, diverse metropolis is begging to be explored after settling in to your comfortable accommodation. There are hidden charms around every corner, beautiful botanic gardens and chic city squares where you can soak up the atmosphere to your heart's content.

Fun Facts about Melbourne
•    Melbourne has more restaurants & cafes per head than any other city worldwide!
•    Melbourne's famous tramway system is the largest outside of Europe.
•    Five of Australia's tallest buildings are found in Melbourne - the tallest is the Eureka Tower at 297.3-metres (975 ft).

Accommodation: Melbourne - 1 Night

Head for the vineyard-carpeted hills of the Yarra Valley. This is Victoria's oldest wine region, famed for its chardonnay, pinot noir, and delicious local produce from freshwater salmon to handmade cheeses. With rolling hills, misty waterfalls and towering forests, it's a beautiful place to explore.

Healesville Sanctuary Tour
This small-group tour allows you to explore the beautiful bushland setting of Healesville Sanctuary at a relaxed pace. Your own private ranger will teach you about kangaroos and other unique Australian wildlife. Included in this tour are behind the scenes elements and insights, along with reserved seating at the Spirits of the Sky, a free-flight bird presentation.

Approximate Distance: 60 km | 37 miles   Total Driving Time: 1 hour 15 mins

Accommodation: Yarra Valley - 1 Night

Venture south to the pretty Gippsland coastline and cross the bridge to Phillip Island for some seaside fun. Visitors flock to this small island for its swimming and surf beaches, unique wildlife and the famous penguins waddling along the beach every evening. The island also hosts major racing events including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and Superbike World Championship.

Penguins on Parade
Each night at sunset the world’s smallest penguins emerge from the waters around Phillip Island, waddling along the floodlit Summerland Beach to their sandy burrows. Sheltered inside the world's first underground viewing facility you will see these tiny penguins up close at eye-level: a truly memorable natural wildlife experience.

Approximate Distance: 138 km | 86 miles   Total Driving Time: 2 hours 

Accommodation: Phillip Island - 2 Nights

Enjoy exploring Phillip Island at your leisure, with admission to the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm included in your 3 Parks Pass.

Visit Phillip Island's Koalas in their Treetop Home
Explore the tree-top boardwalks at the Koala Reserve and see koalas up close in their natural habitat. Uncover the amazing lives of koalas in the new interactive visitor centre and wander the extensive trails through the natural Australian bushland with native birdsong all around you.

Churchill Island    
Cross the bridge to Churchill Island and step back in time to Victoria's pioneer past. Since the 1850s, the island has been farmed using traditional methods: you will see sturdy Clydesdale horses pulling wooden carts, hairy highland cattle grazing in the fields, and a well-restored farmhouse where you can experience old-fashioned pioneer living.

From Phillip Island, visit the coastal region of Mornington Peninsula – another of Victoria’s beautiful wine regions.

Montalto Discovery Tasting & Lunch
This experience offers beginners and seasoned wine lovers alike, a unique insight into the roles played by variety, site, and winemaking in producing our world class, award-winning, cool-climate wines. Enjoy an expertly guided Cellar Door tasting, a shared set menu lunch in The Piazza and a bottle of Montalto wine to indulge in.

Approximate Distance: 110 km | 68 miles   Total Driving Time: 1 hour 30 mins

Accommodation: Mornington Peninsula - 1 Night

Return to Melbourne and say farewell to Victoria today as you board your onward flight, taking with you the magical memories of a truly exceptional Australian experience. We know you will enjoy your 6 Day Victorian Wander Self Drive Tour and we hope you will return soon to discover even more highlights of this incredible continent.

Approximate Distance: 75 km | 47 miles   Total Driving Time: 1 hour 30 mins