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Melbourne
Melbourne, voted one of the world's most livable cities has something to offer everyone. It is known as the arts, sport, food, wine, fashion and culture capital, offering any number of multicultural culinary delights in its fascinating city centre and surrounding suburbs. With glorious tree-lined avenues and shopping boulevards, arts and cultural centres, bustling markets, oldfashioned trams and outdoor cafés, Melbourne lives up to its lively, diverse, cosmopolitan seaside reputation. A few minutes drive from the city, discover South Yarra, an area of endless cafes and chic designer shops, or take the tram to lively St Kilda Beach, for some 'fun-in-the-sun'.
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Top Tips
· The city's tram network makes getting around the city easy and fun. Arm yourself with a good map and plan a day around the city by public transport. There's even a free circle tram around the city centre. · Explore the Southbank's many cafés and restaurants, nothing could be better than enjoying lunch overlooking the Yarra River washed down with a bottle of Victoria's finest wine. · A trip to the top of the Eureka tower is an essential part of visiting the city, not only are the views tremendous but it's the only observation deck in the world where you can stand in a glass cube 300 metres above the city! · Take a stroll through Melbourne's chaotic but good humoured Queen Victoria Market. Not only can you see, taste and buy a whole array of food but you'll also be entertained by the lively banter and buskers. · Melbourne is the sporting and cultural capital of Australia and there's nearly always a special event talking place. With grand prix, cricket, horse racing, Aussie rules football to name but a few, sports fans are well catered for. · Melbourne is the home of Ramsay Street so if you are a soap fan don't miss a chance to pay the Neighbours a visit. There are regular tours and you may just meet a member of the cast!
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Twelve Apostles
Day 1: Arrive Melbourne On arrival in Melbourne transfer by shuttle to your chosen hotel for your three-night stay. Standard: Mercure Hotel Welcome Superior: The Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure Deluxe: The Langham Melbourne Day 2: City Sights & Colonial Tramcar Dinner Starting at midday, enjoy a scenic cruise on the Yarra River followed by a tour of the city. Afterwards, the Grand Prix site at Albert Park, Port Melbourne by the sea, the bustling Queen Victoria Market and Fitzroy Gardens. The beautiful Dandenong Ranges with towering forests, deep gullies and the sound of the kookaburras are next before you return to Melbourne and board the 1927 Colonial Tramcar for an unforgettable dining experience as you trundle around the city as the sun sets. (D) Day 3: Great Ocean Road Adventure An early start this morning travelling through the towns of Torquay, Anglesea and Lorne and past the surfing mecca of Bell's Beach. This coast boasts impressive, endless beaches, rugged cliffs, sleepy seaside villages and enormous natural
sandstone monoliths which reach skywards and have been racked by wind and sand erosion. With magnificent vistas such as the sand stone Twelve Apostles monoliths, Loch Ard Gorge, the Island Arch and London Bridge, make sure you pack plenty of film! Day 4: Depart Melbourne Transfer from your hotel by shuttle to the airport for your onward flight.
Prices Include
· Three nights accommodation · Return transfers · Touring and meals as shown (D = Dinner)
Tour Prices
Price per person, in £'s from Mercure Hotel WelcomeTwin Single 01Jan08-31Mar08 225 312 01Apr08-31Mar09 228 318 Grand Mercure Hotel on Swanston 01Jan08-31Mar08 259 380 01Apr08-31Mar09 260 383 Langham Melbourne 01Jan08-31Mar08 01Apr08-31Mar09
· Spend the day in St Kilda. This seaside city suburb has long been a favourite with locals, enjoy the palm tree lined foreshore and discover the boho chic of Ackland Street.
Supplements & minimum stays apply over Xmas, New Year & special events.
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