Wednesday 23 July & Thursday 24 July 2025
Wednesday 23 July & Thursday 24 July 2025
Please note that this adventure is not suitable for those under the age of 18.
Explore the striking beauty of deep, fern-covered valleys and magnificent eucalyptus forests during this full-day journey by coach and rail through the Dandenong Ranges.
Depart your hotel and head for Rochford Winery located in the beautiful Yarra Valley region. Enjoy wonderful views of the picturesque scenery as you make your way through the beautiful countryside.
Enjoy a two-course lunch at Rochford Wines (or similar), you will be invited to participate in a wine tasting at the winery. Next, you will cross the Great Dividing Range for a stop at the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary. Regarded as one of Australia’s leading parks, Healesville features over 200 species of native wildlife in a natural bush setting. Here, you can get acquainted with the kangaroos, koalas, lyrebirds, platypus, emus, and other uniquely Australian animals that inhabit the bush-like surroundings.
Your tour concludes with a brief orientation tour of Melbourne’s most popular sites before returning to your hotel.
Explore the striking beauty of deep, fern-covered valleys and magnificent eucalyptus forests during this full-day journey by coach and rail through the Dandenong Ranges.
Depart your hotel and head for Rochford Winery located in the beautiful Yarra Valley region. Enjoy wonderful views of the picturesque scenery as you make your way through the beautiful countryside.
Enjoy a two-course lunch at Rochford Wines (or similar), you will be invited to participate in a wine tasting at the winery. Next, you will cross the Great Dividing Range for a stop at the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary. Regarded as one of Australia’s leading parks, Healesville features over 200 species of native wildlife in a natural bush setting. Here, you can get acquainted with the kangaroos, koalas, lyrebirds, platypus, emus, and other uniquely Australian animals that inhabit the bush-like surroundings.
Your tour concludes with a brief orientation tour of Melbourne’s most popular sites before returning to your hotel.
Depart Melbourne and transfer to Rochford Winery – 1:15-hour journey
Private wine-tasting and lunch at Rochford Winery – 1:45-hour tasting experience
Travel to Healesville Sanctuary – 15-minute journey
Time at leisure at Healesville Sanctuary – 1:45-hour visit
Back to Melbourne and drop off at the Hotel – 1:30-hour return trip
You will need to make your own way to the departure point for this excursion. Closer to the date of departure, we will notify you of the departure point which will be located in ‘central’ Melbourne.
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The Barossa is in South Australia, about 70km north-east of Adelaide, the state’s capital city. Your trip will include a visit of the city centre, The State Library of South Australia and lunch at a local wine bar and kitchen.
The State Library is the information heart of South Australia, located in the North Terrace Cultural Precinct. You will have the opportunity to explore all three buildings: the award-winning contemporary Catherine Helen Spence Wing with its iconic glass foyer, the Mortlock Wing with its 19th century Victorian splendour, and the 1861 heritage listed Institute Building.
Sweeping stadium views, stylish bar and lounge, premium menu and extensive wine list. Bespoke Wine Bar & Kitchen is one of Adelaide’s most impressive dining experiences.
Extending across level three of Oval Hotel and into the iconic Adelaide Oval, Bespoke’s unique setting makes a stunning backdrop lunch.
Executive Chef Daniel Simpson’s modern Australian menu brings bold flavours to life through fresh, seasonal produce. Two drinks are included, and you may choose from house wine, beer or a soft drink.
After lunch you will be transferred to the North Terrace, Adelaide city where you can choose to spend your time either at Rundle Mall, The Art Gallery of South Australia or South Australian Museum.
PLEASE NOTE: We have been advised that the carpet is being replaced in the Mortlock Chamber (section of the library) and we are now unable to conduct tours through this section during July so we will amend the Private tour of the State Library slightly and now include access to the basement (old & rare artifacts storage) which is an area of the library usually inaccessible to the public.
Private 60 minute tour of State Library of South Australia | 30 July 2025 – 11:00am
Guests will have the opportunity to explore one of South Australia’s great institutions and take a look behind the shelves. An expert librarian will take you on a walk sharing stories of how the State Library began. Your experience starts at the historic Adelaide Circulating Library to learn the history of the building. By 1861, the collection of books held there was to became the first public library in South Australia. The Adelaide Circulating Library has been used in the past as a backdrop to several movies including Shine and Gallipoli. Continue your way to the basement to see some of the interesting old & rare artifacts housed in the library. Discover how the state’s most important treasures are maintained in the state-of-the-art storage and how the preservations team cares for the collection.