Tours

The Conference Management team would be pleased to assist with sight seeing bookings: conferences@vu.edu.au

Phillip Island, Penguin Tour Departs daily at noon from the city centre,180 Swanston Street returning at approx. 11.00pm Enjoy afternoon tea at Warrook Cattle Farm - A true Australian Cattle Farm and see kangaroos, wombats, birdlife, prize cattle and working dogs. See Koalas up close at the Koala Conservation Centre Visit the Seal Rocks Life Centre Witness the famous Penguin Parade and observe the nightly ritual as the little penguins march up the sand to their nesting places Travel to Cowes for dinner (own expense), a variety of cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets For sight seeing bookings: conferences@vu.edu.au top Great Ocean Road Tour Departs daily at 7.00am from the city centre,180 Swanston Street returning at approx. 9.00pm Cross the Westgate Bridge for panoramic views of Port Phillip Pass through Torquay and visit famous Bell's Beach Travel along Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road Pass through the coastal town's of Lorne, Wye River and see the amazing Cape Patton Lookout Stop at scenic Apollo Bay for Lunch (own expense) Travel through the Otway National Park, silent and untouched Many opportunities to photograph stunning scenery such as the stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge- the site of the tragic shipwreck and London Bridge Early return to Melbourne via Colac and Winchelsea with video For sight seeing bookings: conferences@vu.edu.au top Healesville Sanctuary and Puffing Billy Tour Departs daily at 7.00am from the city centre,180 Swanston Street returning at approx. 5.30pm Travel to the Dandenong Ranges through magnificent rainforest atmosphere. Take the opportunity to hand feed the Rosellas Travel on Puffing Billy - Australia's oldest operating steam train Enjoy a guided wildlife tour with Australian Animals at Healesville Sanctuary Two course lunch included For sight seeing bookings: conferences@vu.edu.au top Yarra Valley Winery Tour with Lunch Departs daily at 10.00am from the city centre, 180 Swanston Street and returning at approx. 5.30pm Travel to the Yarra Valley Enjoy a spit-roast Lunch and wine tastings at Ferguson's Winery Take a relaxing walk in the surrounding gardens wineyards of the wineries Visit and tantalise your taste buds with a sellection of wines from four of the Yarra Valley's premier five star wineries. Yering Station, Domaine Chandon, Eyton on Yarra For sight seeing bookings: conferences@vu.edu.au top Sovereign Hill and Gold Field Tour Departs daily at 8.45am from from the city centre, 180 Swanston Street and returning at approx. 5.30pm Experience Sovereign Hill and learn about the history of the gold rush and life in the 1850's Pan for gold and go down into the underground mine for a guide tour Enjoy unique period style shopping with real life characters and entertainment Host of activities available including stage coach rides, costume photos and much more. See traditional blacksmiths and craftsmen shilling their trades. Enjoy a guided tour of the Ballarat Wildlife Park and hand feed kangaroos For sight seeing bookings: conferences@vu.edu.au City Highlights, Rivercruise & Dandenongs  Departs Daily @ 12pm Enjoy the river, city and forest. Cruise on the Yarra, see the city highlights, drive up into the lovely Dandenong Ranges with its towering rainforest trees and lush forests. Enjoy a beautiful 1 hour river cruise of the Yarra River to see the city skyline. Complete with commentary on a luxury air-conditioned cruiser. Melbourne City Tour featuring famous landmarks. See The Shrine of Remembrance. Victoria's War Memorial. See the impressive Arts Centre. Kings Domain Gardens. St Pauls Cathedral and Flinders Street Station. Drive past the Law Courts and Flagstaff Gardens. Visit the Dandenongs to enjoy rainforest atmosphere with towering Hardwood trees and green ferns in a lush forest. Stop at Grants Reserve and enjoy delightful Afternoon Tea. Hand feed Crimson Rosella birds and walk the forest tracks. Morning City Tour  Departs Daily @ 8:40am A delightful tour around the city of Melbourne. See our landmarks, gardens, buildings and shopping spots. Includes exclusive entry to Captain Cook's Cottage. Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne, enjoy the shopping, sports complex and universities. Visit the Fitzroy Gardens. Exclusive visit and entry to Captain Cook's Cottage. Captain Cook discovered the East Coast of Australia. His parents cottage was sent here and reassembled in these gardens. See Parliament House, Windsor Hotel, Queen Victoria Market, 'MCG', Rod Laver Arena, Flinders Street Station, Young and Jackson's Hotel, St. Patrick's Cathedral. Stop for morning tea in the Botanical Garden Cafe (own expense) and see the famous Shrine of Remembrance. Amazing War Memorial. Travel past Grand Prix race track over Westgate Bridge for panoramic view of Melbourne. See Port Phillip Bay, the Yarra River and the Arts Centre. The Conference Management team would be pleased to assist with sight seeing bookings: conferences@vu.edu.au top