When you mention about animals in Australia, they are kangaroo, koala, wombat, emu, platypus, wallaby and koala bear.

I stayed in Australia more than a year ten years ago and I never seen a live koala bear before. Last year, I finally saw one when I visited the Koala Conservation Centre in Philip Island.

Thousands or maybe millions flock to Philip Island for only one reason, the penguin watching. There are more just penguins on Philip Island and the Koala Conservation Centre is one of them.

My visit to the center was sponsored by Tourism Australia and Tourism Victoria as part of their Victoria Self Drive campaign. The whole trip was nine days in total and you can read our full adventure by clicking the picture below.

For those who have never seen a koala bear like me, this is the place you must visit if you are in Philip Island.

The Koala Conservation Centre is filled with information about koalas that all you need.

On top of the hard rock informations, I find the center is entertaining with interactive features. This is a semi educational tour for me. Thus, koala lives entirely on eucalypt leaves.

The koalas were at the Koala Board Walk, there was a guide explaining to us about the habitat and the characteristics of the cute bears.

Koala has a low metabolism rate so they can rest motionless from 16 to 18 hours a day. Don’t expect koalas are all around on the ground, most of them are sleeping on top of the tree.

I was told that tourists are not allowed to handle, carry or touch koalas anymore.

hus, I was told it is illegal to hold a koala in Victoria but I’ve heard other states like Queensland and NSW are okay with it (we are unable to confirm the legality of NSW and Queensland for koala handling). In addition, handling koala might cause them stress and they could get aggressive.

I got really lucky as a few of them came down to the walk way. Hence, they were just a few feet away from me.  The guide told us we were lucky as usually they will stay on top of trees.

Moments later the koala crawled back to the trees. With its claws, slowly it climbed to the top of the tree again. The koala was at the walk away for a brief moment only.

Later on as we were leaving the boardwalk we spotted wallabies. At first I thought they are kangaroos but they weren’t. Wallabies are cousins to kangaroos and they are smaller in size. These are wild wallabies and they were roaming freely in the park. That is one of the uniqueness of Australia, wild animals roaming freely almost everywhere (except cities).

Let us share some hard facts about the centre below.

About the Koala Conservation Centre

Two elevated treetop boardwalks allow superb close viewing of wild koalas in six hectares of Australian bushland. The Centre plays host to an important koala breeding program which is a vital part of the Centre’s overall population management.

Originally established in 1991, the Centre is dedicated to koala research and conservation and has played a vital role in ensuring there is a protected koala population on Phillip Island.

The Koala Conservation Centre is also home to a host of Australian wildlife – swamp wallabies, nocturnal brushtail and ringtail possums, echidnas and over 80 species of birds.

Koala Conservation Centre Philip Island Prices, Booking and Contact:

Adults (16yrs+) A$10.80

Children (4-15yrs) A$5.40

Australian Pensioner (ID req) A$7.55

Family 2A+2C) A$27.00

Phone bookings: +61 3 5951 2800

Website: www.Penguins.org.au

Want to save more on ticket prices? Why don’t you get the 3 Parks Pass which includes Churchill Island and Penguin Parade!

3 Parks Pass Prices:

Family (2A+2C) A$92.10

Adult (16yrs+) A$36.85 (Save A$6.40)

Child (4-15yrs) A$18.40

Pensioner
(Aus. ID req) A$25.70

Things to know before you go:

* You must specify the date of your Penguin Parade visit. Entry only valid on that date.

* Entry to koalas and Churchill Island valid for six months from specified date.

* 10 to 20 minute drive between venues.

* Koalas and Churchill Island open 10am (Christmas Day – 2pm). Closing times vary.

* Penguins arrive at sunset.

* Pre-booked tickets required during summer and public holidays. Click below to book.

* Sorry! NO FILMING OR PHOTOGRAPHY at Penguin Parade.

We hope everyone enjoy their visit to the Koala Conversation Centre Philip Island. You can also read more about our travelogue on Visit Victoria by clicking the picture below.

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We have seen different types of beach huts but not the colourful ones. On our sponsored trip to Victoria Australia earlier year, we stop over at Mount Martha Beach near Mornington Peninsula only for one reason. The beach huts.

Why colourful beach huts?

As I was told, this beach huts are rented by vacationers who kept their boats inside the huts. To identify their huts easier, they coloured the huts differently.

Thus, it naturally becomes a tourist attraction of Mornington Peninsula, how convenient!

We left Mount Martha beach for Frankston and back to Melbourne CBD.

If you see me if such a big belly, you know that I had great time in Victoria, Australia. 
How to get to Mount Martha?

It is located 60 km south east of Melbourne’s CBD (Central Business District) and south east of Port Philip. It is recommended to self drive there.

Check out my other Visit Victoria 2011 9 Days experiences by clicking the link below:

Visit Victoria Day 1: Causeway 353 Hotel, Federation Square, Chinatown, SouthBank, Eureka Skydeck 88, Tutto Bene and Crown Casino

Visit Victoria Day 2: Dandenong Ranges, On Puffing Billy, Olinda, Sassafras, Miss Maple’s Tea Room, Yarra Valley, Domaine Chandon, Sebel Lodge Hotel and Balgownie

Visit Victoria Day 3: Global Ballooning, Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley Dairy, Rayners Stonefruit Orchard, Giant Steps, Koala Conservation Centre, Waves Apartments and Phillip Island Nature Park

Visit Victoria Day 4: A Maze N Things, San Remo’s Fisherman’s Co-op, Heritage Farm at Churchill Island and Dinner at Taylors Waterfront Restaurant

Visit Victoria Day 5: Panny’s Chocolate Factory, Mornington Peninsula, Max’s at Red Hill Estate, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, Gordon Studio Glass Blowers, Brooklands Best Western and The Rock

Visit Victoria Day 6: Horse Riding at Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre, The Baths, Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens, Peninsula Hot Springs and Dinner at Hotel Sorrento

Visit Victoria Day 7: Sand Sculpting Exhibition, St. Kilda, Dinner onboard the Colonial Tramcar, Bar tour With Michelle Matthews of Deck of Secrets.

Visit Victoria Day 8: Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar, Coffee Tour, Shark Walk, Victoria Market and Chinatown

Visit Victoria Day 9: Gold Class Limousines and Goodbye Australia

Earlier this year I was sponsored to travel to Victoria, Australia by Tourism Victoria and Tourism Australia. There, I met Michelle Matthews, the founder and author of “Deck of Secrets”. Launched in 2003, the decks were met with instant enthusiasm and helped reinvigorate the travel genre. Now also in digital form, the guides continue to deliver useful, engaging content in innovative formats.

Michelle Matthews showing the “Deck of Secrets”
There I was given a bar tour by Michelle Matthews and this is what the VLOG is all about. The Bar Tour with Michelle Matthews VLOG series is divided to a few videos, the first one is the Curtin House.

The entrance of the Curtin House

Curtin House is a six storey Art Nouveau building on Swanston Street in the Melbourne City. It is located at 252 Swanston St, Melbourne. Watch the video for more info. Enjoy.

You can view it at Full HD 1080p on our Youtube Channel.
We hope you enjoy the VLOG, we will be posting episode two next week. Thank you, Tourism Australia and Tourism Victoria for sponsoring us and also Michelle for volunteering to be the host.

One of the highlights of Yarra Valley must be the Yarra Valley Dairy. My recent trip to the region surrounding Yarra River in Australia brought me to the award winning Yarra Valley Dairy. Located in the world class wine region, Yarra Valley offers fresh farmhouse cheese produced with their 200 top quality cattle.

The dairy is a wooden house with a scenic landscape. Some might mistook this as someone’s property.

There were a few exhibits of traditional dairy items as we walked in. The décor is a very old wooden classical ambience.

As we entered the shop, we witnessed the beautiful classic interior with a killer landscape.

The retail manager, Catherine came and spoke to us about the variety of cheeses available for sale. Some of the highlights must be their goat cheese, charcoal goat cheese, Juno, Black Savourine, Saffy, blue cheese and the Persian Fetta.

I never enjoy anything else than cheddar cheese especially the blue. However, with the guide of Catherine, I learned more about cheese and I managed to get more taste and aroma than usual. For some reason, I start to like blue cheese and goat cheese.

The Persian Fetta had a wonderful flavour but I couldn’t bring it back as I was told it can only last in room temperature for 8 hours. My flight alone took 10 hours including transit in Singapore so I was advised not to bring it back.

There were also customers enjoying their cuppa of coffee in the shop. They also offer other dairy products in the shop.

With a view of like this, customers can chillax. How I wish to visit this dairy weekly or even monthly.

If you wonder, where are the 200 top quality cattle? They are having their lunch too near the dairy. If you are traveling in the region of Yarra Valley, you can have a pit stop here at Yarra Valley Dairy. The cheese is well deserved recommending. If you want a wine tasting session, you can always try it at Domaine Chandon.

Yarra Valley Dairy Address, Map and Contact:

70 – 80 Mc Meikans Road, Yering VIC 3770, Australia

Tel: +61397391222

Fax: +61397390101

Email: Catherine@yvd.com.au

Website: www.yvd.com.au

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Check out my other Visit Victoria 2011 9 Days experiences by clicking the link below:

Visit Victoria Day 1: Causeway 353 Hotel, Federation Square, Chinatown, SouthBank, Eureka Skydeck 88, Tutto Bene and Crown Casino

Visit Victoria Day 2: Dandenong Ranges, On Puffing Billy, Olinda, Sassafras, Miss Maple’s Tea Room, Yarra Valley, Domaine Chandon, Sebel Lodge Hotel and Balgownie

Visit Victoria Day 3: Global Ballooning, Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley Dairy, Rayners Stonefruit Orchard, Giant Steps, Koala Conservation Centre, Waves Apartments and Phillip Island Nature Park

Visit Victoria Day 4: A Maze N Things, San Remo’s Fisherman’s Co-op, Heritage Farm at Churchill Island and Dinner at Taylors Waterfront Restaurant

Visit Victoria Day 5: Panny’s Chocolate Factory, Mornington Peninsula, Max’s at Red Hill Estate, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, Gordon Studio Glass Blowers, Brooklands Best Western and The Rock

Visit Victoria Day 6: Horse Riding at Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre, The Baths, Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens, Peninsula Hot Springs and Dinner at Hotel Sorrento

Visit Victoria Day 7: Sand Sculpting Exhibition, St. Kilda, Dinner onboard the Colonial Tramcar, Bar tour With Michelle Matthews of Deck of Secrets.

Visit Victoria Day 8: Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar, Coffee Tour, Shark Walk, Victoria Market and Chinatown

Visit Victoria Day 9: Gold Class Limousines and Goodbye Australia

The first time I visit a fish market in Australia was in 2001 in Sydney. The Sydney Fish Market is one of the popular attractions in Sydney and many would travel there for fresh seafood. On top of that, there are also pelicans around the area.

My recent trip to Victoria courtesy of Tourism Victoria brought me to San Remo near Philip Island. There is similarity on both places such restaurants serving fresh seafood, both are located at the seaside with a jetty and there are pelicans wandering around.

Pelican View is one of the most popular restaurants in San Remo offering fresh seafood.

There were so many to choose from, cooked seafood, burgers, chips (French fries) and seafood. It is self-service by the way.

We ordered the Flathead fillets (beer batter 4 pcs) for A$ 6 / US$ 6.10 / RM 19. Freshly deep fried with a coating of batter, compliments well with tartar sauce or tomato ketchup. No chili sauce, this is not Malaysia.

The Grill seafood came with 3 grilled prawns, 2 scallops, 2 calamari pieces with chips, tossed salads and tartar sauce for A$16.50 / US$ 16.80 / RM 50. The calamari pieces were not batter coated or deep fried, it was pan fried.

Lastly, we ordered the Salt and Pepper Calamari (6 pc) with chips, tossed salad and tartar sauce for A$ 15.50 / US$ 15.80 / RM 47. It was not the deep fried version that we familiar with but it was seasoned well with salt and pepper.

In general, the food there was fresh but slightly dry to my liking. The view was fantastic and this place is a great short stop if you are driving to Philip Island from Melbourne. It is located just at the entrance of Philip Island (beside the main bridge).

Pelican View Address and Contact:

190 Marine Parade, San Remo, Victoria 3925

Phone:03 5678 5206

Fax:03 5678 5401

http://www.pelicanview.com.au

Visit Victoria Day 1: Causeway 353 Hotel, Federation Square, Chinatown, SouthBank, Eureka Skydeck 88, Tutto Bene and Crown Casino

Visit Victoria Day 2: Dandenong Ranges, On Puffing Billy, Olinda, Sassafras, Miss Maple’s Tea Room, Yarra Valley, Domaine Chandon, Sebel Lodge Hotel and Balgownie

Visit Victoria Day 3: Global Ballooning, Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley Dairy, Rayners Stonefruit Orchard, Giant Steps, Koala Conservation Centre, Waves Apartments and Phillip Island Nature Park

Visit Victoria Day 4: A Maze N Things, San Remo’s Fisherman’s Co-op, Heritage Farm at Churchill Island and Dinner at Taylors Waterfront Restaurant

Visit Victoria Day 5: Panny’s Chocolate Factory, Mornington Peninsula, Max’s at Red Hill Estate, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, Gordon Studio Glass Blowers, Brooklands Best Western and The Rock

Visit Victoria Day 6: Horse Riding at Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre, The Baths, Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens, Peninsula Hot Springs and Dinner at Hotel Sorrento

Visit Victoria Day 7: Sand Sculpting Exhibition, St. Kilda, Dinner onboard the Colonial Tramcar, Bar tour With Michelle Matthews of Deck of Secrets.

Visit Victoria Day 8: Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar, Coffee Tour, Shark Walk, Victoria Market and Chinatown

Visit Victoria Day 9: Gold Class Limousines and Goodbye Australia

At first, I was supposed to blog about a few recommendations on two restaurants in Philip Island. However, I felt it is better to blog about the accommodation in Philip Island first before I proceed with the dining places.

I have been encouraging people (friends and readers) to stay on Philip Island since my traveling experience there in January. Many people think of Philip Island as the Penguin Island where the truth is there are more things to see, to do and to eat!

The best way to travel to Philip Island from Melbourne is by driving. The accommodation that I am going to recommend is the best for group travellers whether traveling with your family or with your friends.

The Waves Apartments is located at the Esplanade Cowes, close to shops and restaurants and it is seafront.

Why Waves Apartments? Firstly, they are new, modern and best located on the island and most important of all affordable. Please check out their website for their latest rates and packages.

I was given the key to my apartment (I did not know it was an apartment as I thought I was just another hotel room) and to my surprise the apartment is insanely huge.

Mind my word but that is the proper word to describe the apartment, insanely huge!

There is a single bed with the dining table at the back section of the apartment near the entrance.

Yes, they have a kitchen there as well. It comes with induction hobs, microwave, kettle and a fridge.

There is a wardrobe on the corridor to the front section of the apartment.

There you have the bedroom and the living room. The huge King size bed that can fits two to three persons.

The living room comes with two comfortable two-seater sofas.

The working table with the LCD TV and Internet Access point. Please ask for internet access when you book the apartment.

I stayed two nights there, loved it. At night time, I could see the stars clearly as it is quite dark on the island. For that, I stayed on an hour outside of the apartment took a few pictures of the dark sky. Check out the picture HERE.

My apartment I had was facing the sea, I have no complains of the view.

Lastly, if you intend to stay in Philip Island with your friends or family, do consider The Waves Apartments. Great location, convenient and good room rates are the things that you can consider for. Oh yeah, did I mention that they gated parking spaces for guests?

The Waves Apartments Address and Contact:

1 The Esplanade Cowes
PO Box 108
Cowes Vic 3922

P +61 03 5952 1351
F +61 03 5952 3144
info@thewaves.com.au

http://www.thewaves.com.au

Check out my other Visit Victoria days experiences by clicking the link below:

Visit Victoria Day 1: Causeway 353 Hotel, Federation Square, Chinatown, SouthBank, Eureka Skydeck 88, Tutto Bene and Crown Casino

Visit Victoria Day 2: Dandenong Ranges, On Puffing Billy, Olinda, Sassafras, Miss Maple’s Tea Room, Yarra Valley, Domaine Chandon, Sebel Lodge Hotel and Balgownie

Visit Victoria Day 3: Global Ballooning, Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley Dairy, Rayners Stonefruit Orchard, Giant Steps, Koala Conservation Centre, Waves Apartments and Phillip Island Nature Park

Visit Victoria Day 4: A Maze N Things, San Remo’s Fisherman’s Co-op, Heritage Farm at Churchill Island and Dinner at Taylors Waterfront Restaurant

Visit Victoria Day 5: Panny’s Chocolate Factory, Mornington Peninsula, Max’s at Red Hill Estate, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, Gordon Studio Glass Blowers, Brooklands Best Western and The Rock

Visit Victoria Day 6: Horse Riding at Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre, The Baths, Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens, Peninsula Hot Springs and Dinner at Hotel Sorrento

Visit Victoria Day 7: Sand Sculpting Exhibition, St. Kilda, Dinner onboard the Colonial Tramcar, Bar tour With Michelle Matthews of Deck of Secrets.

Visit Victoria Day 8: Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar, Coffee Tour, Shark Walk, Victoria Market and Chinatown

Visit Victoria Day 9: Gold Class Limousines and Goodbye Australia

Philip Island is a must visit place when you visit Melbourne city or state Victoria in Australia. Most people go to Philip Island for penguin watching. Well, I know it is fun but there are other attractions in Philip Island as well. There are a few attractions that deserve a mention, places like A Maze N’ Things, Chocolate Factory, Koala Conservation Center, Churchill Island, The Nobbies and Woolamai Beach.

This week’s picture of the week is the Woolamai Beach of Philip Island. It was a cloudy day when I went there. Strong winds and high waves, it is a good recipe for surfing.

For surfers, do stay a night or two in Philip Island (they have great accommodation) and go to Woolamai Beach for surfing and also the local restaurants for fresh seafood.

If you are interested in traveling in Victoria, follow my journey as below:

Visit Victoria Day 1: Causeway 353 Hotel, Federation Square, Chinatown, SouthBank, Eureka Skydeck 88, Tutto Bene and Crown Casino

Visit Victoria Day 2: Dandenong Ranges, On Puffing Billy, Olinda, Sassafras, Miss Maple’s Tea Room, Yarra Valley, Domaine Chandon, Sebel Lodge Hotel and Balgownie

Visit Victoria Day 3: Global Ballooning, Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley Dairy, Rayners Stonefruit Orchard, Giant Steps, Koala Conservation Centre, Waves Apartments and Phillip Island Nature Park

Visit Victoria Day 4: A Maze N Things, San Remo’s Fisherman’s Co-op, Heritage Farm at Churchill Island and Dinner at Taylors Waterfront Restaurant

Visit Victoria Day 5: Panny’s Chocolate Factory, Mornington Peninsula, Max’s at Red Hill Estate, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, Gordon Studio Glass Blowers, Brooklands Best Western and The Rock

Visit Victoria Day 6: Horse Riding at Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre, The Baths, Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens, Peninsula Hot Springs and Dinner at Hotel Sorrento

Visit Victoria Day 7: Sand Sculpting Exhibition, St. Kilda, Dinner onboard the Colonial Tramcar, Bar tour With Michelle Matthews of Deck of Secrets.

Visit Victoria Day 8: Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar, Coffee Tour, Shark Walk, Victoria Market and Chinatown

Visit Victoria Day 9: Gold Class Limousines and Goodbye Australia

Have you heard about Churchill Island? Well, it is time for you to do so. Churchill Island is an island located just miles off Victoria Island Australia. It is connected to Phillip Island by a bridge and it is the site of the first European settlement in Victoria. It contains a farm and a homestead from 1872 era. Churchill Island is open to public to get the feel of the olden European settlement in Victoria.

The picture is taken while the horse shoe making demo is shown to the public in the farm daily. I waited for the best moment to take the picture and I tried to capture as must sparks as I could. This is the best of the lot I’ve taken. The whole horse shoe making demo only took a few minutes. It is one of the many fun activities available on the island. Thus, if you are planning to go to Victoria Island, please do stay there for a night and spend a few hours on Churchill Island. It is a great historical place for family and friends.

Check out my other Visit Victoria 2011 9 Days experiences by clicking the link below:

Visit Victoria Day 1: Causeway 353 Hotel, Federation Square, Chinatown, SouthBank, Eureka Skydeck 88, Tutto Bene and Crown Casino

Visit Victoria Day 2: Dandenong Ranges, On Puffing Billy, Olinda, Sassafras, Miss Maple’s Tea Room, Yarra Valley, Domaine Chandon, Sebel Lodge Hotel and Balgownie

Visit Victoria Day 3: Global Ballooning, Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley Dairy, Rayners Stonefruit Orchard, Giant Steps, Koala Conservation Centre, Waves Apartments and Phillip Island Nature Park

Visit Victoria Day 4: A Maze N Things, San Remo’s Fisherman’s Co-op, Heritage Farm at Churchill Island and Dinner at Taylors Waterfront Restaurant

Visit Victoria Day 5: Panny’s Chocolate Factory, Mornington Peninsula, Max’s at Red Hill Estate, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, Gordon Studio Glass Blowers, Brooklands Best Western and The Rock

Visit Victoria Day 6: Horse Riding at Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre, The Baths, Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens, Peninsula Hot Springs and Dinner at Hotel Sorrento

Visit Victoria Day 7: Sand Sculpting Exhibition, St. Kilda, Dinner onboard the Colonial Tramcar, Bar tour With Michelle Matthews of Deck of Secrets.

Visit Victoria Day 8: Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar, Coffee Tour, Shark Walk, Victoria Market and Chinatown

Visit Victoria Day 9: Gold Class Limousines and Goodbye Australia

A few months ago, I was traveling in Victoria Australia in a self-drive trip. There, I ventured places like Mornington Peninsula, Philip Island and Yarra Valley. During my stay in Yarra Valley, I have the previledge to visit a few vineyards and wineries. Domaine Chandon is one of them.

The history of Domaine Chandon goes like this. In the 1960s, Moët & Chandon began exploring the potential to produce sparkling wines outside France and they saw the opportunity in Australia. Thus, they found the ideal site for growing traditional cool climate champagne grape varieties in Yarra Valley. In addition, they found an old daily farm named “Green Point” and since 1986, this has become Domaine Chandon.

Domaine Chandon is always a crowded place. With its high quality wines, visitors and wine lovers would travel to there to try and purchase one of the finest wines in Australia. I am not an expert in wine drinking or tasting but I do enjoy the excitement of it.

There were four different wines for tasting, Chandon Vintage Brut 2008, Chandon Vintage Brut Rose 2006, Chandon Sparkling Pinot Shiraz and Chandon Cuvee Riche. They will explain the significant taste of each wine.

Chandon Vintage Brut 2008, Chandon Vintage Brut Rose 2006, Chandon Sparkling Pinot Shiraz and Chandon Cuvee Riche

Each wine has its own story. Tasting each of it is like a going through different journey of tastes.  Out of the four, I prefer the Chandon Vintage Brut Rose 2006. The best part of wine tasting at Domaine Chandon is the magnificent landscape of their vineyard. The pictures tell the story, aye.

After the wine tasting session, I bought a few bottles of wines for gifts. As I travelled to more vineyards, I bought more wines. I ended up with around 5 to 6 bottles of wine at the end of the day. Well, if you are at one of the best wine producing area I bet you will do the same.

Please do enquire their winery tour as well. It is as good as the wine tasting. It was a great learning experience and it is suitable for a group of friends or even family. Please do contact them in advance. Trust me, the place is usually packed! Get your booking to avoid disappointment.

Domaine Chandon Victoria Australia Address:
727 Maroondah Highway,
Coldstream VIC 3770

http://www.chandon.com.au

Phone:
Reception: +613 9738 9200
Greenpoint Brasserie: +613 9738 9243

Opening Hours:
Open from 10.30am to 4.30pm daily except for Christmas Day

Check out my other Visit Victoria 2011 9 Days experiences by clicking the link below:

Visit Victoria Day 1: Causeway 353 Hotel, Federation Square, Chinatown, SouthBank, Eureka Skydeck 88, Tutto Bene and Crown Casino

Visit Victoria Day 2: Dandenong Ranges, On Puffing Billy, Olinda, Sassafras, Miss Maple’s Tea Room, Yarra Valley, Domaine Chandon, Sebel Lodge Hotel and Balgownie

Visit Victoria Day 3: Global Ballooning, Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley Dairy, Rayners Stonefruit Orchard, Giant Steps, Koala Conservation Centre, Waves Apartments and Phillip Island Nature Park

Visit Victoria Day 4: A Maze N Things, San Remo’s Fisherman’s Co-op, Heritage Farm at Churchill Island and Dinner at Taylors Waterfront Restaurant

Visit Victoria Day 5: Panny’s Chocolate Factory, Mornington Peninsula, Max’s at Red Hill Estate, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, Gordon Studio Glass Blowers, Brooklands Best Western and The Rock

Visit Victoria Day 6: Horse Riding at Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre, The Baths, Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens, Peninsula Hot Springs and Dinner at Hotel Sorrento

Visit Victoria Day 7: Sand Sculpting Exhibition, St. Kilda, Dinner onboard the Colonial Tramcar, Bar tour With Michelle Matthews of Deck of Secrets.

Visit Victoria Day 8: Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar, Coffee Tour, Shark Walk, Victoria Market and Chinatown

Visit Victoria Day 9: Gold Class Limousines and Goodbye Australia

This is our first time working hand to hand with Tourism Victoria and Tourism Australia to promote tourism in Victoria, Australia. We have been to Melbourne Australia almost 10 years ago and it has changed a lot since then. The 9 days 8 nights holiday in Victoria Australia is one of the best we had. Check our stories below:

Visit Victoria Day 1: Causeway 353 Hotel, Federation Square, Chinatown, SouthBank, Eureka Skydeck 88, Tutto Bene and Crown Casino

Visit Victoria Day 2: Dandenong Ranges, On Puffing Billy, Olinda, Sassafras, Miss Maple’s Tea Room, Yarra Valley, Domaine Chandon, Sebel Lodge Hotel and Balgownie

Visit Victoria Day 3: Global Ballooning, Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley Dairy, Rayners Stonefruit Orchard, Giant Steps, Koala Conservation Centre, Waves Apartments and Phillip Island Nature Park

Visit Victoria Day 4: A Maze N Things, San Remo’s Fisherman’s Co-op, Heritage Farm at Churchill Island and Dinner at Taylors Waterfront Restaurant

Visit Victoria Day 5: Panny’s Chocolate Factory, Mornington Peninsula, Max’s at Red Hill Estate, Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, Gordon Studio Glass Blowers, Brooklands Best Western and The Rock

Visit Victoria Day 6: Horse Riding at Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre, The Baths, Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens, Peninsula Hot Springs and Dinner at Hotel Sorrento

Visit Victoria Day 7: Sand Sculpting Exhibition, St. Kilda, Dinner onboard the Colonial Tramcar, Bar tour With Michelle Matthews of Deck of Secrets.

Visit Victoria Day 8: Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar, Coffee Tour, Shark Walk, Victoria Market and Chinatown

Visit Victoria Day 9: Gold Class Limousines and Goodbye Australia