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Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Wine & Wildlife Tours in Melbourne

Melbourne, VictoriaAustralia

6 Days / 5 Nights
for Member Pricing

Wine & Wildlife Tours in Melbourne

See stunning sights and adorable creatures, including birds, koalas and tiny penguins as you tour Melbourne and beyond.

About Your Trip

Uncover the wild side of Australia on this DreamTrip to Melbourne. Your journey begins with a tour of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong, which includes a stop at the picnic grounds at Grants on Sherbrooke to hand-feed magnificent birds. Catch a winding ride through the rain forest on the century-old steam train known as Puffing Billy. Then, enjoy lunch and a delightful winery tour — complete with tastings — at Fergusson Winery.

The 3rd day of your trip includes a full-day tour of Phillip Island and is packed with visits to exceptional places including the scenic Phillip Island Nature Park. You’ll also make an unforgettable stop at the Koala Conservation Centre and the Churchill Island Heritage Farm, which highlights native Australian flora and fauna. You’ll love seeing the Phillip Island Penguin Parade — a truly unique sight as the tiny penguins return to their homes after their long day of fishing. The day concludes with a tasty Aussie barbecue dinner.

The next 2 days are at your leisure to experience the best parts of Melbourne as you wish. Create your own adventure with a complimentary 24-hour ticket for City Sightseeing Melbourne’s hop-on, hop-off bus tours. Hop on the open-top double-decker bus to see the city’s many highlights and hop off at locales that catch your interest — from Melbourne Zoo and St. Kilda Pier to Fitzroy Gardens and Arts Centre.

What we love:
• Guests are welcome to sit on the side of the Puffing Billy steam train to dangle their feet over the edge and watch lush scenery full of fern gullies and ash trees.
• Located just minutes from your hotel, the 92-story Eureka Tower boasts the highest public view in the southern hemisphere.
• The Phillip Island Penguin Parade is the world’s only commercial venue where you can see penguins in their natural habitat.
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What's Included

Your DreamTrip includes 6 days and 5 nights in Melbourne, Australia, as well as:
• Full-day tour of Yarra Valley and Dandenong; includes English-speaking guide, wine tasting and transportation.
• Full-day tour of Phillip Island; includes English-speaking guide and transportation.
• Complimentary 1-day hop-on, hop-off pass from City Sightseeing Melbourne.
• 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners.
• Gratuities for housekeeping and porterage at the hotel.
• An In-destination Support team member will be provided on this trip. Their goal is to ensure you have a great DreamTrips™ experience from landing to liftoff. They host a welcome reception on arrival day, attend scheduled activities throughout the trip, notify the group of itinerary updates and more.



Transportation

Airfare is not included in the trip price! The closest commercial airport to the hotel is Melbourne Airport (MEL), approximately 14 miles (23 kilometers) away. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any trip.

Please note: Airport transfers are not included in this trip. Make sure to arrange your own transfers between the airport and your hotel.



This trip will close by February 22.

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Destination

There’s a reason Melbourne is often referred to as the cultural capital of Australia: Its sheer number of artistic venues is staggering. From intriguing museums and astonishing architecture to an unending stream of live music, this coastal metropolis is always abuzz with the sights and sounds of creativity.

Visitors from all over the world come to see Melbourne’s unique landscapes and native animals and plants, such as koalas, kangaroos and eucalyptus trees. The climate and natural surroundings make the city a favorite for lovers of the outdoors — surfing, hiking, kayaking and other sports are regular pastimes for the region’s inhabitants.
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Platinum Inclusions

On top of other exciting excursions, Platinum Members will be treated to an exclusive, per-person visit to Eureka Skydeck, the Southern Hemisphere’s highest vantage point. Enter the “Edge Experience” and see Melbourne in a whole new way — from a glass cube that projects out from the tower’s 88th floor, almost 1,000 feet (300 meters) above the city.

Back on land, your driver will transport you to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, home to over 10,000 aquatic animals. From there, it’s just a short walk back to the hotel (approximately 10 minutes) and an opportunity for you to do a little sightseeing at your leisure.

Day 4: Half-day Platinum tour; includes 1-way transportation.

• 9 a.m.: Depart from the hotel by coach.
• Visit Eureka Skydeck and The Edge.
• Transfer to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
• 1 p.m.: Make your way back to the hotel or continue to explore (at your own pace and at your own expense).

Life is great when you’re a Platinum Member!
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Itinerary

Your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour ticket can be used on Day 4 or Day 5 of your trip. It is valid for 24 hours after its first use.

Day 1

Check into the hotel at any time after 3 p.m.
2-6 p.m.: Visit the welcome table in the hotel lobby.
7 p.m.: Welcome buffet dinner with 2 drinks per person at the hotel.

Day 2

6:30-8:15 a.m.: Breakfast at Alluvial restaurant.
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Full-day tour of Yarra Valley and Dandenong; includes English-speaking guide, wine tasting, lunch and transportation.
• 8:30 a.m.: Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
• Depart for Yarra Valley and Dandenong.
• 10:30 a.m.: Embark on a 1-way ride on the Puffing Billy Railway at Belgrave to Menzies Creek.
• Hand-feed birds at Grants on Sherbrooke in the Dandenong Ranges National Park.
• 12:30 p.m.: At Fergusson Winery, enjoy a spit-roast lunch. Drinks during lunch are not included and are at your own expense.
• Tour the winery and sample some delicious local wines.
• 5 p.m.: Return to the hotel.
The rest of the evening at your leisure.

Day 3

6:30-10:30 a.m.: Breakfast at Alluvial restaurant.
11 a.m. – 11 p.m.: Full-day tour of Phillip Island; includes English-speaking guide, dinner and transportation. Lunch is not included and is at your own expense.
• 11 a.m.: Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
• Transfer to Phillip Island Nature Park and enjoy the attractions, including the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm.
• See the Phillip Island Penguin Parade*.
• Enjoy an Aussie barbecue dinner. Drinks during dinner are not included and are at your own expense.
• 11 p.m.: Return to the hotel.

Day 4

6:30-10:30 a.m.: Breakfast at Alluvial restaurant.
A day at your leisure. We suggest that you use your complimentary hop-on, hop-off ticket from City Sightseeing Melbourne to explore top attractions such as Federation Square, Queen Victoria Market and South Melbourne Beach. See Additional Information for further details.

Day 5

6:30-10:30 a.m.: Breakfast at Alluvial restaurant.
A day at your leisure.

Day 6

6:30-10:30 a.m.: Breakfast at Alluvial restaurant.
Check out of the hotel by 11 a.m.

*Video and photography are not permitted at the Penguin Parade or at any of the penguin viewings.

Itinerary subject to change.

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Hotel Details

Named after the famous bridge in Venice, Italy, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto was established in 1891 in Melbourne’s central business district. In close proximity is iconic Flinders Lane, filled with restaurants, and Collins Street, known for excellent examples of traditional Melbourne-inspired architecture. After a busy day, guests can relax at Market Lane Bar during classic high tea.

Hotel features:
• 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
• Indoor pool.
• Botanica Day Spa and fitness center.
• 10-story glass-topped atrium.
• Rooftop garden with herb plants and fruit trees.
• Self-parking: 55 Australian dollars per day.

Deluxe Room accommodations with:
• 1 king bed or 2 single beds. No extra bed available. Please note: Guests who require triple occupancy (including 1 adult with 2 children or 2 adults with 1 child) will be placed in a room with 2 double beds.
• Maximum occupancy 3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child.
• Walk-in shower.
• Complimentary bathrobe and slippers to use during your stay.
• Flat-screen television with cable access.
• Standard guest-room refrigerator.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi.

Check-in: 3 p.m.
Checkout: 11 a.m.
Minimum check-in age is 18.

Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto
495 Collins Street
Melbourne 3000, Australia



Pricing for children for this hotel may differ from (and be greater than) pricing for adults. Click BOOK IT to check. If the pricing for children differs from the pricing for adults, refer to the Policies section for further details.



Hotel Check-in Requirements

By booking this DreamTrip I understand that the hotel may request a credit card upon check-in. The hotel may request the credit card in order to: a) place a monetary hold of US$50-200; or b) hold for incidental, security or other charges. By booking, I acknowledge having received notice of this potential charge and accept that Rovia™ recommends a credit card rather than a debit or bank card be used in the event the hotel requests the card. I understand that any such request made by the hotel is outside of the control of WorldVentures™ and Rovia and is strictly a hotel policy. Should I have questions concerning the hotel’s policy, I accept responsibility for contacting the hotel independent of Rovia or WorldVentures.
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Additional Information

Please contact Travel Support if you have special requests regarding bedding, meals or medical needs, or any other questions about this trip.

Please note: At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip.

Gratuities for your tour drivers and English-speaking guide are not included. We suggest providing gratuities at your own discretion.

City Sightseeing Melbourne hop-on, hop-off ticket:

• Your ticket offers 2 sightseeing loops — The City Tour and the St. Kilda Tour — covering 27 stops. Hop on or hop off at whichever stop grabs your interest!
• Then, explore at your leisure. Some top attractions include Melbourne Zoo, Chinatown, The Esplanade and St. Kilda Marina.
Please note: Entry fees for attractions are not included with this ticket and are at your own expense.
• Buses are approximately 40 minutes apart.
• English audio commentary.
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Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy*: If you cancel 36 days or more before the start date of your trip, you’ll get a full refund. If you cancel within 35 days of the start date of your trip, your trip will not be refunded.

*This cancellation policy is subject to rules and regulations in applicable jurisdictions in which our travel supplier is based. Therefore, in the event of conflict between the cancellation policy displayed here and cancellation terms in supplier booking terms, the provisions of the booking terms will prevail.

Name Change Policy: If you change any name(s) on your booking 30 days or more before the start date of your trip, you’ll be charged a fee of US$50 per name change. Name changes are not permitted within 30 days of the start date of your trip.

Members can’t combine DreamTrips Points. Your membership level determines the maximum amount of DreamTrips Points you can use. If you have more than 50 Rovia Bucks, you can apply them in the checkout process.

Hotel/resort credits and/or discounts cannot be converted to cash, and any not used during your stay will expire immediately upon your departure. Member is responsible for paying any taxes that may be added to items purchased with hotel/resort credit.

In the unfortunate event that an activity or excursion is no longer available, we will substitute a similar activity of equal or greater value.

Make sure that your passport and visa, if applicable, are up-to-date before you leave! It’s important to double check that you have all the identification and other documentation required by the specific country you’re traveling to. In many countries, passports and visas must be valid for 6 months or longer after the trip end date. If you are unable to obtain the required identification and other documentation, the Cancellation Policy for this DreamTrip will apply.

Make sure that you request a name change or room change at least 31 or more days before the 1st day of your trip. Due to contractual supplier policies, we may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your request.

Each individual, including each child, who is coming along with you on your DreamTrip is required to have a booking prior to the commencement of the trip. If you do not book and pay for each such person in advance of the trip, you will be charged the hotel’s then-current rate, not the trip price, for each such person at the time of your check-in.

Pricing for children is based on their age at the time of travel and may be subject to additional terms and conditions of individual hotels and all-inclusive resorts. Also, pricing for children can vary, and may be higher than pricing for adults. Therefore, before you book any travel, please check the relevant hotel or resort website for applicable terms and conditions as well as details regarding their pricing structure.

Pricing shown is for each person, and is based on 2 adults per room.

Please don’t consider your change requests official until you receive a confirmation email from us.
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