Itinerary:
Perched above the buzz, overlooking the Melbourne adventure that awaits, intriguing spaces and charming service unfold at vocoTM Melbourne Central. Located in the very centre of the city, vibrant retail hubs like Emporium, Melbourne Central and Bourke Street Mall are right here and there's a melting pot of dining choices all around you with Melbourne's magical laneway offerings being just the beginning. If you fancy exploring a little further, the tram and the train are literally at your doorstep to help you discover the city at your own pace. When you arrive to the sixth-floor sky lobby, our hosts offer a warm welcome that makes you feel refreshed and ready for whatever you have in mind.
- Phillip Island & Moonlit Sanctuary is an award-winning wildlife park located 50 minutes southeast of Melbourne’s CBD. We are an easy day trip from Melbourne or the perfect detour if you are visiting Phillip Island or the Mornington Peninsula.
- Private Yarra Valley Tour 8 People Including Lunch
You can visit De Bartoli and Domaine Chandon and then a distillery after that. The tours also includes a two course lunch.
Hotel Pickup & Drop off, Private Guide providing Comprehensive Commentary, Travel in Luxury Airconditioned Vehicle with Bottled Water, Informative Wine Tastings & a 2 course lunch including a glass of beer, wine, or soft drink. Departing your hotel, we travel east of Melbourne towards the ancient mountains of the Dandenong Ranges & the world class wineries of the Yarra Valley, where the premium food & wine, artisans, galleries & stunning scenery utter ultimate indulgence. One of our first winery stops for the day will be at Coldstream Hills which has a particular focus on the internationally heralded varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Taste outstanding single vineyard and reserve wines, before we make our way to one of the first established wineries in the Yarra Valley, St Huberts. This heritage brand established in 1863 was instrumental in the birth of the Yarra Valley as a wine producing area, here you will experience a full seated tasting of up to 3 wines. Next, immerse yourself in the uninterrupted views across vines and apple orchards to the blue-tinged Great Divide, while you enjoy a 2-course lunch boasting a menu that reflects the best the region has to offer. Sit back, relax & sip on a glass of beer, wine, or soft drink before we recommence the remainder of the afternoon. Your next superb tasting of the day will take place at the recently renovated cellar door of Dominque Portet. Set amongst the beautiful rolling vineyards of the Yarra Valley, the L'Apéro menu draws on the Bordeaux roots to bring you French family classics. Engulf yourself in the history of 40 years of craftmanship in Australia. As the day draws to an end, you have experienced the chance to admire the regions’ lush natural location, chat to the owners and indulge in the best of their vintages. We now depart back to Melbourne, returning you to your hotel in the early evening to conclude this relaxing and enjoyable day.
- Depart from Melbourne to Sidney
- Airport Transfer from Voco Melbourne to Airport
- Airport Transfer from Sidney Airport to Rydges World Square
- Hotel: Rydges World Square 12/23 to 12/27
Feel right at home when checking into Rydges World Square Sydney and enjoy our convenient location in the Central Business District. Our world-class Sydney accommodation and services raise the standard of hospitality while providing easy access to the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay and the city’s financial precinct. The Sydney CBD hotel is 20 minutes from Sydney Airport (SYD). Premier shopping and dining options abound for leisure and business travelers alike. We are now offering free WI-FI in all our guest rooms, bar, restaurant and public areas. Experience the warm and friendly staff at our Sydney accommodation options as you take advantage of modern comforts and thoughtful amenities throughout our Sydney CBD hotel. Luxurious guest rooms are well-equipped with flat-screen TVs and free WI-FI. The cosy Rydges Dream Bed with crisp, white linens complemented by custom black bed scarves and pillows will have you sleeping soundly and waking fully refreshed.
- Sensational Sunset Dinner Cruise
Treat yourself to Sydney Harbour's most sensational dinner cruise. A unique, four hour cruise experience. Enjoy the company of a small group aboard a 52 foot motor yacht. Your captain & host will share the rich history of Sydney Harbour and its foreshore as you take in the sites of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the bays and coves of Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a 3 course BBQ dinner with regional wines, local beers and 5- star service. Immerse yourself in all the activities that a private vessel offers including, swimming, fishing and kayaking – or sit back, relax on the expansive sunbed and do nothing at all.
• 3 course BBQ dinner with beverages
• 4 hour cruise
• Captain and crew entertaining passengers
Departs: Commissioners Steps, Circular Quay - in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art
Time: Cruise departs 5:00PM sharp (please arrive 15 minutes prior), returns 9:00PM
- Explore the Harbour - Hop on Hop off Pass 1- Day pass + Taronga Zoo
Don't be fooled, Sydney is a big place to explore over just one weekend and while its world class natural harbour is part of the enduring charm, it is also one of the reasons that makes sightseeing in by normal public transport so challenging. You can do what the locals do and travel on the harbour highway with our famous Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer ferry pass conveniently allowing you to explore Sydney's best bits - Circular Quay (The Rocks & Opera House), Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, Watsons Bay and Manly - all with the convenience of live commentary from a friendly local throughout your journey. Inclusions: Entry to Taronga Zoom, Sydney Harbour Explorer and visit famous precincts Stopping at Circular Quay, Manly, Shark Island, Taronga Zoo & Watsons Bay.
Key Details:
- Valid for 1 Calendar Days
- Approx. 1hr 20min harbour circuit
- Start at either Circular Quay Wharf 6 or Darling Harbour
- Return home
- Airport Transportation