Indulge in a lavish Melbourne experience with a 4-night stay in 5-star luxury accommodation. Unpack once and explore Living Legends with a delightful Devonshire tea. Immerse yourself in the glamour of the Melbourne Cup with an all-inclusive Flemington package, featuring stylish table seating, gourmet food and premium beverage package, and private betting facilities with unparalleled racetrack views. Discover the elegance of Werribee Park Mansion and its Rose Garden, indulge in winery tastings paired with a gourmet lunch, and embark on an off-road safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Queen Victoria Market, and savour a total of 10 delicious meals throughout this opulent Melbourne escape.
3 November 2024
2 Eco Experiences 1 Cultural & Heritage Experiences
Deposit of $2000pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Flights are arranged to suit the tour group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy price increasesfor all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.
Fly Carbon Neutral to Melbourne and meet your friendly tour host. Board our luxury ‘Gold Class’ coach travelling responsibly knowing all coach emissions are 100% offset. We make our way to Living Legends, the home of rest for champion race horses where we enjoy afternoon tea and a chance to admire these retired beauties. This afternoon, we check into our luxury 5-star accommodation for the next 4 nights.
Enjoy the city at your leisure today.
**Lunch is at your own expense today.
Melbourne Cup Day – the race that stops the nation! Don your fancy hats, dresses, suits and ties in readiness for cup fever. Today, we elevate your Melbourne Cup experience with our all-inclusive package, offering refined seating at stylish tables, a delectable array of gourmet food, access to private betting facilities, premium beverages and unparalleled trackside views ensuring an unforgettable day of opulence and thrilling racing. We not only tick this off the ‘bucket list’, we do it with flair and elegance!*Details of the exact Melbourne Cup package cannot be confirmed until closer to race day.
This morning we visit Werribee Park Mansion; one of the largest and most opulent properties in Victoria. Explore the beautiful rose gardens before we tour through the mansion. We then make our way to Shadowfax, a boutique winery featuring renowned varieties and enjoy a tasting and sumptuous lunch. After lunch, we continue to Werribee Open Range Zoo. Here you can take time to visit the Australian Trail and then step onto the African Trail featuring gorillas, lions, hippos, monkeys and meerkats. The zoo also boasts a safari bus which gives you the best views whilst you learn about some of the world’s most endangered species as well as the zoo’s conservation efforts.
This morning we have one last opportunity to take in a Melbourne icon, with a visit to Queen Victoria Market. Taste the freshest produce and purchase local wares to take home at this famous site. We then board the coach, farewell the city and make our way to the airport for our respective Carbon Neutral flights home.
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Our Gold Class coach tours let you experience the beauty of the Australian landscape in comfort and style. From the coach itself to the accommodation and meals, every detail is considered.
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For the next level in luxury, our Diamond Class coach tours give you the business class experience every step of the way. We only book the very best options available
Take the inland route from Brisbane to Melbourne, discover quirky characters and hidden treasures along the way. Try your luck for opals in Lightning Ridge, enjoy a wildlife Zoofari at Dubbo's Western Plains Zoo, and visit Miners Heritage Park in Cobar. See the 'Living Desert Sculptures' in Broken Hill and the Old Wentworth Gaol before enjoying a paddleboat cruise on the Murray and a finale night in Melbourne.
There is no better time to visit Corryong than during The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival, where the alpine region comes to life and unveils the history of unique bush traditions. Discover the lifestyle country folk take for granted and watch as horsemen and women chase wild horses down the mountainside in pursuit of the colt that got away.
Jump onboard our coach to experience an overnight Zoofari experience at Taronga Western Plains Zoo (Dubbo), where we witness unforgettable wildlife, immersing yourself in the wonders of the animal kingdom. Choose between an animal view or bushland view room and listen to the sounds of the wild. As the sun rises we join a guided Zoofari tour enjoying a delicious breakfast before heading to Griffith. We explore the Hermits Caves, visit Yangas Homestead in Mildura, view the heritage land mark Willandra Lakes whilst winding through the Grampians region. Take in the intriguing Silo Art Trail along the way before overnighting in Halls Gap as we make our way towards Melbourne.
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Our coach tours have a baggage restriction of 17kg per person (regardless of flight and rail allowances) due to our Occupational Health & Safety standards. You can also bring one small, soft carry-on bag not exceeding 30cm wide, 30cm high, and 15cm thick that may be stowed in the overhead compartment.
Each of our tours has a fitness rating which describes the level of physical activity involved with the tour. These ratings are very important when choosing your tour to ensure it's right for you. Our fitness ratings are:
Our Gold Class coaches have a seat capacity of between 44 and 46, but we cap Gold Class tours at 40 guests per tour. Our Diamond Class tours have a capacity of just 26 guests. Other tour types may have different capacities depending on the transport and destination. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions about a specific tour.
In most cases, yes we can. We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking, and we can confirm with our suppliers and restaurants.
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