Trade Manual 2020

S P E C I A L I N T E R E S T T O U R S SMALL GROUP & PRIVATE TOURING A self-drive holiday is the best way to explore at leisure and create an itinerary where every stop is one you really want to make. But driving in a new country (and sometimes on the other side of the road) can be tiring. So we’ve put together information on small group and private touring in all four of our regions. A fantastic choice of tours enables you to take a day or half day off driving, sit back and relax. A local expert can create a memorable private tour, or take you behind the scenes on an authentic small group excursion to meet the locals. Some operators enable overnight stops in regions, and others connect one or more regions. Check out the operators below…they offer discovery tours, wine and food, wildlife including the famous Penguin Parade, a combination of French Island and Phillip Island, hot springs, and more. Some of these tour operators can also cater for larger groups and incentive delegates on request. Autopia Tours (p39) Tours: Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, food and wine tours. Phillip Island tour including Koala Reserve and Penguin Parade. Small group – 24 people. Authentic encounters. Pickup/drop off: Melbourne. Dianne’s Venture Tours (p48) Tours: Phillip Island, can combine other regions. Penguins, nature, wildlife, boutique wineries. Private tours, small groups (11 guests). Pickup/drop off: Melbourne, Phillip Island with overnight option. Echidna Walkabout (p63) Tours: International award- winning naturalist guides specialise in native wildlife eco- tours in the You Yangs, near Geelong. Small group (average 8), private tours, group tours. Pickup/drop off: Melbourne. Explore Australia (p64) Tours: Phillip Island/French Island, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and Bellarine. Food, wine, exploring, hot springs. Private tours, small groups 11-21. Pickup/drop off: Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and Melbourne. Grape Explorations (p56) Tours: All four regions. Specialise in meet-the-makers sophisticated, casual, relaxed, boutique winery and artisan producer tours. Max 11 guests. Pickup/drop off: Melbourne and regions, overnight stays optional. MP Experience Tours (p58) Tours: Meet Mornington Peninsula artisans on wine, food, produce tours. Also indulgence, wildlife, golf. Private, small group (7 guests). Pickup/drop off: airport, city, Mornington Peninsula, overnight stays. optional Naturaliste Tours (p49) Tours: Tiny French Island, 4WD to hidden spots, wildlife encounters, farm, winery or provedore. Private, small group, max 11. Pickup/drop off: Mornington Peninsula or Phillip Island via ferry, overnight stays optional. Wombat Tours (p47) Tours: Yarra Valley, local guides, personalised tours include wineries, sumptuous lunch, wildlife, other destinations. Private, small, large groups. Pickup/drop off: Melbourne, Yarra Valley, overnight stays optional. 9