Trade Manual 2021

DAY THREE: PHI LL I P I SLAND MORNINGTON PENINSULA Global Ballooning (p47) turns hot air into incredible experiences. Float into a sunrise balloon flight high over the Yarra Valley’s patchwork landscape of vineyards and mountains. Come back to earth for a champagne breakfast. Clifftop Accommodation (p77) Wow! Superb hosted accommodation on a clifftop with extraordinary wild ocean and farmland views, and wildlife wandering by. Just 8 rooms, bar, lounge, café, BBQ and delicious supper trays. Phillip Island Helicopters (p54) choppers guests high above Cape Woolamai, Seal Rocks, Australian Grand Prix Track and the endless island coastline. Or dial up the thrills and choose a heli adventure from the package menu. Koala Reserve (p56) There was a new batch of too-cute baby koalas in late 2019, so come and meet them! Spot koalas from treetop boardwalks in a remnant woodlands, watch for wallabies, echidnas and rainbow-coloured birds. Naturaliste Tours (p53) offers rare insights into French Island. Take a 15-minute ferry ride from Phillip Island (or Mornington Peninsula) and join a small guided tour of this hidden treasure of natural wilderness and wildlife. Warrook Farm (p58) is a 1857 working farm and fauna park. Wildlife aplenty, including birds, koalas, kangaroo and wombat feeding. Emus, alpacas, miniature donkey, goats, deer, baby animal nursery and a dam with waterbirds. Oceanic on Thompson (p78) Self-contained apartments in the heart of Cowes’ main street action. Surrounded by cafés, restaurants and shopping. Close to beaches, Grand Prix track, Nobbies, Penguin Parade and Koala Reserve. Wildlife Coast Cruises (p58) showcases one of Australia’s largest wild fur seal colonies at Seal Rocks, 2km from Phillip Island. Meet these playful creatures in their natural environment as the boat drifts within metres of them. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (p54) is home to world- class motor sport and daredevil action. Buckle in for adrenalin- pumping hot laps or hit the go kart track for full-on thrills. Dianne’s Venture Tours (p52) offers all-inclusive small group tour packages. Sit back, relax and let someone else do the driving while you uncover the secrets of Phillip Island. Ramada Resort Phillip Island (p79) sits in 65 acres of beautiful countryside. Relax and recharge in stunning natural surroundings with superb resort facilities – pools, tennis courts, health centre and walking tracks aplenty. Ocean Adventures (p53) Aquatic adventures any way you like them! Explore the coastline on a jetboat or racing boat. Snorkel or scuba dive around dramatic sites teeming with sealife. See fur seals, rays dolphins and maybe whales. Moonlit Sanctuary (p53) is awesome by day but comes alive by night when the wildlife is ready to play. Take a lantern-lit tour to glimpse night birds, gliders swooping, endangered quolls foraging and more. The Westernport Hotel (p57) offers an authentic Australian bistro experience. Head down to the daily pelican feeding at noon – an easy stroll from the Hotel. Penguin Parade (p56) offers an intimate wildlife experience. A waddle on the wildside to witness little penguins making their sunset journey home to one of Australia’s largest penguin colonies. Arthurs Seat Eagle (p59) is a state-of-the-art gondola that sweeps up over the forest to the highest point on the Mornington Peninsula. Expect breath-stealing bay and city views plus cheeky wildlife glimpses. MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) DAY TWO: YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES PHI LL I P I SLAND 5 DAY ITINERARY – WILDLIFE & ADVENTURE 27