Trade Manual 2021

PASSENGER FERRY VEHICLE FERRY PASSENGER FERRY Melbourne Werribee Portarlington Queenscliff Bellarine Sorrento Fingal Cowes Mornington Moorooduc Red Hill San Remo Marysville Kinglake Healesville Koo-wee-up AVALON AIRPORT MELBOURNE AIRPORT Warburton Grantville FRENCH ISLAND CAPE SCHANCK PHILLIP ISLAND NATURE PARKS Arthurs Seat Belgrave Dixons Creek Yarra Glen Coldstream Forest Hill Wandin Olinda Pt Lonsdale Jarra Junction PHILLIP ISLAND MORNINGTON PENINSULA BELLARINE PENINSULA DANDENONG RANGES GEELONG YARRA VALLEY 5 DAY ITINERARY – ROMANTIC INDULGENCE STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) Yarra Valley Lodge (p76) Relax amidst nature in one of the region’s most peaceful lodges. All guestrooms with garden terraces or private balconies and glorious views. 120 hectares of bush, wildlife and walking tracks to explore. Domaine Chandon (p46) was established by French Champagne house, Moet and Chandon. Enjoy panoramic views and savour romantic wines (including méthode traditionelle sparklings) in the Brasserie Chateau Yering Hotel (p75) is a historic homestead reborn as a gracious 5-star mansion hotel, sitting grandly on a 250 acre estate with sweeping Yarra Valley views. Book the Garden Suite – king-size with fancy fittings and lavish furnishings. Levantine Hill (p48) A most exclusive experience. Arrive by helicopter, book a wine flight tailored to your taste (with delicious morsels), or an exquisite lunch or dinner with internationally award-winning matched wines. Yering Gorge Cottages (p76) Breathe in fresh country air on extensive walking trails in the huge nature reserve, tee off on the Greg Norman-designed golf course. Watch kangaroos grazing as you share a regional wine on your balcony. Warratina Lavender Farm (p51) boasts acres of lavender rows. Amble together among the purple magic and find your way back to the Lavender Cottage Tearooms to sample lavender scones and lavender ice cream. Yarra Gables (p75) A TripAdvisor 2020 Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best’. 4-star motel and private houses surrounded by delightful lawns, trees and gardens. The perfect place to relax after winery and gin tastings. DAY FIVE: YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) Global Ballooning (p47) eases you into a magical one- hour sunrise balloon flight over vineyards and valleys for a soft landing in winery country where a champagne breakfast awaits. Flights depart 364 days a year. Coombe Yarra Valley (p45) was once Dame Nellie Melba’s home. Now they produce cool climate wines and a divine cellar door dégustation menu worth singing about. Relax and cuddle up for a tour of the stunning 7 acre garden. Cherryhill Orchards (p45) A third-generation farm devoted to everything cherry. Pick cherries in summer, visit the farmgate shop for cherry gifts and treats. Or take a picnic and find a secluded spot on this beautiful property. 37