Trade Manual 2021

Full-on fun, together 3 8 5 days of excitement, adventure, laughter and totally new experiences. Meet wildlife, delve into history and the indigenous culture. Take ocean adventures, explore glorious bushlands, pick your own fruit. Stay on a farm, on an island or go glamping. Melbourne 5 Day Itinerary DAY ONE: GEELONG & THE BELLAR INE Werribee Open Range Zoo (p73) offers a unique opportunity to encounter magnificent animals of the African savannah where they are given space to behave as they would in their natural habitats. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre (p69) is an award- winning attraction centred on the world’s oldest living culture. Learn to throw a boomerang, get a taste for bush tucker and learn about ancient dreaming stories. BIG4 Beacon Resort (p82) offers luxury villas set amongst native gardens. Chill out just 500 metres from the beach, dip in the indoor pool and let the kids explore the family-friendly resort. Echidna Walkabout (p67) award-winning wildlife and nature tour operator with naturalist guides ensuring unforgettable sightings of wild native animals. Your tour cost contributes towards wildlife conservation. Flying Brick Cider Company (p68) is a retro-inspired landmark venue. Think innovative space, a tasting paddle of ciders, amazing food, the best Bellarine wines around and plenty of space for the kids to run and play. Downunder Farmstays (p83) take you to the heart of Australian country life. Stay with local farmers, enjoy home-cooked meals, have fun with farming activities, learn about sustainability, introduce kids to farm animals.. You Yangs Precinct (p73) a magnificent Regional Park, with koalas, kangaroos, echidnas. Bushwalk or hike to the top of Flinders Peak (340m), visit Serendip Sanctuary’s wetlands with 150 species of birds, plus other native wildlife. Queenscliff Brewhouse (p71) is for everyone. Bistro meals, family tasting platters, local produce. House-brewed beer and whisky for non-drivers. Close to the Queenscliff ferry, right opposite parklands and the beach for kids. Perfect! Novotel Geelong (p83) is an ideal central base for families. Located right on the Geelong Waterfront, with modern balconied rooms, exceptional hotel service, onsite restaurant (with lively kids menu) and a handy in-room dining option. Baywalk Bollards (p67) bring history to life. Download a guide, stroll the trail and get to know more than 100 sculptures depicting characters galore including a Koori family, a group of lifesavers, explorer Matthew Flinders and more. Explore Australia Tours (p68) Skip driving for a day! Take a family small-group experience, exploring Geelong and the Bellarine aboard a deluxe mini coach. Local knowledgeable guides are great storytellers for kids! National Wool Museum (p70) is housed in a beautifully restored 1872 bluestone wool store showcasing the Geelong region’s wool story from the sheep’s back to the clothes rack. MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) F A M I L Y F U N