Create forever memories Love is in the air. Go Beyond Melbourne for the most romantic interlude. Be swept off your feet by spectacular scenery, incredible gardens, luxurious indulgence and shared adventures. Long beach walks, lazy winery lunches and dinners that stretch into stunning sunsets. Overnight in lakeside retreats, beachfront cabins and gracious mansion hotels. Melbourne DAY ONE: GEELONG & THE BELLAR INE Werribee Open Range Zoo (p73) serves up an amazing African adventure. Be immersed in the sights and sounds of the savannah with a guided tour, go behind thescenes and get up close to the animals, or even stay overnight Sea All Dolphin Swims (p71) offer adventure tours and sightseeing experiences on Port Phillip Bay. Snorkel with wild dolphins and seals – or spot them from the comfort of the boat. Ride the boom-net hammock, enjoy a duck spa! Lon Retreat & Spa (p83) is an adults exclusive retreat set on over 200 acres of rural and conservation land, hidden away on a hill by the ocean. Enjoy private beach access, nature walks, the Lon Spa Bliss! Waterfront Geelong (p73) is much more than a stunning north-facing foreshore. Stroll hand-in-hand along the promenade, ride the vintage 1890s carousel and book a table for two in the dining precinct that buzzes day and night. Queenscliff Brewhouse (p71) Queenscliff Brewhouse is a brewery, distillery, whisky bar, live music venue and regional produce cellar door. A food and beverage haven with over 250 craft beers and ciders, over 420 spirits and 400 regional wines. Oakdene Vineyards (p70) delivers a unique vineyard stay experience. Three themed rooms housed in a beautiful restored homestead, among acres of lush coastal farmland. Enjoy superb cellar door, restaurant and café onsite. Baywalk Bollard Trail (p67) Come face to face with the characters which shaped Geelong’s history as you stroll along the colourful and intriguing Waterfront Bollard Trail comprising 104 intricately carved bollards. The Q Train (p72) is Australia’s premier train restaurant. Climb on board for a first-class dining experience in a private compartment for two – a 4-hour, 6-course dégustation menu while the train rollicks through stunning landscapes of the Bellarine. Werribee Open Range Zoo Slumber Safari (p73) Unique overnight experience with fully hosted safari tour, exclusive animal encounter, African inspired dinner and luxury lodge accommodation. 360Q Restaurant (p66) is an iconic two-storey dining venue with not-to-bemissed views over Queenscliff Harbour. Cosy up over a fresh Bahn Xeo Vietnamese rice pancake filled with crunchy salad, prawns and crab. Delicious! MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) 5 Day Itinerary R O M A N T I C I N D U L G E N C E Jack Rabbit Vineyard (p68) is a restaurant, vineyard and cellar door boasting unrivalled panoramic views. Devour a menu that’s a gastronomic showpiece for the Bellarine Peninsula, 34
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