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. Wild Adventures Melbourne (p65) Come on an incredible eco-adventure. Mountain biking, bushwalking, snorkelling or standup paddle boarding, then visit a sustainable winery, hot springs or book an adventure picnic. Explore Australia Tours (p57) 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 Australia (p58) Tours: Specialising in relaxed, casual and sophisticated boutique winery and artisan producer tours. Bespoke experiences; 2-29 guests. Luxury transport. Pickup/drop off: Melbourne and regions, overnight stays optional. MP Experience Tours (p60) Tours: Meet Mornington Peninsula artisans on wine, food, produce tours. Also indulgence, wildlife, golf. Private, small group (7 guests). Pickup/drop off: Mornington Peninsula, overnight stays optional. Naturaliste Tours (p51) 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. 9
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