AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) DAY FOUR: MORNINGTON PENINSULA GEELONG & THE BELLAR INE MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) Enchanted Adventure – The Home of Tree Surfing (p61) is all thrills. Make like Tarzan – test skills, balance, strength and coordination while navigating through the trees, bridges, walls, nets, swings and lofty ziplines. Polperro Dolphin Swims (p65) provides unforgettable marine and ecotourism experiences. Cruise out with a small group to swim with wild Bottlenose dolphins and fur seals, and snorkel the clear waters of Port Phillip Bay. Iluka Group Retreat & Glamping Village (p84) Explore the bush, private lake and wetlands on a beautiful 36-acre property, walk to Shoreham beach. Gorgeous glamping in Bell tents, group lodge accommodation for 90. Searoad Ferries (p75) criss-cross Port Phillip Bay 24 times a day and depart Sorrento every hour to reach Queenscliff (Bellarine Peninsula) in approximately 40 minutes. Drive on, drive off and relax into a picturesque cruise. Bayplay Adventure Tours (p60) offer endless activities: kayaking with dolphins, standup paddling, scuba diving, cycling in the National Park. Our pick? Snorkelling with the bay’s curious and elusive Weedy Seadragons. The National Golf Club (p69) The best of the best. Four championship courses designed by celebrated architects including Robert Trent Jones Jnr and Greg Norman. Coastal links and classic sandbelt play, coaching and fine club houses. Quarters at Flinders Hotel (p87) is a 4.5-star luxury escape with boutique charm in a delightful village location. Its focus on absolute style and quiet seclusion make it a treat every single time. Peninsula Hot Springs (p64) is a coastal oasis. Take a healthy, adventurous approach to bathing in natural hot spring mineral water. Try a Turkish steam bath, a cave pool or an underground sauna. Sink in, and sigh. Links Lodge at The Dunes (p85) Luxury accommodation, close to beaches, hot springs and lots of adventure activities. Golf for all: juniors, beginners, expert players on fine 18-hole championship course and 9-hole course. Peninsula Hot Springs Eco Lodges (p86) Renowned hot springs and luxury day spa. Tranquil eco lodges with geothermal baths, created for restorative sleep. Premium glamping with private decks, en suites, and bespoke touches. Wild Adventures Melbourne (p69) See incredible nature and wildlife on spectacular eco-adventures. Stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking, bushwalking; plus wineries, cafés, breweries, distilleries, hot springs. Moonraker Dolphin Swims (p63) is the ultimate aquatic wildlife experience. Snorkel with dolphins, swim alongside fur seals, explore underwater marine parks and join the search for weedy sea dragons. The Cambium (p88) 5-star, exclusive-use venue with 10 luxury garden suites and a guesthouse, set on a four-acre property embraced by a lush nature reserve. Private dining, event spaces, wellbeing retreats and cooking masterclasses. 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. Red Hill Truffle Farm (p66) Unearth culinary gold with trained truffle dogs. Shave your truffles over woodfired pizza, try truffle tastings, buy fresh truffles and truffle produce at the farmgate. The Peninsula’s largest Truffière. 5 DAY ITINERARY – WILDLIFE & ADVENTURE 28
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