AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) DAY FOUR: PHI LL I P I SLAND YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) Ocean Adventures (p55) Hold each other tight! An adrenalinfilled adventure on a jet boat or racing boat, zooming around Cape Woolamai and the rugged coastline. Spot fur seals and penguins, stop at mysterious sea caves. Wildlife Coast Cruises (p58) Experience some of Australia’s richest wildlife waters. Watch curious seals play within metres of your boat, look for dolphins, whales and birdlife. Or relax and sip a drink on a romantic twilight cruise. Red Rocks Golf Accommodation (p83) Tucked between Red Rocks Beach and golf course, this secluded retreat is the perfect quiet island escape. Wake to birdsong, stroll the beach at sunset and spot wallabies nearby. Naturaliste Tours (p55) offers rare insights into French Island, which is two thirds national park. Take a 15-minute ferry ride from Phillip Island and join a guided 3-hour tour of the island’s history, wildlife and hidden treasures. Phillip Island Chocolate Factory (p56) sweetens up every day! See the chocolate factory in full non-stop chocolate-making action and create a personalised chocolate masterpiece. Even your entry ticket is made of chocolate! Phillip Island Winery (p57) This boutique winery offers expansive lawns, cellar door, rural views and glimpses of the glittering seas of Bass Strait. Quality local produce, grazing boards, native meats. Phillip Island Towers (p82) A class act: 4.5-star apartments close to Cowes’ shopping, dining and the beach. Stroll down to the jetty and take an adventure tour to see fur seals, or visit French Island with Naturaliste Tours. Healesville Sanctuary (p48) Famous haven for koalas, emus, kangaroos, platypus, dingoes, wombats and birdlife. Wander bushland tracks, have a closeup wildlife encounter, visit the wildlife health centre, learn from keeper talks. Puffing Billy Railway (p50) Share an authentic journey on board Australia’s premier preserved steam railway. Take in the amazing scenery of the Dandenong Ranges’ winding forests and fern gullies. Enjoy lakeside café dining or picnic. Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade (p57) is a world-famous wildlife experience. Gather on the beach at dusk to watch little penguins making their daily trek from the ocean, across the sand to their burrows. Genesta House (p81) A gorgeous guesthouse in Cowes for true romantics. Three suites, old-world charm with modern amenities, 100-yearold gardens. An easy stroll to Cowes town centre, the beach, restaurants and shopping. Four Pillars Distillery (p47) is a small distillery with a giant heart. Book a private tasting, hang out with gin devotees in the copper-spangled distillery and discover what’s making craft gin such a huge sensation. Cycling Vine Tours (p46) The most romantic way to explore vineyards… take back roads and rail trails through country and coastal landscapes, tasting food and wine along the way. Buy a special bottle to share with local cheese tonight. Oakridge Wines (p49) Award-winning winery and cellar door, set among rolling vineyards. Guided tasting flights and masterclasses showcase premium Chardonnay and single-block releases Private and terrace experiences too. Ramada Resort Phillip Island (p83) Stylish studios and ecocabins in 65 acres of beautiful natural bushland; 10 minute drive to the Penguin Parade. Walking and biking tracks, wildlife, swimming and surf beaches nearby. 5 DAY ITINERARY – ROMANTIC INDULGENCE 36
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