PASSENGER FERRY VEHICLE FERRY PASSENGER FERRY Melbourne Werribee Portarlington Queenscliff Bellarine Sorrento Fingal Cowes Mornington Moorooduc Red Hill San Remo Marysville Kinglake Healesville Koo-wee-up AVALON AIRPORT MELBOURNE AIRPORT Warburton Grantville FRENCH ISLAND CAPE SCHANCK PHILLIP ISLAND NATURE PARKS Arthurs Seat Belgrave Dixons Creek Yarra Glen Coldstream Forest Hill Wandin Olinda Pt Lonsdale Jarra Junction PHILLIP ISLAND MORNINGTON PENINSULA BELLARINE PENINSULA DANDENONG RANGES GEELONG YARRA VALLEY STAY OVERNIGHT (select from) AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (select from) Alpine Hotel Warburton (p78) Just soooo romantic. Lovingly restored 1885 hotel in the peaceful upper Yarra Valley, near the Yarra River. Eat, stay and sip superbly in this 4-star rural gem. Fresh local ingredients star on every menu. Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley (p78) You’ll never want to leave this private country estate. Wander the vineyard, go local at the cellar door. 4.5 star spacious accommodation, bar and contemporary restaurant, spa and wellness options. Chandon (p45) was established by French Champagne house, Möet and Chandon. Enjoy panoramic views and savour romantic wines (including méthode traditionnelle sparklings) in the Brasserie. Kangaroo Ridge Retreat (p79) Award-winning, romantic mudbrick cabins with spa bath for two and all-inclusive locally stocked larder. Secluded in Yarra Valley bush with glorious mountain, wildlife and sunrise views from your balcony. Yering Gorge Cottages (p80) Breathe in fresh country air on extensive walking trails in the huge nature reserve, tee off on the Greg Norman-designed golf course. Watch kangaroos grazing as you share a regional wine on your balcony. Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen Warburton (p44) Set in a romantic 1930s riverside cabaret dance hall. Awardwinning South Indian menu features Kerala specialties and street food. Holds a coveted Good Food Guide Chef’s Hat. Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery (p52) Is there anything more romantic than sharing the finest chocolate delights and freshly churned ice cream? Free chocolate tastings, 480+ varieties of chocolate, café and extensive gardens. DAY FIVE: YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES MORNING ACTIVITIES (select from) Liberty Ballooning (p48) Romance was born here. Sunrise flights with CASA-certified pilots, glorious views over Yarra Valley farms and vineyards, traditional breakfast at a local winery. Join in the setup and packdown of your balloon. Punt Road Wines (p50) Vineyards and orchards surround the barrel hall and cellar door where you’ll find seated wine tastings, food and wine pairings, winemaking tours and Napoleone Cider tastings. Cherryhill Orchards (p45) A third-generation farm devoted to everything cherry. Pick cherries in summer, visit the farmgate shop for cherry gifts and treats. Or take a picnic and find a secluded spot on this beautiful property. Warburton Adventures (p52) Share the thrills and fun of epic outdoor experiences. Professional guides for river sledding, river tubing, abseiling, hiking, food foraging, mountain biking and Wurundjeri cultural experiences. 5 DAY ITINERARY – ROMANTIC INDULGENCE 37
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