Five-day family itinerary
Duration: Five days
Regions: Melbourne, Phillip Island, Mornington Peninsula and Ballarat
Tour type: Self-drive for families
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DAY ONE — MELBOURNE
City Circle Tram
See Melbourne's attractions from the City Circle Tram (free). The tram travels around the city and links with other public transport.
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Visit Australia's newest and only Southern Ocean Aquarium. See the sharks being fed, wiggle with the octopus, and enjoy the simulated 'Shipwrecked' ride.
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Take a journey of self-discovery at the Melbourne Museum, the largest award-winning museum complex in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Visit the Melbourne Observation Deck for a unique 360-degree view of Melbourne and surrounds atop the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Shop at Melbourne's QV, or head to Bridge Road and Swan Street, Richmond, for the best of Melbourne's designer factory outlets.
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Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Melbourne's markets, from the famous Queen Victoria Market to St Kilda Esplanade Market on Sundays.
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STAY OVERNIGHT IN MELBOURNE
DAY TWO
MELBOURNE — PHILLIP ISLAND
136 kilometres
Gippsland Green Asparagus Farm
A leisurely drive south-east of Melbourne will take you to Phillip Island. En route visit the Gippsland Green Asparagus Farm at Koo Wee Rup.
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Next stop is Warrook Cattle Farm. Feed the kangaroos, help milk the cows, watch the sheep dog muster sheep and enjoy a cooked lunch at the homestead.
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At Phillip Island visit the Nobbies, where tidal rock platforms surge with marine life. At Churchill Island spot koalas in the treetops.
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Visit this family theme park based on optical illusions and puzzles. Alternately take a scenic cruise to a group of rocky islets, home to 12,000 fur seals.
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Watch the daily penguin parade when Little Penguins waddle ashore to their burrows. Another Phillip Island highlight is a lobster dinner.
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A leisurely 90-minute drive will take you to Mornington Peninsula, a region with rolling hills, bay and ocean beaches, rugged surf and spectacular coastal scenery.
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Taste wine at T'Gallant, a working winery and vineyard hosted by friendly and knowledgeable people.
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Enjoy lunch at Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens and lose yourself in Australia's oldest traditional hedge maze.
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Wander through the strawberry fields and pick your own fruit (over spring and summer months). Indulge in afternoon tea and enjoy home-made ice cream.
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See the harvest and essential oil distillation in season or stroll through the herb and lavender display gardens at Nedlands Lavender Farm.
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This award-winning outdoor museum recreates the hustle and bustle of life in the 1850s. Pan for gold or tour an underground gold mine.
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Ballarat Wildlife and Reptile Park
Get close to a crocodile, watch wallabies, giant turtles, wombats and emus, or touch a cuddly koala. This is a wonderful and unique display of Australian wildlife.
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STAY OVERNIGHT IN MELBOURNE
DAY FIVE — MELBOURNE
Your final day back in Melbourne is free for you to further explore the city.
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