Melbourne City Sights and Rivercruise

Tour Code: ase -K1c

 

A delightful tour around the city of Melbourne. See our landmarks, gardens, buildings and shopping spots. Includes exclusive entry to Captain Cook's Cottage.

  • Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne, enjoy the shopping, sports complex and universities.
  • Visit the Fitzroy Gardens. Exclusive visit and entry to Captain Cook's Cottage. Captain Cook discovered the East Coast of Australia. His parents cottage was sent here and reassembled in these gardens.
  • See Parliament House, Windsor Hotel, Queen Victoria Market, 'MCG', Rod Laver Arena, Flinders Street Station, Young and Jackson's Hotel, St. Patrick's Cathedral.
  • Stop for morning tea in the Botanical Garden Cafe (own expense) and see the famous Shrine of Remembrance. Amazing War Memorial.
  • Travel past Grand Prix race track over Westgate Bridge for panoramic view of Melbourne.
  • See Port Phillip Bay, the Yarra River and the Arts Centre.
  • Why not add another attraction as below?

Penguins, Cattle Farm, Kangaroos, Koalas with Devonshire Tea

  • Travel east through Melbourne's outer suburbs.
  • Travel around Westernport Bay. Arrive at Warrook Cattle Farm. See sheep, cattle, kangaroos and Australian birds.
  • Enjoy Devonshire tea, hot scones with tea/coffee
  • Cross over to Philip Island by road bridge.
  • Visit koalas in their natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Centre.
  • Travel to the town of Cowes (dinner stop own expense).
  • See the Nobbies rock formations overlooking one of the most treacherous oceans in the world, Bass Strait.
  • Arrive at the famous Penguin Parade and watch the nightly ritual at Summerland Beach, as the little penguins march up the sand to their nesting places.
  • Visit Education Centre, tourist shops, amazing displays and cafe.
  • Note this tour has video entertainment on board