Yarra Valley & Authentic Aotearoa

Your Holiday Package Includes:

• 3 Nights’ accommodation in Melbourne
• Yarra Valley Wine Experience
• Puffing Billy, Moonlit Sanctuary & Penguins Tour
• Private transfer from Melbourne hotel to port
• 13 Night cruise from Melbourne to New Zealand onboard the Pacific Explorer, return
• All onboard meals in complimentary dining venues & selected non-alcoholic beverages
• A wide range of onboard activities & entertainment
• Port charges & prepaid gratuities onboard your cruise

***Rate based on twin share for travel 25 January to 10 February 2023.***

Yarra Valley Wine Experience
Departing Melbourne, our Yarra Valley Wine tours promise an entertaining, sociable and educational day out. With the help of our expert guides, you will discover the richness of the Yarra Valley’s thriving wine industry. Our tour takes in some of Victoria’s best wineries in the stunning Yarra Valley only one hour from Melbourne. Experience cellar door tastings at 3 premium Yarra Valley wineries & a superb restaurant lunch with wine at a premium winery restaurant.

Puffing Billy, Moonlit Sanctuary & Penguins Tour
Travelling eastwards to the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges where you’ll step back in time with a memorable journey on the historic Puffing Billy Steam Train. The century-old steam train still runs on its own mountain track between Belgrave and Gembrook, through the heart of the delightful Sherbrooke Forest. Alighting from the train, we’ll travel onwards to the multi-award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Here, we enjoy a guided wildlife walk where we have the opportunity to meet and hand-feed many species of native Australian animals. Learn about iconic species such as kangaroos, koalas, emus & wallabies, as well as some of our lesser known favourites including quolls, owls, bandicoots & Tasmanian devils. Arriving on Phillip Island we’ll visit Point Grant from where you can take in spectacular panoramic views of The Nobbies & Seal Rocks while strolling the coastal boardwalks. Then it’s onwards to the main event, where just after dark every night the world’s smallest penguins waddle ashore after spending the day fishing out at sea. You’ll be truly enchanted as the stars of the show emerge from the surf and pass right before your eyes on their journey back to their homes. Your guide will ensure you are able to get the very best vantage point to enjoy the Penguin Parade.

Prices listed are per person in Australian/New Zealand Dollars, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown on the lowest inside category available at the time.  Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 16 December 2021 and can be withdrawn without notice. Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated.  Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Visas are not included. Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.