Melbourne is an excellent family holiday destination. The city offers fantastic shopping, river cruises, two superb observation decks and brilliant nightlife. Within easy day trip reach are snow fields, the historical theme park of Sovereign Hill and the famous Little Penguins parade at Phillip Island.

Discover some of Australia's most beautiful alpine regions. Explore the high country; visit ski resorts of Mount Buller, Falls Creek, Hotham and Mt Baw Baw.

Visit the Phillip Island Nature Park and see the famous Little Penguins as they waddle ashore to their burrows at sunset.

Experience Australia's exciting goldrush days at Sovereign Hill. Pan for real gold and enjoy street performances recreating life in the 1850s.

Explore the wineries and vineyard restaurants of the Yarra Valley, where you can marry mouth-watering local food with fine homegrown wines.