South east touring route

Begin in the elegant, European-style city of Melbourne. Then discover three very different and beautiful regions that are one hour apart. Go hot air ballooning at dawn over the Yarra Valley, see the renowned Phillip Island Penguin Parade and sample the Mornington Peninsula's famous wines including pinot noir and chardonnay.

Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Leg 1: Melbourne

Spend a lazy afternoon exploring local boutiques, cafes and bars hidden all around Melbourne's historic arcades and bluestone laneways.

De Bortoli Winery, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Leg 2: Melbourne to Yarra Valley

56 km / 35 miles, 1 hr

Get an early start and watch the sun rise over the Yarra Valley vineyards from a hot air balloon.

Phillip Island Nature Park, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Leg 3: Yarra Valley to Phillip Island

140 km / 87 miles, 1.5 hr

Visit Phillip Island Nature Park and see penguins, seals and koalas up close in their natural environment.

Point Nepean, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Leg 4: Phillip Island to Mornington Peninsula

105 km / 65 miles, 1 hr

While away a morning in the gardens of the peninsula, then stop for lunch at one of many renowned wineries.

Highlights

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square is the home of Australian art with superb collections of Australian Indigenous and...
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Healesville Sanctuary
Watch for waking koalas and peek at a joey in a kangaroo's pouch, meet keepers or observe vets in the animal hospital, all in an Aussie bush setting.
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Ballooning & scenic flights
Rise above the Yarra Valley at sunrise on a silent, scenic hot air balloon flight – a tranquil way to experience the wonders of the landscape.
Motor sports
Satisfy your need for speed and noise throughout the year as Phillip Island hosts international motorcycle and car racing championships.