Click on map to enlarge
 

Departs: Melbourne 8.20 am - Returns: Approx. 11.30 pm

As our luxury coach departs Melbourne, sit back and relax as we make our way to our first port of call into the Dandenong ranches. Enjoy the lush ferns and dense forests of these enchanting ranches. Ride the restored Puffing Billy Steam Train, marvel at the towering mountain ash and beautiful gullies of Sherbrooke Forest and enjoy the spectacular views and lush rainforest settings. Spend time at Warrook Station Farm - Cattle, lambs, kangaroos and homestead country cooking plus Warrook is a classic family owned station property running over 150 head of cattle and over 900 lambs. You will enjoy an insider look at typical station life and all the daily action. Experience genuine Australian country hospitality at Warrook Farm. Feed the kangaroos, wombats and baby farm animals. Watch the sheep dogs run through their paces as they muster sheep. Lunch includes Red-gum smoked roast beef or marinated chicken with fresh seasonal local produce loaded with lots of secret Australian bush herbs. Take a hay ride around the farm or help milk the cows in the dairy. "Click go the shears", during the interesting sheep shearing demonstration out in the shed or barn. Next we visit the Koala Conservation Centre and learn about these cuddly creatures. Stroll along the elevated boardwalks to view the koalas in their natural habitat. See a spring of fur seals at the Nobbies, on the dramatic southern coastline. Top this outdoor day with an evening visit to Phillip Island. Browse through the educational Phillip Island Visitors Information Centre. Watch the daily evening ritual of the wild little penguins and watch the little penguin parade at dusk, as they exit the surf and waddle to their nests. Note: Nobbies viewing is seasonal and dependant on daylight hours.

Lx1