From the pier, enjoy a scenic 1½-hour drive through Victoria’s farming country to Ballarat. Upon arrival, you will visit Ballarat Wildlife Park, where 37 acres of bush land is home to koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, and even the Tasmanian devil. Enjoy a guided tour through the park to see Patrick the Wombat, and to feed and pet the free-roaming kangaroos. Snap a close-up photograph wi... more info

Day 1 (D)
Leaving the ship in Melbourne, transfer by motor coach to the Melbourne’s domestic airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival in Cairns, you’ll head straight to Kuranda village, nestled among the UNESCO World Heritage Site rain forests of tropical North Queensland. Enjoy free time to explore the markets and many arts and crafts studios. Lunch is on your own today i... more info

Day 1 (D)
Leaving the ship in Melbourne, transfer by motor coach to the Melbourne’s domestic airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival in Cairns, you’ll head straight to Kuranda village, nestled among the UNESCO World Heritage Site rain forests of tropical North Queensland. Enjoy free time to explore the markets and many arts and crafts studios. Lunch is on your own today i... more info

Scenic, historic and artistic Melbourne awaits you. From Mt. Dandenong Observatory, 2,000 feet above sea level, take in expansive views of the beautiful scenery. Then you’ll drive through Sherbrooke Forest to see some of the world’s tallest hardwood species and bird life such as rosellas, kookaburras, bellbirds and lyres. Continue your exploration of this beautiful area with a visit... more info

Travel by motor coach to the seaside village of Sorrento, on the Mornington Peninsula. A mix of natural attractions, seaside charm, casual sophistication and historic flavor make this town a favorite destination for visitors and holiday-makers alike, and a mecca for watersports enthusiasts. The Peninsula is blessed with the best stretch of north-facing beach in Australia. From here you embark o... more info

Experience majestic, native Australian animals in their natural environment on this eco-tour which show-cases the wildlife and wonders of the Australian bush. Travel across the Westgate Bridge with wonderful views across the city of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay. Head across the broad grasslands of the great Western Plains and into an exclusive Open-Range Sanctuary set against the beautiful ba... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info

Take in the scenic highlights of Melbourne--the Bay suburbs, the beautiful Princess Theatre, the Arts and Cultural Center, Melbourne Cricket Grounds, and Melbourne Park--on a narrated drive through the city designed for guests who prefer little or no walking. Enjoy unobstructed 360-degree city views from the Melbourne Observation Deck atop the Rialto Tower, 830 feet above Melbourne. A short pho... more info

The scenic Dandenong Ranges, with their deep, fern-covered valleys and magnificent eucalyptus forests, boast some of Australia’s most beautiful scenery. From the pier, traverse a variety of garden suburbs as you ascend the surrounding hills. Journey through the suburb of Ferntree Gully to the quaint township of Belgrave where you board the Puffing Billy. Relax and enjoy the picturesque sc... more info

Here is an opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the world’s most unusual and beautiful creatures--the weedy sea dragon. Only found in southern Australian waters, these are mystical and strange-looking creatures--not quite seahorse, not quite fish. The weedy sea dragon’s name refers to its leaf-like appendages. They are superbly camouflaged and can grow to about 18 in... more info

The spectacular Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley are just outside of Melbourne, and are prized for their beauty, wineries, national parks, forests and mountains. During a visit to the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, enjoy free time to wander through the Australian bushland. The zookeepers will tell you about the platypus, parrots, kangaroos, wombats and the koala. Healesville Sanctuary opened... more info