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.
Spend a lazy afternoon exploring local boutiques, cafes and bars hidden all around Melbourne's historic arcades and bluestone laneways.
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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.
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140 km / 87 miles, 1.5 hr
Visit Phillip Island Nature Park and see penguins, seals and koalas up close in their natural environment.
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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.
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