Yarra Valley Wineries

Enjoy a day among the vines and visit a selection of the Yarra Valley's many wineries. From small family owned vineyards to world famous names, you'll taste stunning pinot noir, chardonnay and sparkling. Along with the Yarra valley's wineries, you'll experience fabulous ding and local produce.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Phillip Island is home to some of Australia 's favourite birds and animals, including its famous penguins, koalas, fur seals and migratory waterbirds. Spend a day enjoying the island's spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife, and finish by experiencing it's most popular attraction– a parade of little penguins making their way up the beach to their burrows.

The Great Ocean Road

Home to the world famous 12 Apostles rock formations, the Great Ocean Road is one of the world's most breathtaking coastal drives. Your journey will take you from huge cliffs and raging surf to tranquil bays, lush rainforests, spectacular rock formations and abundant native wildlife.

The Culinary Arts Experience

The Culinary Arts Experience features hands - on Australian style cooking classes using delicious local Yarra Valley produce under the guidance of the region’s leading chefs.

Intimate classes of 10 participants ensure plenty of personal attention from the chefs and trainers.

The complete Culinary Arts experience is based on a five day program, two and single day programs are also available.

We’ve made organising programs for pre/post touring a breeze; each day we’ll transport you to enjoy the delights of cooking in a stunning professional hospitality centre, just 40 minutes from Melbourne at the picturesque Swipers Gully Vineyard and Restaurant.

From our location at the gateway to the internationally acclaimed Yarra Valley food and wine region, you will also visit renowned gastronomic destinations on the return journey to their hotel.

So, if you love food, wine and fun and are looking for some cooking inspiration; join a Culinary Art Tour for a little gourmet heaven.

For more information see the web site www.culinaryartsatec.com.au or email culinaryarts@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au.

Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef. The reef is located in the Coral Sea off the coast of Queensland in north-east Australia . It stretches over 2000 kilometres in length and can be seen from space.

The Great Barrier Reef is a large system of about 900 islands and over 3000 coral reefs, which mostly lie some distance from the mainland coastline. Due to its vast biodiversity, warm clear waters and its accessibility from the floating guest facilities called 'live aboards', the reef is a very popular destination for tourists, especially scuba divers.

Ayers Rock

Uluru , also known as Ayers Rock , is a large sandstone rock formation in central Australia , in the Northern Territory . Rising 348 metres above the surrounding plain, Ayers Rock is one of Australia 's most recognised symbols. You can climb the Rock itself or explore the base with its caves and gullies. If possible, observe the rock during sunrise or sunset to see a fantastic colour spectacle.

Check out the following links for more information on Melbourne and Australian Tours:

Melbourne Tours

•  That's Melbourne – www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
•  Wine Tours – www.wintours.com.au
•  Gray Line Tours – www.grayline.com

Australian Tours

•  www.australia.com
•  www.about-australia.com
•  www.visitaustralia.com
•  www.austtravel.com.au