Day 1:Arrive Melbourne  (D)

Brisbane passengers will meet the Tour Host at Brisbane Domestic Airport for the flight to Melbourne, while interstate travellers will join the group at Melbourne Airport. Begin your autumn getaway with a scenic drive to Cleveland Estate, a beautiful rural retreat surrounded by vineyards and bushland. After checking in, enjoy the estate’s historic homestead, cosy cellar door and stunning autumn views. This evening, gather for a hearty Welcome Dinner at the Lost Watering Hole Brewery, featuring German-style craft beer.

Day 2: Gardens – Chocolate – History – Wine – Gin  (B-L-D)

Begin the day with a stroll through Kyneton Botanic Gardens, enjoying the autumn colours, before visiting Sisko Chocolate to sample handcrafted treats. Continue to Mount Macedon Winery for a leisurely lunch with countryside views, then explore the iconic Hanging Rock. Enjoy a tasting at Hanging Rock Winery before returning to your rural retreat to freshen up. In the evening, visit Gindu Gin Distillery for a tasting of locally crafted spirits, followed by dinner at Holgate Brewhouse, where you can relax with a Belgian-style dubbel.

Day 3: Daylesford (B-MT-D)

Travel through beautiful autumn landscapes to Daylesford, where we visit Lavandula Farm, known for its European-inspired stone buildings and rustic charm. Browse The Barn’s range of handcrafted products before enjoying morning tea. Continue to The Convent Gallery, perched atop Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens with sweeping countryside views. Enjoy free time to explore Daylesford’s galleries, artisan shops, boutiques, cafés and charming laneways. Later, return to Cleveland Estate for a pre-dinner wine tasting in the cellar, followed by a memorable dinner at the Carriage House Restaurant.

Day 4: Story Book Garden – Champions – Surf Breaks – Depart Melbourne (B-L)

Before leaving the region, explore Forest Glade Gardens, a storybook setting of winding paths and vibrant autumn colours. Continue to Woodlands Historic Park to visit Woodlands Homestead and Living Legends, where you’ll meet retired champion racehorses, including former Melbourne Cup winners. Enjoy a Farewell Lunch at Three Blue Ducks, located within Melbourne’s surf park and known for its fresh, seasonal, paddock-to-plate cuisine. Afterwards, transfer to Melbourne Airport for your onward journey home.

Flights should be scheduled to depart Melbourne no earlier than 3:30 pm.

* Please note that tour itineraries are subject to change at any time by the tour company and are not guaranteed