Melbourne's Best Nature & Wine

OVERVIEW

Savor lunch and a tasting at an esteemed winery in Yarra Valley and visit the renowned Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary. While touring the Rochford Winery, you will learn a bit about its winemaking techniques and sample several wines that perfectly reflect the terroir. The selections may include a vegan Pinot Noir varietal and perhaps a Prosecco with hints of honeydew. An equally delightful two-course meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients will follow. Embark on a captivating full-day coach journey through the Dandenong Ranges, immersing yourself in the stunning beauty of deep, fern-covered valleys, and magnificent eucalyptus forests. While pausing at the Healesville Sanctuary, you will see many of the indigenous animals that live in the surrounding bush such as kangaroos, koalas and emus. On the way back to the ship, enjoy a brief coach tour of Melbourne's most popular sites.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at the Rochford Winery in the beautiful Yarra Valley.
• Observe a collection of iconic Australian animals at the Healesville Sanctuary.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.