GARDENS, GOURMET & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
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GARDENS, GOURMET & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Experience a festive 7-day Melbourne getaway featuring premium accommodation, gourmet food and wine, enchanting gardens, Yarra Valley indulgence, a theatre matinee, Crown Conservatory, Eureka 89, and Melbourne’s beloved Christmas highlights — including the famous Myer Christmas Windows. Conclude with Rippon Lea Estate and charming Albert Park before flying home.
A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is due within 7 days of making your booking to secure your place on the tour. This deposit confirms your reservation and constitutes acceptance of our full Terms and Conditions.
Please note that all tours are subject to reaching a minimum number of participants.
Home pick-up and return by private car is included within a designated radius. Surcharges will apply for addresses located outside this area — please contact our office to confirm if this applies to you.
All itineraries are subject to change due to occasional restrictions in opening times/days of attractions (e.g. churches, wineries), weather conditions, or other operational factors beyond our control. While we do our utmost to deliver the itinerary as planned, we cannot be held responsible for changes due to closures, delays, or unforeseen circumstances.
From time to time, and only when absolutely necessary, minor changes to the itinerary or pricing may be required prior to final payment. While your deposit guarantees your place on the tour, it does not lock in the final price if operational adjustments are needed. Should any changes arise, we will always communicate with you clearly and transparently, and we thank you for your understanding.
Your holiday begins with a private home pick-up and transfer to Perth Airport, where you’ll meet your fellow travellers and your Kings Tour Manager. Fly to Melbourne and check in to the luxurious Hotel Chadstone Melbourne, MGallery, a 5-star retreat seamlessly connected to Chadstone’s acclaimed shopping precinct. This evening, enjoy a relaxed dinner at the hotel.
Hotel: Hotel Chadstone MGallery for 3 nights
Today we travel to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Wander through the enchanting displays of the Enchanted Garden, a delightful fusion of art, design and nature. Continue to the breathtaking Port Phillip Estate for a wine tasting and a delicious lunch overlooking sweeping vineyard landscapes. Enjoy a scenic ride down Arthurs Seat before returning to the hotel for an evening at leisure — perfect for browsing the festive displays at Chadstone.
This morning, we journey to the Yarra Valley, only a short drive from Chadstone. Begin with a wonderful lunch at Coombe Estate, the former home of Dame Nellie Melba, followed by a guided one-hour garden tour showcasing its rich history and manicured grounds. Continue to the popular Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for indulgent tastings, perfectly timed for an enjoyable afternoon treat. Our return journey takes us through the Dandenong Ranges, with a coffee stop at SkyHigh Mount Dandenong offering panoramic views across Melbourne (weather permitting). Evening at leisure to enjoy Chadstone, with plenty of shops and eating options.
Mid-morning we transfer into Melbourne’s city centre and enjoy a relaxed lunch before checking in to our hotel. The afternoon is at leisure, allowing time to unwind. This evening, enjoy a special night out as we attend a theatre performance (show to be confirmed).
Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Melbourne for 3 nights
Discover Melbourne’s history and charm on a guided city sightseeing tour, exploring its architecture, elegant boulevards and famous laneways. Continue to St Patrick’s Cathedral for a self-guided tour of this impressive Gothic masterpiece. Later, indulge in a superb late lunch at the Crown Conservatory, renowned for its premium buffet featuring local and international flavours.
Today is yours to enjoy at leisure — explore Melbourne’s boutiques, visit a gallery, browse the iconic Myer Christmas Windows in Bourke Street Mall, shop for festive gifts, or simply relax at your own pace. This evening, gather for a memorable farewell dinner at Eureka 89, perched high above the city, where you’ll enjoy dazzling views of Melbourne’s festive lights and skyline.
This morning, we visit the grand Rippon Lea House & Gardens, one of Australia’s most important heritage estates. Enjoy a guided tour through the elegant mansion and its beautifully landscaped grounds. Afterwards, we travel to the neighbourhood of Albert Park, a charming village precinct filled with cafés, bakeries and gourmet delis. Here, enjoy free time to purchase your own lunch before we continue to the airport for your flight home to Perth. A wonderful festive escape draws to a close.
