After collecting your car from the city depot or airport, your self drive journey around Victoria’s gems begins as you travel through the picturesque lush green farmland and rolling hills to the Yarra Valley. This famous wine producing region is teaming with over 80 wineries, many of which offer cellar door tastings and gourmet food offerings.

Enjoy the slow pace of life here and relax in your accommodation – maybe with a bottle of the local blend!

Melbourne > Yarra Valley | 45kms

Yarra Valley Lodge

As you drive from the hilly terrain of the valley and travel south, you will be able to get your first glimpse of the Southern Ocean on route to Phillip Island. After crossing the San Remo Bridge on to the Island, the wonders of Phillip Island become apparent – from beautiful coastal scenery and beaches, quaint townships, and of course, no visit is complete without a visit to the Penguin Parade and Koala Conservation Centre.

An overnight stay on the island allows time to fully enjoy the nightly spectacle of watching thousands of Fairy Penguins clamber ashore each night on Summerlands Beach.

Yarra Valley > Phillip Island | 145kms

Kaloha Lodge

Enjoy the scenic and easy drive to the charming towns and coastline of the Mornington Peninsula. This stunning region is known for its beautiful beaches, vineyards, boutique shopping and relaxed pace of life.

Spend you time here exploring the historic township of Sorrento, walk along Brighton beach lined with its colourful beach houses, or indulge in the Peninsula’s wineries and gourmet food outlets. For the nature lovers, there are plenty of walking trails within the Mornington Peninsula

National Park and for the ultimate in relaxation, head to the Peninsula Hot Springs and bathe in the natural hot mineral waters whilst soaking up the surrounding countryside.

Phillip Island > Mornington Peninsula | 110kms

Intercontinental Sorrento

Today begins with a different form of transportation, as you drive onto the Searoad Ferry from Sorrento and travel over beautiful Port Phillip Bay to Queenscliffe and the Ballarine Peninsula. On a calm day, the waters are serene – you may be lucky enough to spot a chasing pod of dolphins.

The Ballarine Peninsula is home to some charming seaside resort towns and rich maritime history. There are also plenty of secluded bays and beaches to relax on and again, a huge focus on fine food and wine produce.

Tonight, spend your final night of this self drive holiday at Victoria’s second largest city of Geelong with its vibrant waterfront and marina. The city is a hub for arts and culture and is famed for its 100 sculptured bollards which line the waterfront.

Mornington Peninsular > Geelong | 50kms

R Hotel Geelong

Drive back to Melbourne this morning and return your car to the airport or city depot, or ask your FREEDOM Expert to arrange extra nights in Victoria’s capital city.

Geelong > Melbourne | 74kms