Leaving Melbourne, the best route to the Yarra Valley is via the Eastern Freeway through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The Yarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards and is recognised as one of the world’s great wine growing regions. Numerous wineries offer cellar door tastings and sales, and have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce accompanied by their wine. Perhaps also get close to Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, home to dingos, kangaroos, wombats and the elusive platypus. For those travelling onto Marysville, drive through the spectacular Black Spur between Healesville and Narbethong on the Maroondah Highway passing through towering mountain ash trees and free ferns. Take the right hand turn to Marysville an ideal destination for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

This morning travel south east to San Remo in time for the free daily feeding of the Pelicans at noon, before heading over the bridge to Phillip Island. Phillip Island is home to Australia's famous Little Penguins. The famous `Penguin Parade' occurs each evening at sunset and should not be missed.