Victoria Food & Wine

Arrive in multicultural Melbourne and dine in style onboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, cruising the city streets whilst tucking into a seasonally changing menu, which includes such delights as Victorian farmed eye fillet of beef, matched with quality Australian wines. While in town, you’ll also head off on a Lanes & Arcades tour and discover Melbourne’s hidden treasures, from cool cafes to designer boutiques, with some fascinating tales told along the way.

Relax, kick back and pamper yourself in the spas of Lake Daylesford, at the foot of the Great Dividing Range. On the shores of the tranquil lake that shares its name, it’s a laid back town filled with top class restaurants, galleries, gardens, and boutique shops. Hire a paddleboat and get out on the water, circumnavigate the lake on foot (about 45 minutes along a gentle path) and take in the pretty views.

Soar over the vines of the Yarra Valley in a hot air balloon. Start your day floating gently over the picturesque Yarra Valley and let the gentle morning wind usher you above the corridors of grape vines and rolling hills. Upon touching down, tuck into a delicious breakfast, served with a chilled glass of champagne. Later on, explore the various vineyards and wineries in the valley, sampling the fine wines and learning more about the wine making process.

Return to Melbourne and taste your way around three of its most unique menus on a degustation tour. This safari supper is bound to appeal to foodies, as you’ll visit three different restaurants in one evening, each offering tastes from their menus and samples of their wines. Continuing with the food theme, be sure to visit Melbourne’s vibrant suburb of St Kilda and indulge in a sweet treat or two in the tempting cake shops.