Prize Partners and Inclusions
The South-East Touring Route and Melbourne
*Please note that all prizes are valued in Australian Dollars (AU$).
Yarra Valley and The Dandenongs
Yarra Valley and Dandenongs (2 nights) Total value = AU$2,615.00
Famous for its cool climate wines, enjoy the scenic drive into the valley and start your visit with De Bortoli Winery for their wines, in particular the botrytis Semillon, their popular restaurant and the Cheese room. There are more than 70 wineries, many with cellar doors. Put yourself in the hands of local experts on-board a day-tour with the Australian Wine Tour Company bringing together tastings, lunch and the exceptional scenery.
Staying at the delightful Chateau Yering, a 5-star hotel full of old-world charm and enjoying dinner at the exceptional Eleanore’s restaurant, get a good night’s sleep before watching the sunrise over the Yarra Valley on-board a Global Ballooning hot-air balloon before enjoying a champagne breakfast at Rochford winery. While staying in the Yarra Valley, take a short drive to Healesville and discover the amazing diversity of Australian wildlife at the award-winning Healesville Sanctuary.
Take a drive through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges amongst the towering Mountain Ash trees, and jump aboard the Puffing Billy steam train on a dine and cuisine train ride. Enjoy a delicious lunch while taking in the scenery of huge tree ferns and spectacular scenery.
Car Hire Provider
Hertz www.hertz.com.au
- Car hire for 7 days

Accommodation – Yarra Valley
Chateau Yering - 1 night Yarra Valley www.chateauyering.com.au
- Accommodation in a River Suite for two*
- Breakfast and dinner for two at Eleonore’s restaurant
Value: AU$825.00

Experiences – Yarra Valley
Healesville Sanctuary www.zoo.org.au
- Entry into Healesville Sanctuary for two
- Magic Moments experience (up-close wildlife encounter) for two*
Value: AU$80.00

De Bortoli winery www.debortoliyarra.com.au
- Lunch for two with wine*
Value: AU$200.00

Global Ballooning www.globalballooning.com.au
- Hot air balloon flight and breakfast for two*
Value: AU$630.00

Australian Wine Tour Company www.austwinetourco.com.au
- Yarra Valley experience (Day tour) for two*
Value: AU$220.00

Accommodation - Dandenongs
Loft in the Mill - 1 night Dandenongs (Olinda) www.loftinthemill.com.au
- One Night Accommodation in one of our luxurious Suites*
- Stretch Limousine transfers to and from Skyhigh Restaurant*
- Three course dinner for two*
- A bottle of sparkling wine
Value: AU$490.00

Experiences - Dandenongs
Puffing Billy www.puffingbilly.com.au
- Steam and Cuisine lunch train for two*
Value: AU$170.00

*Accommodation is subject to availability
*Bookings are required for hot air balloon flight, winery tour, Healesville Sanctuary experience and lunch booking
*Bookings are required for Puffing Billy Steam and Cuisine lunch train, limousine transfer and dinner booking
Phillip Island
Phillip Island (2 nights) Total value = AU$1,172.00
This is spectacular country. Even before you reach the island you’ll find wineries, restaurants and the award winning Australian Garden with over 100,000 Australian plants set in a spectacular setting. Phillip Island is renowned for it’s wildlife and the nightly Penguin Parade is one of Australia’s most appealing outdoor experiences. Here, enjoy a personal experience on the Penguin Parade’s Ultimate Tour and view penguins arriving on a remote private beach. Visit the popular Koala Conservation Centre and discover a working Australian Farm on Churchill Island. Phillip Island is also home to Australia’s largest fur seal colony. Step aboard Wildlife Coast Cruises and take a cruise along the rugged coastline before getting up close to these amazing marine animals.
Finish your Phillip Island experience by catching your own lunch at the Rhyll Trout and Bushtucker Farm or enjoy some sweet treats at the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory and Café before watching the sunset from your balcony at the spectacular Silverwater Resort, overlooking Westernport Bay.
Accommodation – Phillip Island
Silverwater Resort www.silverwaterresort.com.au
- Two nights accommodation for two including breakfast
Value: AU$530.00

Experiences – Phillip Island
Australian Garden VIP experience www.rbg.vic.gov.au
- Entry to Australian Garden for two
- Private tour for two*
- Afternoon tea for two
- Australian Garden booklet and two Maxwell & Williams Gardens Table mugs
Value: AU$200.00

Phillip Island Nature Parks www.penguins.org.au
- 3 Parks Pass for two Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Heritage Farm
- Upgrade to Ultimate Tour for two*
Value: AU$184.00

Wildlife Coast Cruises www.wildlifecoastcruises.com.au
- Seal watching cruise for two*
Value: AU$134.00

Panny’s Amazing World of Chocolate www.pannys.com.au
- Entry pass for two
Value: AU$24.00

Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm www.rhylltroutandbushtucker.com.au
- rout fishing experience with lunch and tour of Bush Tucker Trail
Value: AU$100.00

*Accommodation is subject to availability
*Bookings are required for Australian Garden experience, Penguin Parade, Seal cruise
Mornington Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula (2 nights) Total value = AU$1,973.00
This region combines white sandy beaches with great wineries. Within minutes from the beach you can be at one of the 50 cellar doors that are also home to some of the Peninsula’s best restaurants. Try the award-winning Max’s at Red Hill Estate – superb food and superb views over the coastline – or Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove with its outdoor sculptures and luscious kitchen garden. The Mornington Peninsula Gardens Pass provides entry and a gift at three of the Mornington Peninsula’s best gardens, while the Mornington Peninsula Explore pass takes you to some of the best attractions on the Peninsula. Spend a night at Woodman Estate; a delightful luxury country hotel nestled on 50 acres of rolling pastures before enjoying a private bathing experience at the Peninsula Hot Springs, amongst the natural thermal mineral water. Enjoy your final night on the Mornington Peninsula at Lindenderry at Red Hill. Set on a 30-acre estate, Lindenderry is created in the tradition of elegant European country estate hotels.
Accommodation – Mornington Peninsula
Woodman Estate www.woodmanestate.com
- One night accommodation for two
- Breakfast for two
Value: AU$795.00

Lindenderry at Red Hill www.lindenderry.com.au
- One night accommodation for two
- Breakfast for two
Value: AU$460.00

Experiences – Mornington Peninsula
Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove www.montalto.com.au
- Three course lunch for two
Value: AU$200.00

Max’s of Red Hill
- Three course lunch for two
Value: AU$150.00

Mornington Peninsula Attractions Pass www.emmp.net.au
- Two passes
Value: AU$110.00

Mornington Peninsula Gardens Pass www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
- Two passes
Value: AU$78.00

Peninsula Hot Springs www.peninsulahotsprings.com
- A 30 minute private hot mineral spring bath in the Spa Dreaming Centre for two
- Two bathing passes with access to both of the main bathing areas.
Value: $180.00

*Accommodation is subject to availability
*Bookings are required for private bathing at Peninsula Hot Springs and both lunches
Melbourne
Melbourne (4 nights) Total value = AU$2,997.00
Staying at the delightful Hotel Charsfield, discover the best of Melbourne, most of which can be explored on foot, or take a ride on one of Melbourne’s famed trams to get around the city. Start your day in Melbourne with fragrant coffee in one of the little cafes along the cobblestone laneways before exploring Melbourne’s renowned garden’s and parklands including the world-class Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Discover the local indigenous history on your private Aboriginal Heritage Walk at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne before taking a bird’s eye view over Melbourne on a private helicopter flight or from level 88 of Eureka Skydeck before braving ‘The Edge’ experience. You never have to walk far in Melbourne to find top food and wine – Federation Square, Southgate, Docklands and Chinatown are all within the CBD and have many of the city’s favourite meet and eat places. A must-do Melbourne dining experience is on-board the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Enjoy the sights of Melbourne on a historic tram while enjoying a memorable dining experience.
Accommodation
Hotel Charsfield www.charsfield.com
- Four nights accommodation in a Premier room for two*
- Breakfast (x4) for two
Value: AU$1670.00

Experiences
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne www.rbg.vic.gov.au
- Private Aboriginal Heritage Walk for two
- Devonshire tea for two
- A Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne souvenir book
Value: AU$400.00

Heli experiences www.heliexperiences.com
- Private 30 minute helicopter flight for two around Melbourne*
- Hotel transfers from hotel to airport and return*
Value:AU $518.00

Bunyip Tours www.bunyiptours.com
- Neighbours Ultimate Tour B*
Value: AU$136.00

Eureka Skydeck www.eurekaskydeck.com.au
- Entry tickets for two
- The Edge experience for two
- Photograph on ‘The Edge’
- Eureka Skydeck t-shirts for two
Value: AU$150.00

National Sports Museum www.nsm.org.au
- Entry to National Sports Museum for two
- Tour of the MCG for two*
Value: AU$60.00

Colonial Tramcar restaurant www.tramrestaurant.com.au
- Dinner for two*
Value: AU$154.00

*Accommodation is subject to availability
*Bookings are required for Private tour at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Helicopter experience, Neighbours Tour, MCG tour and Tramcar restaurant dinner.
Last updated 19 May 2011


