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Travel to Melbourne for a performance of The Lion King, the multi Tony award-winning musical that will have you leaving the theatre on a high. Marvel a giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap and the entire Serengeti comes to life on stage. Explore Melbourne on a sightseeing tour, and spend an afternoon visiting Phillip Island, walking along boardwalks close-by to koalas in natural habitat, enjoying dinner at a local brewery, and watching the local Little Penguin population emerge from the swell and parade up the beach to their burrows.
One way flight from Adelaide to Melbourne economy class*
One way rail travel on The Overland in red service
3 nights hotel accommodation
6 meals
Sightseeing per itinerary with applicable entry fees
Travel by air-conditioned coach
Services of a professional English speaking tour director
Pre-departure function in Adelaide and tour documentation
Escorted from Adelaide by a PHT representative
Bonus $50 pp discount or wheel-aboard suitcase (1 per booking). Wheelaboard available in Adelaide only.
*Conditions apply: Departures from other capital cities available and may incur costs. If travelling from other capital cities, you will meet the tour host at the first hotel.
Travel to Melbourne. On arrival transfer to the hotel for a 3 night stay. (D)
Stay: Vibe Hotel Melbourne – 3 nights*
Day 2: Saturday 17 April 2027
Depart on a coach tour of Melbourne seeing landmarks such as Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, The Royal Exhibition Building and the Fitzroy Gardens. Stop at the Queen Victoria Markets to hunt for a bargain before meeting up again forMelbourne Tramboat cruise. Sit back and enjoy the commentary onboard over a cup of tea or coffee, sailing past picturesque gardens, parklands and famous sporting arenas. Return to the hotel for some free time to freshen up before heading to the Regent Theatre for a performance of The Lion King. This spectacular production explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music, telling the timeless story of Simba and his journey to fulfil his destiny as King of the Pridelands. (B,D)
Day 3: Sunday 18 April 2027
Enjoy a free morning in Melbourne before departing for Phillip Island via Churchill Island. In 1976 Churchill Island was bought by the Victorian Conservation Trust an is now part of the Phillip Island Nature Park. There are historical displays on the island, including a museum of old farming machinery. Later travel to the Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve where you can wander the tree-top boardwalks and watch Koalas up close. Next enjoy stunning coastal scenery at Nobbies Centre, home to Australia’s largest colony of Fur Seals. Enjoy an early dinner at Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant before arriving at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade Visitor Centre. Watch as Little Penguins come out of the swell in small groups and ‘parade’ up the beach from environmentally friendly observation boardwalks. Return to Melbourne late evening. (B, D)
Day 4: Monday 19 April 2027 Check out of the hotel and transfer to the Southern Cross Station to board the Overland train service to Adelaide. Experience a comfortable journey, passing through towns including Geelong, Horsham, Dimboola, Nhill Bordertown and Murray Bridge, arriving to Adelaide’s Keswick Rail Station late evening. (B)
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
