Our ‘WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL’ Day Tour
appeals to travellers who appreciate a full experience with a professional tour guide highlighting what the local region has to offer in the way of Wine, Wildlife and Wool History – & MUCH more.
The coach captain will concentrate on conveying you safely, while the accredited local guide provides entertaining and interesting commentary over the day’s enjoyable tour.
In addition to the fabulous views and produce of the region, there are some mysterious and little known facts about the area, – from famous movie locations to historic nautical landings and tales of long forgotten mysteries hidden along the coastline. These true events add a unique perspective to your overall experience.
Down Under True Blue Tours is dedicated to WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Tours of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria Australia. The Bellarine Peninsular wine region is approximately an hour and a half from Melbourne along the divided freeway known as the Princes Highway to Geelong, a major regional city situated on the shore of Corio Bay. Wine, Wildlife and Wool history generally define the essence of Australia to most of us who have enjoyed our local wines amongst the rolling hills and coastal views so prominent to this area.
WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Day Tour –
9:45 AM Native Animal Sanctuary
Less than an hour from Melbourne we visit a sanctuary and get up close to Australian native wildlife including Kangaroos. The once plentiful native wildlife has learned to accept the many sheep grazing in paddocks that were once the domain of Kangaroos and Emus. These days the local Kangaroos and Emus, as well as many bird species are mainly in protected sanctuaries allowing you to view them up close.
WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Day Tour –
11:00 AM National Wool Museum
It was said in early Australian history the country economy ”rode on the sheeps’ back”. Learn about the “Million Dollar Bale” of wool in Australia’s local National Wool Museum we visit near Geelong Waterfront on Corio Bay.
WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Day Tour –
11:00 AM Ford Discovery Centre
If your interest is more towards automobiles, you can visit the FORD Discovery Centre Museum a minutes walk from the Wool Museum. You can visit both if you prefer.
WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Day Tour –
1:00 PM Winery Luncheon
The magnificent views from the vineyards always enhance the wonderful taste of the blended grape varieties that tempt the palate alongside a 2 course luncheon at one of the major wineries on the Bellarine.
WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Day Tour –
2:15 PM Winery Cellar Tour
Be amazed at the process that transforms the wine grapes into the liquid nectar that captivates your taste buds and enhances a great meal.
WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Day Tour –
3:00 PM Olive Oil Producer
Experience typical country hospitality with tastings from the olive grove farm house kitchen. Sample a mix of tasty olive varieties and wander amongst the olive grove and bottling sheds.
Melbourne WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Day Tour Overview
Our ‘WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL’ Day Tour
appeals to travellers who appreciate a full experience with a professional tour guide highlighting what the local region has to offer in the way of Wine, Wildlife and Wool History – & MUCH more.
The coach captain will concentrate on conveying you safely, while the accredited local guide provides entertaining and interesting commentary over the day’s enjoyable tour.
In addition to the fabulous views and produce of the region, there are some mysterious and little known facts about the area, – from famous movie locations to historic nautical landings and tales of long forgotten mysteries hidden along the coastline. These true events add a unique perspective to your overall experience.
WINE,WILDLIFE & WOOL Day Tour
9:00 AM Depart Melbourne City CBD
Down Under True Blue Tours is dedicated to WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Tours of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria Australia. The Bellarine Peninsular wine region is approximately an hour and a half from Melbourne along the divided freeway known as the Princes Highway to Geelong, a major regional city situated on the shore of Corio Bay. Wine, Wildlife and Wool history generally define the essence of Australia to most of us who have enjoyed our local wines amongst the rolling hills and coastal views so prominent to this area.
WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Day Tour –
9:45 AM Native Animal Sanctuary
Less than an hour from Melbourne we visit a sanctuary and get up close to Australian native wildlife including Kangaroos. The once plentiful native wildlife has learned to accept the many sheep grazing in paddocks that were once the domain of Kangaroos and Emus. These days the local Kangaroos and Emus, as well as many bird species are mainly in protected sanctuaries allowing you to view them up close.
WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Day Tour –
11:00 AM National Wool Museum
It was said in early Australian history the country economy ”rode on the sheeps’ back”. Learn about the “Million Dollar Bale” of wool in Australia’s local National Wool Museum we visit near Geelong Waterfront on Corio Bay.
WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Day Tour –
11:00 AM Ford Discovery Centre
If your interest is more towards automobiles, you can visit the FORD Discovery Centre Museum a minutes walk from the Wool Museum. You can visit both if you prefer.
WINE, WILDLIFE & WOOL Day Tour –
1:00 PM Winery Luncheon
The magnificent views from the vineyards always enhance the wonderful taste of the blended grape varieties that tempt the palate alongside a 2 course luncheon at one of the major wineries on the Bellarine.
2:15 PM Winery Cellar Tour
Be amazed at the process that transforms the wine grapes into the liquid nectar that captivates your taste buds and enhances a great meal.
3:00 PM Olive Oil Producer
Experience typical country hospitality with tastings from the olive grove farm house kitchen. Sample a mix of tasty olive varieties and wander amongst the olive grove and bottling sheds.