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YARRA VALLEY

                                                                                The Yarra Valley is a food and wine lover’s
                                                                                dream. It’s a picture book paradise of
                                                                                vineyards with endless views, under an
                                                                                hour’s drive from the heart of Melbourne.
                                                                                Cool climate wines are produced by over
                                                                                60 wineries including TarraWarra Estate,
                                                                                one of the country’s most famous labels.
                                                                                The region has an outstanding reputation
                                                                                for producing quality gourmet food. Stock
                                                                                up on seasonal produce at farm gates,
                                                                                orchards and roadside stalls.

                                                                                SEE
                                                                                •  View an artist at work in one of the many
                                                                                  studios dotted throughout the Yarra Valley

                                                                                DO
       Dominique Portet Winery                                                  •  Soar high above the wineries on a thrilling
                                                                                  hot air balloon ride
                                        Visit Victoria/Tourism Australia  National Park  Marysville  EAT & DRINK
                                                           Kinglake
                                                                                •  Enjoy an intimate wine tasting at Dominique
                                                                                  Portet Winery
                                               Hume Hwy   Yarra Glen 3  TarraWarra 2  •  Linger over a long lunch at Coombe Yarra
                                                                                  Valley restaurant overlooking beautiful
                                                                   Estate
                                                                                  landscape gardens
                                                     Yarra Valley
                                                     Chirnside Park  4  1  Yering  Healesville  WHAT’S ON
       Cellar Door & Gallery, Yering Station
                                                • Melbourne                     Tesselaar Tulip Festival
           PROPERTY                  PAGE                                      13 September to 12 October

         1    Chateau Yering Hotel    32                                        Healesville Music Festival
         2    Yarra Gables Motel      32     Port Phillip         INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT  November (dates to be confirmed)
         3    Yarra Valley Grand Hotel    32  Bay
         4    Yarra Valley Lodge      32                          ATTRACTION


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       FOOD & WINE TASTING                  ANDRE EXPERIENCE: TOUR,             YARRA VALLEY SUNRISE HOT AIR
       Have your senses captivated at Rochford Wines and   TASTING & LUNCH      BALLOON FLIGHT
       taste award-winning wines and delicious modern   Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the estate and share   Start your day with a sunrise hot air balloon experience
       Australian cuisine while surrounded by stunning Yarra   in 10 generations of winemaking legacy. An experienced   over the spectacular Yarra Valley. Let the breeze usher
       Valley views. Create a memorable experience while   wine educator will take you through a tutored wine   you over the grape vines and take in the breathtaking
       you wine and dine in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Enjoy   tasting in the André room, perched above the working   views of the surrounding mountains.
       a two course lunch that celebrates the best of local   winery, where you will taste a selection of Dominique
       seasonal produce. The knowledgeable staff will guide   Portet wines. Following the tasting, enjoy a selection of   Includes:
       you through a tasting of some of the winery’s most   classic French family dishes with matching wines in the   • Approximate 1 hour flight over the Yarra Valley
       acclaimed wines.                     cellar door.                        • Buffet breakfast (Breakfast option)
       Includes:                            Includes:                           • Return transfers from Melbourne CBD (Breakfast &
       • Tasting of 4 wines at the cellar door   • Guided winery tour • Tutored wine tasting  Transfers option)
       • 2 course lunch package and a glass of wine  • Selection of French family classic dishes for lunch with   Operator:   Global Ballooning
       Operator:  Rochford Wines             matching wines                     Duration:   3 – 4 hours
       Open:   11am – 4pm daily             Operator:   Dominique Portet Winery  Departs:   Daily from Balgownie Estate, Yarra Glen
                                                                                       1 hour and 30 minutes before sunrise
       Wine tasting not suitable for children under 18 yrs.  Duration:   3 hours
                                            Departs:   Wed to Sun from Dominique Portet Cellar   Not suitable for children under 6 yrs.
                                                  Door at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm                        Adult  Child 6-12 yrs
                                            Not suitable for children under 18 yrs.  Flight Only    $551 *  $478 *
                                Adult                               Adult       With Breakfast      $601 *  $506 *
       Wine Experience with Lunch  $78 *    Winery Tour            $234 *       With Breakfast & Transfers  $635 *  $539 *

       *  PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person, unless otherwise specified and based on travel in low season. For full terms and conditions, refer to the Booking
       Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure.                                                        31
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