MY 10 TRAVEL BUTLERR PICKS
1 THE Great Ocean Road is a must-see! This beautiful coastal drive takes you along some of the world’s most scenic roads and past the iconic 12 Apostles.
2 SPEND 72 hours in Melbourne, enough time to stop off, visit the city, sample some of the incredible cuisine and enjoy all it has to offer. The tram is a free and easy way to travel around and explore the CBD. Finish your evenings at the rejuvenated Docklands, a great place to wander and enjoy a drink along the Yarra River.
3 CATCH an Aussie Rules game while you’re here if you can.
4 VISIT Tasmania. Large swathes of the island have been left untouched, creating a beautiful pristine wilderness that is ripe for exploration.
5 YOU have to try Tim Tams – similar to our chocolate Penguin bars – or, if you want to go more upscale, Australia is not short of amazing restaurants: it is renowned for having some of the best food and wine in the world and people travel from far and wide to get immersed in fantastic gastronomic experiences.
6 STAY at the Crown Metropol hotel in Melbourne, for the contemporary style of rooms and huge infinity pool on the top floor, which overlooks the city.
7 TAKE a selfie at the incredible Wineglass Bay lookout point in Tasmania. Hike up to the top of the trail to get the best Instagram shot. 8 PACK a power bank: with so many photo opportunities, don’t run out of battery at that perfect moment!
9 WANDER down to South Melbourne Market, not far from the city, Wednesdays to Sundays. Here you can try ‘dim sim’, a Chinese dumpling-style veggie or meat snack.
10 KEEP an eye out for elusive wildlife, like the Tasmanian devil. Australia is also home to the world’s smallest penguin, the little blue. See these cuties at Phillip Island on the penguin parade. Watch as they return to shore after a busy few days of hunting at sea, an unforgettable experience.