Mt Buller Trip - Saturday 9th August & Tuesday 26th August 2008
Escape the city for a day to Victoria's most popular alpine resort. Mt Buller's vast ski fields cover all four sides of the mountain, and cater for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The trip includes
- Express bus to the mountain,
- Discount equipment hire rates,
- Resort entry, and
- Over 5 hours in the snow.
On this trip a bus larger than a 24 seater may be used.
Cost - $90.00 for VU students/$98.00 for guests (on Tuesdays students are eligible for half price lift tickets)
Grampians Day Trip - Saturday 23rd August 2008
- Enjoy morning tea at the charming township of Beaufort,
- Marvel at the Wonderland Ranges, hike to the Jaws of Death, Balconies Lookouts and cool off at Mackenzie Falls,
- Lunch at Halls Gap, then visit Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre before returning to Melbourne.
Cost - $85.00 for VU students/$95.00 for guests
Puffing Billy, Healesville & Wine Tasting - Saturday 30th August 2008
- Step back in time with a ride on a colonial steam train through the beautiful Dandenong Mountains,
- Get up close with Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, and
- On the way home stop at Punt Road Winery for some tastings.
Cost - $95.00 for VU students/$105.00 for guests
Phillip Island Penguin Parade - Saturday 6th September 2008
- Cuddle a wombat, hand feed a kangaroo and get up close with a koala at a wildlife park,
- Explore Woolamai Surf Beach, and the Nobbies - home to a colony of fur seals,
- And as the sun sets, watch the world's smallest penguins emerge from the sea and waddle up a floodlit beach.
Cost - $85.00 for VU students/$99.00 for guests (this trips has an iPod Language Translation available)
Sydney Tour - Thursday 11th - Monday 15th September 2008
The trip includes
- Bus transportation to and from Sydney,
- Hostel accommodation,
- A tour of downtown Sydney,
- An evening harbour cruise,
- A Blue Mountains day trip, and
- A day at world famous Bondi Beach.
Cost - $365.00 for VU students/$420.00 for guests
Yarra Valley Wine Tour - Saturday 20th September 2008
- Experience the best of the Yarra Valley and visit Yering Station Vineyards, De Bortoli Winery, Tarrawarra Estate & Domaine Chandon.
- The price includes winery tastings & tours, gourmet lunch with glass of wine, & a glass of sparkling wine to conclude the tour.
Cost - $90.00 for VU students/$98.00 for guests
Great Ocean Road Experience - Saturday 27th September 2008
- Enjoy one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives.
- Visit Bells Beach, home of the annual Rip Curl Pro Surfing Contest and enjoy lunch in Apollo Bay,
- Admire some of the world's tallest trees in the Otway National Park, then Port Campbell National Park and the 12 Apostles,
- Learn about the the shipwreck coast, view rock formations at Loch Ard Gorge, and the fallen London Bridge.
Cost - $85.00 for VU students/$99.00 for guests (this trips has an iPod Language Translation available)
Wilson's Promontory - Saturday 4th October 2008
Wilson's Promontory has some of the most amazing scenery in Australia. See Squeaky Beach, Tidal River, Mount Oberon, Lilly Pilly Gully, Pillar Point and Norman Bay.
Cost - $85.00 for VU students/$99.00 for guests
Learn to Surf Trip - Saturday 11th October 2008
Take your lesson in the morning, then practice your skills on your hire board all afternoon. The trip includes
- A 2 hour surfing lesson to suit your level,
- Equipment hire (this includes a soft beginner board, leg rope, wet suit or rash vest),
- Surf safety information, and
- Transportation to the beach.
Cost - $120.00 for VU students/$135.00 for guests
Two Day Great Ocean Road Trip - Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th October 2008
- See the Bay of Martyrs, The Grotto and London Bridge,
- Watch the sun set over the 12 Apostles, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World,
- Experience Loc Ard Gorge and learn about the shipwreck coast,
- Explore the Otway Ranges, and
- Enjoy the scenic trip home along the Great Ocean Road.
Cost - $185.00 for VU students/ $210.00 for guests
Swim with the Dolphins - Saturday 22nd November 2008
Cruise Port Phillip Bay where you have the chance to swim alongside Bottle Nosed Dolphins and Australian Fur Seals. Training aboard your luxury charter, will ensure you make the most of your time in the water.
Cost - $150.00 for VU students/$175.00 for guests
