 | Discover the uniqueness of Victoria's history
Personalised Tours by Parkwood
In 1851 the cry around the colony of Victoria was Gold! Gold! Nothing created as much attention, excitement and activity as the discovery of gold in Ballarat. Today you can join a one or two day tour and step back in time to a period of Australia's Golden Past.
Join Patrick Liston for a personalised tour of some of Australia's finest natural and man-made attractions. Travel in the luxury of a four-wheel drive vehicle.
Tours can be designed to include Victoria's outstanding Wineries, The Convent Gallery, Daylesford Mineral Spa Centre, National Wool Centre in Geelong, Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, Dandenong Ranges and Puffing Billy. Australian Style bush barbecue and horse riding and ballooning for the more adventurous.
About Parkwood Tours
Patrick Liston established Parkwood Personalised Tours in 1988, to operate private tours from 1-6 pax. , incentive and small special interest groups, for the discerning travellers to Australia. We pride ourselves on service and attention to detail for our international guests.
One day or extended tours are available, and for overnight stays, quaint bed & breakfasts or boutique hotels are used giving the visitor a chance to meet and experience the warmth, charm and hospitality of the Australian people. We tailor special itineraries to suit the interests and needs of our clients.
Day tours out of Melbourne: the famous Yarra Valley cool climate wines. Phillip Island Penguin Parade, always a favorite. Healesville Sanctuary,a unique Australian wildlife experience and the Dandenong Ranges, can be combined with the wineries.
The spectacular Great Ocean Road is truely one of the world's most interesting coastal drives, winding through towering cliffs, surging surf, temperate rainforest, marvel at nature's handiwork, the twelve Apostles and London Bridge, a full day but a must see!!!
Discover much of Australia's colourful history at Ballarat, relive the Gold rush at Sovereign Hill, the Battle of the Eureka Stockade, a hands-on experience with the Australian animals at the Ballarat Wildlife Park, many of the animals are free-range.
Extended tours begin and finish in Melbourne with overnight stays in Ballarat or we combine interstate tours via the Great Ocean Road, Grampians to Adelaide, or the Snowy Mountains, Canberra to Sydney.
Our most popular itinerary includes Melbourne City sights, Yarra Valley Wineries, marvel at natures beauty along the Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge, Phillip Island Penguin Parade and the Ballarat Goldfields, history and culture.
Highlights of our tours include:
 | Ballarat / Sovereign Hill, Goldfields.
| | Great Southern Touring Route.
| | Australia's unique wildlife.
| | Eco-tourism.
| | National Parks, flora and fauna.
| | Natural and cultural history.
| | Rural farm stay and activities.
| | Travel in luxury air conditioned Landcruiser or suitable larger vehicle.
| | Elegant 'Boutique Hotel or Bed & Breakfast' accommodations.
| | Soft adventure, horseriding and BBQ.
| | Arts, Crafts and upmarket shopping.
| | Sports: Horseracing, Golf with the kangaroos, Hot-air balloon rides and champagne breakfast in the wineries.
| | World famous cool climate wineries and gourmet food.
|
Discover the real Australia, a perfect alternative to a crowded bus tour or the stress of driving yourself, relax and let us show you the best of Melbourne, Victoria and our part of Australia.
|
| | | Tours
Parkwood Tours offer a number of tours venturing throughout various parts of Victoria.
| | Booking form
Found a tour you are interested in? Then fill out our online booking form.
|
|
|
