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musket-firing exhibitions. Kids, in particular, will be in their element here. Entrance costs £32 for adults and £14 for children (family tickets are from £58).
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w STAY There are plenty of serviceable chain hotels, motels and B&Bs outside Melbourne, but there are a few good options to work into an itinerary for those seeking something a little more memorable. In the Yarra Valley, for example, Chateau Yering offers 32 five-star suites in a Victorian mansion. Eleanore’s Restaurant is regarded as one of the best in the state, while the gardens in the 100 hectares of grounds are perfect for a stroll. Expect to pay from £243 a night.
chateauyering.com.au Woodman Estate on the Mornington Peninsula is arguably even sexier. The 19th-century
manor house looks out on to a private lake, with balcony terraces overlooking the water. Heavy emphasis is put on the on-site spa, while high-tea packages are also available. B&B rates start at £233 a night.
woodmanestate.com At the opposite end of the
scale, the Grampians Eco YHA is a great example of how Australian hostels are leading the world. Designed to blend in with the surrounding environment, it has a herb garden, two self- catering kitchens and wood fires. Perhaps more importantly, kangaroos regularly rock up on the lawn in the evening. Doubles or twins start at about £40. For those taking in a few areas,
it may be easier to go with pre- packaged itineraries that include accommodation. For example, Austravel’s five-night True South self-drive option takes in Phillip Island and its Penguin Parade,
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the Mornington Peninsula, and visits to several small wineries in the area. Prices start at £499, including car hire. It’s also easy to plot out a
western loop. Anzcro offers a five-day self-drive trip along the Great Ocean Road, returning through the Grampians and
Ballarat, from £552 per person. Overnight stops are in boutique properties Captain’s At The Bay in Apollo Bay, Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel in Port Fairy and the Royal Mail Hotel, just outside the Grampians National Park, which has a tremendous restaurant.
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