Melbourne, Yarra Valley & Sydney

Barmy Army Test 4 - Mercure Welcome, Melbourne - Seven Nights

Melbourne is a lively and cosmopolitan city in the state of Victoria on Australia's south eastern shores. The city is a shopper's paradise – from Melbourne Central’s 300 shops and The Block Arcade and Royal Arcade’s niche boutiques to the open-air Queen Victoria Market. Stop by Federation Square’s Ian Potter Centre and Australian Centre for the Moving Image or pay a visit to Old Melbourne Gaol.

Enjoy a walk across the Otway Fly Treetop Walk or marvel at the 360-degree views from Eureka Skydeck 88. Experience up-close encounters of marine life at Melbourne Aquarium and the wildlife at Melbourne Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary. Admire Royal Botanic Gardens’ stunning flora and fauna. Go swimming, surfing, or sunbathing at the Brighton, Williamstown, and St Kilda beaches.

Chateau Yering Hotel, Yarra Valley - 3 Nights

The Yarra Valley, located in Victoria, Australia, is a renowned wine region celebrated for its cool-climate wines, particularly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and lush countryside, it offers cellar door tastings, gourmet dining, and artisan markets. Visitors can enjoy hot air balloon rides, wildlife encounters at Healesville Sanctuary, and scenic walks. With its combination of world-class wineries, farm-to-table experiences, and natural beauty, the Yarra Valley is a perfect destination for relaxation and indulgence.

Barmy Army Test 5 - Mercure Sydney Central, Sydney - Six Nights

Sydney is the capital of Australia's New South Wales and is packed to the brim with iconic sights and attractions. Take your time to explore Sydney Harbour with its Opera House and Harbour Bridge; before relaxing with a seafood platter in an open-air, waterside eatery. Admire the spectacular architecture at Parliament House, Australia Museum, and Sydney Town Hall.

Ride to the top of Sydney Tower Eye for amazing city-wide views and to meet the challenge of the Skywalk. Head across to Darling Harbour and visit Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Wild Life Sydney Zoo, before discovering the city's history at the nearby Rocks area and Rocks Discovery Museum. Jump on a ferry to take in the delights of Manly Beach and to surf the iconic shores of Bondi Beach.