Melbourne & Victoria, Australia
Food and wine, arts and culture, Melbourne is a celebration of style and sophistication. Beyond the city, Daylesford is Victoria's spa country (and the perfect place to relax and recover from jet-lag at the beginning of an Australian holiday) whilst the Mornington Peninsula is known for its beaches, wineries and quaint villages, Phillip Island for its wildlife and the Great Ocean Road for its rugged, windswept and awe-inspiring coastline.
Suggested itineraries for Melbourne & Victoria
Luxury Australia – Sydney, Outback & Reef
16 nights from £16,495 per person
This Australia itinerary is one of the classics, it's tried and tested and showcases the very best highlights of this…
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Australia's Cities, Coast & Country
16 nights from £6,185 per person
A great combination of time in Sydney exploring the spectacular harbour, adventure in the Blue Mountains, Rugged…
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Australia Family Adventure – Outback to Islands
20 nights from £22,995 per family
A wonderfully stimulating family adventure through the vast wilderness of Australia’s north. Explore Kakadu and…
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Western Australia Wine, Wilderness & Reef
12 nights from £8,195 per person
Combine a few days exploring the cosmopolitan city of Perth, five days of R&R on the beach in Margaret River before…
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South Australia Wine, Wilderness & Lord Howe Island
18 nights from £15,495 per person
Discover the wildlife and unspoilt wilderness of Kangaroo Island, explore the great Australian outback in the…
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The Ultimate Round the World Adventure
30 nights from £15,995 per person
This itinerary brings together some of the world's most iconic destinations into one unforgettable journey, taking you…
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Perfect Pair - Tahiti and New Zealand
12 nights from £8,955 per person
Combine the buzz of the ski season in New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown, with overwater elegance in French…
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New Zealand by Campervan
14 nights from £3,800 per person
Freedom on the Open Road. Campervans not only provide more protection from the elements than camping under canvas,…
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New Zealand and Fiji Ultimate Escape
11 nights from £8,445 per person
Wonderful New Zealand and sublime Fiji are the perfect match for a memorable holiday. Visit Waiheke Island, Queenstown…
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Where to stay in Melbourne & Victoria
Genesta House Phillip Island
Nestled in the heart of Cowes on Phillip Island, Genesta House offers an intimate and welcoming escape, just two hours south of Melbourne. Known for its captivating Little Penguins, which parade up the beach at dusk, Phillip Island also boasts an incredible array of wildlife, including koalas, a vibrant variety of birdlife, and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest fur seal colony. Add to that the island's rugged coastline and pristine, unspoiled beaches, and you'll soon see why it’s worth staying on a journey around Victoria.
Chocolate Gannets, Apollo Bay
Located directly opposite a beautiful sandy beach, Chocolate Gannets offers luxury accommodation and superb ocean views on the Great Ocean Road. Four individual luxury villas are surrounded by rolling countryside about two and a half kilometres from Apollo Bay. Each contemporary Sea Villa is luxuriously appointed, each with two bedrooms, a small kitchen, open living space featuring a wood fire and huge two-person spa bath. Two
Crown Towers, Melbourne
Lavishly appointed and offering impeccable standards of service, five star Crown Towers enjoys a perfect location on Melbourne’s South Bank, surrounded by over 40 international fine dining establishments, cafes and bars.
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Australia travel inspiration
Top three things to do in Victoria, Australia
Australia is full of contrasting experiences, from its cosmopolitan beaches to its Champagne-hued beaches and its wild Outback wilderness to its sweeping sun-soaked vineyards. The south-eastern state of Victoria seems to have a pinch of everything the country has to …
Lizzie Heeley
20 Mar 20203 mins read
Where to go for your 60th birthday
Sixty is the new fifty and the perfect time in life to plan a big trip! Your children may not have completely flown the nest, but hopefully they have started to worry about you, rather than the you worrying about …
James Bell
21 May 20182 mins read
Explore Perth and Margaret River's Beaches in Luxury
Not as far as you might think, a flight to Perth is just 19 hours, not that much further than a flight to South-East Asia and a perfect destination for those looking for a city and beach break. Australia is …
Rachel Gleave
08 Mar 20163 mins read
Perfect September Luxury Holidays
If you're looking to holiday in September, you're making a great choice. Across the northern hemisphere, many children have gone back to school, but that just means many resorts will be clear of families and more open to couples or …
Lizzie Heeley
25 Mar 20113 mins read
Celebrate your special occasion on holiday with Turquoise
At Turquoise, we have been giving honeymooners the answer to their dream holiday for almost 15 years, but with a sharp rise in the demand for destination celebration holidays, the red carpet treatment is now being rolled out to those …
Lizzie Heeley
08 Jan 20165 mins read
6 Best Winery Experiences in Margaret River
Western Australia's Margaret River region has been making wine for just 50 years, but its wines are world class. Two varieties in particular – cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay – have helped put the region on every connoisseur's radar. A three-hour …
Rachel Gleave
08 Jun 20214 mins read
Where to Go for Your 25th Wedding Anniversary
Twenty five years is a milestone that deserves to be marked in any marriage. For most of us, the journey is one of many ups and downs, with plenty of good times and our fair share of challenges. But hey, …
James Bell
17 Nov 20215 mins read
Unique and Unusual Honeymoon Destinations You Haven’t Considered
We have a tough job at Turquoise Holidays deciding on which parts of our beautiful planet to explore and then recommend to our family of jet setters. Each and every one of our holidaymakers are looking for something different. For …
Lizzie Heeley
18 Jul 20185 mins read
Bare Foot Luxury at the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is surely one of the most stunning natural wonders in the world. An exquisite array of marine life in crystal clear waters, a little sanctuary at the edge of the vast Pacific Ocean. Whether you are …
Lizzie Heeley
08 Nov 20135 mins read
Why Choose Turquoise?
Family Owned & Run
We are one of the few remaining family owned and run operators of our size. We have direct relationships with every single destination, island, resort and hotel we work with, in order to deliver exceptional and truly personalised service.
Our Passion Runs Deep
We are - and always have been - mad about travel. For almost 25 years we've been scouring the globe for the best places to stay, the newest routes to take, the perfect people to meet. No-one will care more about your holiday.
Definition of Luxury
Luxury means something different to everyone. Whether you are seeking the silence of vast spaces, the isolation of a private island, the buzz of a new city, the adrenaline of a safari or anything in between, we listen, we learn, we advise.
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We endeavour that every Turquoise experience is unique, fun and refreshing. Travel is all about experiences, about serendipitous moments and endless smiles. It is a joy and an honour to plan each and every Turquoise holiday.
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