Ultimate Melbourne EXPERIENCE Gift Guide 2020

20/11/2020

Ever Researched your own city like you’d never experienced it before OR lived like a ‘tourist’ in your own backyard?

Well, this is YOUR time to do, see, eat all things ‘Melbourne’ and we’ve sourced THE best experience gifts just in time for Christmas with a special treat for you, your loved ones or your colleagues…

Global Ballooning Australia

You’ve arrived at this page so we’re assuming ballooning over the city of Melbourne (the ONLY major city in the world you can balloon over commercially!) OR exploring the most beautiful wine region and the 90+ wineries that live in the area – Yarra Valley is on YOUR Christmas list?

– RISE WITH US –

Yering Gorge Cottages

Yering Gorge Cottages incorporates 13 self-contained, beautifully appointed cottages – perfect for couples, families or groups of friends enjoying a ‘food and wine’ getaway. Nestled into the hillside of our private nature reserve, with stunning views of the Christmas Hills and Great Dividing Range, guests can relax on their balcony watching the resident kangaroos in their natural habitat, as they enjoy a glass of Yarra Valley wine.

Stay 2 OR 3 nights & Save:

Planning a mini-break, mid-week getaway or wanting to stay an extra night? Yering Gorge Cottages provides guests staying two or three consecutive nights mid-week (Sunday – Thursday) with a saving on the night rate. Packages are subject to availability. T&C’s Apply.

Bookings can be made via their website.

Localing Private Experiences

“Tours for people who don’t like tours.”

Think you know Melbourne? Think again! Localing guides will change your vision of our city and surrounds. Enjoy a tailor-made experience, made by you – designed by them.

The Yarra Valley Touring company

Journey through the Yarra Valley with someone who breathes it on the daily!

An end of year celebration for up to 10 guests – exclusive offer to Global Ballooning customers!

Yarra Valley midweek winery tour:

9.30am Pickup at your workplace anywhere in Melbourne
Chocolate tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery
Wine tastings at Yering Station
Lunch and wine tastings at Rochford Wines
Wine tastings at Helens Hill winery
4.30 return to workplace

From $125 per person for 10 people!

For all enquiries, contact [email protected]

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Zonzo Estate

Escape the day to day and Wander with Zonzo.

Set on 230 picturesque acres by the Yarra River, Zonzo Estate operates as a winery, restaurant, wedding venue and working farm.

Looking to impress with an exclusive Christmas Hamper – Zonzo has the ONE for you!⁠

Love their wines?

Hidden Secrets Tours

Hidden Secrets Tours Melbourne are the original walking tours of Melbourne’s Laneways, established in 2004.

These walking tours of Melbourne City inspire visitors and locals with experiences beyond the stock-standard city sights tour. Hidden Secrets Tours pride themselves on showcasing the hidden gems of the city. With so many laneways and local businesses to share, they have created several itineraries (some not resuming until 2021) They want you to Meet Melbourne, not just look at it.

As a part of their 16th birthday CELEBRATIONS, they’re inviting you as friends of Global to book a tour & receive a 16% discount! Available on tour dates 2020 into 2021, and gift vouchers too.

Book on their website & quote coupon code: GLOBALFriends20

Chateau Yering Historic House

A heritage-listed mansion in the Yarra Valley wine region, Chateau Yering Hotel offers elegant Victorian-style suites in a garden setting.

Visit their website to purchase your voucher.

Vinetrekker

Where else can you get up-close with a kangaroo and koala in the morning and by afternoon enjoy a culinary adventure with award-winning wines? Vinetrekker delivers a unique experience with fine food and wine at a leisurely pace. With a combined 85+ years of tourism experience and consistently high rankings on TripAdvisor, we know how to make your tour memorable!

Evergreen Winery Tours

At Evergreen Winery Tours we specialise in private tours in the Yarra Valley. We are a local small business with local hosts founded in 2001. Running 7 days a week, we’ll pick you up anywhere in Melbourne or the Yarra Valley.

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