Yarra Ranges Tag-Along 4WD Glamping Tour 21/22 October 2017 in Melbourne

Starting from the township of Gembrook we wind our way through the hills up to the spectacular lookout at Seven Acre Rock and through the lush subtropical rainforest surrounding one of Victoria’s tallest trees, The Ada Tree.

Your choice of freshly cooked gourmet food will await you when we break for lunch at the historic mill site Starlings Gap, a unique location as you can see the meeting points of the three main forest types of the region.

Pushing further into the forest we’ll explore some of the fun and challenging tracks on offer with many opportunities to learn the basics of driving off-road before arriving at our basecamp for a delicious three course dinner and complimentary glass of wine.

If you’ve selected one of our Glamping Packages you will enjoy a relaxing nights sleep in a luxurious canvas bell tent, or alternatively you may select the Dining Package and bring your own tent or camping trailer.

Wake up to freshly ground espresso coffee, and let us spoil you with a delectable selection of breakfast options before we set out for the day.  Venturing further north we will climp to the top of Smoko Ridge Track, then drop down to the bottom of the valley to explore the Upper Yarra Reservoir, source of the Yarra River where we will stop for lunch.

After lunch we’ll go for a short walk around the reservoir, then head up the other side of the valley towards the Reefton Spur for a some more off-road adventures.

The tour will conclude at around 5pm in the town of Yarra Junction, an easy one hour drive from Melbourne.

Suitable for all AWD vehicles including those with road tires, no 4×4 experience neccessary!

What we provide:

• Basic 4WD training and instruction
• All meals including morning and afternoon tea
• Freshly ground espresso coffee (Ice coffee in hot weather)
• Telstra signal booster and satellite phone for emergencys
• Flushing toilets
• Hot showers
• First aid equipment and trained guides
• All recovery equipment

What you need to bring:

• A 4WD or AWD vehicle
• Drinking water
• Clothes for ALL weather conditions
• Sturdy boots

Tour Packages Available:

(Kids under 12 are FREE!!!)

Dining Package: $295 per person

• Bring your own tent or camper trailer.
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, plus morning and afternoon tea.
• Use of all basecamp facilities including hot showers and flushing toilets.

Glamping Package: $395 per person

• Luxurious canvas bell tents for your group (3 metre for singles, 4 metre for couples, 5 metre for families).
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, plus morning and afternoon tea.
• Use of all basecamp facilities including hot showers and flushing toilets.

Premium Glamping Package: $545 per person

• Comfy queen size mattress, fresh linen and towels (BYO blanket and pillow)
• USB charging for your devices
• Luxurious canvas bell tents for your group (3 metre for singles, 4 metre for couples, 5 metre for families).
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, plus morning and afternoon tea.
• Use of all basecamp facilities including hot showers and flushing toilets.

Two Day Tour Menu

Most Meals Can Be Gluten Free

Day One

Lunch

Chargrilled Gippsland Beef Eye Fillet Baguette
Chargriled beef eye fillet from Gippsland, fresh parsley, green pickles, French smoked tomato mustard & homemade aioli on a freshly baked baguette.
OR
Ricotta & Parmesan Fritters Baguette (V)
Panfried ricotta & parmesan fritters, green pickles, fresh cos lettuce, homemade aioli & French smoked tomato mustard on a freshly baked baguette.

Dinner

Michelle’s Greek Lamb Chops
Gippsland free range lamb cutlets, marinated in lemon, cumin & garlic, chargrilled & served with roasted baby beetroot, butternut pumpkin & grilled asparagus, topped with homemade tzatziki sauce.
OR
Smoked Salmon Summer Pasta
Capellini pasta with Tasmanian smoked salmon, shallots, green olives, lemon zest & confit garlic, finished with extra virgin olive oil & fresh dill.
OR
High Country Summer Pasta (V)
Capellini pasta with peas, shallots, green olives, lemon zest & confit garlic, finished with extra virgin olive oil & fresh dill.

Dessert

Michelle’s Delicious Sticky Date Pudding
Homemade sticky date pudding, topped with homemade caramel sauce & served with vanilla bean ice cream.
OR
Yaya’s Greek Orange Syrup cake
Greek orange syrup cake served with vanilla bean ice cream & crushed pistachio nuts, garnished with baby mint.
OR
Trio of Cheeses
A trio of local cheeses served with crackers, fresh apple & homemade onion relish.

Day Two

Breakfast

Italian Prosciutto Bruschetta
Sourdough toasted & topped with poached eggs, sautéed baby spinach, free range Italian prosciutto, homemade tomato relish & Meredith goat’s feta, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
OR
Michelle’s Delicious Pancake stack (V)
Pancakes with homemade berry compote & banana, served with vanilla bean ice-cream & a drizzle of organic maple syrup.
OR
Bircher Muesli (V)
Oats soaked overnight in milk with coconut, currants, grated Granny Smith apple & cinnamon, sprinkled with roasted pistachio nuts & drizzled with raw honey.

Lunch

Lamb Kofta on Brown Rice & Roast Vegetable Salad

Grilled lamb kofta on brown rice salad with roast pumpkin, broccoli, red onion, pumpkin seeds fresh parsley & tomato, drizzled with homemade tahini sauce.
OR
My Spin on the Famous Greek Spanakopita (V)
Crunchy layers of filo pastry with a mix of fresh lemon, spinach, ricotta, parmesan cheese & Greek feta served with my tzatziki sauce.