article_snippet: The Great Ocean Road near Melbourne, which passes stunning rock formations such as the Twelve Apostles .
article_snippet: Watching the little penguin parade at Phillip Island .
article_snippet: MELBOURNE is full of bespoke charm, with free tram rides in the European-style centre.
article_snippet: MELBOURNE  is the gateway to the circular Great Southern Touring Route and the Great Ocean Road, which passes stunning rock formations such as the Twelve Apostles.
article_snippet: And Phillip Island, 90 minutes from MELBOURNE, is home to teeming Australian wildlife and the world-famous little penguins' parade.
article_snippet: ALICE SPRINGS introduced the Royal Flying Doctor Service - and is the closest city to Uluru - or Ayers Rock as it is otherwise known.
article_snippet: CAIRNS is the launch pad for sunrise balloon rides over the Atherton Tablelands, rail and cable car trips through rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
article_snippet: SYDNEY is where most tours converge.