The 7th World Traditional Medicine Forum and World Federation of TCM Trade Services

Traditional Medicine: Inheritance & Innovation
October 24-26, 2025
Melbourne, Australia

Travel

Melbourne Travel

Day 1: Steam Train → Penguin Island → Night Return to Hotel

Depart from your city hotel and embark on a classic Melbourne wildlife adventure! Ride the Puffing Billy steam train through lush forests and witness adorable little penguins returning home at dusk on Penguin Island—all in one trip!

Head towards the Dandenong Ranges, with the first stop at the Puffing Billy Railway. As one of Australia’s oldest steam trains, Puffing Billy is located 42 km east of Melbourne. Enjoy a scenic train ride through the verdant Dandenong Ranges, immersing yourself in Australia’s natural beauty. The itinerary includes a one-hour one-way ticket from Belgrave to Lakeside.

Day 2: Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles Chinese-Guided Day Tour

Highlights: Cape Otway Lighthouse, Memorial Arch, Apollo Bay, Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge

Depart from your hotel and set off on a breathtaking journey along the Great Ocean Road. Located west of Melbourne, this iconic coastal highway stretches approximately 276 km and is built along steep cliffs. Constructed in honor of soldiers who served in World War I, it is often regarded as the most beautiful coastal road in the world.

The Great Ocean Road offers some of the world’s most stunning coastal scenery. This legendary route winds through wind-swept beaches, charming seaside towns, historic gold-mining regions, majestic mountains, lush rainforests, and national parks, making it one of the top travel destinations globally.