Australia · MELBOURNE TOURS
Melbourne itself takes two days; the rest of the week belongs to the coast road, the penguins and the Yarra Valley. These 15 are the trips worth the early start, priced and timed with their pick-up points.
Small-group Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne, with koala spotting, Otway rainforest walk, and iconic Twelve Apostles plus Loch Ard Gorge.
“Was great very interesting places the ocean views are amazing all the stops were beautiful the tour person was very knowledgeable”
Full-day Great Ocean Road wildlife tour from Melbourne with koalas, rainforest walk, Pole House, 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge sights.
“Spectacular day out and about seeing the stunning coastline and views. Success with koalas in the trees as well! Loved the jungle forest stop. Tony was a fantastic guide, providing timelines and setting good expectations.”
Relaxed Yarra Valley tour from Melbourne with wine, cider, gin or beer, and a private chocolate tasting, plus live acoustic music.
“I would never recommend this tour provider! The attitude, disrespect and rudeness was something I’ve never experienced before. Awful! Avoid at all costs.”
Beat Great Ocean Road crowds on a reverse day trip from Melbourne, hitting the 12 Apostles, Otways, Apollo Bay, koalas, and more.
“I think the tour quality depends on the drive of the van. There were times that I think the tour guide thought we were either in a coma for the past 20 years or we were a group of 3rd graders. I know what a cow is. I know what a wind turbine is. The sights are amazing. The 12 apostles is incredibly magical. Nothing more beautiful. It is a long drive but if you don't want to rent a car. It is worth it to see the Coast.”
Brighton Bathing Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies fur seals, then a dusk Penguin Parade from Melbourne, with WiFi and hotel pickup.
“We had a wonderful time on the Penguin Parade & Moonlit Sanctuary Tour. Jess was an amazing tour guide — very friendly, welcoming, cheerful and responsible. It was a very well organized and memorable trip. Would highly recommend everyone !”
A full-day Yarra Valley tour from Melbourne with multiple winery tastings, a top chocolate experience, and plenty of included alcohol.
“Great tour of some fantastic wineries in Yarra Valley. Hilda, our tour guide, was amazing! Great playlist on the bus and takes requests :) I went as a solo traveller and made some new friends!”
Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne, small group of 24, top guides, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, rainforest and koalas.
“Jon is a excellent tour guide,professional, knowledgeable, funny,safe driver!Every spots have enough time to stay over not too rush,lunch at Apollo Bay the fish&chips is yummy,also can see the wild kangaroos is really a bonus!Highly recommend”
Reverse Great Ocean Road day trip with a London Bridge stop, wildlife sightings, and smart timing for photos and fewer crowds.
“William was a great guide. Very friendly and well informei. He took really good care of us.”
From Melbourne, see Brighton Beach Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies boardwalk, and the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
“Great trip, Dirk was very knowledgeable and friendly. Only criticism was the lack of leg room! But really enjoyed it and worth the money”
Extended Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Apollo Bay lunch, koalas, and London Bridge.
“Fantastic. The driver was exceptional due to road closure due to bushfires. Amazing that he managed to get us to the sites.”
Small-group Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne with guided tastings, winery lunch with wine, chocolate finish, plus gin or beer option.
“Three wineries, one brewery, and ice cream stop off, and an extremely experienced and welcoming tour guide and driver. The lunch was excellent with a choice of four mains, and the choice of wineries superb. Unhurried and relaxed. When it comes to value for money, this tour wins by a country mile. Highly recommend.”
A 2-hour Yarra River cruise with GPS audio, skyline views, and both upstream and downstream sights for about $49 in Melbourne.
“Great way to see the city, interesting and substantial commentary”
Small-group Yarra Valley tour from Melbourne with strawberry farm treats, wine tastings, chocolate up to 12, and optional gin flights plus an estate lunch break.
“Driver was great. Informative interesting and pleasant. All the stops were nice esp wine stop 1; chocolatier was okay. Very noisy and commercial. Gin stop was great!”
Reverse Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles, koalas in the wild, and a guided rainforest walk, in a max 11 group.
“It was really good to go the opposite way of the crowds so that we avoided congestion in the viewing sites. Also then you drove along the coast back to Melbourne which was spectacular.”
Spirit of Melbourne Yarra River dinner cruise with 4-course gourmet meal, premium drinks, and city lights from Southbank Promenade.
“Dinner and the dinner service were very good. I think we expected a little narration about what we were seeing along the river. Without the explanation of what we were seeing we could have had a lovely dinner at any of the restaurants along the water.”
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