Top Melbourne Day Trips - page 4

Our guide Matt was very knowledgeable and accommodated to everyone’s vibes- if you wanted to chat you could, but you could also relax in silence which was nice. He also communicated very clearly about the schedule and places we were going, and he still gave us an hour to explore after the Puffing Billy even though the boarding was delayed. Matt also got some really nice videos of the group on the train, so that was a very nice bonus and showed real professional care. The experience on the Puffing Billy was probably the highlight of our trip, the views were very pretty and the experience was unique. I would recommend having some wriggle time for any plans you might make after the guide, as in our experience, the Puffing Billy was almost an hour delayed due to a safety concern, although typically you wouldn’t have to wait that long. The staff at the Puffing Billy communicated very clearly and were very polite.

Very relaxed, not to serious on the tasting. Small enough gang to mix and chat with everyone. The tour guide, Matt was a great laugh, leading the Happy Birthday for my very embarrassed 23 year old son. Lunch was great and the views from each of the stops were amazing. Great to finish with some yummy chocolate. Spotify music selection from the guys on the bus was excellent.

The tour was exactly as billed, if not better. Vicky picked us up right on time and provided excellent commentary on our way out of town. There was an accident that slowed us down, but Vicky still got us where we needed to be at specific times. The lunch stop included several great options to choose from. The Koala stop was better than expected because several of the Koalas were really quite close. I was surprised how motionless they were for most of the time, but I found out that they sleep 20 hours per day! We did see a little motion here and there. We passed by the Penguin Parade and rode out to the point. On the way back to the Penguin Parade, VIcky stopped to point out one echidna and many kangeroos on the side of the road. Most importantly, Vicky gave us excellent instructions on where to sit for the parade and which boardwalk to take back to the visitor center to maximize the number of penguins that we could see in the evening. All in all, it was a great tour and great value for the money.

Don’t get left behind.. you wouldn’t want to miss this Great day out. Some awesome wineries and great tastings. Lovely views of the valley and great food for lunch. We had a great group of people on our tour and had a lot of fun! Would highly recommend

This was a long day but well-planned. There were several stops to break up the trip. Out guide Robbo (who was also the driver) was great. He gave us good, interesting info. He kept all 22 of us on time. I liked that we had lunch and dinner options and were on our own for that. The sites especially the 12 Apostles is well worth the long day. We also saw wild koalas and kangaroos.

John is an excellent guide with a lot of information about Melbourne and the wildlife in the area. Get to the viewing stands early so you get a good seat on the right side or middle of the stands. Walk along the left side of the boardwalk when leaving as you will see more penguins in their natural habitat.

What a fun day exploring and getting up close and personal with many of the exotic Australian Animals! Our tour guide Aleks was the best! She gave us a lot of history about the different areas we visited that day and included some fun stories. We never felt rushed and she made our day very enjoyable. She gave us some good info on where to stand or walk to see different animals…she also made sure that our bus was visible and easy to find at each stop—loved her twinkling lights on the bus at night so we could find it easy too— very much appreciated! I really enjoyed our time at the moonlit sanctuary and feeding the kangaroos and wallabies. The informational show the staff puts on was very interesting too. We enjoyed seeing the beach swim boxes and beaches. The cliff area was interesting where the penguins also live, & she showed us some wild kangaroos too, but my favorite excursion was the penguin parade on Phillips Island! Aleks told us what was the best scenario so we had time to get dinner, shop, and see the penguins come out of the ocean. She also told us to walk over to one side on way out to hear and possibly see the penguins in their burrows. The entire experience is one I will always cherish as a lifetime memory! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys seeing animals in nature! It was amazing!

A great day out learning about so many different wines and all the different requirements needed for a great harvest. Our guide was extremely pleasant and jovial. Full of good local knowledge & answered lots of our questions. So nice to meet & mix with lovely people from all over the world