Top Melbourne Day Trips - page 4

Experience the best of the beach and the mountains with this full-day hiking tour at Wilsons Prom. In just a day, you’ll see incredible turquoise coastline, sand dunes, valleys, and rugged mountain landscapes. Enjoy two scenic hikes, one from Tidal River to Little Oberon Bay, and the second up Mt. Oberon. Snacks and entrance fees are included.

Skip the stress of choosing a designated driver and join a guide and no more than five other travelers on this intimate tour of Melbourne's Yarra Valley wine region. Savor a menu of local and seasonal produce with a glass of wine at a premium restaurant, sample wines at a local winery, and discover Domaine Chandon's sparkling wine range. Your day includes transfers from select hotels, and onboard Wi-Fi too.

Take a break from the city and discover the diverse wildlife of Australia on this full-day excursion to Phillip Island. Alongside a private guide, depart Melbourne and head south to begin your wildlife tour. Stop at the Maru Animal Park to see koalas and kangaroos, see wallabies at the Nobbies, and watch hundreds of penguins parade back to their burrows at sunset.

Spend a day learning about Victoria’s wildlife as you embark on a tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island. Alongside a private guide, visit several locations where you can encounter Australian wildlife such as wallabies, echidnas, reptiles, and penguins. Visit a historic farm to learn about sheepherding and end your day watching the famous Penguin Parade, where hundreds of Little penguins make their way back to their burrows at sunset.

Escape the city streets of Melbourne with this small-group tour of Phillip Island. Travel to Cape Woolamai and hike along striking rock formations to the highest point of the island and check out impressive views of the coast below. Visit the seaside town of Cowes for lunch, and see penguins and other local wildlife in The Nobbies and Maru Koala and Animal Park. Your tour concludes with the famous Penguin Parade at sunset.

Make the most of your time in Melbourne with a private customizable tour designed to suit your group of up to seven people. With your guide, plan your half- or full-day tour, choosing from options such as a city tour with St. Kilda; seeing native Australian animals at the Healesville Sanctuary; or exploring the Great Ocean Road. Your private guide provides an informative tour for your group of family, friends, or business colleagues.

Experience the delights of Victoria’s wine country on this Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne. With an informative wine guide, you’ll visit four popular wineries, which may include Balgownie Estate, Soumah Yarra Valley, Greenstone Vineyards, and Yering Farm. Enjoy plenty of tastings as well as a winery lunch while you learn about winemaking in Australia and admire the picturesque landscapes.

Embark on a thrilling journey along Australia’s most famous coastal drive: Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Set out from Melbourne for a full-day tour by air-conditioned minivan. Keep your camera ready as you look for kangaroos and koalas on a rainforest stroll in Great Otway National Park. Admire the dreamy landscapes of Port Campbell National Park, including the iconic Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

Experience the best of the Great Ocean Road at an affordable price with a full-day tour from Melbourne that accommodates up to 24 participants. Look for Australia’s native wildlife including koalas and kangaroos, take nature walks in the rain forest, and view landmarks such as Loch Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles rock formation. Lunch is included, and pickup and drop-off is available from select hotels.

Head out of Melbourne for a full-day group tour of the Great Ocean Road. See some of Victoria’s most beautiful beaches and coastal landscapes and look out for native wildlife, like koalas, along the way. Highlights include strolling through the rainforest at Great Otway National Park and the Twelve Apostles rock formation. Listen to your guide’s live commentary and avoid the hassle of driving yourself on this beautiful road—just sit back and enjoy the scenery.

Travel one of the world’s most iconic coastal roads without having to drive yourself on this full-day tour. Dodge the crowds by driving the famous Great Ocean Road in reverse, stopping to view landmarks like Loch Ard Gorge and the 12 Apostles in the less-busy morning. After a light picnic lunch, hike through the Otway rainforest, look for koalas along the Kennett River, and enjoy dramatic views over Apollo Bay.

Visiting Mt. Buller in winter can be challenging without a car or local knowledge, especially when road conditions and logistics come into play. This full-day tour from Melbourne makes it easy for you to experience the alpine region by handling transport there and back. Enjoy free time at Mt. Buller to spend as you wish—purchase a lift pass to hit the slopes, book a ski lesson (own expense), or simply take in the winter landscapes on a scenic snow walk.

Choose your own adventure with this completely customizable private tour from Melbourne. Stay in town to explore the CBD, with impressive architecture, food, coffee, shopping, and laneway art. Or leave the city behind to check out local wildlife, discover stunning spots like the 12 Apostles, and enjoy a wine tasting at nearby vineyards.

Deciding between exploring the food and wine scene of the Yarra Valley and exploring its countryside by bike means missing out on something great. Get the best of both worlds on this bike tour of food venues and cellar doors along the Warburton Rail Trail, letting you burn off those indulgences as you go. And with a guide showing you around, there’s no risk of getting lost or missing hotspots.

Spend a day in the calming countryside outside of Melbourne on this day trip to the Mornington Peninsula. With a small group, spend the day wining and dining at some of the area’s best venues such as Yabby Lake Winery, Crittenden Estate, and Stoniers Vineyard. You also make a stop at the 1920s Merricks General Store for a delicious lunch paired with a glass of wine. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

See the wonders of the Great Ocean Road with this group tour for 18-35 year old backpackers, students, and young travelers. You’ll have private transportation the whole way, with hotel pickup in Melbourne. Visit famous spots like the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Great Otway National Park, and more, stopping for photos the entire way.

For those who are short on time but don’t want to miss the iconic 12 Apostles, this express tour is an ideal compromise. Alongside a private guide, head to the Shipwreck Coast and stop at several landmarks like Gibsons Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, Razorback, and, of course, the 12 Apostles. This express tour gets you back to Melbourne in the mid-afternoon so you have plenty of time to spare.

See the Twelve Apostles, The Otways and other highlights of the Great Ocean Road on a private full-day tour from Melbourne. Travel the renowned scenic route with your own private guide, stopping for photo ops at Bells Beach, Split Point Lighthouse and other locations. Have lunch in Apollo Bay, take a rainforest walk, and top off your day with a visit to the Twelve Apostles. You may also see koalas in the wild and hand-feed parrots.

Spend a day in regional Victoria and come face-to-face with legends of Australian horseracing on this Champion Racehorse Tour with Beer and Wine Tasting from Melbourne. Visit 'Living Legends,’ a racehorse retirement village, home to Australia's favorite champion racehorses. Enjoy a hearty pub lunch and beer tasting at Holgate Brewery. Finish the day tasting award-winning wines and enjoying spectacular views of the Macedon Ranges and Hanging Rock. This is a perfect day trip from Melbourne for budding epicureans and lovers of horseracing.

Only a 1-hour drive from the Melbourne CBD awaits the pristine region of The Mornington Peninsula. Filled with boutique wineries that feature delicious Pinot Noirs and buttery Chardonnay. Surrounded by coastal bays and ocean views, on this private tour, our guests will indulge in the region's best fresh produce and wine. This full-day tour includes a visit to a selection of wineries including: -Paringa Estate -Point Leo Estate This carefully curated selection of wineries will give you a true taste of the finest elements from this region. Following our sumptuous lunch, our esteemed guests shall indulge in a serene interlude at The Peninsula Hot Springs. Amidst a tapestry of over 50 outdoor spas nestled within the embrace of a native Australian bushland, this respite promises to envelop you in tranquility. As you surrender to the therapeutic waters, the cares of the world will melt away, leaving your spirit rejuvenated and your skin adorned with a silken softness.

Visit a selected handful of Mornington Peninsula’s best wineries on this special wine-tasting day. Journey across the stunning landscapes of the wine country and learn about the various hotspots with your local guide. Enjoy wine tasting at the cellar doors, savor a glass of wine with lunch at your chosen winery, and discover what makes this region renowned for its delicious food and wine.

Explore the picturesque Yarra Valley wine country at your own pace with this private, fully customizable tour. Your wine guide will create an itinerary just for you based on your tastes and interests. Learn about regional varietals and the winemaking process as you enjoy tastings at multiple wineries, then refuel with a gourmet lunch.

Check off all the highlights of the Great Ocean Road on this full-day tour from Melbourne. Soak up glorious views along Australia’s most famous coastal drive as you visit Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. That’s not all: see the Memorial Arch at Fairhaven; spot wild koalas and parrots along the Kennett River and enjoy a short hike through the Otway Forest. For the ultimate views, upgrade to include a thrilling helicopter ride over the Twelve Apostles.

Every night, thousands of little blue penguins come ashore on Phillip Island to rest up and spend time with their mate. The nightly penguin parade is a uniquely Australian spectacle, and a perfect opportunity to see some of the south coast's sea life. This tour makes getting to the penguin parade easy; instead of hiring a car and organizing accommodation on the island, same-day chauffeured transfers make it possible to see the best of Phillip Island in a single day.