Top Melbourne Holidays - page 3

When your cruise ship docks in Melbourne's port, make the most of your time ashore by booking this comprehensive tour in advance. Highlights include the Mornington Peninsula wine region and a wildlife experience at an animal sanctuary. Booking each of these experiences separately would be challenging; this tour rolls them all into one with a guide providing insightful commentary along the way.

Discover Melbourne’s nightlife on a guided bar experience through the heart of Melbourne. This immersive tour takes you beyond the obvious and into the city’s hidden drinking culture — from secret laneway gems to vibrant rooftop retreats. Wander through Melbourne’s iconic graffiti-lined laneways and slip behind unmarked doors into intimate speakeasies and quirky hidden bars. Sip expertly crafted cocktails in venues full of character, hear stories of the city’s colourful past, and uncover bars housed in heritage buildings dating back to Melbourne’s gold-rush era. Enjoy panoramic skyline views from rooftop bars, soak up the atmosphere of candlelit hideaways, and experience the creativity that makes Melbourne one of the world’s great bar cities. Along the way, your local guide shares insider tips, local history, and recommendations to keep your afternoon and evening going long after the tour ends. Perfect for visitors, friends, celebrations, or locals wanting to rediscover their city

Discover some of the best food, wine, and beer makers on the Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas during this full-day tour from Melbourne. Taste a variety of wines, craft beers, and seasonal dishes while traveling through the scenic region. You’ll also take a sightseeing cruise on Port Phillip Bay, enjoy the views from Murrays Lookout, and see the Bathing Boxes. Includes lunch at a vineyard restaurant, and all tastings.

Spot Aussie icons and exotic beasts on a thrilling family-friendly day out at the Serengeti-themed Werribee Open Range Zoo. Hop on an open-window bus for a safari tour and get up close to the wildlife. Then, explore the rest of the park on foot and at your leisure, visiting the different animal enclosures, enjoying zookeeper talks and presentations throughout the day, or making the most of the playgrounds.

Our wine tour is a social, down to earth and laid back trip that offers great wines, gin,cider and more. And we have a laugh doing it! We'll pick you up in the morning and focus on everyone getting to know each other. We get everyone to add to a Spotify playlist so we have some tunes and spend the first hour just chatting! Everything is always flexible with our tour, and we always aims to give people choices, but since we are on a bit of a time constraint, we have constructed this itinerary to showcase the best of the best of the Yarra Valley, but also showing a few hidden gems. Generally we do 2 wineries with tastings included, a restaurant at your own expense, and finally a round of drinks on us @ the scenic Domaine Chandon. We don't include lunch in the price, so we go to a restaurant (Quarters) where you can pay what you want to eat/drink. That all said, we ask the group in the morning if they would like anything different and have been known to split the group up if need be!

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.

Check out two destinations in one tour with this group excursion that explores the best of Melbourne, then heads over to Phillip Island to watch the penguins waddle around at sunset. Your guide takes care of logistics, driving you to Melbourne landmarks like the MCG, Fitzroy Gardens, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Hosier Lane. Then, relax in your air-conditioned vehicle on your way to Phillip Island, where you’ll take in the stunning views at the Nobbies and witness adorable penguins returning to their burrows.

Raise a glass to Melbourne's history while bar-hopping among some of the area's best watering holes, without worrying about navigating. Hear tales of the Gold Rush, rebellions, royals, and Olympians while a fun-loving guide shows you how locals unwind. Visit a range of venues—from a typical Aussie pub, a hidden speakeasy, or a cozy wine bar—for a safe and social way to partake in Melbourne's famous bar scene while meeting fellow travelers.

Looking for a one-of-a-kind Melbourne outing? On this craft beer tour, you'll visit the city's hip Collingwood district, and will head to locals-loved beer bars that most visitors miss, all with just a small group for company. Led by your beer-expert guide, learn more about Melbourne’s beer scene. You'll also enjoy tutored tastings at three different venues, the opportunity to try numerous beer styles, and even snacks to go with.

Spend a full day exploring the landmarks of the Great Ocean Road. Watch the sunset at the famous Twelve Apostles rock formation, pass the Otway Ranges and spot koalas, explore landmarks in Port Campbell National Park and more. Known as one of Australia's most beautiful drives and one of Victoria's most popular destinations, the Great Ocean Road offers great photo ops of coastal scenery, picturesque seaside towns and pristine wilderness—a must-do excursion from Melbourne.

Discover the flavors of Yarra Valley without having to designate a driver on this full-day gourmet food and wine tour. Enjoy private wine and cheese tastings with your small group, and learn about regional wines from your knowledgeable guide and through discussions with local vintners. Savor a gourmet meal followed by cellar door tastings surrounded by the natural beauty of Yarra Valley.

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.

We have chosen an exclusive and unique Melbourne tour that captures the very essence of your visit to Melbourne. This tour is a relaxed and informative tour that takes in Australian Wildlife (Kangaroos, Wallabies, Wombats, Dingoes, Koala's) viewing at the famous Moonlit Sanctuary and continues onto the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Lunch at Merrick's General Store is a special one and often descibed as the " best meal we have had in Australia" paired with local wine On this small group tour you can sit back and enjoy the views and experience the gorgeous scenery that includes Arthur's Seat and the Bathing Boxes at a local beach Interesting commentary and story telling local guides. Pick up will be at the designated time and place at Melbourne Port (to fit in with departure from the cruise ship). Return time to be requested and confirmed and the tour inclusions tailored accordingly Please note there is a minimum of 4 guests to tour and we will advise upon booking

Australia is home to a number of premier wine regions and there’s no better way to discover local vineyards than on a customized tour. Chat with your guide about any specific places you’d like to visit or any particular wines you enjoy to create your itinerary. Private transportation means you can sit back and relax while someone else does the driving.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Grampians National Park in a relaxed small group, with an expert local guide bringing the region to life through stories, local knowledge and insights along the way. Travel from Melbourne in comfort and discover waterfalls, dramatic rock formations, sweeping mountain lookouts and native wildlife, from Silverband Falls and the Grand Canyon to The Balconies, Reeds Lookout and Boroka Lookout.

Enjoy a day out in the world-class wine region of Mornington Peninsula. With hotel pickup included, your tour begins conveniently before exploring. The centerpiece of the day is a delicious 2-course lunch at a local restaurant - either Rare Hare or Merrick's General Wine Store. Beyond this, enjoy 2 wine tasting events and a range of other sightseeing opportunities.

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.

If you're short on time in Melbourne but keen to check off as much Australian wildlife as possible, this full-day tour to Philip Island is your best bet. Visit a wildlife center (own expense), a working dairy farm, and a hotspot for native birdlife. The day is capped off by Summerland Beach's "Penguin Parade"—see hundreds of the world’s smallest penguin species make their way to their homes in the dunes.

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.

With so many Yarra Valley wine tours, narrowing it down can be difficult: choose a tour that gives a more personalized experience. This unique small group tour will ensure that you won’t be jostling for samples. Taste exceptional wine and food pairings from family-owned wineries, from big to boutique. Savor a delicious two-course lunch and sample cheese, oysters and wine from pinot noir to chardonnay and more.

The Mornington Peninsula is home to world-class wineries, amazing local produce, inspirational art, and stunning natural landscapes. This small-group tour is a great way to combine it all without having to worry about organizing your own transport or skipping the wine tasting. This isn’t a hand-holding tour either, with plenty of freedom to explore the Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park, one of the world’s best outdoor art displays, at your own pace.

Swap the self-drive expense for a professional designated driver when you book this great-value wine tasting tour direct from most Melbourne hotels or hostels. Visit three wineries for tastings— typically Domaine Chandon, Yering Station and Punt Road—with an optional stop at Rochford Wines. Lunch is at your own expense and is either at Rochford (A$60 surcharge) or in Healesville, where a choice of cafés awaits. Numbers are limited to 11.

Raise a glass to a private and personalised journey through the beautiful Yarra Valley, one of Australia’s leading wine and food regions. Visit between one and four carefully selected boutique wineries, with the itinerary tailored to your tastes and interests. Rather than including every tasting in the tour price, you can choose and pay only for the tastings you wish to enjoy, giving you greater flexibility and control over your budget. Depending on venue availability, we can also include a local distillery or brewery. Whether you prefer cool-climate wines, sparkling wine, gin or craft beer, simply let us know and we’ll design the day around your favourite drinks. Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide will share the stories of the Yarra Valley, its vineyards, producers and celebrated local flavours. To finish the day on a sweet note, we’ll visit the famous Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, where you can browse and enjoy a tempting selection of handcrafted chocolates.

Discover some of Australia’s most photographed landscapes on this full-day tour of the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. Let someone else handle the driving and make plenty of view and rest stops, spot wild koalas along the way, and browse the shops in seaside towns like Apollo Bay. Enjoy a walk through Great Otway National Park, learn how the Shipwreck Coast earned its name, and marvel at the 12 Apostles and the pristine Loch Ard Gorge.