Top Melbourne Winter Sports

Discover Australia’s Great Ocean Road on this day trip from Melbourne. Admire the natural beauty of Victoria’s coastline, from surfing beaches to the Twelve Apostles rock formations. You’ll make stops at seaside villages, watch for wildlife like parrots and koalas, and travel through the Otway Ranges as you make your way to Cape Otway to climb the country’s oldest mainland lighthouse.

Discover the natural delights of Phillip Island with an eco-tour from Melbourne. See the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes, visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks. Head to the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park for an up-close encounter with kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and other native Australian wildlife. Finish the day at a local beach where you can watch hundreds of some of the world's tiniest penguins waddle out of the ocean and across the sand to their burrows.

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.

Leave Melbourne for a full day of skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing at the Mt Buller ski resort. Ride round-trip in a comfortable private vehicle with your own driver for the 3-hour transfer from Melbourne to the mountain. Stop for rental equipment, then have six hours to play in the snow.

Experience the Great Ocean Road in a relaxed small group, with an expert local guide bringing the journey to life through stories, local knowledge and insights along the way. Travel from Melbourne in comfort and discover some of Victoria’s most spectacular coastal scenery, from the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge to the rainforest of Great Otway National Park, with opportunities to spot wild koalas along the route.

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.

Create your perfect snow day on a fun-filled winter adventure from Melbourne. Travel on a comfortable coach to the alpine wonderland of Lake Mountain, the closest snow resort to Melbourne. Enjoy three hours on the mountain—try tobogganing (own expense), explore cross-country ski trails, or simply build a snowman and enjoy the frosty scenery. After your snow adventure, visit spectacular Steavenson Falls and the Yarra Valley for a chocolate tasting.

See the wonders of the Great Ocean Road, without the worry of navigating, on this group tour for 18-35-year-old backpackers, students, and young travelers. Enjoy private transportation the whole way, starting from several hostels in Melbourne. Visit famous spots such as the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Great Otway National Park, and more, stopping for photos the entire way.

Trade Melbourne’s city buzz for snow-covered fun on this full-day tour to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort. There's no need to hire a car or tackle transport, as comfortable coach travel takes you there and back. Make the most of your time on the mountain and choose what activities to purchase—from tobogganing to cross-country skiing. Or, simply soak up the atmosphere. Visit the spectacular Steavenson Falls, one of Victoria’s tallest waterfalls, then finish the day at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery—and even sample some complimentary chocolate.