Day Trips from Melbourne to Australia

See a side of Melbourne that way too many tourists don’t get to see, and immerse yourself in a side of Australia’s history that you don’t want to miss. Ride the Puffing Billy Railway, which first opened back in 1900, with your legs dangling over the open carriages and soak up the lush rainforest views that you don’t get anywhere else.

Explore the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas on a full-day tour from Melbourne that includes a boat cruise and gondola ride. Take in highlights including the Geelong Waterfront, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and the Bathing Boxes and have time to admire the views from Murrays Lookout and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise and round-trip transportation from Melbourne and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise and round-trip transportation from Melbourne.

Explore beyond Melbourne and combine multiple activities in a single day—without juggling separate reservations and travel plans. Visit the lakeside town of Nagambie, see koalas and kangaroos up-close at an open-range wildlife park, cruise the Murray River onboard a paddle steamer, and take in sweeping views at the Pink Cliffs.

Traveling between Melbourne and Philip Island means driving along unlit, unfamiliar regional roads. Hand the driving over to a local on this full-day tour, traveling by comfortable coach to The Nobbies Centre. On arrival, explore the boardwalks and enjoy panoramic coastal views of Bass Strait. Pick a spot to view the nightly “Penguin Parade”—little penguins making the journey from the ocean to their sand-dune burrows.

Australia is home to a number of unique wildlife species and this tour to Phillip and French islands, just outside of Melbourne, lets you get up close and personal. Join a small group and board the ferry to French Island where you take a guided tour and see koalas in their natural habitat. Then head to Phillip Island to observe a seal colony and the famous penguin parade at sunset.

Visit some of the Mornington Peninsula's finest wineries and breweries from Melbourne without the need to rent a car or spend time researching where to go. Enjoy a full day sampling local wine, beer, and other alcoholic beverages with a designated driver waiting for you. Take in the scenery during stops at picturesque Arthur’s Seat and the bathing boxes, too.

Get out of busy Melbourne for the day and enjoy the rugged beauty of the Mornington Peninsula. Leaving the city behind, you’ll drive to must-see sights like London Bridge, the seaside town of Sorrento, and Arthurs Seat. You won’t just travel by car, though: take a harbor cruise admire the views from Murrays Lookout for different views of the peninsula. This is a fun day out that travelers with a range of interests will love, for different views of the peninsula. This is a fun day out that travelers with a range of interests will love.

Get out of the city for a day and enjoy relaxing time in nature on this economical group tour to the Mornington Peninsula. After leaving Melbourne, your first stop will be the natural Peninsula Hot Springs, where you can soak away your stresses or add an optional spa treatment. Continue to Murrays Lookout to enjoy panoramic views of the mountainous landscape. End the day at the cute and totally Instagram-worthy bathing boxes on the beach to enjoy panoramic views of the mountainous landscape. End the day at the cute and totally Instagram-worthy bathing boxes on the beach.

Snow falls within 2 hours of Melbourne! A must see/do for an unforgettable tour with an experienced, professional Local Guide.

Discover Australia’s most famous stretch of road at your own pace on a private tour that lets you skip the hassle of car hire and navigation. Rather than following a set schedule, you’ll have the freedom to tweak your tour according to which spots you like the most, while you enjoy the undivided attention of your guide.

Sample the world-renowned wines of Melbourne’s Yarra Valley without having to worry about driving between each stop on a private tour that also includes a ride on the iconic Puffing Billy steam train. You’ll enjoy the freedom to linger longer at stops you like on this private tour, which also promises to reveal things about local culture that might otherwise miss.

See the very best in the West, and where the riches of Victoria came from, with a fun, interactive and absolutely unforgettable trip to the Gold fields! We will try to find you your very own gold! The trip suits the whole family young or old, all will absolutely love this day. It has something for everyone. Its back to the past. Its scenic, historic, natural and outdoors. Let an experienced local guide show you all there is!

Spend the day indulging your love of good food, good wine, and good times on this social day trip to the Yarra Valley. The flexible itinerary is designed to split up the group at certain points to tailor the tour to your tastes. Visit multiple venues—from wineries, breweries, cider houses, gin distilleries, or chocolate factories—with all tastings included. Enjoy a mix of hidden gems and some well-known spots, plus a choice of two restaurants to purchase lunch.

Explore the Mornington wine region with our laid back, casual, fun and social approach to winery tours. We are the only public group tour of the Mornington Peninsula that picks up both in Melbourne CBD and the Mornington Region. We put an emphasise on socialising from the start and making the bus drive one of the best parts, ensuring everyone feels comfortable with everyone and getting a playlist started which everyone can add to. More importantly we realise there are just so many places you can visit out here, so we have perfectly structured an itinerary to give you choice throughout the day. If you want nothing but wine all day, you will get that. If you want to mix it up with some breweries or distilleries then you can get that. Everything is possible on our flexible, laid back tour. To keep it simple, we will provide 4 tastings at 4 venues. lunch is at your own expense and you'll have choice of 3 venues you can eat. Of the 4 venues, 2 of them are spots where we will offer choices

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!

Hope into this classic Chevrolet with three of your dearest friends, and head to the beautiful Yarra Valley from Melbourne on this private tour. Feel free to customize your tour depending on the group’s interests. Check out galleries, restaurants, bakeries, farmland, parks, and more. Feel free to stop for beer and wine, too, since you have a driver to get you home to Melbourne safely.

Join us for an unforgettable journey along one of the world's most scenic coastal drives! Departing from Melbourne, our expert guide will take you on a day filled with stunning vistas, iconic landmarks like the Twelve Apostles, the dramatic Loch Ard Gorge, and the serene beauty of hidden beaches and rainforests. Whether you're a nature lover, photographer, or adventure seeker, this tour offers something for everyone. With Private tour and personalized experience and plenty of opportunities to explore, you'll see the best of this world-famous route in comfort and style.

Mount Dandenong and Yarra Valley Winery tour gives you the best highlights of the Mount Dandenong mountains, taking in some magical art set in lush rainforest and the stunning Yarra Valley with spectacular scenery and flexible options including the Yarra Valley dairy with delicious products of handmade farmhouse cheeses, the chocolate factory, a brewery visit and of course access to some boutique wineries. We can tailor make a tour to suit you!

Explore the culinary delights of the Yarra Valley on this group tour from Melbourne, highlighting the region’s wine, gin, and chocolate. Your driver navigates the course, so you can sit back in your air-conditioned vehicle as you ride from place to place. There are a few options to choose from, depending on your preference.

Tasting your way around the Mornington Peninsula is tricky when someone has to drive back to Melbourne. Leave the car behind on a small-group tour from the city, visiting several of the region’s wineries for tastings. Break for a 2-course lunch along the way, with transport between stops taken care of.

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.

This is the perfect choice for wine fans in Australia. Enjoy the ultimate day of flexibility by going on a customized private winery day tour in Yarra Valley. You won’t waste time going to areas that don’t interest you, or waiting around for other travelers, as this tour gives you the freedom to create a day tour that suits you. Round-trip private transport is included, and you can choose the budget, time, and the stops that are on your itinerary.

Spend 2 -3 hours relaxing at the Peninsula Hot Springs Immerse yourself in natural thermal mineral waters Leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated Gliding through the sky in a gondola at Arthurs Seat Eagle Visit the colourful beach boxes on the Mornington Peninsula

Explore the best of the Mornington Peninsula, without worrying about transport logistics, on this small-group tour from Melbourne. Travel in a comfortable, Wi-Fi-equipped coach with charging ports and guaranteed window seats for everyone. Discover Arthurs Seat, enjoy an included gourmet winery lunch, and spend hours relaxing in Peninsula Hot Springs and soaking up the scenery.