Top Victoria Full-day Tours

Travelers short on time in the Melbourne area don't need to miss out on one of Australia's greatest coastal road trips. This Great Ocean Road day tour includes many of the route's highlights, including the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, and London Bridge. And, because this itinerary is the reverse of what many travelers take, you'll be skipping the worst of the crowds.

Relax in your luxury mini bus as you explore the wonders of the Great Ocean Road on this group day trip from Melbourne. You won’t have to deal with sticking to a large group, plus, you travel in reverse to avoid the crowds. Stretch out between stops like the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Make sure your cameras are ready for excellent shots.

Take in breathtaking sights of long sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs on this guided, full-day tour of Australia’s Great Ocean Road. Explore some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth, including the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks and Gibson Steps. Enjoy a rainforest walk among towering ash trees and spot koalas in one of the area's largest koala colonies. Travel in a deluxe mini-coach as part of a small group, ensuring a relaxed and personalized experience.

Discover Australia's Great Ocean Road—where coastal views and lush rainforests meet—on this full-day adventure from Melbourne. Heading out from the urban landscape of the city, keep your eyes peeled for koalas, walk through rainforests, and visit local landmarks like the Memorial Arch. A local guide is on-hand to fill you in on the area's history—something many travelers miss out on. Once you've refueled with lunch (own expense) in the beautiful town of Apollo Bay, marvel at the Twelve Apostles (a set of giant limestone stacks), and explore other panoramic views, including the dramatic Loch Ard Gorge.

Take the classic route where each stop leads naturally to the next, from Apollo Bay to the furthest Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge, and have a chance to view the splendid sunset near 12 Apostles! This Great Ocean Road tour covers as many of the region’s must-see highlights as possible along one of Australia’s most scenic coastal drives. In addition to the world-famous Twelve Apostles and dramatic Loch Ard Gorge, the itinerary includes stops at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, breathtaking coastal views at Lorne, and the picturesque town of Apollo Bay, with opportunities to spot wild koalas in the treetops. The tour goes even further to London Bridge — a spectacular natural arch rarely included in standard itineraries, offering a truly unforgettable coastal experience.

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.

Exploring the Great Ocean Road in one day can be overwhelming, but this group tour takes you straight from the city center to attractions like Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles, the Razorback rock formation, and the town of Apollo Bay, where lunch is at your own expense. This National Heritage-listed road promises incredible sea views from your comfortable coach seat.

Tour the best of the Mornington Peninsula with a guide and your private group on this private excursion from Melbourne. Enjoy walks on the coastline, explore historic fishing villages, take in views from the highest peaks, explore vineyard country, and spend time enjoying the beautiful scenery and taking photos. This tour is yours to customize and can include additional sights or more time allotted at particular sights.

See the best of Phillip Island on this group tour from Melbourne, where all the details are taken care of so you just need to relax and take in the sites. Keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos, koalas, and the adorable tiny penguins who populate the island. Make sure your cameras are charged for photos at beautiful viewpoints, like at Cowes, and more.

Journeying along the Great Ocean Road is one of the best experiences in Victoria, but as a day trip from Melbourne, it involves a lot of driving. Skip the worry about with this full-day tour, which allows you to relax and watch the scenery go by as you’re driven along the stunning stretch of coast, home to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

Visitors often miss some of Melbourne’s best attractions because they don’t know how to reach the city's outer locations. This full-day tour makes visiting easy by handling the transport for you. Travel from the city out to the Dandenong Ranges to ride the famous Puffing Billy steam train, then go see all sorts of native Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary.

Travel the Great Ocean Road, while avoiding the crowds, when you book this small-group reverse itinerary tour. Drive straight from Melbourne to the famous Twelve Apostles, where you can opt for a thrilling helicopter flight. Then, slowly make your way back to the city, stopping at sites like Teddy’s Lookout, Gibsons Steps, Apollo Bay, and more while also keeping an eye out for wildlife like kangaroos and koalas. Enjoy incredible views over the sea while you learn all about the road and its storied past.

Travel from Melbourne to Phillip Island to see the penguin parade and other wildlife highlights of Victoria. Your full-day tour stops at Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife conservation park to see Australian natives such as koalas and wallabies. Explore the dramatic Cape Woolamai surf beach and the Nobbies boardwalk where you can enjoy views of the rugged south coast and often seals as well.

Discover the beauty of the Great Ocean Road on this full-day adventure tour from Melbourne. As you cruise along the coast in search of the best lookout spots—like the 12 Apostles—keep your eyes peeled for koalas in the wild. You’ll also go on a guided walk through a forest with some of the tallest trees in the world, stop for a swim at Apollo Bay, and visit Loch Ard Gorge.

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.

Take in the spectacular Phillip Island Penguin Parade as you watch the colony of Little Penguins crosses the shoreline from the ocean. Heading out to Penguin Parade, we begin our day at a Koala Reserve to meet some furry Australian favourites. Take a tour and get up close and personal with our native Australian wildlife. Travel to Phillip Island Nature Parks, known for its natural beauty, sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and unique wildlife experiences. The island is home to a colony of around 32,000 little penguins. Phillip Island Tour is one of the popular and must-watch tourist attractions in Victoria.

Experience the thrill of Victoria’s gold rush era with this captivating tour of Sovereign Hill, Australia’s premier outdoor museum. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a time-travel adventure that transports you to the 1850s. Start with a warm meet & greet by characters in authentic period costumes, setting the stage for a day of adventure. Witness the dramatic Gold Pour, watch the thrilling Redcoat Parade with live musket firing, and try your hand at panning for gold. To complete your journey, descend underground on a guided mine tour and uncover the harsh realities miners faced during the gold rush. Whether you strike gold or not, this immersive experience will leave you with memories of a bygone era. Join us and feel the excitement of the 1850s come to life!

Many Melbourne highlights, such as Puffing Billy and the penguins of Phillip Island, are far from the city and tricky to visit on your own. But this seamless full-day tour makes it easy for you to go. Relax as the bus takes you out to the Dandenong Ranges and down to the coast while your guide arranges your steam train tickets and the timing to see the adorable penguin parade.

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.

Melbourne is a vibrant city with loads of culture, natural beauty, and history. Book this group tour to make sure you see the best of it, plus find some areas you wouldn’t on your own. Check out Collin’s Street, Melbourne Cricket Ground (the MCG), Fitzroy Gardens, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Shrine of Remembrance, and much more. If you have more time, come back to visit some of the places introduced on your tour.

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. Note that your alcohol is included in the price, but other food products are up to you.

Ride a heritage steam train and experience a piece of Melbourne’s history first-hand on this unique sightseeing experience. Soak up the scenery of the Dandenong Ranges with your legs dangling out of the unique open-sided carriages. Explore the Puffing Billy Railway Lakeside Visitor Centre, where you can traverse Emerald Lake Park and grab some food. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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.