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See the beautiful Yarra Valley, including its vineyards, valleys, and open spaces from the sky on this hassle-free hot air balloon flight. This is a group tour, so you might make a few new friends. Wake up early for your sunrise tour, when the light is soft and magical, and make sure your cameras are ready to capture it all.

Tasting your way around the Yarra Valley means driving between wineries and producers spread across the region, the designated driver missing out. Ride out from Melbourne with the route and transport handled, stopping at family-run wineries, a dairy, a distillery, and a chocolate maker along the way. Sample wine, cheese, gin, and chocolate as you go, with a wood-fired pizza lunch built into the day.

Spend a day immersed in the animal kingdom at the Melbourne Zoo. Encounter native species including koalas, wombats, and kangaroos, and local Victorian species such as indigenous penguins and seals splash. Also admire mighty Asian pachyderms at the Trail of Elephants, elegant African zebras and giraffes in open-air habitats, the energetic primates at Lemur Island, an elevated orangutan exhibit, and more.

Access parts of the Australian Sports Museum that are usually off limits during a tour of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Enjoy an exclusive glimpse into the inner sanctum of the MCG as you walk on the pitch and enter changing rooms used by cricket legends throughout the years. Plus, admission to the Australian Sports Museum is included.

Discover the flavors of the Yarra Valley on this full-day wine tour from Melbourne. With all the logistics taken care of, it's a hassle-free way to explore beyond the city while also sampling some of the area's best produce. Enjoy guided tastings at four boutique and highly acclaimed wineries, and dine on a delicious two-course shared lunch with a glass of wine included. Round-off the day with a visit to an artisanal chocolate factory, with the option to purchase some sweet treats at the end. On select days, you also have the option to swap one winery experience for a craft gin distillery or local brewery tasting.

This tour of Melbourne's Cricket Ground (MCG) must-do for sports buffs who want to know more about Australia's sporting history. Go behind the scenes at the cricket ground with access to the players' changing rooms and more, while hearing stories about its history from your expert guide. Upgrade to include admission to the Australian Sports Museum.

Soar over the Yarra Valley during the golden light of sunrise during an unforgettable hot-air balloon flight. Float over the scenic landscape of gentle rolling hills and vineyards as day breaks across this beloved winemaking region. Upgrade to enjoy hotel pickup and/or a delicious buffet breakfast at Balgownie Estate after touching down back on solid ground.

Treat yourself to a full-day tour of the Yarra Valley from Melbourne. Taste premium wines and food while visiting a variety of small and large wineries with your expert guide. Enjoy wine tastings, an à la carte lunch at a vineyard, and a cheese tasting with your wine at De Bortoli Winery. Hear about the history of the fertile Yarra Valley and its wineries, which have a well-deserved reputation for great chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.

The Great Ocean Road is home to the Twelve Apostles, one of the best places to visit from Melbourne. However, doing a day trip there on your own can be tiring, between driving and working out how to structure your itinerary. Take a customizable private tour, and you no longer have to worry about that; just tell your guide what you want to see, and they handle it for you.