Top Victoria Unique Experiences

The Great Ocean Road is 151 miles (243 kilometers) long, so tackling it independently leaves little time to enjoy the views and means hours at the wheel. Save your energy with this full-day tour from Melbourne, covering ground with a driver-guide at the wheel. Check out landmarks including London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, and the 12 Apostles, relax in Apollo Bay, and snap photos at Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway.

Learn to surf at Torquay Beach—located on Australia’s scenic Great Ocean Road—with a beginner-friendly, small-group lesson. Receive hands-on instruction from professional surf coaches as you learn basic techniques, practice standing up, and work toward catching your first wave. All equipment is provided, including wetsuit and soft beginner surfboard, so there's no need to bring your own gear.

Discover Melbourne's bar scene, including "hidden" bars you won't find in any guidebooks, on this small-group bar-hopping tour. Visit several venues for cocktails, Australian wine, and beer, stopping into a classic pub, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked into the laneway, a wine bar with options from the nearby Yarra Valley, and another bar selected by your guide depending on your group’s interests. Your first drink is included, plus get tips for additional places to visit on your own.

This walking tour is our premium experience for food lovers and sweet tooths alike. A delicious opportunity to uncover some of the finest couverture chocolate in Melbourne, meet some of the chocolate makers and to enjoy incredible patisserie through some specially crafted exclusive experiences. Chocoholics on our Chocolate & Dessert walking tour are treated to specially crafted exclusive experiences with our partner venues and we guarantee you will finish the tour with incredible knowledge and appreciation for the passion and craftmanship that leads to the exquisite flavours you will enjoy on the tour. Join your local tour guide for a delightful stroll through Melbourne’s famous arcades and secret laneways as you discover the beautiful chocolatiers and pâtissiers tucked away down the back streets of Melbourne sampling chocolates and sweet treats along the way!

There are plenty of great Yarra Valley wine tours to choose from, but some of them feel a lot more rushed than others. With this tour, you move at a chilled-out pace, checking out three specially selected wineries with the option to indulge in a cheese platter or charcuterie at one of the stops to fuel up. Note that lunch is not included on this tour.

Get an enchanting new perspective on Melbourne aboard a hot-air balloon flight over the city at sunrise. Soar over modern skyscrapers, urban parks, famous sporting arenas, and the Yarra River as early morning light bathes the skyline in a rosy glow. After your unforgettable flight, toast the new day with an optional buffet breakfast.

With its abundance of breweries and bars, Melbourne is a mecca for beer lovers. Visit some of the bars favored by locals on a private craft beer tour that promises to take you off the beaten path. Taking a private tour means that you’ll benefit from the undivided attention of a guide and receive recommendations tailored to your craft beer preferences.

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.

Discover Melbourne’s growing craft beer scene and get the inside scoop on where to drink in the city. This private tasting tour can be customized to suit your tastes, whether you want to uncover the latest start-ups, visit the city’s most famous brew pubs, or sip bespoke microbrews. During the evening, visit three different venues and sample a range of beers from wietbier to pilsners to bocks, accompanied by delicious snacks and local delicacies.

Indulge your inner foodie and learn to make dumplings like a pro with this cooking class in Melbourne. Enjoy a hands-on experience in a fun atmosphere and discover how to prepare the perfect dough for Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese dumplings using a variety of meats and vegetables. Then, savor your creation in a small group setting.

See Melbourne, Australia through the eyes of a local on this private, customizable guided walking tour of the city. List your preferences for the itinerary ahead of time or rely on your guide’s knowledge of the city for recommendations on what to see. Perfect for anyone looking to get their bearings in the city for the first time.

Discover one of Melbourne’s trendiest neighborhoods at its liveliest as you embark on a nighttime tour of St. Kilda. With a private guide, discover the area’s coolest bars, pubs, and music venues, stopping to enjoy a couple of drinks along the way. You are assigned a host who is aligned with your interests for a customized and bespoke experience.

Surfs up! Live out your surfing fantasies with a 2-hour beginner-friendly surf class at Anglesea beach, located on Australia’s famous Great Ocean Road. Make the most of the shallow waters and gentle waves as you master the basics, practice standing up on your board, and try to catch your first wave. With all equipment included and expert instructors to guide you, you’ll be hitting the waves in no time!

Learn to surf at one of Victoria’s best spots along the Great Ocean Road. Take a surf lesson in Lorne and learn all the basics from your instructor before taking to the waves to give it a go. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Great Ocean Road and get a true Aussie surf experience on this 2-hour tour.

Escape Melbourne for a full day of world-class wine, exquisite food, and breathtaking Yarra Valley scenery on this exclusive private tour. With just you and your group — maximum six guests — every element of the day has been curated for an intimate, unhurried experience that simply can't be replicated on a large group tour. Your private guide and vehicle will collect you from Melbourne at 9:00am and whisk you to the heart of the Yarra Valley, where four handpicked estates await. Taste exceptional wines, graze on artisan platters, sit down to a two-course lunch at a stunning cellar door, and finish the afternoon with Champagne at one of Australia's most iconic sparkling wine estates. By 5:00pm you're back in Melbourne — relaxed, satisfied, and having experienced the very best the Valley has to offer.