Top Melbourne Day Trips

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 12 Guests

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

12 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Streamline your wildlife viewing and check off two of Phillip Island’s native species in just one day on this comprehensive, full-day tour from Melbourne. Instead of juggling separate bookings and reservations, head out by coach to view fairy penguins at Phillip Island Nature Park—home to the largest colony in the world—and see one of Australia’s most beloved marsupials, koalas, at Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour from Melbourne

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Tour

13 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne

1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Cross Melbourne with ease as you check off the highlights in a matter of hours—a time-efficient option for travelers with a limited stay in the city. From the Victorian-era Fitzroy Gardens to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), bustling Chinatown, and the colorful Brighton Bathing Boxes—see plenty without any of the hassle of itinerary planning, all while a guide fills in the details.

Melbourne Highlights Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from Melbourne

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Getting out of Melbourne and down to Philip Island takes a couple of hours at the wheel, and doesn’t leave much opportunity to take in the sights en route. Leave the driving to a guide and check off two wildlife encounters in just one day as you travel there by coach. Watch the “penguin parade”—fairy penguins making their way to their burrows—from an exclusive viewing platform, and visit the Phillip Island Koala Reserve to see the Australian marsupial up close.

Philip Island Penguin Parade and Koala Reserve from Melbourne

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Whether it’s your child or your inner child that loves steam trains and penguins, getting the timing right to watch little penguins parade on Phillip Island is a challenge. Skip the stress of the long drive when you join this convenient tour, which includes not only the penguins but the Puffing Billy Railway steam train. Upgrade to the Penguins Plus package for an even better view of the parade.

Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour

Enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious wines of the Yarra Valley on this small-group, half-day tour from Melbourne. Leave the organizing to someone else and relax as you visit three of the area's best boutique wineries—Helen & Joey Estate, Payten and Jones, and Soumah—for tours and tastings. Round-trip transfers are included for a seamless experience, and you can even upgrade your day with an optional gin tasting experience.

Yarra Valley Half-Day Winery Tour from Melbourne with Small Group

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Get up close to Australia’s native wildlife on this memorable full-day tour of Phillip Island from Melbourne, including a handy hotel pick-up. See adorable koalas and wallabies at the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula, spot Australia’s largest colony of fur seals at the Nobbies, and watch the sunset penguin parade along Phillip Island's coast. This small-group tour limits numbers to ensure a personalized experience.

Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Spend a full day exploring the landmarks of the Great Ocean Road. Watch the sunset at the famous Twelve Apostles rock formation, pass the Otway Ranges and spot koalas, explore landmarks in Port Campbell National Park and more. Known as one of Australia's most beautiful drives and one of Victoria's most popular destinations, the Great Ocean Road offers great photo ops of coastal scenery, picturesque seaside towns and pristine wilderness—a must-do excursion from Melbourne.

Great Ocean Road Sunset Day Tour from Melbourne

11 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

8 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Great Ocean Road Reverse Premier Tour in Premium Coach

Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Day Tour

Visit the wineries in the Yarra Valley without having to drive yourself on this hop-on hop-off bus service from Melbourne. The valley is rich in wineries, and it’s up to you to choose which ones to visit—up to four—without having to worry about driving. Have as many tastings as you want (at your own expense), knowing you have a driver to take you to the next one, and to get you back to Melbourne safely. Note: buses loop around every hour and some venues might require bookings.

From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Yarra Valley - RED Route

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Relaxed Half Day Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Melbourne

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Yarra Valley Wine & Winery Tour from Melbourne - All Inclusive!

Jarrett_A, Oct 2026

A Must do in Melbourne

This was our second time doing this tour with the same company, and the experience was just as good as we remembered it being several years prior. Our driver Brett was fantastic; great humour, vas knowledge of the area, and truly made the experience all the more pleasurable!

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne

Dana_R, Oct 2026

Absolute best day tour with Sherif- highly recommend!

We arrived into Melbourne 28 hrs later than planned due to flight issues on the way to Australia- but even with severe jet lag Sherif made this tour extra special! The beautiful scenery is hard to put into words, the animals at the sanctuary steal your heart, and the penguin parade tops off the night as the star of the show (Sherif gives you GREAT advice on how to have the best experience here). 100% recommend. This has to be one of the best value experiences you can get. Highly highly recommend booking this tour and if you are lucky enough to get Sherif ask him to play his instrument for you : )

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

Alan_M, Oct 2026

Red Carpet to the Red wines.

We had a most enjoyable day. It was great to have a fun but knowledgeable driver take us safely and to schedule to some of the great vineyards in the Yarra Valley and a additional stop at the Chocolate factory The tasting was Especially well prepared by passionate wine makers with a range of very special wines on offer. The driver Gilberto added his own fun and character to the day and made it a very enjoyable day. For everyone on board. Managing to include a bit of wildlife in the journey.

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary PREMIUM Tour - Max 12 Guests

lorranieyao97, Sept 2026

Amazing Great Ocean Road...

Amazing Great Ocean Road day tour! The schedule is well arranged so we skipped big tourist crowds. Our guide had very steady driving. Despite the long round trip, the journey never felt exhausting. He introduced plenty of local culture and the history behind Great Ocean Road throughout the drive. A wonderful experience!

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests

NeilDominic_B, Sept 2026

Worth the experience

I had a fantastic experience with this tour. The tour guide was knowledgable, friendly, and easygoing. I love the reverse itinerary we went through as we avoided crowds of people. The tour guide was also patient and flexible as we look for koalas and kangaroos as part of our tour. It was a great experience overall!

Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Tour

Marissa_V, Sept 2026

Day well spent, heart content

We had such a wonderful time exploring the Great Ocean Road. Our tour guide; Steve was very sweet, friendly, funny and knowledgeable. He drove us to a few lookout stops and other hidden gems in the area before we finally reached the twelve apostles. We love his good vibe and jokes. We also took a lot of pics and very happy with the bus cleanliness and the tour itinerary. Thank you so much Steve. We had a great time today.

Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

Anna_W, Sept 2026

Worth the Drive!

We had a great time with Steve our driver!! He made the long day not seem as long, plus he gave us great tips on where the best viewing of different animals were. I got to mark off feeding wallaby’s and seeing penguins in the wild off my bucket list. And he played one of my most favorite albums while driving so I got to sing along! We became fast friends!!

Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Koalas Tour from Melbourne

Ruth_N, Sept 2026

A fantastic day at Phillip Island

We enjoyed a fantastic day with Sam, our driver and tour guide. Lunch at Tooradin made a break in between Melbourne city and Phillip Island. Sam was extremely knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humour which was appreciated by all. The Koala Conservation Centre was enjoyable, and we saw 3 koalas. A drive around Phillip Island was also enjoyable before we set up ready for the Penguin Parade. Not so many penguins on the night we were there, but still a great experience

Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne

Lynne_B, Aug 2026

Penguins plus!!

What a fantastic day! Our guide Kevin helped us feel welcome from the first hello, gave excellent narrative, brought all of us 'bus people' together despite any language barriers. He truly loves Melbourne and wanted us to appreciate the city and environs through his eyes. The music playlist an entertaining touch... I enjoyed his playful yet passionate approach to his work, clearly his calling, and his expertise throughout the day as we anticipated the penguin experience. The crowds there were less daunting thanks to Kevin's skillful navigation and artistic white board visuals! This was a day and night to remember, made even more memorable thanks to Kevin’s first-rate guiding and of course innate GENIUS!!

Puffing Billy & Rainforest Tour from Melbourne

Byron_S, Aug 2026

2AUG2026 Puffing Billy

The Puffing Billy train is a unique and thrilling experience! We were picked up by Margaret, our guide, in front of Her Majesty’s Theatre in a 20-passenger bus. We rode about an hour to the east of Melbourne to our first stop which was in the rain forest. After a quick 20-minutes in the forest, we were taken to the train station at Belgrave. Our group was lucky in that we got our own carriage and thus, everyone had the opportunity to sit along the rail, which we highly recommend (FYI: small children and pregnant women are not allowed to sit on the sill). The train rolls along at about 15 mph. The thrilling part comes along when the train crosses the bridge and there is no longer ground directly beneath your feet! We made a short stop at Menzies Creek to allow some passengers off. Then, we continued onwards to Lakeside. The total train ride lasted about an hour. Our group had about an hour at the Lakeside train station which houses a gift shop and small café. Afterwards, the drive back into town was about an hour and Margaret provided several convenient drop-off points.