Top Melbourne Shore Excursions

When your cruise ship docks in Melbourne's port, make the most of your time ashore by booking this comprehensive tour in advance. Highlights include the Mornington Peninsula wine region and a wildlife experience at an animal sanctuary. Booking each of these experiences separately would be challenging; this tour rolls them all into one with a guide providing insightful commentary along the way.

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.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Melbourne, let a private guide help you get your bearings in the city on this sightseeing tour. From must-see attractions, such as Federation Square and Queen Victoria Market, to hidden gems that are all too easy to miss, your guide has the itinerary all planned out so all you have to do is enjoy the tour.

Join our small-group adventure from Melbourne and explore one of Australia’s most iconic coastal drives. Along the way, you’ll marvel at the dramatic Twelve Apostles, walk under the historic Memorial Arch, get up close to wildlife at Kennett River, and capture stunning views from Split Point Lighthouse. Wander the breathtaking Loch Ard Gorge, relax in the seaside town of Apollo Bay, and enjoy plenty of photo opportunities at every stop. With a friendly guide, comfortable transport, and hidden local tips, this experience is designed to make your day unforgettable. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, you’ll see why the Great Ocean Road is a must-do in Australia! We provide groups up to 11 people and Airport transfers are also available upon request.

Designed for private groups of 2-6 guests. Ideal for travellers with limited time who are wanting to see the highlights of Melbourne. The tour is a combination of walking and driving guests to Melbourne landmark attractions, some outside the CBD. The tour can be customized, allowing guests to extend the tour, or add a requested location! Times are flexible for cruise ship travellers.

See the Twelve Apostles, The Otways and other highlights of the Great Ocean Road on a private full-day tour from Melbourne. Travel the renowned scenic route with your own private guide, stopping for photo ops at Bells Beach, Split Point Lighthouse and other locations. Have lunch in Apollo Bay, take a rainforest walk, and top off your day with a visit to the Twelve Apostles. You may also see koalas in the wild and hand-feed parrots.

Cover two regions of Victoria on this full-day tour from Melbourne. Explore one of the most sustainable native parks in Australia, Healesville Sanctuary. See koalas and kangaroos, and unique species such as platypus. Next, jump aboard a historic steam train, the Puffing Billy. Finish your day by winding through mountain ranges, temperate rainforest and fern gullies.

For those who are pressed for time but still want to see the 12 Apostles this express tour was made for you. With a private driver, head straight from Melbourne to Port Campbell National Park on the Great Ocean Road. This allows you to see the main highlights including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Gibson Steps without having to make stops at other locations.

A truly fabulous shared small group tour. Relaxed and informative, with a qualified, story telling local guide. Take in breathtaking sightseeing includes the Bathing Boxes at Brighton Beach, Australian Wildlife viewing, Kangaroos feeding at Moonlit Sanctuary, continues onto one of Melbourne's world class wine regions, the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. You will stop for wine tasting and lunch with a glass of wine at one of the most popular restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula, Merrick's Wine Store. On this tour, sit back and enjoy the views of Port Phillip Bay from lookouts at Arthur's Seat and experience the gorgeous scenery, and interesting commentary. Pick up will be at the designated time. 9.15am at Station Pier, Melbourne Port with a return 1 hour before cruise ship departure scheduled time. You will be returned back to the ship at agreed time. Mornington Peninsula is an hour from Station Pier Return time to be requested and the tour inclusions tailored accordingly

We have chosen an exclusive and unique Melbourne tour that captures the very essence of your visit to Melbourne. This tour is a relaxed and informative tour that takes in Australian Wildlife (Kangaroos, Wallabies, Wombats, Dingoes, Koala's) viewing at the famous Moonlit Sanctuary and continues onto the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Lunch at Merrick's General Store is a special one and often descibed as the " best meal we have had in Australia" paired with local wine On this small group tour you can sit back and enjoy the views and experience the gorgeous scenery that includes Arthur's Seat and the Bathing Boxes at a local beach Interesting commentary and story telling local guides. Pick up will be at the designated time and place at Melbourne Port (to fit in with departure from the cruise ship). Return time to be requested and confirmed and the tour inclusions tailored accordingly Please note there is a minimum of 4 guests to tour and we will advise upon booking

Two of Victoria's biggest icons, two unhurried days — the Twelve Apostles and the penguins, done properly. Enjoy the two most popular day tours from Melbourne in a small group of up to 11 passengers and package these two day trips together to get extra value and make the most of your time in Melbourne. On one day, you will travel to the iconic Great Ocean Road where your guide will take you to the best hiding spots for koalas and kangaroos and give you time to take in the incredible scenery. On your Phillip Island day trip, the famous penguin parade will lure you to the island but the Phillip Island Tour with Oceania Tours will allow you to discover so much more, including: Moonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies, Woolamai Surf beach (time permitting) and of course, the island’s black tie gala event: the Penguin Parade. Pick up and drop off to your Melbourne hotel is included for both days, accommodation is not included.

Phillip Island hosts more than just its world-famous Penguin Parade, it is home to an impressive array of wildlife (koalas, wallabies & various birdlife), rugged coastline, stunning vistas and sandy beaches. Your time on Phillip Island will see you visit one of its beaches, walk amongst the treetops of the Koala Conversation Centre with a bird’s eye view of Australia’s most loved marsupial, wander the clifftop boardwalk taking in the wild, rugged coastline, before travelling to the Penguin Parade spotting various wildlife. Taking your seats at the parade, you will thrilled to see so many penguins waddle up the beach to their burrows right alongside the boardwalk and viewing points, merely a hands length away from you. Dinner can be included in Cowes, Phillip Island’s main township. Throughout the day, your guide will share the history, adventures & stories of Phillip Island, adding those unique touches that Your Exclusive Tours pride themselves on including with every experience.

Dive into the watery world of Australia’s native marine creatures at the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. Get an up-close view of penguins, sharks, stingrays, seahorses, and more as you explore the distinct ecosystems at the beautifully designed aquarium. Ensure your admission with this ticket so you don’t risk missing out on watching the playful penguins and other residents.

Only a 1-hour drive from the Melbourne CBD awaits the pristine region of The Mornington Peninsula. Filled with boutique wineries that feature delicious Pinot Noirs and buttery Chardonnay. Surrounded by coastal bays and ocean views, on this private tour, our guests will indulge in the region's best fresh produce and wine. This full-day tour includes a visit to a selection of wineries including: -Paringa Estate -Point Leo Estate This carefully curated selection of wineries will give you a true taste of the finest elements from this region. Following our sumptuous lunch, our esteemed guests shall indulge in a serene interlude at The Peninsula Hot Springs. Amidst a tapestry of over 50 outdoor spas nestled within the embrace of a native Australian bushland, this respite promises to envelop you in tranquility. As you surrender to the therapeutic waters, the cares of the world will melt away, leaving your spirit rejuvenated and your skin adorned with a silken softness.

Spend a relaxing day on a private tour in the picturesque Yarra Valley and Warburton. Go on a tractor trailer ride to pick ripe and seasonal fruits from the trees in the orchard. Spend time wandering the quaint and lovely village of Warburton, nestled amongst the mountains and along the Yarra River, and grab an Aussie pie. Explore the majestic Redwood forest and discover the tranquility of the creek and Eucalyptus forest behind it. Group of up to 7 people, so a personalized tour. Please note that if you make a booking for your group then no one else will be able to book, ensuring that it is a private tour just for your group.

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Explore the gorgeous Great Ocean Road with this private luxury tour just for you and your family. This is an entirely bespoke experience, so you can decide which places you’d like to stop and spend more time at. You can visit the Twelve Apostles, Great Otway National Park, and so much more. You’ll also stop for breakfast and lunch, but they are additional expenses.

Peninsula Scenic Driving Tour is a low frills, all weather, sightseeing tour for guests who want to see Melbourne and beyond, in a driving tour that requires little walking and physical activity and can be enjoyed even during a rainy day. In a period of no less than 4 hours you will get to experience a drive on the Formula 1 track around the scenic and beautiful Albert Park Lake, enjoy a stop or two in St Kilda and spend some time on a photoshoot at the iconic Dendy St Beach. As a scenic tour we will travel along the beautiful Beach Road which gently follows the curves of the bay. Our main destination is the Mornington Peninsula, where you will learn about its wineries, see bushland and enjoy panoramic views from Arthurs Seat. Returning home, we travel the 80km back along the bay and freeway. An assortment of non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. As a low frills package, no additional expenditure is necessary, unless you would like to purchase a meal during the tour.

Experience one of Australia’s most famous road trips, the Great Ocean Road, on this fully customizable private tour from Melbourne. Customize your itinerary with a private guide, focusing on the spots that interest your group most. Visit Split Point Lighthouse, spot koalas in Great Otway National Park, and see the Twelve Apostles rock formations with an optional helicopter ride (extra cost).

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.

Take the shortest route to see the Twelve Apostles on a full-day private express tour from Melbourne. Even with limited time, you can enjoy a visit to the magnificent Victoria coast to view the rock formations and crashing surf that make this region so spectacular. Take a walk along the sandy beach at Loch Ard Gorge, check out the London Bridge formation and get great photo ops of the Twelve Apostles. Upgrade for a scenic helicopter flight for another perspective on the Twelve Apostles.

Explore Melbourne on this half-day private tour with transportation included. Choose your preferred sights from vibrant laneways, St Patrick Cathedral, Fitzroy Gardens, street art, and St Kilda beach. Meet your guide at your hotel or arranged point and enjoy a customizable experience in this multicultural city.

Raise a glass to a private and personalised journey through the beautiful Yarra Valley, one of Australia’s leading wine and food regions. Visit between one and four carefully selected boutique wineries, with the itinerary tailored to your tastes and interests. Rather than including every tasting in the tour price, you can choose and pay only for the tastings you wish to enjoy, giving you greater flexibility and control over your budget. Depending on venue availability, we can also include a local distillery or brewery. Whether you prefer cool-climate wines, sparkling wine, gin or craft beer, simply let us know and we’ll design the day around your favourite drinks. Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide will share the stories of the Yarra Valley, its vineyards, producers and celebrated local flavours. To finish the day on a sweet note, we’ll visit the famous Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, where you can browse and enjoy a tempting selection of handcrafted chocolates.