Melbourne to Australia

Get out of busy Melbourne for the day and enjoy the rugged beauty of the Mornington Peninsula. Leaving the city behind, you’ll drive to must-see sights like London Bridge, the seaside town of Sorrento, and Arthurs Seat. You won’t just travel by car, though: take a harbor cruise admire the views from Murrays Lookout for different views of the peninsula. This is a fun day out that travelers with a range of interests will love, for different views of the peninsula. This is a fun day out that travelers with a range of interests will love.

Step back in time on our exclusive Ballarat day trip. Begin at Sovereign Hill, a living museum that revives the energy of the 1850s gold rush. Stroll through the bustling township, watch blacksmiths at work, and try your luck gold panning at Red Hill Gully—where the thrill of discovering real gold still sparkles. For the afternoon, choose your adventure: continue exploring history or delve into Australia’s rich wildlife at Ballarat Wildlife Park. There, native animals like kangaroos, wombats, and koalas roam freely in open habitats. It's a perfect balance of heritage and nature, all wrapped into one unforgettable day.

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.

Take and experience the oldest Puffing Billy Steam Train in Australia. Indulge in a tour of the cherry orchard and taste delicious cherries while picking. Travel to the dazzling world of chocolate and savour the delicious chocolates. Visit the unique local shops in Healesville Town, admire the stunning natural scenery of the Yarra Valley, and savour leisurely and relaxing moments. (Minimum group size: 10 people)

Make the most of your time in Melbourne with a private customizable tour designed to suit your group of up to seven people. With your guide, plan your half- or full-day tour, choosing from options such as a city tour with St. Kilda; seeing native Australian animals at the Healesville Sanctuary; or exploring the Great Ocean Road. Your private guide provides an informative tour for your group of family, friends, or business colleagues.

Check out two destinations in one tour with this group excursion that explores the best of Melbourne, then heads over to Phillip Island to watch the penguins waddle around at sunset. Your guide takes care of logistics, driving you to Melbourne landmarks like the MCG, Fitzroy Gardens, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Hosier Lane. Then, relax in your air-conditioned vehicle on your way to Phillip Island, where you’ll take in the stunning views at the Nobbies and witness adorable penguins returning to their burrows.

Visiting the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road is one of the most popular day trips from Melbourne, but not only is it hard to organize on your own, but attractions get busy with most tours following the same schedule. This private tour with a reverse itinerary avoids those issues, handling everything for you and letting you visit highlights before the crowds.

Enjoy a fully private Yarra Valley day trip from your Melbourne hotel or cruise ship terminal in a comfortable Toyota Kluger with a licensed CPV chauffeur. This is a private vehicle service only, no shared passengers. Giving your group complete privacy, comfort and flexibility. For up to 6 passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey Ideal for cruise ship passengers with limited time in Melbourne, hotel guests seeking a relaxed wine region experience or small groups wanting a private day trip. Pickup is available from Melbourne CBD hotels, selected suburbs and Melbourne Cruise Terminal. We can suggest 2–3 itinerary options including wineries, breweries, distilleries, restaurants or you may customise your day. Return to Melbourne is planned according to your schedule with cruise timing carefully managed for a smooth return. Experienced in cruise shore excursions with careful time management. Chauffeur service only. Entry fees, tastings, meals and personal expenses not included.

Phillip Island is a popular day trip from Melbourne, although the driving there and back, and working out how best to spend the day, can be a challenge. You don’t have to worry about either of those things on a small-group tour from Melbourne. On it, discover the wildlife around Phillip Island, from the Penguin Parade to a cruise in search of seals, and explore the island’s most scenic spots.

If you're short on time in Melbourne but keen to check off as much Australian wildlife as possible, this full-day tour to Philip Island is your best bet. Visit a wildlife center (own expense), a working dairy farm, and a hotspot for native birdlife. The day is capped off by Summerland Beach's "Penguin Parade"—see hundreds of the world’s smallest penguin species make their way to their homes in the dunes.

Discover some of Australia’s most photographed landscapes on this full-day tour of the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. Let someone else handle the driving and make plenty of view and rest stops, spot wild koalas along the way, and browse the shops in seaside towns like Apollo Bay. Enjoy a walk through Great Otway National Park, learn how the Shipwreck Coast earned its name, and marvel at the 12 Apostles and the pristine Loch Ard Gorge.

Head out of Melbourne for a full-day group tour of the Great Ocean Road. See some of Victoria’s most beautiful beaches and coastal landscapes and look out for native wildlife, like koalas, along the way. Highlights include strolling through the rainforest at Great Otway National Park and the Twelve Apostles rock formation. Listen to your guide’s live commentary and avoid the hassle of driving yourself on this beautiful road—just sit back and enjoy the scenery.

A scenic day trip from Melbourne leads to Phillip Island's stunning coastline and its famous Penguin Parade. Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park for a close encounter with kangaroos and koalas. Enjoy breathtaking views along the coastal Boulevard Drive and experience the enchanting sight of little penguins returning home at sunset. This tour includes pick-up from Melbourne CBD and Southbank, providing a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced guide. - Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park for wildlife encounters - Enjoy stunning views at Nobbies Lookout along Boulevard Drive - Witness the iconic Penguin Parade at sunset - Includes pick-up and drop-off from Melbourne CBD and Southbank

Driving in a new country can be stressful. Enjoy a more relaxing encounter with Melbourne and set the pace that suits you when you book these personalized, customizable private tour packages, direct from your central Melbourne address. Choose between downtown Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, and the Yarra Valley, and pick the vehicle size that suits your group. Any entry and activity fees are at your own expense.

Explore the rich history and natural beauty of Ballarat on this one-day tour from Melbourne. Begin your journey with a visit to either the serene Ballarat Lake and Botanical Gardens, a stunning landscape featuring lush greenery and seasonal blooms, or get up close with native Australian wildlife at Ballarat Zoo. Experience the thrill of stepping into the 19th century at the Shufenshan Gold Mine Ancient Town, including an underground tour and an exciting gold melting performance. This tour is perfect for families and nature enthusiasts alike. - Choose between the picturesque Ballarat Lake & Botanical Gardens or the interactive Ballarat Zoo. - Enjoy a guided exploration of the historic Shufenshan Gold Mine, complete with a mine truck ride. - Experience the gold rush era with actors in period costumes and authentic street settings. - Convenient pick-up from multiple locations in Melbourne, ensuring an easy start to your adventure.

Skip the stress of choosing a designated driver and join a guide and no more than five other travelers on this intimate tour of Melbourne's Yarra Valley wine region. Savor a menu of local and seasonal produce with a glass of wine at a premium restaurant, sample wines at a local winery, and discover Domaine Chandon's sparkling wine range. Your day includes transfers from select hotels, and onboard Wi-Fi too.

Explore the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas on a full-day tour from Melbourne that includes a boat cruise and gondola ride. Take in highlights including the Geelong Waterfront, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and the Bathing Boxes and have time to admire the views from Murrays Lookout and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise and round-trip transportation from Melbourne and stop at a beachside brewery. Your tour includes a picnic lunch, bay cruise and round-trip transportation from Melbourne.

Save time and hassle during your visit to the Mt. Buller Village and conserve your energy for the slopes. This return-trip coach transfer from Melbourne takes you directly to Mt. Buller Village, eliminating the need to get on a shuttle bus. Enjoy the day on the snow-covered mountain as you please then hop back on board for the return journey back to Melbourne.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne and embark on a scenic bus tour to Mornington Peninsula. Spend the day exploring various viewpoints, sampling local chocolates, riding on the chairlift to Arthurs Seat summit, and more. This excursion is a great way to discover the area and is inclusive of lunch, food tastings, and round-trip hotel transfers.

Explore the breathtaking Great Ocean Road, renowned for its stunning coastal cliffs and lush rainforests. This tour takes you to the iconic Twelve Apostles, offering incredible views and photo opportunities. Along the way, visit charming seaside towns, enjoy picturesque lookouts, and keep an eye out for native wildlife in their natural habitat. A perfect outing for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike, this tour promises an unforgettable experience along one of Australia’s most scenic routes. - Journey along the stunning Great Ocean Road with scenic views - Visit the iconic Twelve Apostles rock formations - Explore charming seaside towns and picturesque lookouts - Spot native wildlife in their natural habitats throughout the tour

Our wine tour is a social, down to earth and laid back trip that offers great wines, gin,cider and more. And we have a laugh doing it! We'll pick you up in the morning and focus on everyone getting to know each other. We get everyone to add to a Spotify playlist so we have some tunes and spend the first hour just chatting! Everything is always flexible with our tour, and we always aims to give people choices, but since we are on a bit of a time constraint, we have constructed this itinerary to showcase the best of the best of the Yarra Valley, but also showing a few hidden gems. Generally we do 2 wineries with tastings included, a restaurant at your own expense, and finally a round of drinks on us @ the scenic Domaine Chandon. We don't include lunch in the price, so we go to a restaurant (Quarters) where you can pay what you want to eat/drink. That all said, we ask the group in the morning if they would like anything different and have been known to split the group up if need be!

Visit a selected handful of Mornington Peninsula’s best wineries on this special wine-tasting day. Journey across the stunning landscapes of the wine country and learn about the various hotspots with your local guide. Enjoy wine tasting at the cellar doors, savor a glass of wine with lunch at your chosen winery, and discover what makes this region renowned for its delicious food and wine.

For sports lovers, Melbourne is hard to beat. With so many major sporting venues packed into one metropolis, there’s always a game on and excitement in the air. Get an insider’s look into the city’s athletic obsession with a behind-the-scenes tour of several of its famed venues. Visit the site of the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and the F1 Grand Prix Circuit at Albert Park. Choose one of the following: the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the Australian Open behind-the-scenes tour, or the Australian Sports Museum.

Make the most of your time in Melbourne and see all the city’s main attractions in the morning and explore Phillip Island in the afternoon. On this small-group tour with no more than 11 participants, you’ll discover Melbourne at a relaxed pace with your local expert guide, then travel to Phillip Island in the afternoon. The Morning City tour includes a 45 minute walking tour of the lanes and arcades of Melbourne. Visit Moonlit Sanctuary to learn of Australia's unique wildlife. Continue your tour reaching Phillip Island and the boardwalks at Nobbies. End your exploration of Phillip Island at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade and watch the little penguins waddle up the beach , before returning to the city .