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Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour Experience a perfect blend of history, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery with our Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour. Start your adventure with a nostalgic steam train ride through lush Australian landscapes. Feel the excitement as you travel back in time, enjoying the scenic views along the way. Next, head to Penguin Island to witness the magical Penguin Parade. As the sun sets, watch hundreds of adorable little penguins waddle from the sea to their burrows, creating a truly unforgettable wildlife experience. Your expert guide will share fascinating facts about the penguins and their conservation. With comfortable air-conditioned transport, a guide, and Steam Train and Penguin Standard Viewing tickets included, this seamless tour offers the perfect day out for nature lovers and families. Book your Steam Train & Penguin Island Day Tour now for a memorable Australian adventure!

See the famous Twelve Apostles and hike through the lush forests of Great Otway National Park on a full-day tour from Melbourne. Reach the UNESCO-listed Twelve Apostles before the crowds. Continue to Great Otway National Park to hike, see beautiful waterfalls, observe local wildlife, and admire the ancient forests. On the return trip to the city, stop for an optional ice cream and look out for koalas, parrots, and kangaroos.

Enjoy a twilight kayak tour on the Yarra River with an expert guide who shows you Melbourne from the water. You can either head downstream into the heart of the city to see sites such as the Old Customs House, Turning Basin, Melbourne Maritime Museum and the Crown Casino. Or venture upstream to paddle past the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Herring Island, which features sculptures by native Australian and international artists. Your tour includes informative commentary and light refreshments, with afternoon or evening departures.

Explore the history and beauty of Grampians National Park on this full-day trip from Melbourne. Climb to the top of Boroka Lookout and other natural vista points for sweeping valley views, and bushwalk through the parklands to explore diverse habitats and spot local wildlife such as kangaroos. Learn about the area’s original inhabitants with a visit to Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and admire the cascading rush of waterfalls.

This private walking tour of Melbourne’s markets has a special focus on multicultural aspects that make up the diverse landscape of the city. Visit to the city’s most famous market, the Queen Victoria Market to see how residents shop, sampling delectable bites along the way. Go behind the scenes, meet the vendors, and taste the cuisine of different cultures—many from first- or second-generation immigrants to Australia. Learn with a local who shares knowledge of Melbourne’s cultural tapestry on display.

If you’re looking to kickstart your Melbourne trip, this is the way to do it! Save hours researching the city’s top highlights, and instead have a local guide to give you advice and take you on an action-packed tour. You’ll discover hidden places that locals love, and get top tips on great places to eat and drink. The tour will also help you see many of Melbourne’s top landmarks in a day—a perfect way to get your bearings of the city.

Embark on a thrilling journey along Australia’s most famous coastal drive: Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Set out from Melbourne for a full-day tour by air-conditioned minivan. Keep your camera ready as you look for kangaroos and koalas on a rainforest stroll in Great Otway National Park. Admire the dreamy landscapes of Port Campbell National Park, including the iconic Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

Avoid the crowds along the Great Ocean Road by traveling in the reverse direction from typical day trips. Depart early from Melbourne and head first to the Twelve Apostles to view the attraction in the morning light, before other tour groups arrive. Continue to landmarks such as Loch Ard Gorge and Melba Gully National Park and look for wild koalas in the eucalyptus forest. A light lunch is provided.

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.

While the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road are one of the most famous landmarks near Melbourne, it can be challenging to visit if you only have one day and don’t have your own vehicle. Take a coach tour to relax on the drive down and stop at the main highlights of the Great Ocean Road, which also saves doing lots of research to work out what to see.

Discover a hidden gem on Phillip Island, with this cruise around the cliffs, caves, and historic sites of Cape Woolamai. Listen to informative commentary from the captain as you keep your eyes peeled for sightings of marine life such as dolphins, Australian fur seals, and seabirds. Snap photos of the dramatic coastal scenery and turquoise waters during this family-friendly cruise, which includes light refreshments and activities for children.

Take in Melbourne’s hidden gems and iconic sights on a leisurely bike tour. Travel with an expert local guide who shares the details of the city’s beginnings and Aboriginal history. Gain insight into modern Melbourne’s culture and stop to purchase lunch in Fitzroy. Your guide ensures the group’s safety while providing an entertaining and informative spin through Melbourne on two wheels.

Journeying along the Great Ocean Road is one of the best experiences in Victoria, but as a day trip from Melbourne, it involves a lot of driving. Skip the worry about with this full-day tour, which allows you to relax and watch the scenery go by as you’re driven along the stunning stretch of coast, home to the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

Discover the Great Ocean Road's coastal wonders, from charming seaside towns and wild koalas to the breathtaking Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Enjoy a journey filled with spectacular scenery and unforgettable natural beauty. Explore the picturesque coastline of Lorne, relax over lunch in Apollo Bay and look for koalas in their natural habitat. During daylight saving months, enjoy up to 90 minutes at the Twelve Apostles, with the option of a scenic helicopter flight (extra cost). In cooler months, venture further to London Bridge, a spectacular coastal gem often missed by other tours. With favourable weather and timing, you may witness the coastline glowing in beautiful golden-hour light or even catch a stunning sunset!

Experience the rugged beauty of the Grampians National Park in a relaxed small group, with an expert local guide bringing the region to life through stories, local knowledge and insights along the way. Travel from Melbourne in comfort and discover waterfalls, dramatic rock formations, sweeping mountain lookouts and native wildlife, from Silverband Falls and the Grand Canyon to The Balconies, Reeds Lookout and Boroka Lookout.

Australia is home to a number of unique wildlife species and this tour to Phillip and French islands, just outside of Melbourne, lets you get up close and personal. Join a small group and board the ferry to French Island where you take a guided tour and see koalas in their natural habitat. Then head to Phillip Island to observe a seal colony and the famous penguin parade at sunset.

See a side of Melbourne that not many tourists get to experience with this wilderness and wildlife tour. Your itinerary is packed with stops specially chosen to show off the Australian landscape to the fullest, and give you a chance of spotting local wildlife like kangaroos, emus, and wombats. It’s a great way to get closer to nature and meet like-minded fellow travelers, too.

Discover the flavors of Yarra Valley without having to designate a driver on this full-day gourmet food and wine tour. Enjoy private wine and cheese tastings with your small group, and learn about regional wines from your knowledgeable guide and through discussions with local vintners. Savor a gourmet meal followed by cellar door tastings surrounded by the natural beauty of Yarra Valley.

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.

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.

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.

Every night, thousands of little blue penguins come ashore on Phillip Island to rest up and spend time with their mate. The nightly penguin parade is a uniquely Australian spectacle, and a perfect opportunity to see some of the south coast's sea life. This tour makes getting to the penguin parade easy; instead of hiring a car and organizing accommodation on the island, same-day chauffeured transfers make it possible to see the best of Phillip Island in a single day.

Take in the sights as you travel from Melbourne to Adelaide on a 2-day tour that features the highlights of the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians. Visit destinations such as Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge; look for koalas in the wild and explore the natural beauty and Aboriginal culture of Grampians National Park. Your tour includes overnight accommodation in the Grampians with breakfast, and transportation.

Melbourne's renowned for its food scene, but concise guides of where to go during a mini-break or short city visit are hard to come by. Take in as many local flavors as possible during your visit to Melbourne with this multi-cultural foodie tour. Starting at the popular Immigration Museum and then progressing to the city's well-known laneways, this tour goes beyond tastings and tips - it puts the city's cuisine in context.