Australia · MELBOURNE TOURS
The city is for laneways and coffee; the days out are what you book. These 15 cover the Great Ocean Road, the Phillip Island penguins and the Yarra cellars, with prices, pick-up points and how long each one really keeps you.
Review of the Great Ocean Road eco tour from Melbourne, with koalas, rainforest, Twelve Apostles, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Awesome experience! We had a lovely day thanks to Jules, she was very thoughtful, proactive, smiling and always having a positive attitude throughout the day. When we will comeback, for sure we will go with Jules for another tour.”
Review of Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road tour to the 12 Apostles, wildlife stops, rainforest, beaches, and Loch Ard Gorge for $94.
“Overall trip was excellent and exceeded our expectations. This was helped by our guide Warren who I have to say is the best guide we have had on any excursion. He kept us fully informed on all aspects of the trip, timings at each stop was perfect, comfort breaks, jokes and caramello koalas were an added bonus. The scenery was superb and we saw both koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat. I am a wheelchair user but have enough mobility to get on and off bus and walk short distances, I could not do forest walk and this was not highlighted at the time of booking. Warren kept me…”
Review of Melbourne’s relaxed Yarra Valley tour, with wine, cider, gin, beer, chocolate, lunch options, transport, and practical tips.
“This has been so much fun! Matt our tour guy was extremely friendly and helped everyone on the bus get to know each other which set the buzz for the day! It turns out that Matt is also an excellent Roo whisperer too! All the vineyards were brilliant and it’s hard to say a favourite but I must say I have never tasted cider like the apple cider at the first vineyard…. and I must give the Gin paddle a mention too ❤️ You won’t be disappointed with this tour, excellent fun and some great wines, gin and chocolate to taste.”
Review of Melbourne’s 12-hour Great Ocean Road reverse tour, with Twelve Apostles, wildlife, rainforest, small groups, costs, and practical tips.
“We expected this to be a long day but hoped we would at least be entertained along the way. However our guide was informative but not very entertaining. We did get to see koalas and also some kangaroos at a distance. Great to see the Read more”
Review of Melbourne’s Phillip Island eco tour, with Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies, and the famous little penguin parade.
“Tom was a very informative tour guide and took good care of us. The bus is pretty small and it’s a long day but the penguin parade was definitely worth the late night!”
Sample Yarra Valley wine, chocolate and optional spirits on an eight-hour Melbourne tour with tastings, scenic stops and lunch at your own cost.
“Had a wonderful day with our guide Gilberto!! Especially enjoyed the chocolate tasting experience , beautiful wineries and delicious lunch at Hubert’s winery.”
Review of Go West Tours’ Great Ocean Road day trip, with the Twelve Apostles, rainforest, koalas, small-group transport, and practical tips.
“Aleks is a wonderful guide. Her explanations were clear and engaging, weaving history and culture into vivid stories that made every stop meaningful. She carried herself with true professionalism, anticipating our needs and ensuring we felt comfortable and cared for throughout the journey.”
Review of Melbourne’s reverse Great Ocean Road tour, with London Bridge, Twelve Apostles, wildlife stops, guide options, timing, and value tips.
“We had a fantastic day on this tour! Everything was very well organized and the itinerary was beautiful, with stunning coastal views and great photo stops. A special mention for our guide Yang, who was absolutely excellent 👍 He was friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and made the whole day very enjoyable. His explanations were clear and interesting, and he always made sure everyone felt comfortable and had enough time at each stop. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a great way to discover the Great Ocean Road. Highly recommended — especially with a guide like Yang!”
Review of a 12-hour Melbourne tour to Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, Nobbies, and Phillip Island’s famous penguin parade.
“The trip is a real experience, great value for money and fun, especially if like us you haven’t seen a lot of Australian wildlife up close and personal. We have some great pictures to take home.”
Review of Melbourne’s 12-hour Great Ocean Road tour, with the Twelve Apostles, London Bridge, koalas, Apollo Bay, and practical tips.
“Vance is great! He spotted Koalas for us and told stories along the way. Thank you!!!”
Review of Melbourne’s Yarra Valley wine tour with four tastings, lunch, chocolate, and optional gin or beer, including value and practical tips.
“While I'm sure the other tour guides are just as amazing, we can only speak for Seany. It was a wonderful easy day with amazing views, great wine and great company. The smaller group size is perfect and make the tastings feel intimate. LunRead more”
See Melbourne from the Yarra River on a two-hour cruise with skyline views, city landmarks, tea, coffee, and GPS audio commentary.
“lovely views Would prefer a 1 hr option as well..as the boat is slow and it gets monotonous towards the end...we hoped off early after 1 hr”
Review of a Yarra Valley day tour from Melbourne with wine, strawberries, chocolate, lunch, and optional gin tasting.
“We had such a great time. There was a huge variety of activities and things to do. Sean was the best tour guide and was a wealth of knowledge. There was never a dull moment. I highly recommend this tour to explore more of Melbourne!”
Review of Melbourne’s reverse Great Ocean Road tour, with Twelve Apostles, rainforest, wildlife, small groups, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“We were really happy we did the reversed tour as we where leaving the Apostle’s all the tour buses were coming in.”
Review the Spirit of Melbourne dinner cruise, with Yarra River views, a four-course meal, open drinks, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Menu was good and courses were spread out during the cruise.. Good ambiance on the boat. Yarra River near Melbourne at night was good to see.”
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