MELBOURNE
Melbourne’s best days out.
The 15 most popular full-day tours in Melbourne and across Victoria. What each day actually delivers, who runs it and what it costs.
Full-day Great Ocean Road sunset tour from Melbourne with koalas, Shipwreck Coast stops, and Twelve Apostles at golden hour.
Most Popular“This was an excellent tour. A lot of driving but well worth it. Our guide/driver Ben was great. He grew up in the area, full of knowledge and stories. Incredible scenery and the sunset was just stunning. Def a must do tour.”
Full-day Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne with 4 wineries, guided tastings, and lunch with wine. 8 hours door-to-door.
Full-day Phillip Island tour from Melbourne with Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Woolamai & Nobbies stops, and the Penguin Parade at dusk.
“Lot of great stops ont he way to Phillip island. The Penguin are great but no photography of the penguins. Still a very cool experience.”
A guided, 14-hour Great Ocean Road day trip with air-conditioned comfort, wildlife stops, rainforest walking, and major coastal icons.
Avoid crowds on a Great Ocean Road sunset day from Melbourne, with koalas, Loch Ard Gorge, and golden hour at the 12 Apostles.
From Melbourne, see koalas at a wildlife reserve, seals at Seal Rocks, and Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade with Woolamai beach time.
Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with rainforests, koala chances, Apollo Bay lunch stop, and Twelve Apostles views.
“This was a great day tour! We had John as our tour guide and he was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and experienced. He had us all laughing and his banter was always very engaging.”
Yarra Valley full-day grazing tour with wine, gin, pizza, cheese and chocolate. Small group, guided tastings, 8 hours from Melbourne.
Melbourne hotel pickup for Great Ocean Road highlights, Shipwreck Coast history, and a timed Twelve Apostles sunset viewing.
“Highly overrated tour: there are many places around the globe with much better views. Other than that: too many people mostly from asian countries, dirty toilets in all places we stopped, overpriced basic meals. Our driver/tour guide only provided basic information.”
Full-day coach tour linking Melbourne icons with Phillip Island penguins, including Penguin Parade tickets and Nobbies seals.
“Very friendly tour guide (Tim) He was extremely knowledgeable and there was a lovely atmosphere on the bus and with the group.”
Full-day wildlife trip from Melbourne: Moonlit Sanctuary, coastal stops, and Phillip Island Penguin Parade with transport included.
“Not to be missed! We got to see lots of animals at the wildlife preserve, and the penguin parade was incredible. Alan, our driver/guide, was excellent.”
Yarra Valley full-day tour from Melbourne with fruit, chocolate and wine tastings, plus a take-home bottle. Small-group 8 hours.
“Thanks to Rick for his prompt responses on our tour. We had Melanie as our tour guide. Van was comfortable & clean. Melanie was one of the most genuine, pleasant, patient & friendly guide I've met so far. She went all out to make our tour joyful. I was pretty amazed by her resourceful presentations…”
See Budj Bim with Gunditjmara cultural guides: kooyang eel aquaculture, lava tunnels, and wetlands walk—small group, lunch, snacks, easy day.
“Everyone should do this tour. The importance of the site in understanding Australia’s history, indigenous ingenuity, culture and sustainability, the natural beauty, the quality of the set up, the food, the fantastic guides, everything was absolutely mind blowing. An experience we will never forget with learnings we will take with us forever.”
Great Ocean Road full-day tour from Melbourne: Memorial Arch, Apollo Bay break, Melba Gully walk, 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
Spend 12 hours from Melbourne hiking Wilsons Promontory for wildlife, Squeaky Beach, Mt Bishop views, and a guide-led eco day tour.
The laneways and the bay, and every road out to the coast and the ranges.
