MELBOURNE
Melbourne’s best days out.
The 15 most popular things to do in Melbourne. The Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley cellar doors, the Phillip Island penguins, the laneways and the river, all in one place.
Small-group Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with koalas, Otways rainforest, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
Most Popular“It was a wonderful day with Lucy our tour guide. We were able to see the 12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, 5 Koal's along with a lovely nature hike. Had lots of good memories and would recommend for anyone looking to explore outside of Melbourne for the day.”
Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with koalas, forest walk, and close 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge views.
Laid-back Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne with tastings at 4 venues, plus gin or beer and a private chocolate tasting. Small group.
“Relaxed day experiencing the Yarra Valley. Very flexible and adaptable to individuals. The day was the perfect pace and not rushed at all. Great host who is knowledgeable and friendly (talented with the guitar too!) - thanks for a great day Andrew!”
Great Ocean Road in reverse from Melbourne: early Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, rainforest walks, koalas at Kennet River.
“Our tour guide did a reverse tour. Smart! Marty is excellent. He is informative, professional and entertaining. Kept the whole group of 11 guests looking forward to each stop.”
Phillip Island at dusk: fairy penguins, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies seals, and Brighton Bathing Boxes. Full-day tour from Melbourne.
“Cloe did a great job on this 12 hour excursion! She knew so much & was very enthusiastic about all the wildlife we saw! A great experience with do many Australian animals!”
Small-group Yarra Valley wine, gin and chocolate day trip from Melbourne with included alcohol, multiple cellar tastings, and a guided chocolate flight.
“It was a great visit to several wineries and beautiful countryside in the Yarra Valley. It was a wonderful "taste" of the region, its whiskey, its chocolate and its heritage. Love the great leaders who provided very informative tastings.”
Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with small-group deluxe minibus, top-rated guide, koalas, Maits Rest walk, Twelve Apostles.
Sail Victoria’s Salish Sea on a spacious catamaran whale watch, with naturalist-led spotting and free high-res photos included.
“It was a brilliant day out with attention to safety first, followed by knowledgeable staff & good amenities.”
Reverse Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with London Bridge stop, wildlife sightings, and top coastal photo stops in 12–13 hours.
A small-group Victoria walking tour mixing local food tastings and history, from Chinatown alleys to the Inner Harbour in about two hours.
“Be aware of different start and end points. Great way to see a different "path" through the city and experience some of the diverse culture through food and stories. Highly recommend!”
A 12-hour Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne for Brighton Beach Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies views, and the Penguin Parade.
Extended Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, koala spotting, and Apollo Bay lunch.
Melbourne to Yarra Valley with transport, 4 winery tastings, two-course lunch and wine, chocolate stop, and gin/beer option.
“Posi was an awesome guide. The wineries were great, and we had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this tour!!”
A 2-hour Yarra River highlights cruise with GPS audio, skyline views from the open deck, and major sights from Docklands to the Botanic Gardens.
A small-group Yarra Valley day trip with wine tastings, strawberry farm fruit, guided chocolate sampling, and optional gin flights plus lunch at St Hubert.
“We had an amazing day out with Dancing Kangaroos Tours exploring the beautiful Yarra Valley. Our guide, Shauny, was friendly, fun and incredibly knowledgeable – he made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable.”
The laneways and the bay, and every road out to the coast and the ranges.
