Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours across Victoria

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Victoria for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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Private Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Tour

Spend 12 hours exploring Victoria's Mornington Peninsula on foot and in hot water. Start at Arthur's Seat for sunrise views, tackle a 5km coastal walk through Bushrangers Bay spotting kangaroos and native birds, visit Cape Schanck's southern cliffs, grab lunch at a local café, then soak tired muscles at Peninsula Hot Springs. Your guide adapts the day to your pace and interests.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1480
Melbourne Shore Excursion: Private City Tour 5 Hours
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne Shore Excursion: Private City Tour 5 Hours

This five-hour private tour covers Melbourne's cultural and architectural highlights by air-conditioned minivan, departing from your cruise terminal or hotel. Navigate the city's famous laneways with their street art, explore the ornate Block Arcade and Royal Arcade, and visit significant landmarks including the Shrine of Remembrance, Parliament House, and the Old Treasury Building. You'll also see the iconic Brighton Beach Boxes and wander through Toorak's leafy streets lined with grand period homes. Your driver-guide handles all navigation, and bottled water is provided throughout.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1250
Private Great Ocean Road Day Extended Tour With Early Departure (13 Hours)
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Great Ocean Road Day Extended Tour With Early Departure (13 Hours)

Beat the tour buses on this private 13-hour sweep of the Great Ocean Road, departing Melbourne at 6:30am and returning by 7:30pm. Your dedicated local guide takes only your group along the Shipwreck Coast, stopping longer at each rock formation and limestone stack than standard itineraries allow. You'll spot kangaroos, koalas and native birds in their habitat, with extra photo opportunities built into a route that covers over 500 kilometres.

13 hoursfrom AUD $550
Full-Day Private Group Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Full-Day Private Group Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

A 12-hour private group drive along Victoria's Great Ocean Road, heading south from Melbourne through dramatic coastal scenery. You'll travel past sheer clifftops, wind down to pristine beaches, cross river inlets and thread through temperate rainforest. The route follows the legendary highway as it hugs the shoreline, with stops designed to let you absorb the raw landscape at your own pace. Flexible group sizes mean you travel with people you know.

12 hoursfrom AUD $600
Small group Great Ocean Road Reverse & Wildlife spotting
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Small group Great Ocean Road Reverse & Wildlife spotting

This 12-hour reverse-route Great Ocean Road tour departs Melbourne early to reach the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge ahead of peak crowds. You'll experience the Southern Ocean's morning stillness before the day heats up, then head to Anglesea in late afternoon when kangaroo mobs are most active. The small-group format (max 12 people) and air-conditioned transport keep things relaxed, with breakfast sausages and hot drinks to start.

12 hoursfrom AUD $170
[PRIVATE TOUR] Yarra Valley Winery | Day Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

[PRIVATE TOUR] Yarra Valley Winery | Day Tour

This eight-hour private tour takes you an hour from Melbourne into the Yarra Valley, a region of rolling hills and established vineyards. Your dedicated guide shapes the itinerary around what interests you—whether that's wine estates, craft breweries, a working distillery, artisanal chocolate, or a dairy farm. The valley's elevation and geography deliver striking panoramic views throughout the day. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided, and arrange lunch at a spot that suits your preferences, from casual picnics to restaurant dining.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1200
Private Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

This 9-hour private tour takes you to Phillip Island to watch little penguins return to shore at dusk, a nightly ritual you won't forget. You'll spend time at the Koala Conservation Centre, spot fur seals along the rugged coastline, and finish with a two-course dinner. Your own guide handles transport from your hotel, giving you flexibility to move at your own pace across this wild corner of Victoria.

9 hoursfrom AUD $990
Private Helicopter Tour to 12 Apostles & Great Ocean Road
★ 5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Private Helicopter Tour to 12 Apostles & Great Ocean Road

Fly from Essendon Airport across Victoria's dramatic southwestern coastline, tracing the Great Ocean Road from the Surf Coast past Bells Beach, Lorne and Cape Otway Lighthouse. Land at the 12 Apostles Heliport for up to two hours exploring the limestone formations on foot, then circle back overhead before returning inland. Four hours total, piloted by experienced crew with full carbon offset.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1995
[PRIVATE TOUR] Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs | Winery & Sightseeing Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

[PRIVATE TOUR] Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs | Winery & Sightseeing Tour

A full-day private tour of the Mornington Peninsula, an hour south of Melbourne, blending wine tasting with coastal relaxation. Visit two acclaimed estates to sample the region's Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, enjoy a two-course lunch at a winery overlooking the bays, then unwind at Peninsula Hot Springs amongst 50-plus outdoor thermal pools set in native bushland. Eight hours total, all transport and entry included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $750
Australia’s Great Ocean Road Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Australia’s Great Ocean Road Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Navigate Australia's Great Ocean Road at your own tempo with this downloadable audio guide. Over 6–7 hours, you'll encounter the striking 12 Apostles rock formations, explore Loch Ard Gorge's maritime history, and visit Cape Otway Lighthouse through rainforest. The app-based tour delivers pre-recorded commentary tied to your GPS location, working offline after download. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle; lifetime access means you can revisit the route whenever you return.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $24
Jewish Scene in Melbourne- ideal shore excursion with a local.
★ 5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Jewish Scene in Melbourne- ideal shore excursion with a local.

A private six-hour tour led by a Melbourne resident who knows the Jewish quarter inside out. You'll explore the city's oldest synagogue, visit kosher food suppliers and delis, and discover why the Bagel Belt is legendary amongst locals. Your guide customises the route based on what interests you, throws in surprise detours to catch what's happening around town that day, and wraps up with fresh bagels. Travel to and from your port or hotel included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $895
[Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

[Private Tour] Healesville Sanctuary Wildlife & Puffing Billy Steam Train

This eight-hour private tour combines two of Victoria's standout attractions. Start at Healesville Sanctuary, a native wildlife park nestled at the base of the Great Dividing Range, where you'll encounter koalas, kangaroos, platypuses and lesser-known species in their natural setting. Then head to the Dandenong Mountains for a ride aboard Puffing Billy, a restored steam train that threads through mountain ranges, temperate rainforest and fern gullies, staffed by costumed guides evoking the early 1900s. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $700
Great Ocean Road Private Day Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Great Ocean Road Private Day Tour

Skip the coastal queues with a reverse route through Victoria's Great Ocean Road. Departing Melbourne early, you'll head inland first, arriving at Lorne, Apollo Bay, and Bells Beach when others are still stuck in traffic. After lunch at a local spot, push on to Port Campbell National Park to walk amongst the Twelve Apostles or upgrade to a helicopter sweep for a different perspective. Eight to twelve hours, fully flexible to your rhythm and interests. Hotel pickup included.

8 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1987
Melbourne: The Great Ocean Road Private Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Melbourne: The Great Ocean Road Private Tour

This 12-hour private tour from Melbourne traces one of Australia's most celebrated coastal routes, stopping at the Twelve Apostles, Memorial Arch, Kennett River for wildlife spotting, and Split Point Lighthouse. You'll explore Loch Ard Gorge's dramatic rock formations, spend time in the coastal village of Apollo Bay, and get countless vantage points for photography. Your guide shares local knowledge while you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a group of up to 11 people. All entrance fees and parking are covered; bring your own lunch or eat in Apollo Bay.

12 hoursfrom AUD $270
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