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Private Great Ocean Road - The Ultimate Aussie Adventure
11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1120
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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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★ 5.0 (40)
🐠 Water Activities
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Wilsons Promontory Full Day Cruise
Spend nine hours aboard the Brianna Lee exploring Wilsons Promontory National Park's rugged coastline. You'll cruise past the iconic lighthouse, granite islands and seal colonies whilst spotting dolphins, eagles and seals. The highlight is a two-hour beach stop at Refuge Cove for swimming, snorkelling and lunch on white sand. Morning tea, afternoon tea and snacks keep you fuelled throughout the day.
9 hoursfrom AUD $525
★ 5.0 (39)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
4 Hour Private Tour of Melbourne's Iconic Highlights with Guide
A four-hour private exploration of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s standout landmarks, guided by a local who knows the city's rhythms. You'll travel in a comfortable vehicle with up to six others, stopping at the spots that define the place—whether that's Victorian architecture, street art laneways, or riverside precincts. Hotel collection and drop-off included; bring your own curiosity about what makes this city tick.
4 hoursfrom AUD $1499
★ 5.0 (38)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Day Tour - Small Group
A 10-hour loop through Victoria's Mornington Peninsula combines coastal hiking with geothermal relaxation. Small groups (4–11 people) start at Arthur's Seat for sweeping views, then trek 5km through Bushrangers Bay spotting kangaroos and native birds before visiting Cape Schanck lighthouse. After refuelling at a local cafe, you'll spend two hours soaking in Peninsula Hot Springs' natural thermal pools and day-spa facilities. Best suited to those with solid fitness levels and a taste for mixing walking with warm water.
10 hoursfrom AUD $279
★ 5.0 (37)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Mornington Peninsula Day Tour. Your Day Your Way. Your group only
Explore the Mornington Peninsula with a dedicated guide steering a private vehicle just for your group of up to six. This 10.5-hour loop sweeps through dramatic coastline, quiet fishing villages, and national parkland south of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), with the itinerary shaped by your interests. Stop longer at a particular beach, detour to a walking trail, or skip ahead—the guide adapts throughout the day. Ideal for cruise passengers with variable schedules.
10h 30mfrom AUD $269
★ 5.0 (35)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Yarra Valley Wine & Wildlife - Private Regional Tour
Spend 7–9 hours exploring Victoria's Yarra Valley on a private tour built around your interests. You'll taste wines at cellar doors, sample locally made cheese or gin, and stop for gourmet morning tea and lunch at regional producers. The valley sits among mountain ranges and borders one of Australia's premier wildlife sanctuaries, so wildlife spotting sits alongside food and drink.
7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1120
★ 5.0 (33)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Mornington Peninsula
This self-paced hop-on hop-off service lets you explore the Mornington Peninsula's wine country at your own rhythm, just an hour south of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). Over seven hours, you'll visit up to four wineries of your choosing from a set timetable, with commentary and an audio guide app to enhance the experience. You're in control of the itinerary—the operator simply provides transport, chilled water, and a coolbox to stash your finds.
7 hoursfrom AUD $93
★ 5.0 (31)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
YARRA VALLEY Private Wine tour for couples
A six-to-seven-hour private tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley wine region, tailored for couples seeking a guided tasting experience. Your local driver navigates you between handpicked boutique cellar doors, with the flexibility to swap in gin distilleries, breweries, chocolateries or other producers mid-tour. You'll taste wines at a minimum of two venues, enjoy a grazing meal paired with your choice of wine or tasting flight, and benefit from insider knowledge of the region's back roads and hidden spots.
6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $500
★ 5.0 (30)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Puffing Billy Tour and Penguin Parade from Melbourne
Combine two iconic Victorian experiences in a single day: a morning steam-train journey through the Dandenong Ranges aboard Puffing Billy, then an afternoon trip to Phillip Island to watch little penguins return to shore at dusk. The route crosses the historic Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge with views of fern gullies and mountain ash. After the train, you'll have free time in central [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) before heading south to the Nobbies clifftop boardwalk and the Penguin Parade. Tour runs 14–17 hours with hotel pickup and small-group guides.
14 hours – 17 hoursfrom AUD $245
★ 5.0 (29)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Mornington Peninsula Wine Region Tour
Spend eight hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula's vineyard circuit with knowledgeable hosts who know the region's winemakers and stories intimately. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz between cellar doors, tasting what local producers are crafting whilst learning the landscape and characters behind each bottle. Lunch at one of the wineries is included, making this a relaxed day of discovery rather than a rushed tick-box exercise.
8 hoursfrom AUD $350
★ 5.0 (29)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Full Day Private Custom Tour of Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles
A private guided drive along Victoria's spectacular coastal route takes you to the 12 Apostles and beyond. Your local driver navigates the Great Ocean Road's dramatic cliffside stretches, stopping at viewpoints and lesser-known spots suited to your interests. Running 10–11 hours door-to-door from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), this tailored experience fits up to seven travellers in a comfortable vehicle, with hotel collection included.
10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $2799
★ 5.0 (25)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Half Day E-Bike Hire Echuca
Explore Echuca's riverside paths on a Green Pedal e-bike over four hours. The Murray River region rolls out flat and manageable, perfect for testing electric bikes before committing to one. You'll collect your bike at Murray Esplanade with a safety rundown, map, and local route recommendations in hand. No steep climbs, no drama—just pedalling at your own pace through countryside that suits everyone.
4 hoursfrom AUD $60
★ 5.0 (25)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Yarra Valley + Breakfast
Launch before dawn over Victoria's Yarra Valley wine region for an hour aloft, watching light flood across vineyards and farmland. Your pilot reads wind patterns to find the smoothest thermals and a safe touchdown spot. Float quietly above the landscape as the valley wakes, then descend to Rochford Wines for a spread of pastries, fruit, and coffee. The full outing runs 3–5 hours.
4 hoursfrom AUD $480
★ 5.0 (25)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Wine Tour Yarra Valley Five Star Experience
Spend eight hours touring three working estates in Victoria's Yarra Valley, tasting wines at each stop and tucking into a two-course lunch paired with a glass of your choice. The valley's winemaking heritage unfolds through a guide's commentary as you move between vineyards in an air-conditioned coach. Round out the afternoon at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery before heading back to Richmond, just outside [Melbourne](/places/melbourne).
8 hoursfrom AUD $215
★ 5.0 (24)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Yarra Valley by night! Private wine, whisky and dinner tour
A private evening escape from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) into the Yarra Valley's wine country. Departing between 3pm and 5pm, you'll spend five to six hours tasting wines and spirits at local producers, meeting the winemakers behind them, then settling into dinner at Meletos as vineyard views fade into twilight. Your guide steers you toward their favourite spots—expect a proper introduction to the Valley's drinking culture, not a tourist tick-box.
5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $846
★ 5.0 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Street Food & Street Art, Backroads & Boroughs
Spend six hours navigating [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s backstreets, laneways and neighbourhoods with a local who knows the city's food and street art scene inside out. Rather than ticking off landmarks, you'll eat your way through the city—sampling espresso from independent roasters, pastries from neighbourhood bakeries, artisanal cheese and chocolate—while stopping to chat with the makers behind the work. Your guide tailors the route to your interests, meaning no two tours are alike. It's the kind of introduction that actually helps you understand how Melburnians live.
6 hoursfrom AUD $820
★ 5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Great Ocean Road Coastal Spectcular with Wildlife Wonders
This 11.5-hour coastal drive reverses the typical Great Ocean Road route to sidestep tour-bus queues and catch softer morning light at the 12 Apostles. You'll visit a working chocolate farm, descend into Loch Ard Gorge to hear its shipwreck history, walk through Otway Ranges rainforest, and lunch at a seaside cafe. The route follows the Surfcoast Shire's winding coastal road, stopping for photos and spotting wild koalas near Kennet River and kangaroos at Anglesea golf course. A quality ice-creamery visit rounds out the day.
11h 30mfrom AUD $998
★ 5.0 (20)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Yarra Valley Guided Bike Tour | Food & Wine Region
Pedal through the Yarra Valley's vineyard-studded landscape on the Warburton Rail Trail, a flat six-hour loop perfect for those wanting countryside without intensity. Your guide steers you past market gardens and native bushland, stopping for morning coffee before heading to a cellar door lunch featuring wood-fired pizza and local wine. The afternoon unfolds at your own pace across produce shops and more tastings, tailored to your appetite and fitness level.
6 hoursfrom AUD $350
★ 5.0 (19)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Ultimate Peninsula Adventure: Stand Up Paddle, Hot Springs, Hike, Lunch & Winery
A nine-hour romp through Victoria's Mornington Peninsula combining paddleboarding, bushwalking, natural swimming holes and thermal springs. You'll launch into sheltered bays for a SUP lesson, trek through coastal scrub to secluded rock pools, refuel with local produce, soak in geothermal waters and finish with a winery tasting. The day threads together adventure and restoration across one of southeast Australia's most varied coastal regions.
9 hoursfrom AUD $289
★ 5.0 (19)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Private custom Penguin Tour with Premium Penguin Tickets
This private 10-hour tour takes you to Phillip Island to witness the nightly Penguin Parade as little penguins return to shore at dusk. Your local guide drives a small group (up to six) in a luxury vehicle, stopping at dramatic coastal landmarks including Cape Woolamai and The Nobbies, where you'll spot native wildlife in their natural habitat. Premium viewing tickets are included, offering front-row access to the parade. Hotel pickup and drop-off make logistics straightforward.
10 hoursfrom AUD $2899
★ 5.0 (19)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Great Ocean Road Private Tour
Travel the full 244-kilometre stretch of Australia's Great Ocean Road on a private, guided tour lasting 11.5 hours. Your licensed driver navigates you through dramatic coastal landscapes—shipwrecks, sandstone cliffs, rainforest pockets and rock-pool bays—at your own pace, with the option to reverse the standard route and sidestep peak-season crowds. The tour covers vehicle and guide only, making larger groups better value.
11h 30mfrom AUD $1449
★ 5.0 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Mornington Peninsula Gourmet Full-Day Private Tour
A private eight-hour circuit of Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, combining coastal walks, wildlife encounters, and producer visits with a vineyard lunch. Your local guide drives you through one of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s most compelling regions, threading together wineries, artisanal food makers, and native bushland. Morning tea, tastings, and a packed meal among the vines come included; you'll meet winemakers, hand-feed koalas, and spot galleries or distilleries along the way.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1120
★ 5.0 (18)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Premium Small Group Great Ocean Road & Wildlife with Lunch
A 12-hour small group tour along Australia's Great Ocean Road, exploring the dramatic Twelve Apostles rock formations and Loch Ard Gorge with a guide who brings local knowledge to the journey. Your minibus—small enough to reach spots larger coaches can't access—includes morning tea by the shore and lunch, with genuine interaction that feels more like travelling with mates than ticking boxes on a tour itinerary.
12 hoursfrom AUD $160
★ 5.0 (18)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
*Most Popular* Winery Tour in the Macedon Ranges
Spend a day tasting your way through the Macedon Ranges, Victoria's cool-climate wine region just outside [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). This 10-hour tour takes small groups through family-run wineries, craft breweries, and gin distilleries with knowledgeable local guides. You'll meet the makers behind the bottles, understand what makes the region's terroir special, and enjoy food pairings at each stop. Perfect for mates, couples, or small celebrations seeking something beyond the usual city escape.
10 hoursfrom AUD $1090
★ 5.0 (16)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Full-Day Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne
Experience the Great Ocean Road's most celebrated landmarks on this full-day expedition from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). Departing early on Wednesday mornings, you'll beat the peak crowds while your local guide steers you through twelve hours of coastal scenery—towering cliffs, hidden coves, and the famous Twelve Apostles rock formations. All transport, guide expertise, and national park access are included; bring your own snacks or plan meal stops en route.
12 hoursfrom AUD $189
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★ 5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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[PRIVATE TOUR] 12 Apostles | Great Ocean Road | Day Trip
A private 10–11 hour coastal drive along Victoria's Great Ocean Road takes you past the dramatic 12 Apostles rock formations, through pockets of ancient rainforest, and along cliff-edge stretches where native wildlife roams freely. Your driver navigates the full suite of highlights at a pace that suits your group, with stops tailored to what you want to see and how long you want to linger.
10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1650
★ 5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Experience
A 12–13 hour private drive along Australia's Great Ocean Road reveals far more than the famous Twelve Apostles. Your guide navigates you through windswept coastal towns, past surf breaks and rainforest reserves, to shipwreck sites and sculpted rock formations. Stop where you wish, spot native wildlife from koalas to kangaroos, and choose your own pace. Morning or afternoon tea is included; lunch options range from casual to two courses. The route is fully customisable to your interests and energy levels.
12 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $875
★ 5.0 (14)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Sunrise Mansfield Hot Air Balloon Flight with GoPro Photo
Launch before dawn from Mansfield in Victoria's foothills for an hour aloft over pastoral valleys and mountain ranges. You'll float quietly above grazing paddocks and eucalypt forest as the sun breaks across the Great Dividing Range, with up to seven others sharing the basket. A 4-hour experience from start to finish, including ground prep and a gentle descent back to base.
4 hoursfrom AUD $495
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Chef Jacqui's French & Indigenous Australian Cooking Experience
Join Chef Jacqui in her [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) kitchen for a hands-on 5-hour cooking class blending classical French technique with native Australian ingredients. You'll prepare and cook a three-course meal from scratch—canapés through to dessert—then sit down to eat what you've made together. Jacqui draws on years working in top European and Australian kitchens, teaching you her approach to confident, seasonal cooking using produce from her garden and local Mornington Peninsula suppliers.
5 hoursfrom AUD $235
★ 5.0 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour with Dingos, Sparkling & Lunch
A 12-hour loop along Victoria's Great Ocean Road in a small coach (max 15 guests), hitting the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge before stopping at a wildlife sanctuary to meet kangaroos, emus and dingoes. You'll walk through Jan Juc and Apollo Bay's coastal villages, tuck into organic lunch at the park, and raise a glass of sparkling overlooking the limestone stacks. Departs and returns to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) city.
12 hoursfrom AUD $175
★ 5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Full Day Private Melbourne Tour with enchanting Koala Encounters.
A private eight-hour tour of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) paired with hands-on time at Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary, where you'll encounter koalas and other native animals up close. Your own guide navigates you through the city's key landmarks and neighbourhoods in a comfortable vehicle, with hotel collection and drop-off included. Groups of up to seven travel together, making it flexible for families or small groups.
8 hoursfrom AUD $2599
★ 5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Melbourne to 12 Apostles VIP Helicopter Tour (1 hour Flight)
Fly by private helicopter from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to the 12 Apostles, landing directly at the site for two hours of exploration. This five-hour experience skips the eight-hour drive, giving you unobstructed views of the Great Ocean Road's limestone formations from the air and ground. Optional add-ons include a winery stopover with lunch or an evening detour to Phillip Island's Penguin Parade.
5 hoursfrom AUD $3299
★ 5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia
Aussie Football MCG Matchday Experience with a Local
Watch Australian Rules football at the MCG, a 100,000-capacity stadium where the sport was born. Your four-hour experience begins with a guided tour through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s sports precinct, covering the game's history, rules, and Indigenous roots. A knowledgeable local sits with you during the match, breaking down the action and helping you understand what's happening on the field. You'll have match tickets, a meat pie, and Australian beer included.
4 hoursfrom AUD $220
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Phillip Island Penguins Private Adventure
A nine-to-eleven-hour private tour of Phillip Island centred on witnessing the nightly penguin return. Your guide—a decade-plus local—takes you beyond the parade ground to explore the island's volcanic landscape, native wildlife, and coastal character. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with refreshments included, settling into reserved seating for the main event when thousands of little penguins emerge from the ocean at dusk.
9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1610
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Greater Geelong & The Bellarine Self-Guided Bike Tour Wine Region
Cycle through Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula on quiet paths and the converted rail trail, visiting working vineyards and market gardens between Geelong and Queenscliff. This six-hour self-guided route lets you set your own rhythm—stop at cellar doors for tastings, grab lunch at a local café, or pack provisions for a roadside picnic. You'll navigate using provided maps and written directions, with support available if needed. The ride covers up to 25 kilometres through farmland and coastal scenery, suitable for cyclists with moderate fitness.
6 hoursfrom AUD $130
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
E-Mountain Bike Hire Echuca Moama - Full Day
Rent an electric mountain bike for a full day exploring the Murray River region around Echuca. These e-bikes flatten the terrain, making it possible to cover ground without exhaustion across a network of well-maintained trails suited to casual riders and experienced cyclists alike. The operator delivers bikes to your accommodation within 5km of town, or you can pick up near the Visitor Information Centre. You'll receive a map, helmet, safety rundown, and route suggestions to help you navigate the area at your own pace.
8 hoursfrom AUD $89
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
Yarra Valley luxe private tour with Champagne Brunch
Spend eight hours exploring Yarra Valley's finest producers on a private tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). Start with artisan cheese at a local dairy, move through three wineries for tastings, then settle into a champagne brunch featuring house-made charcuterie and oysters at Chandon. Round it out with gin flights at Four Pillars Distillery, punctuated by platters of smoked meats, nuts and house-made accompaniments throughout the day. No hiking boots required—this is about savouring rather than rushing.
8 hoursfrom AUD $680
★ 5.0 (9)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Private custom Tour of Phillip Island With Penguin Parade
Spend nine hours on Phillip Island with a private guide steering your day around Cape Woolamai's dramatic coastline, the Nobbies' rocky outcrops, and the nightly return of little penguins to shore. Your guide tailors the itinerary to suit your interests, whether that's spotting fur seals, exploring tidal pools, or simply soaking in the landscape. The tour caps with reserved seating for the Penguin Parade—that magical dusk moment when thousands of birds emerge from the ocean and waddle back to their burrows. Fits up to six travellers in an air-conditioned vehicle with water supplied.
9 hoursfrom AUD $2349
★ 5.0 (9)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Phillip Island Private Experience
A private 8–10 hour tour of Phillip Island combines wildlife encounters, coastal walks and the nightly Penguin Parade. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with your guide to secluded beaches, the Koala Conservation Centre, and clifftop boardwalks overlooking rugged coastline. Watch little penguins return to shore at dusk, waddling past viewing platforms within arm's reach. Morning or afternoon tea included; optional dinner in Cowes township. Your guide weaves in local history and lesser-known stories throughout.
8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $900
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Melbourne Landmark City Tour. Your day Your way Your private tour
A seven-hour private tour tailored to your interests, mixing driving and walking through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s key sights both in and beyond the CBD. Groups of 2–6 get a dedicated vehicle and guide, perfect if you're short on time or catching a cruise. You set the pace and choose what stays, what goes, and what gets added—the itinerary bends to fit you, not the other way round.
7 hoursfrom AUD $249
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