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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 (37)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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 (33)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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 (30)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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
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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
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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 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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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)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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*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
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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
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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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
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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
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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 (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 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wineries with Wine Tastings
A bespoke full-day wine tour through Victoria's Yarra Valley, where you control the itinerary alongside an experienced guide versed in Australian viticulture. Depart inner [Melbourne](/places/melbourne), visit multiple wineries at your preferred tempo, and enjoy a gourmet lunch with wine at Balgownie Estate or similar venue. Returns to your hotel by evening.
7h 30mfrom AUD $800
★ 5.0 (7)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Private 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Hiking Tour from Melbourne
This 12-hour private tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) tackles the Great Ocean Road's most striking landmarks without fighting peak-hour crowds. You'll walk among the towering 12 Apostles limestone formations, descend Gibson Steps to the beach below, and venture into Great Otway National Park for a Grade 2 rainforest hike to a secluded waterfall. The route also includes the Californian Redwoods and coastal villages where koalas, king parrots and kangaroos roam freely. Your itinerary flexes to match your group's pace and interests.
12 hoursfrom AUD $1300
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Small-Group Murray River Adventure - Paddle Steamer & Wildlife
This 11-hour regional Victoria loop departs [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) with a guided exploration of the Murray River's heritage and wildlife. You'll board the PS Canberra paddle steamer in Echuca for a cruise through Australia's largest river, spot native animals at Kyabram Fauna Park with a keeper talk, wander past Rochester's celebrated silo murals, and finish with a wine tasting at a Heathcote producer known for Cambrian soil vintages. A small group of maximum 15 travellers travels by comfortable coach with window seats guaranteed.
11 hoursfrom AUD $230
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Mornington Peninsula Coastal Discovery Tour from Melbourne
Skip the epic Great Ocean Road slog and hit the Mornington Peninsula's southern coastline instead. This eight-hour day trip trades distance for density—clifftop walks, fishing villages, and Port Phillip vistas packed into one outing with a local guide and small group. You'll explore Point Nepean National Park on foot or bike, wander Sorrento's beachside streets, and chase views that rival the famous road but without the crowds or windscreen time.
8 hoursfrom AUD $125
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour
A flexible 8–9 hour winery tour across Mornington Peninsula that mixes wine, beer and spirits tastings at four venues. Pick up from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) CBD or the peninsula itself, then shape your own itinerary: stick to wine all day or branch into breweries and distilleries as you fancy. The focus is on building a crew vibe from the moment you board—control the playlist, chat with fellow travellers, and hit tastings without the stiffness of traditional wine tours. Lunch stops are self-catered from three options.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $175
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Yarra Valley Wineries Private Day Tour
Spend a day exploring Victoria's premier wine region, an hour north of [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). This private tour visits three to four distinguished vineyards across the Yarra Valley's rolling landscape, with tastings of cool-climate wines that have built Australia's reputation. A two-course lunch at a vineyard restaurant and afternoon stop at the local chocolaterie round out eight to nine hours of unhurried discovery. Your own driver navigates the back roads, leaving you free to focus on the wines and views.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1050
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne
This six-and-a-half-hour excursion whisks you from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) into the Yarra Valley's renowned wine region. You'll sample wines across three to four established vineyards, moving between cellar doors to taste what the valley's winemakers are producing. Hotel pickup is included, making the logistics straightforward. Bring an appetite—lunch isn't provided, so plan accordingly or eat before departing.
6h 30mfrom AUD $179
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Private Yarra Valley Tour
This eight-hour private tour whisks you from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) to the Yarra Valley, one of Australia's premier wine regions nestled beneath the Yarra Ranges. Your guide takes you behind the scenes at Dominique Portet winery for barrel room tastings paired with local produce, followed by a two-course lunch with your choice of wine, beer or soft drink. The region's celebrated restaurants and vineyard views make this an ideal escape for wine and food enthusiasts seeking more than standard tastings.
8 hoursfrom AUD $930
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Melbourne Highlights and Aussie Wildlife Express Tour
This 7.5-hour tour combines [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s urban core with native wildlife encounters. You'll be collected from your accommodation, guided through the city's architectural landmarks and laneway culture, then spend time at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park observing kangaroos, wallabies, emus and other Australian fauna in their natural settings. Coffee and tea included throughout.
7h 30mfrom AUD $513
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Private, Luxury and Tailored Yarra Valley Wine Tour
Spend 7–8 hours exploring Yarra Valley's finest wineries in a private luxury vehicle reserved entirely for your group. Select three premium cellar doors that match your palate—think cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—or swap one tasting for a gin distillery visit. Your driver collects you from anywhere in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) and adjusts the route to suit your rhythm, skipping the standard tourist circuit altogether. Stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie if you fancy it.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $745
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Private Wilsons Promontory Hiking Tour from Melbourne
A full-day private hiking adventure through Wilsons Promontory National Park near [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). You'll tackle two rewarding walks totalling 12 km: a coastal ramble from Tidal River to Pillar Point with sweeping bay views, then the signature Mt Oberon ascent for Victoria's best vistas from the summit. Between walks, explore Squeaky Beach's peculiar white quartz sands, spot wombats, emus and kangaroos in their natural habitat, and grab lunch at the park's general store. The pace is yours to set with a private guide and vehicle.
12 hoursfrom AUD $1500
★ 5.0 (5)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Happy Slam Australian Open Melbourne Sports Experience
Catch the Australian Open in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) with a guide who knows the circuit inside out. This 5-hour tour gives you an all-day ground pass to roam the courts, watch elite tennis players, and pick up the inside stories of how the tournament shaped Australian sporting culture. Small groups of no more than 15 mean you'll actually hear your guide over the crowd.
5 hoursfrom AUD $150
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia
Melbourne Private Penguins Koalas TOUR-Melbourne City Tour JEWELS
This eight-and-a-half-hour private tour combines [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s urban landmarks with close encounters at a wildlife facility, letting you spot little penguins in daylight rather than waiting for evening. You'll see free-roaming kangaroos, up to 15 koalas, tree kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, emus and dingos, then visit iconic city spots. An air-conditioned vehicle and all entry fees are included, making it a seamless full-day outing.
8h 30mfrom AUD $1399
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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'56 Chevrolet 6-hr Yarra Valley Classic Car Private Tour (4 ppl)
Travel the Yarra Valley in a restored 1956 Chevrolet with up to three companions on this six-hour private tour from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne). Your driver curates stops based on your preferences—whether that's winery visits, craft breweries, local galleries, or village shops. The route combines freeway stretches with quiet country backroads lined with farmland and bushland, giving you both pace and scenery in equal measure.
6 hoursfrom AUD $972
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Cruise Ship Shore Excursion - Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour (12 Hour)
A 12-hour private exploration of Victoria's Great Ocean Road, departing directly from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) Cruise Ship Terminal. You'll travel over 500 kilometres through Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver-guide, stopping at iconic landmarks including the 12 Apostles and Apollo Bay township. This tour suits cruise passengers with tight turnaround schedules, though expect 8–9 hours of driving time.
12 hoursfrom AUD $580
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Private Snow Tour From Melbourne - Up to 14 Travellers
Escape [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s urban sprawl for a private alpine adventure into Victoria's snow country. Your own driver navigates you to Mt Buller, Mt Hotham, or Lake Mountain—whichever suits your group's appetite for winter play or serious slopes. Ten to fifteen hours of mountain time, from your doorstep to the peaks and back, tailored to your pace. Up to fourteen of you fit comfortably in the van; families, mates, whoever wants the day.
10 hours – 15 hoursfrom AUD $1486
★ 5.0 (4)
🧖 Wellness & Spa
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Depart Peninsula: Mornington Wine & Hot Springs Tour with Lunch
Spend eight hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula's best bits: climb Arthur's Seat for sweeping views across Port Phillip Bay, taste cool-climate wines and local produce at Red Hill, then soak for three hours in over 75 thermal pools surrounded by native bush. Small-group tour with a knowledgeable local guide, pick-up from Peninsula accommodation included, plus a quality [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) coffee to start.
8 hoursfrom AUD $245
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia
Private 12 Apostles Express Tour - Shorter
This eight-hour private tour takes you straight to Victoria's most iconic coastal formations—the 12 Apostles and Lord Ard Gorge—via inland routes. Ideal for cruise passengers or those with limited time, you'll travel in a luxury Mercedes minivan with an experienced driver. The itinerary can be adjusted to include [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) highlights like St Kilda Pier, the Brighton Beach bathing boxes, or the MCG, depending on your interests.
8 hoursfrom AUD $1320
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★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia
[PRIVATE TOUR] Yarra Valley Winery | Day Tour
This eight-hour private tour takes you an hour from [Melbourne](/places/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
★ 5.0 (3)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Small group Great Ocean Road Reverse & Wildlife spotting
This 12-hour reverse-route Great Ocean Road tour departs [Melbourne](/places/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
★ 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](/places/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
★ 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](/places/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
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