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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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3 Day Combo: Great Ocean Road, Penguin Parade and FREE City Tour
Three days exploring Victoria's most celebrated natural attractions and urban highlights. Day one sweeps along the Great Ocean Road's dramatic coastline, day two heads to Phillip Island for the nightly penguin return, and you'll fit in a complimentary [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) city tour at your own pace. Travel in a comfortable coach with small groups (max 24), multilingual audio support, and breakfast included each morning.
3 daysfrom AUD $334
★ 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 (27)
✈️ Transfers
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Airport Transfers - Chauffeur Car & Limo Services of Melbourne
Reliable airport transfers throughout [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) with professional drivers available round the clock. Expect courteous pickup at arrivals with name-sign greeting, plus climate-controlled comfort for the 30–50 minute journey to your destination. The service includes airport parking and tolls, bottled water, phone charging, and wifi on request. Drivers prioritise your safety and preferences, accommodating wheelchairs, prams, and service animals without fuss.
30 min – 50 minfrom AUD $151
★ 5.0 (26)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Melbourne City Scenic Helicopter Ride
Fly solo above [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) in a private helicopter, banking past the MCG, St Kilda's Boardwalk and the Shrine of Remembrance in twenty minutes. You'll rise from the tarmac at 1,200 feet with the city's skyline as your launching pad, swing out over Port Phillip Bay past the Spirit of Tasmania, then trace the coast and landmarks that define the city before banking back toward the CBD. Bose headsets keep the noise at bay while you frame shots of the Yarra River, cricket ground and gardens all at once.
1 hourfrom AUD $379
★ 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 (24)
🐠 Water Activities
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2-Hour Self-Drive Boat Hire on the Yarra River
Captain your own Harvey A vessel down [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s Yarra River for two hours without needing a licence. Cruise with up to nine others past the Botanical Gardens, MCG, Southbank and Docklands, choosing morning, lunch or afternoon slots that suit your schedule. The boat comes equipped for casual entertaining—fridge, champagne buckets, stereo and table settings included—though you'll bring your own food and drinks.
2 hoursfrom AUD $299
★ 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 (23)
🐠 Water Activities
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Yarra River Waterbike Tour
Pedal a human-powered waterbike down [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s Yarra River in 90 minutes, steering through urban landmarks and leafy river pockets without an engine's roar. You'll glide past iconic bridges and city architecture whilst the gentle current carries you through one of Australia's most recognisable waterways. The bikes produce zero emissions, keeping the river ecosystem undisturbed, and the low-slung perspective puts you at water level for angles most visitors miss. Lifejacket included; public transport stops nearby.
1h 30mfrom AUD $99
★ 5.0 (20)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Private Two Day Great Ocean Road Tour
A private two-day drive along Victoria's Great Ocean Road, departing [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) at 10am with your own guide and vehicle. You'll explore the 12 Apostles rock formations, detour through Great Otway National Park and Maits Rest rainforest, then stay overnight in the coastal town of Apollo Bay. Day two takes you deeper into Port Campbell National Park before returning to Melbourne by 4pm. Suits all fitness levels from age 12 up.
2 daysfrom AUD $825
★ 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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Eat & Drink Melbourne: A Hospo-Led Walking Tour
Led by hospitality insiders, this three-hour walking tour uncovers [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s food and drink DNA through hands-on experience. Start with espresso at a working inner-city roastery, then browse the city's oldest market sampling cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal produce. Lunch at a neighbourhood spot reveals how Melbourne's dining scene draws from cultures worldwide, before finishing with a beer at a local brewery. You'll leave with a tote bag and genuine insight into what locals actually eat and drink.
3h 10mfrom AUD $129
★ 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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'56 Chevrolet 3-hr Melbourne Classic Car Private Tour (4 ppl)
Cruise [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) in a restored 1950s Chevrolet for three hours, tailored to your interests. Choose a preset route or design your own—head north to the Dandenongs, east towards the Yarra Valley wineries, south to Port Phillip Bay's beaches, or west into goldfields country. Stop at galleries, breweries, cafés, coastal walks or historic towns depending on your direction. Departures run 10am to 4pm daily, accommodating up to four passengers.
3 hoursfrom AUD $540
★ 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 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Small Group Personalised Private Tours Melbourne (up to 14 pax)
Customised private tours around [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) and regional Victoria with experienced drivers who know the territory well. Choose your own itinerary—from the dramatic cliffs of Great Ocean Road to the rolling vineyards of Yarra Valley or Phillip Island's wildlife spectacles. Travels in spacious, comfortable vehicles for groups up to 14 people or solo explorers, with fixed transparent pricing and all essentials included. Tours run from one hour to a full day depending on your interests.
1 hour – 10 hoursfrom AUD $890
★ 5.0 (13)
✈️ Transfers
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Melbourne CBD/City to MEL Airport Private Transfer 4 or more
Skip the airport shuttle queue with a private Mercedes or Sprinter minibus direct from your [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) CBD, Docklands or Southbank hotel to MEL. Kojii Transport handles groups of four or more with straightforward door-to-door service, child seats included at no extra cost, and essentials like water and Wi-Fi on board. Book with confidence—cancel free up to 24 hours before departure.
from AUD $45
★ 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 (12)
🍹 Nightlife
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Private Melbourne Nightlife Experience
Skip the tourist circuits and experience [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s after-dark culture with a local guide who knows where to go. Over three to four hours, you'll hop between neighbourhood bars and intimate venues, sampling cocktails and wine whilst grazing on progressive small plates and dessert. Your host—someone who actually lives this scene—shares the stories behind the city's colourful past: the old speakeasies, the rogues, the music venues that shaped it all. Tailored entirely to your tastes, this is nightlife on your terms.
1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $820
★ 5.0 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Melbourne City Private Walking Tour
This 2.5-hour private walking tour cuts through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s layers with a local who knows the backstreets and stories. You'll move from the raw history of the Old Melbourne Gaol through the ornate Victorian shopfronts of the Block Arcade and beyond, hitting the landmarks that actually matter. Private means your guide is yours alone—ask what you want, get genuine local tips, and skip the generic commentary.
2h 30mfrom AUD $400
★ 5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Private Cassic Walking Tour of Melbourne: start from your hotel
A three-hour private walking tour that traces [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s layered identity—from its 1850s gold-rush bones to today's street-art scene. You'll navigate the city's distinctive grid with a knowledgeable guide, moving between grand Victorian avenues and narrow laneways where independent galleries and murals compete for attention. The Yarra River provides a natural anchor point as you piece together how heritage architecture and contemporary culture coexist on these streets. A coffee stop grounds the experience in Melbourne's café culture.
3 hoursfrom AUD $190
★ 5.0 (11)
🛕 Culture & History
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Badass Women of Melbourne Walking Tour
This two-hour walking tour threads through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s CBD to uncover the lives of women who built the city's institutions, sparked movements, and shaped its cultural landscape. Starting from Parliament House and weaving through Chinatown and Little Lon, you'll encounter the stories of artists, activists, and entrepreneurs whose contributions have often gone unrecognised. A local guide leads the way, revealing how these women—from hospital founders to cultural innovators—left their mark on the streets you walk today.
2 hoursfrom AUD $60
★ 5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Melbourne Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
A two-hour guided walk through [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) that moves beyond the postcard sights to reveal what locals actually know about the city. Your guide reads the group and balances well-known landmarks with the quieter laneways and corners where Melbourne's character genuinely lives. You'll leave with a real sense of how the city works, not just a checklist of things you've seen.
2 hoursfrom AUD $41
★ 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)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Melbourne Tour: Walk the Yarra & Heritage Convent Experience
Walk the Yarra River parklands just 15 minutes from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne)'s CBD on this 3–4 hour guided ramble that threads together natural and cultural landmarks. You'll traverse Yarra Bend Park's uneven trails, spot the flying fox colony roosting in the trees, visit the Heritage-listed Abbotsford Convent, and learn the Dights Falls' significance to local First Nations peoples. Taxi transport, refreshments, and a poncho are included.
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $180
★ 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
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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)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Melbourne Airport Transfers To City (Sedan, SUV, or Van)
Skip the airport hassle with a private vehicle from [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) Airport to your accommodation. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a namecard, then you settle into a late-model sedan, SUV, or van for the 30–45 minute drive into the city. Bottled water, phone chargers, and Wi-Fi keep you comfortable; tolls and parking are covered. Perfect whether you're rolling with luggage, a pram, or a service animal.
30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $150
★ 5.0 (9)
✈️ Transfers
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Melbourne Airport Transfers
Door-to-door airport transfers in [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) using a fleet of air-conditioned vehicles. Ibuzz International's drivers bring over two decades of experience and a minimum five years in the service sector. They're trained to handle everything from standard pickups to custom routing, treating passengers as valued guests rather than transaction numbers. Whether you need a one-way run to your hotel, round-trip coverage, or port connection, they've got the logistics sorted. Infant seats are available on request.
from AUD $168
★ 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
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