Melbourne · 1-DAY TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 14 1-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Review of Melbourne Zoo's $37 day ticket, with tigers, koalas, penguins, keeper talks, transport tips, and practical advice for families.
“really efficient, great fun and easy to work out where the animals were using the map”
See koalas, wallabies, fur seals, and Phillip Island’s little penguins on a small-group day trip from Melbourne.
“The Moonlit Sanctuary was wonderful. We saw wombats, kangaroos, koalas and birds. The ride back and forth was 2 hrs each way and the van had pretty uncomfortable seats, especially in the back where it was very bumpy. The penguin parade was great. Wear warm clothes because it can get very chilly.”
See koalas, coastal views, and little penguins on a full-day Phillip Island tour from Melbourne with Penguin Plus viewing.
“Wear a heavy cloth, if you are coming in winter . And bring snacks with you for the road trip. Thanks fiona”
Review of Melbourne’s small-group Great Ocean Road tour, with rainforest, Apollo Bay, Twelve Apostles, guide tips, timing, and value.
“This was a great trip, especially for the price. We stayed on schedule and managed to see a lot during the 12 hours. Safe driving.”
See koalas, coastal views, and Little Penguins on a full-day Phillip Island trip from Melbourne with transport, park fees, and a guide included.
“Tour guide Ilkay was great, funny and gave a good commentary for parts of the tour. We were a little late leaving as some people couldn’t get themselves to the meeting point on time, but Ilkay did his best to make that time up. Our time at the koala sanctuary was a bit rushed, but was lovely none the less. We were lucky in so much as we saw two little penguins by the side of the road going in to a burrow on our way to the penguin centre, there was lots of other wildlife about though which was nice to see. Unfortunately, there was an electrical storm and…”
Ride from Melbourne to Mt Buller for snow play, skiing, village walks, and mountain views, with resort entry and more than six hours to explore.
“Departures were on time, the guide was very clear with his instructions”
Ride Puffing Billy, explore the Dandenong Ranges, and meet Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary on a full-day trip from Melbourne.
“This was such a unique experience with the train and preserve. Got to see kangaroos and many other wildlife.”
Explore the Grampians from Melbourne with lookouts, waterfalls, kangaroos, Aboriginal culture, and guided walks on a long small-group day.
“It was OK, but I'd like to spend more time in walking and seeing more waterfalls. Also, the bus was very old and with bad stereo system - we could barely hear our guide.”
Review of the $71 Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne, with London Arch, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, and koala spotting.
“Amazing experience! Everything was well-organized, and the guide was incredibly kind and patient. We also had the chance to see a koala, which made the tour even more special. Highly recommend! Thank you Daniel Huang. - Pura vida 🇨🇷”
See the Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, rainforest, koalas, kangaroos, and Apollo Bay fish and chips on a comfortable small-group day trip.
“Very very good day out seeing some of the loveliest parts of melbourne definitely recommend this trip”
Review of the Wilsons Promontory day trip from Melbourne, with Squeaky Beach, Mount Bishop, wildlife walks, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was an amazing day, beautiful squeaky beach. Got to see wombats, emu, kangaroos etc. The hike up the mountain had me tired but views were amazing.”
Review of the Peninsula Hot Springs day trip from Melbourne, with transport, Bath House entry, 70 experiences, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“We had a fantastic day at the Spings . Beautiful tranquil atmosphere . Healthy and relaxing spring baths with plenty of room to get your zen on .”
Relax at Peninsula Hot Springs, enjoy Arthurs Seat views, and photograph Mornington Peninsula bathing boxes on an easy day trip from Melbourne.
“Had a great experience at the Peninsula Hot Springs. The drive to the Hot Springs was amazing with a strong air-conditioned bus with shutters on the windows. Tour guide was friendly and provided great detail about Melbourne. The hot springs itself was amazing. The place is just beautiful with the hot springs overlooking some of the most beautiful nature scenery. For 3.5 hours, we did a lot at the hot spring and would recommend anyone to do it. After the hot springs, the tour guide took us on a few tour locations which we didn't expect but appreciate the effort.”
See Melbourne’s lanes, Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, Nobbies, and Phillip Island’s penguins on one long small-group day.
“Kevin, our guide, was great but there was a mess-up in picking us up after the first part of the tour and it was very confusing after we were dropped off for lunch and skydeck on our own. . Better communication is needed in pickup locaRead more”
Pick a coast road, a cellar door or a laneway.
