The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in Melbourne

1.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,085 reviews · from $114Our pick

See koalas, Loch Ard Gorge, the Shipwreck Coast and a Twelve Apostles sunset on this long, value-packed Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne.

“It was a stunning 243 km drive with scenic coastal views, dramatic cliffs, beautiful beaches, rainforests and iconic landmarks like the “Twelve Apostles” limestones stacks, where we ended during stunning view of the sunset. During our Read more”

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2.Full-Day Yarra Valley Wine Experience with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 710 reviews · 8 hours · from $127

Taste Yarra Valley wines at four wineries, enjoy a winery lunch, and travel from Melbourne through rolling vineyard country with an expert guide.

“The most amazing day! Had a great time and Brent was amazing! All the vineyards we visited were so welcoming and explained all the wines and what we were drinking! The food was definitely worth it as you did need it at this point! They catered for me and my friend who are vegan and it was very tasty! Would recommend this trip but bring snacks along with you!!”

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3.Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 658 reviews · from $104

Review of Melbourne’s Phillip Island day tour, with Moonlit Sanctuary, Woolamai Beach, Nobbies, Cowes, and the famous penguin parade.

“It was a fun day out. The sights were beautiful. Our guide Luke was a real character. He educated us, entertained us and got us all around the different places safely. Unfortunately for us not alot of Penguins came in that night but they had the previous night. We would definitely do another tour with this company next time we are in Melbourne.”

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4.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 14 hours · from $98

Review of the 14-hour Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne, with koalas, rainforest, the Twelve Apostles, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.

“Lisa and cloe were the greatest funniest guides we have been with so far..knowledgeable and helpful in every way..they made us feel comfortable, and informed throughout what was a long but enjoyable day..Ka Rawe..awesome..lance.nz”

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5.Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 642 reviews · 10 hours · from $109

See koalas, coastal wildlife, Woolamai Beach, the Nobbies, and little penguins on a full-day Phillip Island tour from Melbourne.

“A great trip, well-organized, and a very cheerful and informative guide.”

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6.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 565 reviews · 13 hours · from $98

See koalas, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles at sunset on a 13-hour Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with city pickup.

“Our guide Michael made this tour perfect!! He gave us so many tipps, had interesting and entertaining stories to tell and I loved the music on the bus!! Thanks a lot for this great experience, best guide on my journey to Australia so far (and I did lots of tours) 5⭐️s!!! It was a long long day but it felt so much shorter because of that!”

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7.Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · from $71

Review of Melbourne’s 13-hour Great Ocean Road tour, covering the Twelve Apostles, rainforest, wildlife, guides, value, stops, and practical tips.

“Steve (our tour guide) was excellent, adapting to our desires and a few recent natural disasters (landslides the prior week) that he was able to handle nicely along our modified route. Bring headphones (for long drives), snacks, layers, sunscreen and water. Comfortable bus.”

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8.Yarra Valley Full Day Grazing Tour: Gin, Wine, Pizza, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 455 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Taste Yarra Valley wine, gin, cheese, pizza, and chocolate on an eight-hour small-group tour from Melbourne with all tastings included.

“The tour was excellent our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable.”

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9.Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Sunset Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 420 reviews · from $99

See the Great Ocean Road, Loch Ard Gorge, wild koalas, and the Twelve Apostles at sunset on a long but memorable day from Melbourne.

“Great customer experience, chiefly down to a great bunch of folk, but importantly, our tour guide BEAR !!! He was excellent and kept the whole show on the road for 13 hours !!! Plenty comfort breaks and refreshment stops. Highly recommended, Graham (Scotland)”

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10.Full-day Melbourne City Sightseeing with Penguin Parade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · from $157

See Melbourne highlights, Fitzroy Gardens, Phillip Island, the Nobbies, and the sunset penguin parade on one long guided day.

“Very friendly tour guide (Tim) He was extremely knowledgeable and there was a lovely atmosphere on the bus and with the group. Visited many Melbourne City highlights Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend this tour.”

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11.Full-Day Penguins and Wildlife Nature Experience from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $114

See kangaroos, koalas, coastal sights, and Phillip Island’s little penguins on a 12-hour nature tour from Melbourne.

“Our day started with a happy greeting from Brook, who was a phenomenal guide. She was very knowledgable about the areas we visited, as well as the wildlife we saw.”

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12.Yarra Valley Full Day Gourmet Food, Wine & Gin Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $82

Taste Yarra Valley fruit, chocolate, cheese, wine, and gin on an 8-hour Melbourne tour with guides, transport, and a take-home bottle.

“It is excellent,ex excellent tour guide,great wineries especially, rochford estate for lunch,great food”

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13.Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 74 reviews · 12h 30m · from $70Best value

See the Great Ocean Road, Memorial Arch, Melba Gully, 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge on a full-day trip from Melbourne.

“A fantastic day. If you are thinking about doing this trip, go for it. You won't regret it. Luke was an awesome tour guide. 10 out of 10!”

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14.Wilsons Promontory National Park Full-Day Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

Review of the Wilsons Promontory eco tour from Melbourne, with beaches, wildlife, hikes, guides, price, timing, and practical tips.

“Zoe was the best tour guide and Wilson's prom is a stunning landscape”

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15.Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews

Build a Melbourne day around your interests, from city laneways and St Kilda to Healesville, Yarra Valley, or the Great Ocean Road.

“We enjoyed a full day tour with Daniel. He was extremely knowledgeable and made wonderful suggestions for the day. We enjoyed wine tastings at several Yarra Valley wineries and a wonderful lunch that Daniel arranged at Somah. A perfect day all around. We highly recommend Daniel as a guide.”

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