Melbourne · TOUR REVIEWS
A long weekend or a fortnight, the problem is the same: one city, and a state of day trips around it. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
Review of Melbourne’s 14-hour Great Ocean Road eco tour, with koalas, rainforest walks, the Twelve Apostles, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“It was a great tour, lots of fun. It was very well organized and Jai took great care of everything. :)”
Take a full-day Great Ocean Road trip from Melbourne with wildlife stops, a rainforest walk, the 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge.
“Absolutely fantastic tour with Theo! We had an incredible day from start to finish. The tour was quite long, but it was 100% worth it and never felt long thanks to Theo. He is an amazing guide: passionate, extremely knowledgeable, super interesting, and very funny! He made the whole experience so enjoyable and engaging. I cannot recommend this tour — and especially Theo — enough! Thanks Fox ! Julia & Sofian”
Spend a relaxed day in the Yarra Valley tasting wine, cider, gin, beer and chocolate with flexible stops and live acoustic music.
“Communication was absolutely excellent. I also loved that there was a Spotify playlist that the group could contribute to. However, the wineries were not very personable. There were pours and a couple liners. However, little to no information aRead more”
Review of Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road reverse tour, covering the Twelve Apostles, wildlife, rainforest, costs, timing, guides, and practical tips.
“Great day with Marty. We saw beautiful limestone formations and lots of wildlife. We particularly enjoyed hunting for koalas in the wild. A hint: bring a bug net if you have one as the flies can be intense on the coast. Lovely day and highly recommend”
See Phillip Island’s little penguins, koalas, kangaroos, Brighton’s bathing boxes, and the Nobbies on a full-day eco-tour from Melbourne.
“We had Alisha as a tour guide. Such a lovely person who is so knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a nice time. Beach boxes were cute and the wildlife sanctuary visit was lovely. Penguin parade was very crRead more”
Taste Yarra Valley wines, chocolate, and optional spirits on an eight-hour small-group tour from central Melbourne.
“Had a wonderful day with our guide Gilberto!! Especially enjoyed the chocolate tasting experience , beautiful wineries and delicious lunch at Hubert’s winery.”
Explore the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne with a small group, rainforest walks, wild koalas, the Twelve Apostles, and local guides.
“I liked pretty much everything -- the landscapes, the stops in the small towns, the walks. Matt, our guide, was fantastic!”
Review of Melbourne’s reverse Great Ocean Road tour, with London Bridge, Twelve Apostles, wildlife stops, coach choices, timing, and value tips.
“Such a wonderful experience! Philip was our tour guide, he was kind, & wonderful multitasker. Took good care of our group. The views were nothing short of amazing. Verry professional! 9/10”
A full-day Melbourne trip to Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, Nobbies and Phillip Island, ending with the magical little penguin parade.
“Penguin Parade without a doubt. Some additional time could have been provided at the beaches.”
See the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, koalas, and Apollo Bay on a value-packed 12-hour Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne.
“It was an amazing experience, very well managed. I was a little afraid before booking this but it turned out extremely well managed. I am happy that I selected this tour,”
Review of Melbourne’s Yarra Valley wine tour with four tastings, lunch, chocolate, and optional gin or beer, plus practical booking advice.
“Posi was an awesome guide. The wineries were great, and we had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this tour!!”
See Melbourne from the Yarra River on a two-hour cruise past Docklands, gardens, sports grounds and city landmarks with onboard commentary.
“Rhys was a terrific tour guide and made our travel excursion a wonderful experience. He explained each of the sites along the way and was quite knowledgeable with all of the Melbourne area. A wonderful tour. Very comfortable bus. A MUST DO TRIP.”
Explore the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with wine, strawberries, chocolate, lunch, and optional gin tastings on a relaxed small-group day tour.
“This was a fun and engaging tour of The Yarra Valley, including wine, cheese, chocolate and gin. The Soumah vineyard and chocolatier were the highlights for me. Our guide (Posi) set the mood for the day with his enthusiasm and humour.”
Beat the crowds on a 12-hour Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne, with the Twelve Apostles first, rainforest, wild koalas, and a small group.
“Our great ocean road trip was AMAZING! The views at every stop are gorgeous and our tour guide Kevin AKA Kevo was brilliant! He provided so much information and advice on where to eat, the scenery and wildlife around us and was all round such an amazing host! Would 100% recommend!”
Cruise Melbourne’s Yarra River by night with a four-course dinner, free-flowing drinks, city lights, and views of Federation Square and the Botanic Gardens.
“Menu was good and courses were spread out during the cruise.. Good ambiance on the boat. Yarra River near Melbourne at night was good to see.”
Pick a coast road, a cellar door or a laneway.
