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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips from Melbourne

179 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Everything with a guide, a bus or a boat attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day out of the city, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne - The early start and the road to Torquay
Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles, Tour Reviews, Tours

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour - Torquay and Bells Beach begin the coastal story
Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wildlife

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

2.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,020 reviews · 13h 30m · from $94

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”

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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc - Yering Farm Wines and Pink Lady cider
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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

3.Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,552 reviews · from $93

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”

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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 11 Guests - Gibson Steps and the beach below
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

4.Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour – Max 11 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,186 reviews · from $106

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”

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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne - Moonlit Sanctuary gives the day its best wildlife variety
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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

5.Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,774 reviews · from $118

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”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - The drive through Warrandyte and into wine country
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide - Starting early from Melbourne
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Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife - London Bridge, a worthwhile extra stop
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Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

8.Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,252 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $46

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”

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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option - Yering Station, a polished first tasting
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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin - Yering Station and the first wine tasting
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Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

10.Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,566 reviews · from $93

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.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse - The early start and Winchelsea breakfast stop
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

11.Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,471 reviews · 12 hours · from $97

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!”

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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture - From Gordon Reserve to Melbourne’s gold-rush wealth
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Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

12.Ultimate Melbourne Walking Tour: History, Laneways & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,451 reviews · from $92

Explore Melbourne’s laneways, arcades, landmarks, coffee culture, and history on a lively three-hour small-group walking tour.

“We were very lucky to have the lovely and knowledgeable Ian on our tour! The meeting place was by the big fountain at Gordon reserve opposite the Windsor hotel - you can spot the team holding blue umbrellas. We had a very small group on our tour six, a lovely family for and myself and my friend. Ian made the effort to get to know us a little so he could tailor some of the facts that he told us. The walking tour itself was fabulous and we saw lots of great architecture, arcades & street art. I live in Melbourne myself and my friend was visiting from the UK…”

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From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Koalas Tour - The Koala Conservation Reserve offers natural viewing
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From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Koalas Tour

Yarra Valley Wine & Winery Tour from Melbourne - All Inclusive! - Balgownie Estate adds lunch to the wine tasting
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Yarra Valley Wine & Winery Tour from Melbourne – All Inclusive!

Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour - Meeting the bus and getting beyond the CBD
Healesville & Wildlife Sanctuaries, Puffing Billy & the Dandenongs, Tour Reviews, Tours

Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

15.Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,220 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Review of Melbourne’s Puffing Billy, Healesville Sanctuary, Emerald Lake, and Yarra Valley Chocolaterie tour, with practical booking tips.

“We enjoyed each step of the trip. Our driver Ron was fantastic. Very friendly with the right amount of sarcastic humour. Just the way we like it. I loved the respectful way that Healesville has been created for our wildlife. I heard many comments that they wish they saw more animals but for me it was a great experience walking around the park and hoping to spot some wildlife the same as if we were out on a bush walk. The puffing Billy and the chocolate place were also a great experience in a truly beautiful part of our amazing country.”

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