Top 10 Day Trips from in Victoria, Australia

Explore some of Australias southern highlights on a refreshing private helicopter tour. Witness the breathtaking coastline that is the Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles and be back in time for dinner. Head south over the iconic Mornington Peninsula wineries, boutique seaside townships, and the Great Ocean Road coastline. With its raw beauty, eroded cliff sides and pristine beaches, your destination, the 12 Apostles, is one of the most unique and scenic regions Australia has to offer. Here you'll spend an hour or so enjoying your cheese and fruit platter, exploring the visitor information center, strolling the boardwalk/viewing platform, and immersing yourself in the endless supply of fresh southern air. Total flight time lasts approximately 3 hours and provides ample time to view the amazing scenery and allow for countless photo opportunities. The ideal day trip for couples or groups of 3.

Inclusions: Professional pilot, Cheese and fruit platter, Drinks, Live commentary on board (on request), Personal music entertainment system

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Visit 4 of the regions best wineries with guided local knowledge the winning key to ensuring you have an experience that will create everlasting memories. Stop along the way for panoramic views of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula where you can take photos. Lunch with a glass of wine and tastings at all wineries visited will be on offer. See for yourself why the Mornington Peninsula wine region is rated as one of the best wine regions in Australia. Please note wineries visited may vary from day to day

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off., Lunch with a glass of wine at a chosen winery., Tastings at 4 chosen wineries., Free Wifi

Exclusions: Gratuities

As we tour everyday, we have permanent time slots arranged with all the major wineries which ensures you have the best experience. Visit 4 of the regions best wineries in an air conditioned bus with guided local knowledge. The winning key to ensuring you have an experience that will create everlasting memories. Stop along the way for panoramic views of the beautiful Yarra Valley where you will have great photo opportunities..  Enjoy lunch with a glass of wine and tastings at all 4 wineries visited will be on offer. A visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie where you can sample yummy chocolate. See for yourself why the Yarra Valley wine region is rated as one of the best wine regions in Australia. Wineries visited may change from day to day from original itinerary. **Please advise your pick up point prior to tour**

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off-**Please advise your pick up point prior to tour**, Lunch with a glass of wine and tastings., Tastings at 4 chosen wineries., Tastings at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie., Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Free Wifi

Exclusions: Gratuities

There are wine tours and there are wine tours, get on board with us and experience the difference!! Sure, some wine tours will drive you around a few vineyards, but Grape Explorations Australia believes you deserve so much more. As soon as you step into Estella, our luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Lil'Pip, Our Mercedes-Benz Valente, you will know that you are going to be treated to an exceptional day. This is not just a wine tour: it’s a relaxed and sophisticated journey into the gloriousness of our region’s wineries: the countryside, the characters and, of course, the wine. Our hosts have a unique combination of interests and experience and we combine it all to create a power-ball of winery prowess. Local knowledge is not all we bring to the mix: Our hosts have also worked in the retail and entertainment industry so we know how to keep clients happy. Take a Grape Explorations Australia tour and experience the region in a way you will never forget. You deserve it.

Inclusions: Chilled still and sparkling water is available on board all day and a lunch is included in your ticket price at one of our stops during the tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Private transportation

The Yarra Valley has an abundance of hidden treasures and this full day tour is a showcase of some our favourites! This is a relaxed and informative day tour with a professional tour guide providing interesting information throughout the day about the history of the valley and regional wine varietals. Sample a variety of locally produced specialties at four venues throughout the valley as well as taking some time to explore the village of Healesville with its cafes, distilleries and wine bars. Tour includes generous wine tastings at 4 wineries plus finish the day with a glass of wine or a bottle of craft beer! Our small group tour (max 11 guests) provides pick up and drop off at Lilydale train station or any accommodation or address in the Yarra Valley. City pickups are not available. Most of our guests staying in Melbourne choose to catch the train to Lilydale station. It takes about 1 hour (quicker than driving in traffic) and from there it is only 5 minutes to Yarra Valley!

Inclusions: Wine tastings at 4 wineries, plus finish the day with a glass of wine or bottle of craft beer!

Exclusions: Lunch is not included in this tour but we will visit Healesville village with numerous cafe's, burger joints and restaurants offering a variety of lunch options to suit any budget

Only an hour out of Melbourne, capture some of the best views in a valley surrounded by mountains and taste the regions fresh produce. There are wineries, breweries, distillery's, a dairy farm and a chocolate factory. All the recipes needed to create a fun day out! Our Yarra Valley private tours are completely flexible and tailored to suit your interests. Your host/ guide will ensure you get the best from your day in the Yarra Valley.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Wine tasting fees. Refundable upon a purchase and vary depending on your choices. , Flexible: from picnics at private view spots to fine dining. We will arrange with you a suitable lunch spot upon booking.

We are happy to take you on a private day tour to any destination beyond Melbourne you choose. Some itinerary options are listed below (only one can be done). How it works: Pick the location you would like to explore. Some options are: Explore the The Great Ocean Road & Otway Rainforest Go hiking in the Grampians National Park See the fairy penguin parade at Phillip Island Hike and swim at the southernmost point of mainland Australia at Wilsons Promontory National Park We will organise with you your itinerary and make all the relevant bookings We pick you up, take you around and drop you back to your hotel at the end of the tour We charge a flat rate for the service, inclusive of transport and guide. Any extra costs are then added to the overall price, meaning you get to tailor the tour to what you want to pay for!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Gippsland Countryside, and indulge in the tastes & delicacies of this unique land. We will visit unique and charming locations, each one providing us a taste and an insight into what makes Gippsland so special. From fresh made cheeses at an award winning Dairy; to a paddock-to-plate platter at a working Farm-gate - we guarantee you will leave this tour feeling satisfied, both in taste and in the beauty you were able to witness.

Inclusions: Canvas Shopping Bag, Paddock to Plate Platter, Savory Delights at Boutique Cafe , Award Winning Cheese Platter, Gippsland Wine Co. Wine Tasting , Burra Brewery Tasting Paddle , Air conditioned, Luxury Touring Bus, WiFi on board

Exclusions:

This is a Premium version of the highly awarded Reverse Itinerary Tour which follows exactly the same itinerary, and has the following plus: - Pickup from hotels in Melbourne CBD and Southbank - WiFi onboard - Spacious minibus Highlights: • Travel inland in the morning straight to the Twelve Apostles • At least 4 attractions at the 12 Apostles Coast: London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, The Razorback and the Twelve Apostles • Coastal towns: Apollo Bay, Lorne and lots of other stops for pictures • Reverse itinerary to avoid the crowds: we mean it! We get there earlier • More attractions, More stops, More fun!

Inclusions: National Park fees, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Disposable Face Masks, Hand Sanitizer

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Small Group (8) Early Departure (6am) Early Return( By 5pm) We are Ahead of the Crowds and have lookouts to ourselves Our Experience and Live Commentary Breakfast/Snack Pack Aussie Themed Café Lunch  More Photo Stops Over 14 years old only See Kangaroos Koalas and Native Birds in the Bush We Don't do the reverse tour to be ahead of the crowds, we leave Early and Get Back Early. We have nearly all of our Morning Lookouts to us only.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off (conditions apply), Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch and Snack/Pack, Aussie snacks, Cold bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Children under 8, Travelers more than 130Kgs