Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Melbourne, Victoria

February 7, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

Lovely, laid-back Melbourne has something for everyone: family fare, local and international art, haute boutiques, multicultural dining, Australian and Aboriginal history, spectator sports, and pulsing, swanky nightlife. Cruise on the free City Circle Tram loop to check out unique attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville Sanctuary, which buzzes with local animal species.
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1. Blue Tongue Bikes

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5.0 based on 1,106 reviews

Blue Tongue Bikes

We offer Bike Tours and Bike Rentals in the heart of Melbourne. We're perfectly located on the Yarra River, providing easy access to the city's best bike paths. Our bikes are comfortable and reliable and we pride ourselves on providing friendly service.

2. The Private Tour Guide

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5.0 based on 449 reviews

The Private Tour Guide

The Private Tour Guide offers an array of one day tours in and around Melbourne. With a focus on great food and local wine, our private tours visit all the famous tour routes in Victoria and leave our clients coming back again and again. If you prefer to travel at your pace, in your time and with own Private Tour Guide, we are the answer.

3. Hit the Road Tours

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5.0 based on 1,476 reviews

Hit the Road Tours

Great Ocean Rd Reverse Itinerary! Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm carved coastline? ​So, you're ready to join us on this awesome tour! To avoid large crowds, we have created an itinerary that follows a strategic path. ​The schedule is optimized for the best times and places so you can take as much time as you want.

4. Global Ballooning Australia

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5.0 based on 1,138 reviews

Global Ballooning Australia

Global Ballooning Australia have shared a sunrise with over 100,000 people since 1992. Operating 364 days a year (weather permitting), gently float over the world’s most liveable city or the countryside. When you choose Global Ballooning Australia you know you are flying with Victoria's most celebrated hot air ballooning business. You will enjoy award winning daily sunrise hot air balloon flights over Melbourne City, Yarra Valley & Mansfield, experiences recognised multiple times by the Victorian tourism industry that resulted in Global Ballooning Australia being inducted into the Hall of Fame as the best Tourism Operator in the state. Ballooning over Melbourne is a truly unique experience as it is one of very few cities in the world that can traversed in a hot air balloon. To enjoy the best of Victorian country side, ballooning over the Yarra Valley is one of Victoria's most spectacular winery regions or Mansfield, located at foothills of the Victorian Alps with spectacular scenery.

5. Kayak Melbourne

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5.0 based on 567 reviews

Kayak Melbourne

Kayak Melbourne offers exceptional day and evening sightseeing tours. Guests enjoy spectacular views of Melbourne's iconic sights as they paddle through the heart of the city. Our tours are led by passionate guides who love to share insights about the city, and even include a stop along the way for fish 'n chips, a unique on-water dining experience. Kayaking on the Yarra is an incredible way to sight-see while getting a bit of fitness at the same time. It is our pleasure to show off Melbourne from a unique perspective to locals and visitors and look forward to having you along for a fun paddle soon!

6. ON A BOAT

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ON A BOAT

Get ON A BOAT and experience Melbourne's spectacular Yarra River. Choose either Skipper Yourself (no licence required) or Skippered Cruise, and have a blast as you traverse the Melbourne CBD! ON A BOAT hire Melbourne.

7. Vinetrekker Wine and Food Tours

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5.0 based on 1,977 reviews

Vinetrekker Wine and Food Tours

Vinetrekker offers daily winery tours of the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Macedon Ranges wine regions surrounding Melbourne. A Vinetrekker journey is a well rounded exploration of the region we visit, providing fine food and wine at a leisurely pace. We offer public and private tours, full day and overnight, so a tailored itinerary can be provided just for you.

8. Escape Discovery Adventures

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5.0 based on 1,569 reviews

Escape Discovery Adventures

BOOK DIRECT WITH US AND SAVE. A whole new level in truly small group touring. At Escape Discovery Adventures our guests experience more than just a tour. Check out our website for full details on our award winning tours - escapediscoveryadventures. com .au. Our all inclusive tours travel in the luxury of our custom built Mercedes fleet - designed with our guests in mind - with a max of 11 per vehicle, each offers up to 40% more interior space and viewing area than any other operator in our class and a level of service and complimentary inclusions second to none. With an emphasis on quality, our specially designed tours get you closer to nature and the locals and avoids the crowds, providing a more personal service that allows you to fully absorb yourself in a memorable day out.

9. The Little Penguin Bus

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5.0 based on 1,235 reviews

The Little Penguin Bus

MORE TOUR OPTIONS AND LOWER PRICES ON OUR WEBSITE! CLICK ON 'MORE' ABOVE (DESKTOP). PLEASE BOOK DIRECT WITH US. The Little Penguin Bus is a budget-priced express tour operator travelling direct to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Enjoy a two hour scenic drive to Phillip Island, with commentary, arriving an hour before the penguins are due to appear. Time for the cafe, souvenir shopping and learning all about the Little Penguins in the visitor centre. We offer a selection of penguin viewing options and the personal service and small-group atmosphere of much more expensive operators.

10. Localing Private Tours Melbourne

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Localing Private Tours Melbourne

Authentic, local experience for people who don't like tours. Go at your own pace with a well-informed and connected local host. We specialise in luxury, highly personalised experiences in Melbourne and around Victoria. Take in the city's highlights and hidden treasures and discover the gems of regional Victoria. Experience urban culture, coffee, street art, history and neighbourhood charm, the best local food, wine, nature and wildlife experiences our home has to offer.

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