What to do and see in Melbourne, Victoria: The Best Day Trips from

November 2, 2021 Madelene Haan

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. Mornington Peninsula Winery Bus Tour including lunch with a glass of wine

Wine Hop Tours
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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

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Reviewed By emmamilnee

Honestly the whole day was amazing, great lunch, excellent winery’s with fantastic wine and beautiful views.

2. Yarra Valley Wine Tour inc lunch with a glass of wine, tastings and chocolate

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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

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Reviewed By jenniferpJ1588SQ

It was so great! The staff were so so lovely. Picked us up from our place and dropped us home. Couldn’t recommend more!!!

3. Small Group: Mornington Peninsula Hike and Hot Springs Day Tour from Melbourne

Hamer Hall, Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3004, Australia Hike & Seek
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Hike rugged coastlines, marvel at wild oceans, and unwind in magical hot springs on the Mornington Peninsula. Time to hit the highway with our small group (max 8 guests) and make our way to the idyllic Mornington Peninsula. Our first stop is the summit of Arthur’s Seat where we’ll share panoramic ocean views and a bite of morning tea. This is just a taste of things to come. We move onto Bushrangers Bay for a 8km return hike featuring unreal coastal scenery, rocky bays, wild oceans and one picturesque lighthouse. Spot local kangaroos and listen to the songs of native birds as we wander along the undulating path. After we return from our first hike, we will head to Cape Schanck for a smaller walk along the boardwalk before a delicious cafe lunch at The Hidden Kitchen. Our final stop, Peninsula Hot Springs which is an award-winning natural hot springs and outdoor day spa destination. It’s the perfect way to end a great date with nature! (Bathing time 2h)

Inclusions: One guided 8km hike to Bushrangers Bay, Plenty of chances to see wildlife including kangaroos and native birds, Organic Fruit & Healthy Snacks, Freshly Brewed Coffee Supreme & Organic Tea, Entrance to Peninsula Hot Springs (Bath house) & Mornington Peninsula National Park, Air-conditioned vehicle, Rain Ponchos, First Aid & Towels, Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides, Unforgettable memories, Towels are included

Exclusions: Hotel pickup/dropoff, Lunch

Reviewed By Harty99

It's one thing to go to an amazing place of natural beauty and Wilson's Prom NP certainly packs a punch and ticks that box with great hiking trails, beautiful vistas, green valleys, sandy and secluded beaches, and lots of wildlife. But to go there with a tour that manages to squeeze all that in one day without making you feel exhausted so you can truly appreciate your visit takes a real expert 9adn that's where Hike and Seek tick all the boxes!). Special thanks to the tour guide Michael, who could answer any queries and engaged with all participants to make us feel part of the team. It is a long day (and more so for the tour guides) as the drive to Wilson's Prom is almost 3 hours each way from Melbourne so make sure you have a book with you (you will have your own light and air condition vent in the minibus!) or download earlier some good podcasts to watch (you will travel through places with no or poor internet access so be prepared).

4. [PRIVATE TOUR] Yarra Valley Winery | Day Tour

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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.

Reviewed By Pathfinder657682

We booked 2 tours with Australian Private Tours, Dandenong mountains and the great ocean road. Cameron was quite attentive and called me to explain in detail our travel itinerary even when he is overseas. He was very efficient and would reply to my email very promptly. Our tour guide, Francois was fantastic! He is really amazing and also easy going. His positivity is contagious, which made us all happy during the tour. He is considerate and attentive to each of our needs. It was very relaxing on tour with him as he didn’t rush us during the day. Australian Private Tours is truly worth it. With such fantastic service and the price is really affordable too. It is one of our best trips and I will definitely choose this company again in the future.

5. Private Yarra Valley Tour

Melbourne VIC, Australia Victorian Bus Charters
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With a wine growing history of over 180 years, the Yarra Valley is Victoria’s oldest wine growing region. Today it is one of the world’s leading cold climate wine growing regions with internationally known names such as Domaine Chandon, St Huberts and De Bortoli. Not only is the Yarra Valley famous for its vineyards, it has many other attractions too and we can help you visit all of them. We know it’s sensible advice to not mix your drinks but what if you’re in a region where you can sample, wine, cider, beer, gin, whisky and locally made liqueurs? It’s hard not to! The great news is we have contacts across the Valley and can customise your day each and every time to ensure it’s got the perfect blend for you, your group and of course your budget. We try to not go to the venues most of the other companies go to and we also try to limit your time on this bus and will book venues that are close together to maximise your winery time.

Inclusions: Lunch is included with all our wine tours bookings. We usually have a shared lunch which is plenty of delicious food to go around., The standard Yarra Valley package covers 3 wine tastings at 3 different venues. Must be 18 years old to be served., Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By miathal

Excellent service by the Victorian Bus Charter. We booked a service to take our Uni students to the Phillip Island and they had an amazing time!. Communications prior to the trip was so easy and Adam had been very accommodating with our requests. Thank you also to David who drove us around for the lovely trip.

6. Small-Group Guided Yarra Valley Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

St Pauls Cathedral, 198-206 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Teepee Tours
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Our trip is for the social, down to earth and young at heart travellers and locals that not only want to enjoy great wines and cheese, but have a laugh doing it.  We'll pick you up in the morning and mainly focus on everyone getting to know each other. We get everyone to add to a Spotify playlist so we have some tunes and spend the first hour just chatting! Our trip is a little democracy. Everything we do on my trip is discussed by the group in the morning. I will give you options to choose from including 50-70 different wineries, cheese factories and chocolate factories, Cider houses, restaurants and breweries.  However if you just want to come along and put your trust in us, we will visit 4 four unique wineries, all with a point of difference, with a 45 minute stop at a very scenic one for some wine, live music and snacks that I encourage you to bring along.  We'll also go for a search for Kangaroos in a secret spot we know about!

Inclusions: Beverages, 6-7 Tastings at each winery (included in price), Driver/guide, Live entertainment (Acoustic guitar), Private tour, Local guide, Wine tastings, Alcoholic Beverages, Platter of cheese, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch- Please bring your own snacks which we will enjoy at one of the scenic wineries

Reviewed By johannatrm

One of the best tours I’ve done in Australia. I’ve seen and done so many things in just two days. Driving along the Great Ocean Road, learning how to stand up on a surf board in Lorne, feeding birds and seeing wild Koalas in Kennett River, eating Australia’s best ice cream, having nice talks and guitar play around the campfire, making friends, sleeping in a teepee, visiting Loch Ard Gorge and of course the 12 Apostles. It was an amazing weekend with amazing people.

7. Great Ocean Road - 12 Apostles Day Tour

National Gallery of Victoria, 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia Debby Tours and Transfers
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Join Debby Tour on a memorable journey along the famous Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most scenic drives. Enjoy a full guided tour with small groups (up to 10 passengers), and experience the best customer service of our knowledgeable and informative tour guides. To sum up our incredible journey we will contemplate the sunset on a secret spot, not visited by crowds, delighted with a surprise gift from Debby Tour team. We love what we do, and we love sharing with our passengers!! Please note: REVERSE TOUR - During peak season we may change direction to avoid big crowds. *Tour departure subjected to minimum numbers.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By tchellaz

The best trip the best and most lively trip i've ever done to Debby a wonderful person super excited made the trip even better

8. Yarra Valley Wine & Food Day Tour from Melbourne with lunch at Yering Station

110 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Vinetrekker Wine and Food Tours
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Located an hour from Melbourne and known internationally as a quality producer of chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wines, the Yarra Valley enjoys the highest profile of any Victorian wine region. With this small group tour, take the scenic route from Melbourne that travels through bushland, vineyards and farmland. The 5 cellar doors that are visited are a mix of small, medium and large producers who provide a great overview of what the Valley does best. Enhancing the day is an excellent a la carte lunch at Yering Station as well as a wonderful pairing of wine and cheese at De Bortoli.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By Juliaaaheather

I can’t recommend this tour enough! Vine Trekker was such a well organised tour full of awesome wineries that all show cased something different about the Yarra Valley, whether that was a stand out Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, historical building or stunning views. Our guide, Paul, was especially memorable, he went above and beyond many times during the day and his knowledge and energy made the day something I’ll never forget. I’ll definitely be telling everyone I know about this tour, to the point where they’ll probably tell me to be quiet.. Again, thanks for the best day! -Julia (Wine enthusiast, WA)

9. Small-Group Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles Full-Day Tour

Federation Square/Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Escape Discovery Adventures
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BOOK DIRECT ON OUR WEBSITE AND SAVE. Our small group (11 only) travels only in Mercedes Benz vehicles, custom-built for Australian conditions. They are not like other operators shuttle buses. This tour is the most comprehensive of the region. SEE OUR WEBSITE for a full range of tours, options and Package Discounts! Encounter native birds, go Kangaroo spotting and seek out Koalas in their native habitat. Your experienced local guide will share with you unique insights & wonderful storytelling. You will see all the favourite highlights of this remarkable region including - The 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Memorial Arch, the ancient Otway rainforest. More stops and more time at each one - It's an authentic experience. This is not a budget hop on hop off tour! Lunch and traditional morning tea is included. It's fun, entertaining, informative and represents the most comprehensive tour of the region. You may only ever get to see this region once in a lifetime!

Inclusions: Ultimate comfort touring in a Mercedes Benz. Not a cramped shuttle bus where you feel every bump! , Door to door pick up and drop off from all central Melbourne city locations, Fully guided local expert knowledge - live commentary , Small group only (11 max) - more to see, longer stops, better locations., All national park fees included - Great Otway & Port Campbell , No rushed timetables , Lunch at relaxed modern local cafe , Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By brunayumi99

One of the best tours I’ve been on! Paul was incredible, so funny and considerate, he knew all the best tips to really give us an amazing experience. Wildlife park was so fun, with the cutest wallabies and kangaroos happy to eat from our hands! The views throughout were also stunning, but my favourite thing was definitely seeing the Penguins at the end of the night! The cutest little things, they waddled along together to the hills, was surprised by how many there were! Cannot recommend this tour enough, thank you Paul!

10. Alternative Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Tour Departing from Melbourne

St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Dancing Kangaroo Tours
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Hop on this alternative Yarra Valley wine tour for an upbeat experience of the region. Our awesome local guides will take you to visit 3 eclectic wineries for tastings that offers a broad range of styles and good vibes. You'll enjoy a main course lunch with a glass at a beautiful winery. We'll stop over at a local famous Chocolate Factory for some tempting sweets. And finish the day (usually the last stop) with a thirst quenching beer at regional brewery. This is an all inclusive day trip with the tour price covering all fees for wine tastings, lunch, beer, and transfers from and back to the Melbourne.

Inclusions: All wine tasting fees at three selected boutique wineries, A seasonal main course lunch with glass of wine at a winery (can cater to most dietary requests), Visit either Coldstream Brewery or Watts River Brewery to enjoy a glass , Visit Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery

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Reviewed By G1393KKmarkb

Awesome! Sean’s amazing it’s impossible not to have a good time. Don’t think just book you won’t regret!

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