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The 15 Best Melbourne Tours & Day Trips

73 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Melbourne is a walking city that everybody leaves for a day. The 15 below sort the coast road west, the penguins south, the vineyards east and the laneways in between, with prices, pickup times and how long each one really takes.

Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne - Torquay begins the coastal story
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Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

1.Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,607 reviews · from $106Our pick

Review of Go West Tours’ 14-hour Great Ocean Road trip from Melbourne, with koalas, rainforest, the Twelve Apostles, and practical booking advice.

“Even tough some Flash flooding Was blocking some stops, our Tour guide Rhys was going above and beyond to make the time worth it going to some out of Schedule wildlife spots for kanguroos and Koalas. Would highly recommend”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour - From Melbourne hotels to Torquay surf beach
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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

See koalas, rainforest, surf beaches, the 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge on a long, lively Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne.

“Warren was such an amazing guide he really made the experience and I’m so glad that he was the one to show us the great ocean road! He was so funny yet so informative. Such a brilliant day out!”

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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc - Yering Farm Wines starts the tasting gently
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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 11 Guests - Twelve Apostles and Gibson Steps
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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 the 12-hour Great Ocean Road reverse tour from Melbourne, with the Twelve Apostles, rainforest, wildlife, small-group transport, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide did a reverse tour. Smart! Marty is excellent. He is informative, professional and entertaining. Kept the whole group of 11 guests looking forward to each stop.”

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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne - Brighton Bathing Boxes in 20 minutes
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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

Review of the Phillip Island Penguin Parade eco tour from Melbourne, with Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, The Nobbies, tips, and honest value advice.

“We went with Go West to Phillip Island to see the Little penguins. We stopped at Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary and also had a good look around the sanctuary at the penguin parade. Everything was well planned and we had plenty of time to explore. James A kept us well informed and entertained!”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - Leaving Melbourne and passing through Warrandyte
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

6.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,667 reviews · from $93

Compare Yarra Valley wines, taste ten chocolates, visit Hubert Estate, and enjoy a relaxed group day from Melbourne with lunch options.

“We saw very nice places. The Yarra valley chocolate factory was really really good. I really enjoyed. Nice wineries. We also saw some kangaroos. Amazing valley.”

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Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide - Leaving Melbourne for Torquay
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Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

7.Great Ocean Road Tour w/ Deluxe Minibus & Top-Rated Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $105

See the Twelve Apostles, koalas, rainforest, and Great Ocean Road on a guided small-group day trip from Melbourne.

“Jon is a excellent tour guide,professional, knowledgeable, funny,safe driver!Every spots have enough time to stay over not too rush,lunch at Apollo Bay the fish&chips is yummy,also can see the wild kangaroos is really a bonus!Highly recommend”

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Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife - London Bridge gives the day a less familiar opening
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Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos - Brighton Beach Boxes and Melbourne skyline views
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From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

9.Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,932 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

Review of Melbourne's 12-hour Phillip Island tour, with Brighton Beach Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary, coastal views, and the Penguin Parade.

“Incredible trip with lots of lovely stops, really breaking up the journey. The sanctuary was incredible and I still can’t believe I hand fed a kangaroo! The guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, would definitely recommend this tour for value for money and the about learned.”

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Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge - Starting with coffee at the Chocolaterie
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Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge

10.Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,920 reviews · 12 hours · from $42Best value

See the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, koalas, Apollo Bay, and Great Ocean Road highlights on a value-packed day from Melbourne.

“Thank you very much to Vance for being such a brilliant tour guide! Great information and history, giving us the best locations to get the best photos and being able to see koalas in the wild”

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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option - Yering Station brings a famous name first
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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise - Boarding at Southgate
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Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin - Yering Station gives the day its classic winery setting
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Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

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

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

Spend a full day tasting Yarra Valley wine, chocolate, strawberries and gin, with Melbourne transfers and a small group of up to 20.

“Great day exploring some of the wineries. Our first stop was a strawberry farm which I thought we could have bi passed as not that interesting. Strawberries were delicious though. Danny our tour guide was quite funny and very informative about the wineries and the history.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse - The early Melbourne pickup and the run to Winchelsea
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

14.Great Ocean Road Boutique Tour in Reverse

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

See the Twelve Apostles before the crowds, spot wild koalas, and walk the Otways on a small-group Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne.

“We were really happy we did the reversed tour as we where leaving the Apostle’s all the tour buses were coming in.”

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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River - What you see between Southbank and the city
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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

15.Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,470 reviews · from $139

Review the Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise, with Yarra River views, a four-course meal, open bar, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“This was a fantastic way to end our holiday in Melbourne, the food was mouthwatering, service was brilliant. Great value for money. I would definitely do this again. It was one of the highlights of our holiday.”

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