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Sightsee ‘n’ Save Pass
The Ultimate in Australian sightseeing - receive four open-dated, fully transferable passes with APT tours. No complicated conditions. No extra fees. Valid for up to 4 full day tours or 8 half day tours. This pass is exclusive to overseas visitors and can only be purchased outside Australia. Check out the possibilities here!
from $388 per person
Melbourne Classic Tour
The best way to see Melbourne is by bicycle—and no other tour captures this amazing city as well as the Bonza Bike Tours ‘Melbourne Classic Tour’, with stops including Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Queen Victoria Market, St. Patrick’s
Cathedral and the city’s riverside precincts. This fun, small group guided tour is leisurely paced and will take you on a journey through all of Melbourne’s most loved and visited districts. Tour departs at 10.30am. Duration 4 hours. Includes Bikes and helmets.
from $109 per person
Shipwrecks & Wild Clifftops Ecotour
This small group tour focuses on the scenic and historical areas of Geelong, the Great Ocean Road, Corio Bay, the Otway Ranges National Park, Port Campbell, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard shipwreck site. Your guide will share colorful stories of the relatively recent gold rush times and many shipwrecks, as well as explaining the history of the area, the dinosaurs and megafauna that roamed this ancient land, and how their fossils leave clues as to how they survived in the dark forests 100 million years ago. Departs daily at 8am. Duration 10 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, home-made morning tea, lunch, and luxury touring vehicle.
from $267 per person
Half-day Great Ocean Road Scenic Flight
See the spectacular Great Ocean Road from a bird’s eye perspective. If you only have a couple of hours to spare in Melbourne, this Great Ocean Road scenic light is perfect for you. Fly along the Great Ocean Road and Shipwreck Coast as your pilot points out the famous Bells Beach, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles and Bay of Islands. Spot the dolphins and whales along the way in the comfort of your private plane where everybody has a window seat. Departs daily at 9am and 1.30pm from the Essendon Airport. Duration 2½ hours. Includes Scenic flight, in-flight catering, and pilot commentary. Full-day option available which includes lunch and ground touring in a limousine along the Port Campbell National Park.
from $655 per person
Great Ocean Road Overnight Adventure
Spend more time in this unique part of Australia. Travel by coach with your driver/guide per the Great Ocean Road Day Adventure. Extend your excursion with an overnight stay at the sleepy seaside town of Apollo Bay or the sophisticated seaside village of Lorne. Continue touring the next day before returning to Melbourne. Departs daily at 8am and returns at 7.30pm the next day. Duration 2 days. Includes Melbourne hotel transfers, one night accommodation Apollo Bay or Lorne, choice of hotel grade.
from $326 per person
Great Ocean Road Adventure
Enjoy one of the world’s great coastal drives by coach as your driver/guide points out the dramatic scenery and the striking contrasts. Admire views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay from the West Gate Bridge. See Lorne, Torquay and some of Victoria’s magnificent surf beaches, including famous Bells Beach. Discover the legends of “The Shipwreck Coast” at Port Campbell National Park, and tour the spectacular Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge. Departs daily at 8am. Duration 11.5 hours. Includes Hotel transfers and refreshments. Optional upgrades are available including lunch at Apollo Bay Hotel or a 15-minute helicopter flight over the 12 Apostles
from $149 per person
Yarra Valley Food & Wine Journey
Be met at your hotel accommodation and transferred to the Yarra Valley, Victoria’s premier wine region. Visit De Bortoli Winery, a third generation, Italian family owned winery for a private tasting in the Trophy Room with cheese and fruit; visit the historic Yering Station Winery, Produce Store & Gallery. After lunch at Domaine Chandon visit the amphitheater-style vineyard at Coldstream Hills Winery and experience a cheese and wine tasting at the 100-year-old Yarra Valley Dairy & Wine Hub, a cellar door for small producers of single vineyard wines. Departs daily at 9am. Duration 8 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, wine tasting, and lunch.
from $198 per person
Yarra Valley Wine Experience
Winery tours have never been so much fun or so affordable. This tour visits some of Victoria’s best wineries in the stunning Yarra Valley region. Departs daily at 9am from central city locations. Duration 8 hours. Includes Tutored tastings at four premium wineries, a superb winery restaurant lunch with wine, a visit to Australia’s number one bubbly producer, Domaine Chandon, and transfers from central locations.
from $121 per person
Savannah Walkabout
Spot wild koalas in a gum tree forest and learn about them from your nature guide and koala researcher. Walk quietly up to a wild mob of kangaroos in their natural environment. They are thrilling animals to watch—with care, we can often get close enough to observe their complex social life. We may also fi nd parrots, emus, wallabies and native reptiles. Small group tour of 2 to 8 people. Departs daily at 9am. Duration 8 hours. Includes: Hotel transfers, a substantial picnic lunch, full interpretation by an experienced nature guide, and entry fees.
from $198 per person
Private Penguin Parade & Koalas
Enjoy all the inclusions of the Penguins, Koalas & Wildlife Eco Tour, but instead of being with thousands of visitors, you and a maximum of 10 people will watch the march of the Little Penguins from an exclusive area on the beach with a private ranger. Finish with dinner in the township of Cowes before returning to Melbourne late evening. departs daily at 1pm. Duration 9 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, experienced guide, all park entries, afternoon tea, dinner, luxury touring vehicle, plus Private Penguin viewing and gear.
from $400 per person
Penguins, Koalas & Wildlife Ecotour
Travel by small luxury vehicle with your experienced guide to Phillip Island. Enjoy afternoon tea and hear colorful stories of the past, then walk among the treetops at the Koala Conservation Centre. From the boardwalk area, gain close contact with the penguins in the dunes as they come ashore at dusk from their ocean feeding grounds.Departs daily at 1pm (Mar-Oct) and 2pm (Nov-Feb). Duration 9 hours. Includes: Hotel transfers, knowledgeable guide, all park entries, afternoon tea, dinner, luxury
touring vehicle, and boardwalk penguin viewing.
from $267 per person
Phillip Island & Penguins & Wildlife
Depart by coach with your guide and visit Warrook Farm, a working cattle property with an opportunity to feed kangaroos. At Phillip Island visit the Koala Conservation Centre, see cuddly koalas and wild seals. Later, enjoy the famous Little Penguin Parade from the viewing grandstands. Departs daily at 1.15pm. Duration 10 hours. Includes: Hotel transfers, all park entries, expert commentary, and grandstand penguin viewing.
from $136 per person
Half Day Melbourne City Sights
View Melboure’s architectural splendor, including St. Paul’s Cathedral, and stroll through the spectacular Royal Botanic Gardens. See the lively Queen Victoria Market, Albert Park Lake, world-renowned sporting arenas including the MCG and Rod Laver Arena (home of the Australian Open Tennis), pay tribute to the soldiers of war at the historic Shrine of Remembrance. Departs daily at 8.10am. Duration 3½ hours. Includes: Hotel transfers. Optional upgrades are available. Choose from a one-hour Yarra River Cruise or entry to Eureka Tower Observation Deck.
from $64 per person
Melbourne’s Lanes & Arcades Walking Tour
Join your knowledgeable guide for a stroll through this city’s beautiful lanes and arcades to discover its hidden treasures. Uncover local designers and specialty retailers. A little history, and attention to the amazing architecture, will also inspire you. See over 30 stores and return to those you like best in the afternoon (at your leisure). Departs Mon-Sat at 10am from Time Out Cafe in Federation Square. Duration 4 hours. Includes Goodie bag, shopping guide, city map, morning tea, and a gourmet lunch with a glass of wine to finish at Caboose Restaurant. No children under 14.
from $127 per person
Melbourne After Dark
As the sun goes down and the lights come on, join your expert guide to experience Melbourne as the locals do. Be mesmerized by St Patrick’s Cathedral and other city icons. For dinner, soak up the atmosphere in Lygon Street, Melbourne’s bustling “Little Italy”. Grab a sidewalk table and enjoy a classic pasta with a hearty local red. Take in panoramic views at Eureka Skydeck 88. Next stop is a rooftop terrace for cocktails. Departs daily at 7pm. Duration 4 hours. Includes Travel by small group touring vehicle, dinner, cocktail or coffee, and all entry fees. (2-4 passengers)
from $470 per person
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant is a converted 1940s tram, offering you an enjoyable perspective of Melbourne’s leafy boulevards and best attractions as you cruise the scenic streets of Melbourne. Offering a three- or five-course dinner and the best of Australian wine, beer and spirits (price inclusive), this is a must-do on your Melbourne list! Early dinner departs daily at 5.45pm, late dinner at 8.35pm. Tram Stop 125. Duration 1½ hours (early dinner) and 3 hours (late dinner).
from $84-$133 per person