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Our 15 Favourite Full-Day Tours in Melbourne

29 tours  ·  from $64 a head

Short on days and long on options? These 15 full-day tours are the ones that justify a slot, with the price, the length and the pickup detail that usually decides it.

Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne - Lunch, Lorne and a chance to look for koalas
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Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne

1.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,085 reviews · from $114Our pick

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road in a small group of up to 24, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach and a guide sharing coastal history and wildlife knowledge. Stop at Anglesea, the Memorial Arch, Kennett River and Loch Ard Gorge, then watch the sun set at the Twelve Apostles. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense.

“Beautiful excursion and driver and tour guide Wes excellent. A very long day, but absolutely worth it. Highly recommend”

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Melbourne: Full-Day Yarra Valley Wine Experience with Lunch - Greenstone opens with the basics
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Melbourne: Full-Day Yarra Valley Wine Experience with Lunch

2.Full-Day Yarra Valley Wine Experience with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 710 reviews · 8 hours · from $127

Leave central Melbourne at 9:30 AM for four Yarra Valley cellar doors: Greenstone, Balgownie Estate, Yering Farm and Soumah. Your English-speaking wine guide leads the tastings, and lunch with a glass of wine is included. Expect a full day of regional wines, vineyard views and a group of up to 24.

“Fabulous day out. Great group of people on the trip. Our guide Bruce was brilliant and everything went as planned Highly recommend.”

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Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade - Cowes: a meal stop with a village feel
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Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

3.Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 658 reviews · from $104

Travel from Melbourne to Phillip Island in an air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Moonlit Sanctuary, Woolamai Beach, Cowes and the Nobbies before the penguin parade. Penguin admission and sanctuary entry are included. Expect a long day, plenty of bus time, cold evening winds and no photography during the parade.

“A great trip especially the last stop with the penguins, very cute. Our guide Elliot was fab lots of history and facts about Melbourne and beyond. In Cowes, grest recommendations for food.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip - Kennett River offers a chance to spot koalas
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

4.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 652 reviews · 14 hours · from $98

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Torquay, Kennett River, Maits Rest, the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Expect a long day, an English-speaking guide, morning tea and time for walks and photos. Guides have included Bree, Aaron and Lisa, though your guide will vary.

“Despite spending lots of time in the bus, the trip is definitely worth it. Our guide, Tim, was amazing. He used every occasion to share interesting information with us. The highlight of the trip were the 12 Apostles. There‘s an opportunity to hop on a helicopter and to a 16 minute tour. It costs approx. $150 per person, but it is definitely worth it. I would heartly recommend this trip to anyone wishing to explore the Great Ocean Road and its surroundings.”

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Phillip Island: Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour - Clifftops, seals, and the view at The Nobbies
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Phillip Island: Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour

5.Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 642 reviews · 10 hours · from $109

Travel from Melbourne to Phillip Island by air-conditioned bus for a day of koalas, coastal views, Woolamai Beach, and the evening Penguin Parade. Park entry and a local English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Fiona, Joe, and Ben have led trips, and the long day includes free time in Cowes before the penguins come ashore.

“We had an amazing time with this tour. Everything was well organised, with enough time for every stop. The enthusiasm and knowledge of our tour guide Fiona, made the whole tour even better. We could see the penguins from very close, and they were absolutely adorable. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour - Anglesea and the Memorial Arch
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour

6.Great Ocean Road Full-Day Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 565 reviews · 13 hours · from $98

Bunyip Tours takes you from Melbourne to Anglesea, the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, Kennett River, Loch Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles for sunset. Expect a long day with plenty of scenic stops, a guide-driver, air-conditioned transport and a later return. Guides have included Jono, David and Aleks, though your guide will depend on the date.

“Everything was great! the spots during the trip and the sunset at the end at the twelve apostles were beautiful! Our tour guide Jai was great! I totally recommend this tour. It's a must do in Australia.”

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Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Tour - A rainforest pause at Melba Gully
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Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Tour

7.Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · from $71

Leave Melbourne at 7:00 am for a full day along the Great Ocean Road. A guide handles the driving and shares local stories as you stop at coastal lookouts, Apollo Bay, rainforest trails, the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Expect a long day, a mid-size coach and time for lunch at your own expense.

“The tour driver was excellent. He gave us lot of history and explained to us everything very nicely.”

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Yarra Valley Full Day Grazing Tour: Gin, Wine, Pizza, Cheese - Rochford Wines starts with a taste of the region
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Yarra Valley Full Day Grazing Tour: Gin, Wine, Pizza, Cheese

8.Yarra Valley Full Day Grazing Tour: Gin, Wine, Pizza, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 455 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Leave Melbourne by air-conditioned coach for Rochford Wines, Coldstream Dairy, Stag Lane Farm Distillery, Healesville and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Wine, cheese, gin, pizza and eight chocolate tastings are included, along with a local English-speaking guide and an audio guide in 16 languages. Past guides have included Rob, Cloe, Chris and Rachel.

“Raquel was an excellent host and added fun to the trip. The bus was crowded and there were too many people for some venues to accommodate properly.”

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Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Sunset Tour from Melbourne - Anglesea and the Memorial Arch
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Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Sunset Tour from Melbourne

9.Full-Day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles Sunset Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 420 reviews · from $99

Travel from Melbourne by air-conditioned coach with a guide, following the coast through Anglesea, Lorne and Apollo Bay. Look for koalas at Kennett River, hear the story of Loch Ard Gorge and finish at the Twelve Apostles around sunset. The 11 to 14-hour trip includes selected hotel pickup, WiFi and a group of up to 24.

“The trip is well worth the full day! Red was our tour guide and made the entire day 10 times better, the great ocean road is beautiful and the stops along the way are amazing, my only issue would be possibly some stops could be cut shorter but other than that a great experience”

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Full-day Melbourne City Sightseeing with Penguin Parade - The shift from city streets to Phillip Island
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Full-day Melbourne City Sightseeing with Penguin Parade

10.Full-day Melbourne City Sightseeing with Penguin Parade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · from $157

Start with Melbourne landmarks such as Hosier Lane, the MCG and Fitzroy Gardens, then travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Phillip Island for the Nobbies and sunset penguins. The tour lasts about 12 to 14 hours, includes parade entry and has a maximum group size of 24. Bring warm clothes, and leave your camera packed at the parade.

“Very friendly tour guide (Tim) He was extremely knowledgeable and there was a lovely atmosphere on the bus and with the group. Visited many Melbourne City highlights Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend this tour.”

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Full-Day Penguins and Wildlife Nature Experience from Melbourne - Cape Woolamai and Cowes: a beach stop and an island town
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Full-Day Penguins and Wildlife Nature Experience from Melbourne

11.Full-Day Penguins and Wildlife Nature Experience from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $114

Travel from central Melbourne in a small group of up to 21, with return transport and entry to Moonlit Sanctuary and the Phillip Island Penguin Parade included. Expect about two hours with Australian wildlife, coastal stops at Cape Woolamai, Cowes and The Nobbies, and a late finish after the penguins come ashore. Guides vary; past tours have included Brooke, Ryan, Stuart, Matt and Alan.

“The bus was very small. Sanctuary was ok, have to pay extra for encounters with animals. Nobbies were so busy could hardly walk down walkways. Penguin parade fun but people were continually walking by and standing up so hard to see penguins and even when asked to not take pictures they would try and do it, very rude.”

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Yarra Valley Full Day Gourmet Food, Wine & Gin Adventure - St Huberts and a bottle for the road home
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Yarra Valley Full Day Gourmet Food, Wine & Gin Adventure

12.Yarra Valley Full Day Gourmet Food, Wine & Gin Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $82

Leave Melbourne at 8:15 am for an eight-hour Yarra Valley outing with fruit, 13 chocolates and visits to three wineries. Guides such as Rick, Melanie and Bernie add local commentary. Tastings are included, as is one bottle of wine per adult; lunch and cheese tasting cost extra. The advertised gin element may vary.

“Rick was the best host. So professional, extremely knowledgeable and yet so friendly. He included everybody and took the time to get to know a little bit about everybody on the tour.”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Full-Day Tour - From Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Full-Day Tour

13.Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 74 reviews · 12h 30m · from $70Best value

Travel from Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road, stopping at Memorial Arch, Apollo Bay, Melba Gully, the Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge. You get morning tea, a guided bush walk, wildlife-viewing opportunities, and an English-speaking guide. Lunch is at your own expense. Guides such as John, Luke, James, and Steve have been praised for lively commentary.

“Luke our driver/guide was brilliant. Stunning scenery not spoilt by the mixed weather. The helicopter trip was well worth the extra.”

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Wilsons Promontory National Park Full-Day Eco Tour - Squeaky Beach: start with the sand
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Wilsons Promontory National Park Full-Day Eco Tour

14.Wilsons Promontory National Park Full-Day Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

Travel from Melbourne to Wilsons Promontory National Park with an English-speaking guide, then walk Squeaky Beach, Tidal River, Mt Bishop and Lilly Pilly Gully. Keep watch for kangaroos, wombats and birds. The day includes park entry, hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and Wi-Fi. Guides such as Cloe, Chris N and Zoe have brought local stories and good humour to the trip.

“Zoe was the best tour guide and Wilson's prom is a stunning landscape”

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Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne - Choose a city day or head beyond Melbourne
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Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne

15.Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews

Set your own pace on a private Melbourne tour for up to seven people, with a choice of four or eight hours. Your guide can focus on city sights, St Kilda, Healesville Sanctuary, the Great Ocean Road, or another agreed plan. Guides such as David, Hugo, and Andy have led past tours, but your assigned guide may differ.

“What a FUN tour of Melbourne! Andy showed us everything possible for a half day tour....South Melbourne Market (a must!) as we could have spent a day there! Fitzroy Gardens, Catholic Archdiocese, Hotel Windsor, Parliament of Victoria, Read more”

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