The 15 Best Morning Tours in Melbourne

1.Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,068 reviews Our pick

Set out from Melbourne at 6:40 am for a full day on the Great Ocean Road, with coastal stops, the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, a guided walk at Mait’s Rest and a chance to spot wild koalas at Kennett River. Guides including Warren and Theo have been praised for making the long ride informative and fun. Lunch and dinner are at your own cost.

“We did the Great Ocean Road tour with Warren and had an incredible time! Warren was a great tour guide and made our day so much fun!”

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2.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Morning Tea-Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 568 reviews · from $107Top rated

Leave Melbourne at 7:35am for a 13-hour Great Ocean Road trip with a driver-guide, morning tea, snacks, WiFi and national park fees included. Stop in Apollo Bay, walk among the ferns of Great Otway National Park, then see the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Guide names vary, with past tours led by Craig, Ethan, Ilkay and others.

“Very informative.Our driver know well about the place. Very engaging. Not a dull moment.He gave us a lot of time to immerse ourselves in the experience”

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3.Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 549 reviews · from $93

Leave central Melbourne at 7:35am for a full-day coach trip along the Great Ocean Road. Expect coastal viewpoints, Apollo Bay, a temperate rainforest walk, Loch Ard Gorge and about 40 minutes at the Twelve Apostles. Morning tea is included, lunch is at your own expense, and wildlife sightings may include koalas and kangaroos.

“If you are tall (178 cm/5’10” or more), the seats are too small. Knees in back of seat in front of you! We sat in back & had 2 seats each so we could sit sideways which was the best we could do. Luckily bus wasn’t completely full. 12 hrs is a lonRead more”

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4.Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $355

Take an early-morning balloon flight above the Yarra Valley, with the route set by the wind and about an hour in the air. Help prepare and pack away the balloon, then download complimentary flight photos from the Global Ballooning app. Add CBD pickup or breakfast at Balgownie Estate if offered with your package.

“Fantastic views and great experience overall. We did the ride with young kids (7 year olds) - they had a very exciting time.”

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5.Melbourne sunrise balloon flight & champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $400

Meet at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins for an early-morning balloon flight over the city, with views of the Yarra, the MCG, Flinders Street Station and the Shrine of Remembrance. Transport is offered, and breakfast at the Sofitel follows. Pilots named on recent flights include Dom, Viktor and Mitch, though your crew may differ.

“The views were magnificent. The pilots and crew were amazing! The breakfast was delightful !! This is an experience that should not be missed :-)”

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6.Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $426

Meet at Pullman Melbourne On The Park for a safety briefing, then rise over Melbourne in a balloon carrying no more than 10 people. Your route depends on wind and weather, so sights may include the MCG, the Yarra River and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The flight lasts about an hour; an optional champagne buffet breakfast follows.

“This was a gift for my mum's 70th birthday and the team at Global Ballooning were awesome and looked after her so well. Thank you for making it a very special memory for her.”

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7.Yarra Valley sunrise balloon flight & champagne breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $336

Meet your pilot in Yarra Glen for a sunrise hot-air balloon flight above the Yarra Valley’s rolling hills and wineries. The 4 to 5 hour outing ends back at the meeting point, with a champagne breakfast at a local country club. Private Melbourne hotel pickup is available, and Brian is one crew member named by past participants.

“Excellent trip! Really enjoyed it. Shout out to Brian and the team of the rainbow balloon. You guys rock!”

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8.Melbourne sunrise balloon flight only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $365

Take an early-morning group balloon flight above Melbourne, with views that may include the MCG, Shrine of Remembrance, Flinders Street Station, Albert Park and the Yarra River. The experience lasts about four hours, offers hotel pickup or a meeting point, and is open to ages six and up. Pilot Dom and ground support Jason were praised for their friendly, professional approach.

“Unfortunately it was canceled due to weather. I will probably not be returning to Melbourne, so I’m disappointed. However, there’s nothing you can do about the weather!”

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9.Balloon Flight at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 106 reviews · 4 hours · from $364

Meet at The Hotel Windsor for an early-morning ride to the launch field, where you can help prepare the balloon before a roughly one-hour flight. A professional pilot steers with changing winds above the CBD, MCG, Yarra River and gardens. The four-hour outing includes transport, but not food or a ride back to your hotel.

“we asked if we could be picked up from our hotel as it was a 40 minute walk to the Windsor hotel and they were fine with our request and picked us up a bit earlier. it was well organized with safety a priority. our pilot Dan inspired confidence and i felt safe with him in charge. Steve our driver was also great and ensured the balloon was unpacked correctly and set up. I don't like heights much but the trip blew me away flying over the melbourne CBD & MCG. the whole operation inspired confidence and i can't reccomend this trip enough !!!”

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10.Yarra Valley sunrise balloon flight only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $307

Meet Picture This Ballooning at 47 Bell St in Yarra Glen for an approximately four-hour group outing, including a sunrise hot-air-balloon flight over Yarra Valley vineyards, farms, valleys and hills. Kangaroos are possible, not guaranteed. Breakfast at RACV Healesville Country Club is available afterward at your own expense.

“It was good experience. I have organise this trip for my Sisters birthday and at the end they ask us to help to windup everything that’s not good…. It’s a hard work not a gift. And haven’t given enough instructions for landing.”

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11.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $360

Meet at Sofi’s Lounge at the Sofitel Hotel, or select pickup from the CBD, Southbank or Docklands, then head to the launch site for a sunrise flight over Melbourne. Look for the MCG, the Yarra River and city landmarks from the basket. The English-speaking crew has included pilots such as Dom, Braden and Hendo, with Riley helping on the ground.

“Had a wonderful experience it was so breathtakingly beautiful. Dom was amazing at this job. Would love to know if he ever did any balloon trips in the UK. Really had the most memorable experience. Thank you”

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12.1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 210 - 270 minutes · from $400

Meet at Pullman Melbourne on the Park before dawn, then travel to the launch site for a small-group balloon flight above Melbourne and its surrounds. Your route depends on the wind, so city landmarks are not guaranteed. The flight lasts about an hour, with pilot commentary, GoPro photos, a digital certificate, and an optional breakfast afterward.

“I had an incredible time flying over Melbourne with Global Ballooning!! Spectacular views of a beautiful city. Had the best time both in the air and on the ground, thanks to Eddie and Bronni. Could not recommend this experience highly enough!”

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13.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Yarra Valley + Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $341

Meet Liberty Balloon Flights at Rochford Wines at 5:00 am, then travel with your pilot and crew to a launch site chosen for the wind. Expect about an hour in the air above Yarra Valley vineyards and morning mist, followed by balloon pack-down and continental breakfast. Brian is among the pilots named by passengers; the full outing takes about three to five hours.

“What an amazing morning with Liberty Balloons, Brian, Thor and Benny took great care of us and made the experience so special. The views over the Yarra Valley were spectacular.”

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14.Ultimate Great Ocean Road Morning Escape Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $71

Head west from Melbourne by air-conditioned coach for London Arch, Loch Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles, with time in Apollo Bay and a stop at the Memorial Arch. An English and Chinese-speaking guide leads the day, with audio commentary in four languages. Guides have included David Hsu, Philip and William, but assignments can vary.

“David Hsu was an excellent tour guide. He was very helpful and educational. The tour was excellent and well planned. We highly recommend this tour”

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15.Balloon Flight at Sunrise with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $290

Meet before sunrise at Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, ride to a suitable launch site and help prepare the balloon if you wish. After a safety briefing, spend about an hour floating above Geelong, the bay, Barrabool Hills and Barwon River. Return by vehicle for a champagne buffet breakfast with the crew.

“The whole experience from being picked up to being dropped off for the champagne breakfast.”

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