3 Shore Excursions Tours in Melbourne Worth Fitting In

1.Shore Excursion Melbourne, Sights, Kangaroos, Koalas Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $286Our pick

Leave Station Pier at 9 am for a seven-hour outing with wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary, Brighton’s bathing boxes, lunch and local wine at Merricks General Store, and a view stop at Arthurs Seat. A guide such as Bill, Nicki, or Mickey leads the drive. A close-up koala encounter costs an extra AUD $30.

“If you want to actually touch a Koala or Kangaroo this is the tour for you . Feed them, touch them! Great place for lunch.”

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2.Melbourne and Moonlit Sanctuary Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $114Best value

From Station Pier, this cruise-only tour visits Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary and central Melbourne in about eight hours. You’ll have time to see the bathing boxes, spend two hours with native wildlife and explore the city’s parks, lanes and Gold Rush-era buildings. The group is capped at 24, and the start time can be adjusted for ship delays.

“Had a great tour of Melbourne beach and wildlife park including handling a Koala! The guide was very friendly and flexible with dropping us off.”

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3.Melbourne Shore Excursion: Private City Tour 5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

This private tour for up to six includes port or hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan, and a driver-guide. The five-hour itinerary describes Melbourne sights and laneways, while other details refer to Yarra Valley wineries and breweries. Peter and Anthony are names associated with past tours, but your guide and route are not confirmed.

“Very nice tour with Peter. Enjoyed our time touring the City. Peter recommended a very good Italian Restaurant for lunch.”

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