15 VIP Experiences in Melbourne Worth Fitting In

1.Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews Our pick

Travel the Great Ocean Road in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and a guide who can tailor the day to your group. Stops may include Split Point Lighthouse, Apollo Bay, Mait’s Rest, Loch Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles. Guides such as Ange, Peter, Melvin and Ross have helped guests spot koalas and find scenic viewpoints. A helicopter flight is optional and costs extra.

“Excellent experience! Well organized and good structure. Our driver (Ange) was a very safe driver and also a very knowledgeable guide who worked to bring us a very positive trip. Highly recommend!!”

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2.Melbourne Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews

This one-way private transfer connects Melbourne Airport with the CBD and suburbs across ten service zones. After landing, meet your driver at the chauffeur pickup point, get help with your bags and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and bottled water. Some drivers, including Faysal, are known for sharing useful Melbourne tips along the way.

“Great communication when our flight was delayed. Safe, efficient transfer. Would use again next time.”

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3.Luxury Private Airport Transfer Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews

Book a private transfer between Melbourne Airport and a CBD address for up to three passengers. Choose from standard and luxury sedans, including a Mercedes S Class. Your chauffeur meets you, helps with your luggage and drives you directly to your destination. The ride takes about 30 to 45 minutes.

“Our driver was right where he told us he would be when we arrived. Trip to hotel in the city was quick and comfortable. Using this service saved the hassle of finding a taxi or bus. Great service!”

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4.Great Ocean Road Tour PRIVATE LUXURY-FREE entry,hotel pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $80

Spend 10 to 12 hours on the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne, with the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Mait’s Rest and coastal stops. Choose a private trip with a personal guide or a shared group, advertised in 12 or 22-seat vehicles. Guides named by the operator include Ray, Reddy and Hugh, though your guide may vary.

“We loved it - was private group trip in small mini bus with 11 other but made sure everyone are comfortable and happy mic wasn’t working but every stop we have been called out and rains forest was closed due to disaster but we enjoyed- family friendly 100/100 recommendations for food are great loved king prawns and fresh pie ❤️”

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5.Great Ocean Road Private Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews

Spend about 11.5 hours on a private Great Ocean Road trip from Melbourne, with a group of up to seven, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and Wi-Fi. Your guide can tailor the stops, from the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge to Otway rainforest walks. Guides named in past trips include Ange, Melvin, Uli, and Peter, but your guide may vary.

“I highly recommend this tour if you have a full day in Melbourne. Our guide, Ange, was incredible! He was extremely helpful and knowledgable and an expert navigator around the windy Great Ocean Road.”

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6.Great Ocean Road Private Tour In Luxury Vehicle.Customised Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Spend about 11.5 hours on a private Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Maits Rest and Apollo Bay, with time to look for koalas and kangaroos. You can request itinerary changes and add a helicopter flight at extra cost. Guide John is praised for his stories and humor.

“My wife and I and our two friends had a great Ocean Road tour experience, made even moreso thanks to our very friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining guide, John. He gave us great history and context for everything we saw during Read more”

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7.Great Ocean Road 12 apostles PRIVATE Luxury Tour 5 PAX all incl.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Spend about 12 hours on a private Melbourne-area trip to the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Maits Rest, and coastal towns. The reverse route aims to reach headline sights ahead of the usual crowds. Air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, water, and entry fees are included; meals are not. Ray and Mr. Reddy are among the drivers associated with especially warm, attentive service.

“I would give the tour 6 stars if I could. Ray was the best tour guide we had in Australia so far. Knowledgeable, professional, and caring. We had a great day exploring.”

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8.VIP Sanctuary Tour at Healesville Sanctuary – excl. entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $85

Spend two hours exploring Healesville Sanctuary with a private ranger in a group of no more than six. Expect bushland paths, stories about native wildlife, behind-the-scenes insights, and reserved seats for the Spirits of the Sky free-flight bird presentation. Admission is not included, and the tour starts at 10:30am.

“Before you book this, beware the sanctuary is 60 miles from the central business district in Melbourne. There is no taxi, public transportation, or Uber for a return trip! Once we resolved our transportation issues, the sanctuary was awesome and the experience was spectacular.”

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9.Luxury Geothermal Springs in the Mornington Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $68

Spend time at Alba Thermal Springs & Spa in Fingal, where 22 geothermal pools range from forest and botanical settings to the Eve sunset pool. Entry includes a locker, towel and bathrobe, plus access to a sauna and steam room. The experience is listed at about two hours, with all-day bathing access. Staff member Milla has been noted for warm, clear arrival guidance.

“Alba = Amazing! 6 friends and I had a beautiful day at Alba on the 13th of January 2026. When we arrived we were greeted by Milla who was helpful, friendly and explained everything we needed to know for our time at Alba. The change Read more”

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10.Luxury Phillip Island Tour for Families & Explorers 10 Max

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 11 hours · from $138

Join a small-group Phillip Island trip from Melbourne, with hotel pickup in the CBD and an English-speaking guide. Meet kangaroos and koalas at Moonlit Sanctuary, choose a chocolate factory or Cape Woolamai stop, visit The Nobbies and watch little penguins return at sunset. Guides Ken and Kenny have led recent trips.

“Kenny is an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Tour was definitely worth the visit. Kenny is a credit to the tour company. 😎👍”

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11.Luxury Airport Transfer to Melbourne CBD

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews

Book a private chauffeur transfer from Melbourne Airport to an address in the CBD. Your driver assists with bags, provides bottled water, and sends vehicle details and a tracking link by SMS 30 minutes before pickup. Baby seats can be requested, and trailers are available for extra luggage.

“Good communication! Waiting for us outside of customs with our name on the ipad. He helped us with our bags. Fast drive to CBD”

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12.Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Tour – Up to 14 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Melbourne in a private luxury car or minibus, with pickup, bottled water and a guide speaking English, Hindi or Bengali. Stops include Anglesea, Split Point, Apollo Bay, Loch Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles. The itinerary can be tailored, but confirm whether Torquay and an Otway Rainforest walk fit your day. Faisal is one named driver-guide.

“Faisal(our tour guide cum driver) was very good guide”

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13.1.5hour Scenic and Wildlife luxury cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $53

Board a custom-built boat at Sorrento Pier for a 90-minute cruise along the Mornington Peninsula. Local interpretive guides point out the coast, seabird colony and Australian Fur Seals, with Bottlenose Dolphins sometimes appearing in the bay. You can move around the boat and enjoy a complimentary hot drink. Wildlife sightings and viewing distances vary.

“Great family morning out! Friendly staff and a comfortable boat. Young grandson loved it. Plenty of dolphins and seals to see.”

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14.Melbourne to 12 Apostles VIP Helicopter Tour (1 hour Flight)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,076

Take a private helicopter from Essendon Fields to the Twelve Apostles, flying over the Great Ocean Road and coastal landmarks. You’ll land at the Apostles for up to two hours on the ground, then return by air. Pilots named on past trips include Grey, Rubin, Harry and Ed, though your pilot is not guaranteed.

“Grey and Rubin were excellent guides and pilots. It was a very smooth ride and the views were amazing. We would do it again. Seeing the Twelve Apostles from the air was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We both highly recommend this tour.”

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15.Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle between Melbourne CBD and Tullamarine Airport, with a chauffeur handling the drive and your luggage. The service offers sedans, SUVs, people movers, minibuses and coaches. The published journey estimate is about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic. Confirm your pickup direction and location before booking.

“Very efficient and friendly service. It’s top of the line treatment! The driver was great and we got incredible service.”

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