Melbourne Tours

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• Full or half-day tour to Phillip Island (based on option selected)

• Round-trip transfers from Melbourne

• English-speaking guide

• Entry to Phillip Island National Parks, Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rocks Lookout

• Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

• Access to boardwalk and visitor center

• Access to general viewing platform

Penguins Plus (if option selected)

• Access to Penguins Plus viewing platform

• Closest penguin pathway viewing

• Limited-capacity beachfront stand

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• Food and beverages (available to purchase onsite)

• Headphones

Ride the Puffing Billy and see the Penguin Parade—all in one seamless day with coastal views and wildlife encounters.

• Everything you get: Puffing Billy steam train ride from Belgrave to Emerald, Penguin Parade entry, round-trip Melbourne transfers, hotel pickup from meeting point, air-conditioned coach travel, and a professional English-speaking guide.
• Why choose this: See two top Victoria sights in one day—steam train ride & penguin parade—with expert guide and easy Melbourne transfers.

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• Puffing Billy steam train ticket (Belgrave to Emerald)

• Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade

• Return transfers from Melbourne CBD

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from meeting point

• English-speaking professional guide

• Air-conditioned coach transport

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• Food and drinks (lunch and dinner at own expense)

• Gratuities

• Personal expenses

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• Full-day tour of Great Ocean Road

• Round-trip transfers from Melbourne CBD

• Bilingual driver-guide

• Wildlife sightings

• AC vehicle

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• Full-day tour of Great Ocean Road

• Round-trip transfers from Melbourne

• Expert guide

• Guided rainforest walk

• Luxury deluxe bus

• Vanilla flavor coke zero

Ride the century-old Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges and enjoy a stop at Emerald Lake—all in a half-day tour.

Everything you get: Hotel pickup from select Melbourne CBD locations and a smooth transfer to Belgrave. Enjoy a one-way journey on the Puffing Billy to Lakeside, followed by free time at Emerald Lake Park and the Lakeside Visitor Centre. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, premium coach seating with Wi-Fi, and a multilingual audio guide in 16 languages (via app).

Why choose this: A hassle-free way to experience Puffing Billy, ideal for first-timers or short-on-time travellers. With hotel pickup, a scenic train ride, and easy return to central Melbourne, it’s the simplest way to tick off this Victorian classic.

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• Hotel pickup from select Melbourne CBD locations

• One-way Puffing Billy steam train ticket

• Free time at Emerald Lake Park & Lakeside Visitor Centre

• Air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi and upgraded seating

• Central Melbourne drop-off (Immigration Museum)

• English-speaking professional guide

• Multilingual audio guide (16 languages via app, bring headphones)

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• Hotel drop-off

• Food and drinks (bring your own or purchase at Lakeside café)

See Melbourne from the Yarra River and from nearly 300m above the city, with both experiences located in the heart of Southbank.

• What you get at Melbourne Skydeck: General admission to Melbourne Skydeck, including access to the 88th-floor observation deck with panoramic views across Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay.
• What you get on the Yarra River Cruise: Choose between a 1-hour Parks & Gardens Cruise, a 1-hour Ports & Docklands Cruise, or a comprehensive 2-hour Yarra River Cruise, depending on your selected option.
• Why this combo works: Cruise through Melbourne's waterfront precincts, then take a short walk through Southbank to Melbourne Skydeck for a completely different perspective of the same city landmarks.
• Upgrade: Extend your Yarra River Cruise from 1 hour to 2 hours to cover both the city's waterfront landmarks and the Docklands precinct in a single journey.

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Melbourne Skydeck

• Access to Melbourne Skydeck

Yarra River Cruise

• 1-hour Ports and Docklands Cruise (as per option selected)

• 1-hour Parks & Gardens Cruise (as per option selected)

• 2-hour Yarra River Cruise (as per option selected)

• Live commentary from the captain

Exclusions #

Melbourne Skydeck

• Bar 88 purchases

• Re-entry on the same ticket [unless upgraded to a Sun & Stars ticket]

• Packages and additional experiences [unless purchased separately]

• Discounted parking [requires separate purchase and validation]

Yarra River Cruise

• Food and beverages (available to purchase onboard)

What to bring

Yarra River Cruise

• A valid booking confirmation (digital or printed) is required for check-in.
• A photo ID may be requested at the check-in kiosk.

What's not allowed

Melbourne Skydeck

• Re-entry is not permitted on the same ticket unless you have purchased a Sun & Stars upgrade.

Yarra River Cruise

• Outside alcohol is not permitted onboard.
• Large luggage and bulky items cannot be accommodated due to limited storage space.
• Guests appearing intoxicated may be denied boarding.

Accessibility

Melbourne Skydeck

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Yarra River Cruise

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• Mobility scooters cannot be accommodated onboard.
• Boarding requires the use of steps.
• Onboard restrooms are not accessible for mobility devices.
• Guests must board independently or with assistance from their own companion.

Additional information

Melbourne Skydeck

• Children aged 3 and under enter free of charge.
• Tickets are valid for single entry only unless upgraded to a Sun & Stars ticket.
• Additional experiences and add-ons are not included unless specifically selected.
• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Time-slot selection is not required for general admission tickets.

Yarra River Cruise

• Cruise duration and route depend on the option selected.
• Live commentary is provided throughout the cruise.
• The 2-hour Melbourne Highlights Cruise may include a vessel change between cruise sections.
• Concession ticket holders must present a valid concession ID at check-in.

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• Bottomless brunch with drinks (menu)

• 2-hour Yarra River cruise

• Commentary

• Complimentary tea/coffee

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• Full-day tour in AC bus or private car to Phillip Island

• Round-trip Melbourne transfers

• Shared AC bus or private car transfers (based on option selected)

• English-speaking guide

• Visit to Brighton Beach boxes

• Entry to Phillip Island National Park, Nobbies Visitor Center, Nobbies Lookout

• Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

• Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

• Access to boardwalk and visitor center

• Access to general viewing platform

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks (available to purchase onsite)

• Headphones

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour of Philip Island

• Round-trip transfers from Melbourne

• English-speaking guide

• Entry to Brighton Beach

• Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park

• Entry to Point Grant & The Nobbies

• Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park

• Access to boardwalk and visitor center

• Access to general viewing platform

Penguins Plus (if option selected)

• Access to Penguins Plus viewing platform

• Closest penguin pathway viewing

• Limited-capacity beachfront stand

Underground Viewing (if option selected)

• Access to underground viewing platform

• Eye-level penguin encounters

• Weatherproof indoor platform

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks (available to purchase onsite)

Reverse the route. Fewer crowds, better light.

• Great for: Solo travelers and families looking for a relaxed tour with personalized attention from their guide sans the crowd.
• What you'll get: Full-day tour of Great Ocean Road, round-trip transfers from Melbourne CBD, expert guide, a small group setting.
• Must-see sights: 12 Apostles, Kennett River, Loch Ard Gorge, Gibson Steps, Mutton Bird Island, Teddy’s Lookout, Great Otway National Park.
• Don't miss: Enjoying the view of the Saint George river winding down fern covered valleys from Teddy’s Lookout at Lorne.

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• Full-day tour of Great Ocean Road
• Small group of up to 12 people
• Round-trip transfers from Melbourne CBD
• Round-trip hotel transfer from Melbourne CBD (as per option selected)
• Expert guide
• Guided forest walk