Top 10 Melbourne Day Tours, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island Penguins, Regional Victoria

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Top Melbourne day tours: Taste-test the best of the Yarra Valley on a wine tour. Image: Ruby Boukabou

1. Classic Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour from Melbourne

Featured: Classic Great Ocean Road Tour with Rainforest Walk

This Penguin Parade tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island offers great value for money. Visit a wildlife park and relax in the General Viewing seating area to watch the world-famous parade of little penguins returning from the ocean at dusk. An optional Penguins Plus seating upgrade is available (follow the prompts when you book to add the upgrade). Read more

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2. Classic Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

Experience one of the world’s most iconic coastal drives on this popular Great Ocean Road tour. The itinerary features a guided rainforest stroll and the opportunity to try and spot koalas in the wild! Travel in air-conditioned comfort taking in all the must-see sights — including the famous 12 Apostles. Read more

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Top Melbourne day tours: 12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road. Image: Envato

3. Classic Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne with Lunch

Experience the Yarra Valley’s amazing wine scene on this small group tour from Melbourne. You’ll visit superb wineries for tastings, and enjoy a winery lunch with a glass of wine to accompany your meal. A stop at the renowned Yarra Valley Chocolaterie is another highlight. Read more

4. Grampians Tour from Melbourne

Experience the rugged majesty of the Grampians National Park on this great day out from Melbourne. Highlights include visits to The Balconies, McKenzie Falls, and Boroka Lookout. You’ll also have time to explore the historic town of Halls Gap. Read more

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Top Melbourne day tours: Explore the Grampians.

5. Healesville Sanctuary Tour from Melbourne

Get up close and very personal with many native Aussie birds, mammals and reptiles on this relaxed small group ‘transfer and ticket’ tour to renowned Healesville Sanctuary. You’ll enjoy informative presentations, including Healesville’s renowned parrots and birds of prey show. Read more

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Top Melbourne day tours: Healesville Sanctuary

6. Dandenong Ranges and Puffing Billy Tour from Melbourne

On this relaxed small group tour, you’ll travel east from Melbourne to the Dandenong Ranges to see the stunning scenery and quaint towns this region is renowned for. Enjoy a Devonshire tea and a journey on the famous Puffing Billy steam train. Read more

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Top Melbourne day tours: Puffing Billy, Dandenong Ranges

7. Mornington Peninsula and Port Phillip Bay Tour from Melbourne

Enjoy a journey of discovery around the entire circumference of Port Phillip Bay! On this intimate tour you’ll follow the bay from St Kilda to Mornington, before heading to picturesque Sorrento to board the ferry across the bay entrance to Queenscliff. Return to Melbourne via the waterfront city of Geelong. Read more

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Top Melbourne day tours: Mornington Peninsula

8. Macedon Ranges and Daylesford Tour from Melbourne

The Macedon Ranges are located an hour’s drive north-west of Melbourne. This tour includes the opportunity to take in the stunning views from infamous Hanging Rock, and browse the galleries and boutiques of the picturesque spa town of Daylesford. Read more

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Top Melbourne day tours: Daylesford

9. Ballarat Sovereign Hill Tour from Melbourne

Discover the history of the Victorian Gold Rush on this amazing day out from Melbourne. You’ll travel through the historic regional city of Ballarat, before stepping back in time to the goldfields of the 19th century at the Sovereign Hill open air museum. Read more

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Image: Sovereign Hill

10. Bendigo, Echuca and Murray River Tour from Melbourne

Explore regional Victoria’s fascinating colonial and gold rush history on this epic day out. You’ll tour an underground gold mine, traverse the elegant Victorian city of Bendigo by tram, and cruise along the mighty Murray River. Read more

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