Australia Tours from Melbourne
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- Essence of Australia 14 Days
- 3 Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Melbourne Loop Tour (Accommodated)
- Journeys: Discover Australia National Geographic Journeys
- Great Ocean Road and Rainforest Walk 1 DAY
- Melbourne to Kangaroo Island Adventure
- Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island Escape (2026/2027)
- 15-Day Great Australian Adventure - Private
- 2 Day Melbourne to Adelaide Overland Escape (Accommodated)
- Phillip Island Penguins & Koalas Tour
- Best of Melbourne with Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island
Duration 14 days Destinations Melbourne, Cairns, Gold Coast, Sydney Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Vio Travel From
- NZ$3,781
3 Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Melbourne Loop Tour (Accommodated)
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We leave from Melbourne at 7 am and after that moment he started to explain a lot of interesting information about the area, the history of the place.”
MichelaBondioli, traveled in March
An 855km round-trip adventure departs Melbourne's Immigration Museum at 7:35am, visiting Apollo Bay, Twelve Apostles, and Halls Gap. A 24-seater Mitsubishi Rosa provides comfortable transport through the Great Ocean Road and Grampians, returning to Melbourne around 5:30pm.
Duration 3 days Destinations Melbourne, Geelong, Anglesea, Apollo Bay, Great Otway National Park, Loch Ard Gorge, Warrnambool, Grampians National Park, Halls Gap, MacKenzie FallsSee all destinations Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Autopia Tours From $1,025
10% Off- NZ$922You save $102
Journeys: Discover Australia National Geographic Journeys
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This trip was a dream come true to mystical magical places around Australia!!!”
Allison, traveled in March
A 12-day Australian odyssey unfolds from Melbourne's eclectic food scene through 6 major cities. Private vehicles and domestic flights transport visitors to Uluru and Sydney, concluding in Cairns. Highlights include catamaran cruises in Sydney Harbour and the Great Barrier Reef, plus guided walks at Mossman Gorge.
Duration 12 days Destinations Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Uluru, Sydney, Port Douglas, Cairns Age Range Ages 12+ Operator National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures From
10% Off- NZ$10,679
Great Ocean Road and Rainforest Walk 1 DAY
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent tour experience.”
MOHAMMAD, traveled in February
A day-long coastal adventure spans 243km of Victoria's shoreline from Melbourne. The route passes through Anglesea and Lorne to the Memorial Arch, ventures inland through Great Otway National Park to the 12 Apostles, returning via Port Campbell National Park in comfortable 24-34 seater coaches.
Duration 1 day Destinations Melbourne, Geelong, Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, Great Otway National Park, Twelve Apostles Marine National Park, Loch Ard Gorge Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Wildlife Tours Australia From
10% Off- NZ$132
This 11-day coastal expedition stretches from Melbourne's CBD through 10 destinations in Victoria and South Australia. The route winds along the Great Ocean Road through Apollo Bay and Warrnambool, into the Grampians, before catching The Overland train to Adelaide and concluding at Kangaroo Island's wildlife sanctuaries.
Duration 11 days Destinations Melbourne, Daylesford, Ballarat, Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, Warrnambool, Grampians National Park, Stawell, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
10% Off- NZ$5,315
This 7-day coastal adventure covers 240km along the Great Ocean Road to Warrnambool. The route includes Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, Mt. Gambier's Blue Lake, and Coonawarra wine region, concluding in Adelaide after visiting Kangaroo Island's Remarkable Rocks and Seal Bay.
Duration 7 days Destinations Melbourne, Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road, Loch Ard Gorge, London Bridge, Lorne, Apollo Bay, Mount Gambier, Blue Lake, CoonawarraSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $5,090
15% Off- NZ$4,327You save $763
15-Day Great Australian Adventure - Private
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was an excellent tour very well balance between the time spent in each place, the included hours, the hotels and transportation.”
Ignacio, traveled in August
This 15-day Australian adventure spans 2,500km from Melbourne to tropical Cairns. The route features iconic Uluru's desert sunrises, Sydney's harbor, and Gold Coast beaches. Guests enjoy domestic flights between major cities and comfortable coach tours, with initial airport transfers to a 3-star Melbourne hotel.
Duration 15 days Destinations Melbourne, Uluru, Sydney, Gold Coast, Cairns Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Vio Travel From
15% Off- NZ$4,090
This 2-day, 1,040km expedition follows the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne through Anglesea and Apollo Bay to Port Campbell's 12 Apostles. Overnight accommodation at Gariwerd Motel in Halls Gap precedes the journey through Dimboola Pink Lake to Adelaide's heart.
Duration 2 days Destinations Melbourne, Geelong, Anglesea, Apollo Bay, Otway, Port Campbell, Halls Gap, Adelaide Age Range Ages 6+ Operator Autopia Tours From $658
10% Off- NZ$592You save $66
Phillip Island Penguins & Koalas Tour
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent experience and must visit place. Our Guide Tomas is most energetic and passionate about the nature and ecosystem.”
Bhavin, traveled in November
This full-day, 300km round-trip from Melbourne takes you to Phillip Island. A 24-38 seater air-conditioned coach with panoramic windows provides comfort. Visits include the Koala Conservation Reserve and The Nobbies Center, with minimal walking required.
Duration 1 day Destinations Melbourne, Phillip Island Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Autopia Tours From
10% Off- NZ$200
This 6-day Victorian adventure spans 243km of coastal beauty from Melbourne. Modern coaches transport visitors to Apollo Bay, along the Great Ocean Road, and to Phillip Island. The itinerary features guided tours to the 12 Apostles, Maits Rest rainforest, and the Penguin Parade.
Duration 6 days Destinations Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, Phillip Island Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Australia and New Zealand Travel Company From
10% Off- NZ$2,059
What people love about Australia Tours from Melbourne
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- 3 Day Melbourne to Adelaide Overland Adventure Tour (Accommodated)
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- The Great Ocean Road Melbourne - Adelaide 4 day 3 night Tour
Due to the C-virus we didn’t make it from the UK to Australia to start our tour in April 2020 but out of the dozens of offers for trips along this coast from Melbourne to Adelaide this one stuck out the most. We are careful travellers with a keen eye for detail and appreciate clarity and information that makes sense. The website certainly gave us the utmost confidence that this was the tour for us and we booked without hesitation. Since the spread of the virus and the curtailment of all normal but non essential travel activities like tourism we received nothing but kindness and good grace from Nikki and the team when we were forced to cancel the trip. We will certainly go back to them when we are allowed to return to Oz. Good people and a great offer. We wish you all the best in these exceptional times.
What our customers ask about Australia Tours from Melbourne
What are the most popular tour routes from Melbourne?
Tours from Melbourne primarily focus on two main routes. The coastal journey along the Great Ocean Road takes travelers through Apollo Bay and to the Twelve Apostles with stops in coastal towns like Lorne. The Uluru route requires a flight to Australia's Red Centre where visitors stay in Yulara at places like the Desert Gardens Hotel or Lost Camel Hotel. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The scenic route along the Great Ocean Road was beautiful. We were given sufficient time at each point of interest to enjoy the experience."
What type of accommodation can I expect on tours starting in Melbourne?
Melbourne tours feature a range of places to stay from city hotels to regional properties. The central business district offers established hotels like the Crowne Plaza and Sofitel Wentworth. Along the Great Ocean Road travelers often stay at local spots such as Chris's Beacon Point Villas in Apollo Bay or the Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The accommodation was of an extremely high standard on each of the three days in apartment style accommodation."
What's included in group tour meals departing Melbourne?
Tour packages typically cover daily breakfast and select other meals at local restaurants. Great Ocean Road itineraries often feature dining at well-known spots like Chris's Restaurant at Beacon Point and the Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld. According to a TourRadar traveler: "Food quality and choices have been excellent with veggie options available. All restaurants have been preselected and excited not only me but the entire group."
What cultural experiences are typically included in Melbourne at the start of tours?
Tours often begin with Aboriginal experiences in the city. These include walks with Koorie Heritage Trust guides along the Yarra River visits to Aboriginal art at the Ian Potter Centre and meals at Indigenous-owned establishments like Big Esso by Mabu Mabu. A TourRadar traveler noted: "Learning about Aboriginal culture and stories of Melbourne while walking along the Yarra River with our Indigenous guide was an incredible way to start the tour."
What are the most popular day trips from Melbourne included in longer tours?
Day trips from Melbourne center around three main destinations: the Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles (12-14 hours) Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade (8-10 hours) and wine tasting in the Yarra Valley. Most tours use hotels like the Victoria Hotel or InterContinental Melbourne as starting points. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The Great Ocean Road tour was incredible - watching surfers catch waves and seeing the striking limestone stacks along the dramatic shoreline was unforgettable."
What transport options are available from Melbourne Airport to tour starting points?
The main ways to reach central Melbourne hotels are by taxi or the SkyBus service. The trip usually takes 20-30 minutes to hotels like the Victoria Hotel or InterContinental Melbourne. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The SkyBus was an easy option to reach our starting hotel in the city dropping us right in the heart of Melbourne where our tour began."