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Melbourne's bookable inventory mixes city experiences with long regional days. Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges are outside Melbourne, while laneway walks, river cruises and museums are in the city. Matching offers are ranked by verified review count and simple airport transfers are excluded.

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Compare Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island day trips, Yarra Valley tastings and Melbourne laneway tours — with honest travel times and departure points.

40 tours available · Sorted by verified review count. Prices and availability come from GetYourGuide.

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour
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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

⏱ 13.5 hours · 4.7 (6,466)

Explore the Great Ocean Road in the company of experienced, Australian guides. See koalas and birds, take a rain forest walk, discover the 12 apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.

from €79 per person

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From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

⏱ 12 hours · 4.6 (2,514)

Head out for a day trip around Phillip Island from Melbourne. Visit the Brighton Beach Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, Nobbies Boardwalk, and Phillip Island…

from €90 per person

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Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Koala Highlights
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Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Koala Highlights

⏱ 9.5 hours · 4.7 (1,579)

Spend a day engaging with Australian wildlife and exploring the diverse coastline of Phillip Island on a bus tour. Watch little penguins waddle across the shores of Summerland B…

from €114 per person

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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

⏱ 12 hours · 4.6 (1,452)

Ride the Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges, take a scenic coastal route to Phillip Island, and see the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade on this da…

from €111 per person

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Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour
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Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour

⏱ 8 hours · 4.7 (1,386)

Get picked up from central Melbourne and ride the Puffing Billy steam train. Enjoy a walk around Emerald Lake, visit the Healesville Sanctuary, and sample chocolate at the Yarra…

from €116 per person

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From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour

From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour

⏱ 12 hours · 4.8 (1,328)

Discover Phillip Island with an expert, friendly local guide. Meet Australian wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary, explore The Nobbies and watch little penguins return ashore at sunset.

from €98 per person

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Penguin Parade: General Viewing Ticket
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Penguin Parade: General Viewing Ticket

⏱ 2 hours · 4.2 (1,235)

Experience the joy of watching Little penguins waddle home from the ocean to their burrows with this General Viewing ticket for the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island.

from €21 per person

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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Wildlife Tour

⏱ 12 hours · 4.8 (943)

Experience a memorable day tour from Melbourne, featuring an iconic scenic journey on Puffing Billy steam train followed by a visit to Phillip Island to witness the world-famous…

from €130 per person

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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train & Wildlife Tour

⏱ 8 hours · 4.7 (763)

Enjoy a trip out of the busy city of Melbourne and experience a steam train ride through the Dandenong Ranges. Spot wildlife and breathe fresh air while admiring Yarra Valleyʼs…

from €124 per person

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Phillip Island: Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour
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Phillip Island: Penguins and Wildlife Full-Day Tour

⏱ 10 hours · 4.6 (729)

Explore Australia's wildlife with a tour by bus and entrance to Koala Park and experience the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. Visit Woolamai Beach and dip your feet in the…

from €84 per person

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From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour

⏱ 12 hours · 4.8 (501)

Experience the Phillip Island Penguin Parade and discover Australia's unique wildlife on a Melbourne day tour. Watch little penguins at sunset; see koalas, kangaroos & nativ…

from €96 per person

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Yarra Valley: All-Inclusive Tour inc Chandon & Kangaroos

Yarra Valley: All-Inclusive Tour inc Chandon & Kangaroos

⏱ 7 hours · 4.9 (361)

Most Yarra Valley afternoon tours only include wine. This one includes Chandon sparkling, cheese, strawberries & chocolate ending with a sunset kangaroo safari - guaranteed sigh…

from €123 per person

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From Melbourne: Penguin Parade Afternoon Tour

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade Afternoon Tour

⏱ 9 hours · 4.8 (279)

Discover Phillip Island on a relaxed afternoon tour with an expert, friendly local guide. Explore The Nobbies and watch little penguins return ashore at the world-famous Penguin…

from €85 per person

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade with Expert Local Guide

Phillip Island Penguin Parade with Expert Local Guide

⏱ 12 hours - 1 day · 4.7 (261)

Escape Melbourne into Victoria’s coastal wilderness on a small-group Phillip Island tour, building toward the heart-warming sight of little penguins returning home at sunset.

from €110 per person

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Melbourne: Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach Boxes Tour

Melbourne: Moonlit Sanctuary and Brighton Beach Boxes Tour

⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (240)

Enjoy a half day tour to Moonlit Sanctuary to meet the cute koalas, kangaroos and more. Start the tour with a visit to Brighton to see the famous beach boxes.

from €73 per person

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Melbourne: 12-Hour Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Island Tour

Melbourne: 12-Hour Puffing Billy Train & Penguin Island Tour

⏱ 12 hours · 4.5 (236)

Experience a perfect blend of history, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery with a Puffing Billy Steam Train and Penguin Island Day Tour.

from €111 per person

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Melbourne: Phillip Island Tour & Penguin Parade

Melbourne: Phillip Island Tour & Penguin Parade

⏱ 9 hours · 4.7 (213)

Koalas, Kangaroos and Little Penguins in Phillip Island, all after lunch and the morning free.

from €116 per person

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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade Day Tour

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade Day Tour

⏱ 1 day · 4.6 (197)

Take great selfies at Brighton's famous multi-colored beach huts, ride the charming and historic Puffing Billy Steam Train, and see Phillip Island's cute penguins on thi…

from €125 per person

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Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park Entry Ticket

Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park Entry Ticket

· 4.6 (190)

See some of Australia's most famous native animals at Moonlit Sanctuary. Come watch animal shows and presentations of the sanctuary's inhabitants, including kangaroos, k…

from €23 per person

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Phillip Island: Penguin Parade and Multi Attraction Pass

Phillip Island: Penguin Parade and Multi Attraction Pass

· 4.4 (181)

Experience the best of Phillip Island with a combo pass for multiple attractions. Watch the Penguin Parade, visit koalas in their natural habitat, and explore the heritage farm…

from €37 per person

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From Melbourne: Phillip Island & Penguin Parade 11-Hour Tour

From Melbourne: Phillip Island & Penguin Parade 11-Hour Tour

⏱ 11 hours · 4.4 (149)

Discover Phillip Island’s wildlife wonders. Meet koalas and kangaroos, visit the Nobbies, and witness the world-famous Penguin Parade as little penguins return ashore at sunset.

from €88 per person

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Puffing Billy Penguin Parade Chocolate Winery Bush Walk Tour

Puffing Billy Penguin Parade Chocolate Winery Bush Walk Tour

⏱ 10 - 13 hours · 4.8 (125)

Departure 8–11 AM (subject to Puffing Billy ticket availability). Exact time emailed by 9 PM one day prior. Three different itinerary options available. Please read full details…

from €82 per person

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Melbourne: Boutique Phillip Island Wine, Dine & Penguin Tour

Melbourne: Boutique Phillip Island Wine, Dine & Penguin Tour

⏱ 11 hours · 4.8 (105)

Escape Melbourne for Phillip Island with local guides: a boutique winery visit, coastal beauty, wildlife encounters, and the spectacular Penguin Parade. Delicious lunch included.

from €155 per person

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From Melbourne: Grampians National Park Kangaroos Guided Tour
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From Melbourne: Grampians National Park Kangaroos Guided Tour

⏱ 12.5 hours · 4.6 (101)

Immerse yourself in The Grampians, a series of rugged mountain ranges, on a tour departing from Melbourne. Spot an abundance of kangaroos, emus, and native animals on a scenic g…

from €79 per person

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From Melbourne: Yarra Valley Chandon Cheese & Kangaroos Tour

From Melbourne: Yarra Valley Chandon Cheese & Kangaroos Tour

⏱ 7 hours · 4.7 (47)

Discover the beauty of Victoria's Yarra Valley on a guided tour from Melbourne. Taste exquisite wines, cheeses, and chocolates, and enjoy a close-up kangaroo encounter in th…

from €123 per person

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Melbourne: French and Phillip Island Wildlife Expedition

Melbourne: French and Phillip Island Wildlife Expedition

⏱ 12 - 14 hours · 4.6 (43)

Spend the day island hopping from French Island to Phillip Island. Get up close and personal with some of Australia’s cutest and cuddliest native wildlife. Take in breathtaking…

from €151 per person

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Melbourne: Penguin Parade Tour with Puffing Billy Train Ride

Melbourne: Penguin Parade Tour with Puffing Billy Train Ride

⏱ 12 hours · 4.5 (42)

Take a scenic drive and ride the Puffing Billy Steam Train through the Dandenong Ranges, enjoy the breathtaking coastal view, and see the penguins emerge from the sea and waddle…

from €123 per person

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Reverse Great Ocean Road Day Tour with Kangaroos & Koalas

Reverse Great Ocean Road Day Tour with Kangaroos & Koalas

⏱ 12 hours · 4.3 (40)

Discover the Great Ocean Road on a day trip from Melbourne. See the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Memorial Arch. Look for kangaroos and koalas, and enjoy a chocolate…

from €68 per person

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine Bubbles & Kangaroos Tour

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine Bubbles & Kangaroos Tour

⏱ 7 hours · 4.6 (37)

Dive into an unforgettable afternoon bursting with indulgence and wild Aussie adventure in the stunning Yarra Valley — Victoria’s ultimate wine playground!

from €123 per person

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Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour – Max 11

Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour – Max 11

⏱ 10 hours · 4.9 (28)

See Moonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies and Penguin Parade with max 11 guests, an exceptional local guide, comfortable Mercedes travel, and pickup and late return to any Melbourne CB…

from €139 per person

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Melbourne: Twelve Apostles&Great Ocean Road,Find Koala Tour

Melbourne: Twelve Apostles&Great Ocean Road,Find Koala Tour

⏱ 12 hours · 4.5 (15)

A one-day tour of the wonders of the reverse ocean road departing from Melbourne, avoiding crowds and arriving at the Twelve Disciples first, taking exquisite photos

from €28 per person

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Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Tour

Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary & Phillip Island Tour

⏱ 11 hours · 3.3 (11)

Get up close with kangaroos, koalas, birds of prey, platypus, and other animals at the Healesville Sanctuary. Visit Phillip Island for coastal walks and the world-famous Penguin…

from €117 per person

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles & Koalas

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles & Koalas

⏱ 12.5 hours · 4.8 (9)

Take an early-start Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with a small group: begin at the Memorial Arch, see wild koalas, stroll Maits Rest rainforest, then visit the 12 Apo…

from €90 per person

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Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island

Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island

⏱ 9 - 9.5 hours · 5.0 (9)

Phillip Island on the south coast is a place for having a unique experience of Australian wildlife where you can get really close to them in their rich natural habitant.

from €631 per group up to 1

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Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Wildlife Zoo Private Tour

Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train & Wildlife Zoo Private Tour

⏱ 8 hours · 4.6 (5)

Visit Puffing Billy Steam Train and Moonlit Sanctuary on a private tour of Melbourne's heritage railway and wildlife. Buy both attraction tickets separately in advance; the…

from €467 per group up to 3

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Melbourne Highlights & Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

Melbourne Highlights & Aussie Wildlife Express Tour

⏱ 6.5 hours · 5.0 (4)

Short in time, Visit best Melbourne highlights and have encounter with Australian animals in one day only!

from €600 per group up to 1

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Melbourne: Phillip Island Private Tour, Penguin and Koala

Melbourne: Phillip Island Private Tour, Penguin and Koala

⏱ 10 hours · 2.4 (3)

Embark on a day tour to Phillip Island from Melbourne. Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, see the Penguin Parade at sunset, and explore the charming seaside village of Cowes.

from €473 per group up to 2

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Melbourne: Phillip Island Wildlife Escape: Penguins and Koalas

Melbourne: Phillip Island Wildlife Escape: Penguins and Koalas

⏱ 10 hours · 5.0 (2)

Explore Phillip Island in a small group of 10 with koala reserve, penguin parade, The Nobbies and a Cape Woolamai coastal hike 4.9 km. Includes entry tickets, snacks, a free dri…

from €161 per person

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Melbourne: Phillip Island Private Tour with Penguin Parade

Melbourne: Phillip Island Private Tour with Penguin Parade

⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (1)

Discover Phillip Island on a private tour from Melbourne. Visit and enjoy luxury tour & viewing at the Penguin Parade.

from €789 per group up to 5

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Day Trip with Koalas

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Day Trip with Koalas

⏱ 1 day 0

Discover the Great Ocean Road on a day trip from Melbourne. Visit the Twelve Apostles, stop at a chocolate factory, and walk through a rainforest to spot wild koalas.

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Good to know: Read the itinerary, pickup and finish time rather than the destination name alone. The Great Ocean Road starts about 90 minutes from central Melbourne and the Twelve Apostles are roughly four hours away. Phillip Island is around 90 minutes to two hours by road. City beaches sit on Port Phillip Bay; they are not the surf beaches shown on Great Ocean Road tours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Great Ocean Road in Melbourne?

No. Its eastern start near Torquay is about 90 minutes from central Melbourne, while the Twelve Apostles are roughly four hours away. A full tour is a long day.

How far is Phillip Island from Melbourne?

Allow about 90 minutes to two hours by road, depending on traffic and destination. The Penguin Parade is at sunset, so tours return late.

Can I visit Yarra Valley without driving?

Yes. Wine and food tours leave Melbourne, which also avoids driving after tastings. Self-driving gives more freedom but needs a designated driver.

Does Melbourne have beaches?

Yes, including bay beaches around St Kilda and Brighton. They face Port Phillip Bay and are not the open-ocean surf beaches of the Great Ocean Road.

Are the penguins in Melbourne city?

No. The famous Penguin Parade is on Phillip Island. Melbourne is the departure city for many tours, not the location of the attraction.

What does Melbourne not have?

It has no Twelve Apostles, ocean-road cliffs or Phillip Island penguin beach within the city. Those are bookable regional trips with substantial road time.

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