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A Petite Tour
Enjoy a fun and memorable private tour as you travel in comfort and style from Melbourne to Victoria's many attractions. Tours include trips to the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Grampians, Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, Sovereign Hill and Victoria's ski resorts.
www.apetitetour.com
APSIS Virtual Reality Escape Rooms
Experience a world-class virtual reality escape room which focuses on team-based puzzle solving with story-driven adventures. This completely immersive 3D experience boasts incredible graphics and worlds of incredible scale and detail.
melbourne.apsisvr.com
Balloon Man
The thrill of hot air ballooning over Melbourne at sunrise can be enjoyed as you take in the most magnificent perspective of Melbourne available.
www.balloonman.com.au
Bilby Travel
Experience a small group or private day tour to destinations which are easily accessible from Melbourne including the Yarra Valley, Puffing Billy in the Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island, Sovereign Hill at Ballarat, Great Ocean Road and Mount Buller ski fields. Tours are tailored to your needs with plenty of flexibility, with professional guides who will showcase Victoria's diversity.
www.bilbytravel.com.au
Blue Tongue Bikes
Take a guided bike tour around the parts of Melbourne only a local would know about. Otherwise choose from a large range of bikes to rent, including road bikes, mountain bikes, tandem bikes and e-bikes, and discover Melbourne on your own.
www.bluetonguebikes.com.au
Chocoholics Tours
For those chocoholics, sweet tooths and travellers alike, discover Melbourne's world of chocolate and desserts on a walking tour and experience hidden charms of the city's streets, lanes and arcades
www.chocoholictours.com.au
Cruzy Cruises
Take a cruise aboard the revamped vessel Restless Wind for an enjoyable experience on the Yarra River. Enjoy Melbourne by day or night as you take in the sights of the city. The boat can also be hired for special events, accommodating up to 35 people for a party boat cruise.
www.cruzycruises.com.au
Culture Quest Tours
Feel like an explorer and discover the big attractions and hidden gems of Melbourne on a small group guided walking tour.
www.culturequesttours.com.au
Drinking History Tours
Experience a small group hidden bar and history tour that is more fun than a walking tour and definitely classier than a bar crawl. Discover Melbourne's secret laneways and back alleys as your guide describes the city's fascinating past and colourful characters. And during the tour you get to visit some of Melbourne's best hidden bars with drinks included.
www.drinkinghistorytours.com
East Coast Kayaking
Experience the natural beauty of Melbourne and Victoria from the open water. Guided kayaking tours are available along the Yarra River from Melbourne CBD, paddling under Princes Bridge and past Southbank, Crown Casino and South Wharf. Kayaking tours from St Kilda and Sandringham are also available.
www.eastcoastkayaking.com.au
Eco Flight
Experience the thrill of a helicopter ride with a bird's eye view of Victoria's iconic attractions. Take a doors on or doors off tour above the Melbourne's city skyline, Yarra River and across to Albert Park Lake, St Kilda and Brighton Beach. Fly, wine and dine packages are available to wineries in the Yarra Valley, Bellarine Peninsula, Goulburn Valley and King Valley. Discover the Great Ocean Road by air with a scenic flight along the Surf Coast, Cape Otway and landing at the 12 Apostles Visitor Centre. Customised tours and destinations available. These private helicopter rides all depart from Essendon Fields Airport and are carbon neutral.
www.helicopterride.au
Global Ballooning
For a truly remarkable experience, take a sunrise balloon flight over Melbourne capped off with a buffet champagne breakfast.
www.globalballooning.com.au
Hidden Secrets Tours
Join our passionate guides for our small group guided walking tours of creative Melbourne as you get lost in the maze of designer boutiques, quirky galleries, historical lanes and arcades
www.hiddensecretstours.com
I'm Free Walking Tours
Explore the sights of Melbourne on this free walking tour which departs daily from the State Library. Uncover Melbourne's history and explore laneways, arts scene, cultural precincts, shopping, cafes and hidden bars.
www.imfree.tours/melbourne
Kayak Melbourne
Enjoy awesome views of Melbourne's skyline as you paddle your kayak along the Yarra River on a guided tour that is suitable for those with no kayaking experience. A truly incredible way to see Melbourne, Southbank and Docklands from a new perspective.
www.kayakmelbourne.com.au
Liberty Balloon Flights
Fly high above Melbourne with a sunrise balloon flight. See the city in its full splendour as you get a bird's eye view of its many features and attractions from the air.
www.libertyballoonflights.com.au
Localing Tours
If you don't like tours, this tour is for you! These private tours are run by well-informed locals who can completely customise the tour based on individual interests. A range of options are available, including short city overview tours to themed tours covering Melbourne's history, culture, famous buildings, arcades, food and nightlife. See the real Melbourne.
www.localingtours.com
Melbourne Boat Hire - Cruise
Spoil yourself with a private scenic cruise along the Yarra River with your own skipper. The boat is electric powered, ensuring a quiet and tranquil cruising experience. Food and beverage packages are available. Departure point is NewQuay Marina at Docklands. Different cruise durations are available along the Yarra River, covering anywhere between the Bolte Bridge, Southbank, Melbourne's Botanical Gardens, South Yarra, Richmond and Abbotsford.
www.melbourneboathire.com.au
Melbourne by Bike
Discover Melbourne on a personalised bicycle tour of the city by a local expert, tailored to your interests. The tour incorporates many famous landmarks including Crown Casino, Federation Square, the Yarra River, Melbourne's arcades and laneways, Royal Botanic Gardens, MCG and Albert Park Lake.
www.melbournebybike.com
Melbourne City Scenic Flights
Departing from Lilydale Airport, fly above the Eastern Freeway to Melbourne, observing icons such as the Exhibition Building, Crown Casino, The Arts Centre, Marvel Stadium, Albert Park and St Kilda beach from the air
www.yarravalleyaviation.com.au
Melbourne Private Tours
Offering unforgettable experiences in Melbourne and its majestic surrounds with a variety of private day and overnight tours that can be custom designed for your specific needs. Our aim is to exceed the expectations of the modern traveller and we place emphasis on the unforgettable - touching, tasting, connecting and learning.
www.melbprivatetours.com.au
Melbourne River Cruises
Offers a selection of scenic river cruises departing from Southbank and passing by Crown Casino, Docklands, West Gate Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, Olympic Park and Herring Island. Alternatively, use the direct ferry service between the city and Williamstown.
www.melbcruises.com.au
Melbourne Sea Planes
Discover the magnificent skyline of Melbourne, the scenic Dandenong Ranges, picturesque Port Phillip, the Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula from a seaplane which operates from a purpose-built base at Gem Pier in Williamstown
www.melbourneseaplanes.com.au
Melbourne Sports Tours
Join a tour that takes you behind the scenes at some of Melbourne's famous sporting venues. Explore the history and excitement of Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup), Albert Park (the F1 Grand Prix circuit), the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the Rod Laver Arena (Australian Open) and Marvel Stadium.
www.melbournesportstours.com.au
Melbourne Street Art Tours
Discover Melbourne's underground street art scene on a tour led by real street artists as you are led down hidden laneways and arcades of the city centre and Fitzroy.
www.melbournestreettours.com
Melbourne Walks
Join us for a guided heritage walk around Melbourne and the inner suburbs of Elwood, St Kilda, Richmond, Footscray, Yarraville and Port Melbourne. A huge range of themed walks are available, covering lanes and arcades, street art, literature, haunted places, cemeteries, multicultural influences, waterways and bridges.
www.melbournewalks.com.au
Melbourne Water Taxis
Use Melbourne Water Taxis to explore Melbourne's Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers on a private chartered tour. The water taxis can operate on the Yarra River between Hawthorn and Williamstown, and along the Maribyrnong River as far upstream as Flemington. Pick up and drop off at any suitable berthing place.
www.melbournewatertaxis.com.au
MELTours
Explore Melbourne by foot on a number of guided themed tours covering art, history, laneways and bars. Or try a bicycle tour down Swanston Street and along the Yarra River.
www.meltours.com.au
Old Melbourne Ghost Tours
Unlock the dark side of old Melbourne as you meander along cobblestone streets within a small tour group and come face to face with ghosts of the past
www.ghosttoursmelbourne.com
On A Boat - Cruise
Enjoy a private cruise with up to 9 people on a cosy boat along the Yarra River. Departing from Southbank Promenade Landing, enjoy stunning views along Melbourne's waterways with trips tailored to your requirements. Cruises can explore anywhere along the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River and Williamstown.
www.onaboat.com.au
Picture This Ballooning
A sunrise hot air balloon flight over Melbourne is a sensational and luxurious way to see the iconic views of our city: the MCG, the Yarra River, Shrine of Remembrance, Albert Park Formula 1 racetrack and more. All flights end with a champagne breakfast on Level 35 of the Sofitel Hotel.
www.picturethisballooning.com.au
Punting on the Lake
Sit back and relax and enjoy a cruise on Melbourne's Botanic Gardens in an elegant wooden punt. See one of the world's greatest gardens from a new angle with an informative commentary.
www.puntingonthelake.com.au
Ride Tours
Take an amazing 2 day tour of the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne in a deluxe 21 seat bus. Visit Tower Hill, Logans Beach for whale watching (seasonal), Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, The Grotto, London Bridge, 12 Apostles, Gibsons Steps, a helicopter flight (optional), a rainforest walk, Apollo Bay, Bells Beach and Torquay. Tour includes overnight hostel accommodation at Port Campbell, dinner and breakfast.
www.ridetours.com.au
Rotor One
Take to the sky with a scenic helicopter ride and see Melbourne and its surroundings like you've never seen it before. Departing from Essendon Fields Airport, choose from a short city centre scenic flight where you can get a bird's eve view of Melbourne's landmarks, a slightly extended flight to cover Melbourne's beaches, a sunset flight or a longer flight that includes million dollar views of the bay with stunning Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula beaches, and the waterfront city of Geelong.
www.rotor.one
Sea Kayak Australia
Explore Melbourne, the Yarra River, the Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory by water on a guided sea kayak day tour. Multi-day trips to Wilsons Promontory and the Gippsland Lakes are also available.
www.seakayakaustralia.com
Tramboat Cruises
Departing from Victoria Harbour at Docklands, step aboard this replica tram with enclosed lower deck and open air upper deck. Cruise upstream past Crown Casino, Southbank, the Botanical Gardens, a stop off at Herring Island and onto Hawthorn. Or head downstream through Melbourne's port, then either to Williamstown or up the Maribyrnong River.
www.tramboat.com.au
Venice on the Yarra
Cruise past the city sites along the beautiful Yarra River in a unique Venetian style gondola which is opulently appointed with upholstered velvet seats, plush cushions and warm rugs, with champagne on ice awaiting you as you step on board
www.veniceontheyarra.com.au
Walk to Art
A walking tour through the heart of Melbourne, discovering galleries and studios hidden in unnamed buildings and laneways
www.walktoart.com.au
Waterbikes Australia - Tours
Experience a 90 minute guided tour on an environmentally-friendly waterbike. Tour options include Sorrento to Portsea, Mornington to Mount Eliza, Frankston to Mount Eliza, Corio Bay in Geelong and a Melbourne Yarra River tour which extends to Southbank and Docklands.
www.waterbikesaustralia.com.au
Yarra River Cruises
Take a sightseeing tour along the Yarra River with full commentary aboard the MV Melba Star. Cruise upstream through scenic gardens and beside sporting venues up to Herring Island at South Yarra. The downstream cruise option to the Port of Melbourne glides past river landmarks such as Crown Casino, the World Trade Centre and under the Bolte and West Gate bridges.
www.yarrarivercruises.com.au