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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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