Top Melbourne Hiking

Discover the rugged mountains and wildflower valleys of the Grampians National Park on this full-day tour from Melbourne. Once there, learn about Aboriginal culture, have lunch in Halls Gap, then climb to the Boroka Lookout for fantastic views of the Mt. William and Serra Ranges. That’s not all: hike to see the dramatic Balconies; view the idyllic Mackenzie Falls, and spot wild kangaroos roaming through the valleys.

Experience the best of the beach and the mountains with this full-day hiking tour at Wilsons Prom. In just a day, you’ll see incredible turquoise coastline, sand dunes, valleys, and rugged mountain landscapes. Enjoy two scenic hikes, one from Tidal River to Little Oberon Bay, and the second up Mt. Oberon. Snacks, lunch, and entrance fees are included.

Trade the city streets of Melbourne for the wild beauty of the Mornington Peninsula. You’ll first stop at the summit of Arthur’s Seat for morning tea with a view of the ocean. Carry on for a hike of Bushrangers Bay, where you’ll see a scenic lighthouse, birds and kangaroos, and rocky coastal landscapes. Enjoy a plant-based lunch and end the day in the inviting waters of the Peninsula Hot Springs.

See the famous Twelve Apostles and hike through the lush forests of Great Otway National Park on this full-day tour from Melbourne. Reach the UNESCO-listed Twelve Apostles before the crowds and take in the stunning coastal views before enjoying a delicious lunch at a local cafe. Then it's on to Great Otway National Park to hike the forest, see beautiful waterfalls, observe local wildlife, and admire the ancient forests on a hike. On the way back to the city, stop for an optional ice cream and spot koalas, parrots, and kangaroos.

Explore the history and beauty of Grampians National Park on this full-day trip from Melbourne. Climb to the top of Boroka Lookout and other natural vista points for sweeping valley views, and bushwalk through the parklands to explore diverse habitats and spot local wildlife such as kangaroos. Learn about the area’s original inhabitants with a visit to Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and admire the cascading rush of waterfalls.

Spend an evening on the Yarra River during this Melbourne dinner cruise. As you admire the twinkling city lights reflecting on the water, enjoy a 4-course gourmet meal inclusive of beverages. This fine dining experience includes beer, wine, and spirits, as well as coffee, tea, dessert, port, and a cheese plate. Cruise past attractions like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens while soaking up the elegant and relaxing atmosphere of the boat.

Make the most of your time in Melbourne with a private customizable tour designed to suit your group of up to eleven people. With your guide, plan your half-day or full-day tour, choosing from options such as a city tour with St Kilda and Fitzroy; seeing native Australian animals at the Healesville Sanctuary or Phillip Island penguin parade; tasting wines in the Yarra Valley; or exploring the Great Ocean Road. Your private guide provides an informative tour for your group of family, friends or business colleagues.

Discover Australia’s postcard paradise as you travel along one of the world’s most iconic coastal roads. Dodge the crowds by driving the famous Great Ocean Road in reverse, starting with morning tea in Colac, then stopping to view landmarks like the Gibson Steps, Loch Ard Gorge, and the 12 Apostles. After tucking into a delicious picnic lunch, take a hike through the Otway rain forest, spot koalas along the Kennet River, and enjoy dramatic views over Apollo Bay. This full-day tour from Melbourne includes lunch and hotel pick-up.

Sip your choice of drinks on a "hidden" bar walking tour in Melbourne. Stroll with your guide to four locations for cocktails, Australian wine and beer, stopping into a classic pub, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked into the laneway, a wine bar with options from the nearby Yarra Valley, and a fourth bar that will be selected by your guide depending on your group’s interests. You'll learn about Melbourne's bar scene and local history, and get tips for additional places to visit on your own. 

Experience the Great Ocean Road’s top attractions on this guided excursion that follows the iconic road in reverse. Embark on your journey and beat the crowds while learning about the region’s scenic landscapes and pretty coastal towns from an informative guide. Visit sites including the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell, London Bridge, and Great Otway National Park Rainforest.

Discover Australia’s wildlife and wines on a full-day tour to Healesville Sanctuary and the Yarra Valley. Depart Melbourne and head to Healesville Sanctuary where you get close views of native animals such as kangaroos, koalas, and emus. Continue your scenic drive to the Yarra Valley and arrive at a vineyard for lunch accompanied by a glass of wine. Afterward, tour the winery before moving on to De Bortoli Winery for a wine and cheese tasting.

Discover Melbourne’s history and highlights on this guided Yarra River cruise. Float past the city’s towering skyscrapers and lovely urban gardens while learning about the transformation of this vibrant city from 19th-century port town to a modern cultural capital. Your sightseeing cruise takes you upriver and downriver for a scenic overview of attractions on both banks.

Experience Australian wildlife and rainforest up-close and personal with a full day trip to Moonlit Sanctuary and the Puffing Billy Steam Train from Melbourne. Explore Moonlit Sanctuary's bushland setting with an experienced guide, and meet animals that range from koalas to kangaroos, dingos to monitor lizards. Learn about local conservation efforts. Soak up the wild atmosphere of a mountain rainforest while riding a century-old steam train along scenic tracks before returning to Melbourne.

Melbourne is Australia’s culinary capital, but to discover the city’s foodie hotspots, you need a local guide. On this food walking tour, explore Melbourne’s atmospheric laneways and arcades; visit the city’s coolest bars, cafés, and street food stalls; and sample everything from Chinese dumplings to sweet pastries. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for an authentic local experience.

Enjoy a more relaxed experience of Melbourne than you’d get in a traditional tour vehicle on a walking tour that provides the ultimate introduction if you're visiting for the first time. You’ll stop to hear tales and trivia that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebook about top Melbourne attractions such as Federation Square, Hosier Lane, Old Melbourne Gaol, and much more.

Visit top wilderness destinations and picturesque towns on this epic 3-day tour from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians. Visit surf beaches, seaside towns, and national parks; and see rain forest, wild koalas, and towering waterfalls. Stop at landmarks such as the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and Mackenzie Falls, and stay overnight in Warrnambool and Halls Gap, with the option to end your tour in Melbourne or Adelaide.

Your private tour departs Melbourne bright and early with our sights set on beating the crowds at the Great Ocean Roads, famous 12 Apostles. Here we enjoy a 1km stroll along the boardwalk while appreciating the limestone stacks and stunning views. Our next spectacular scene, Gibson Steps, offers a unique 70m cliffside pathway down to the beach. Enjoy the privacy of this beautiful beach and take all the time you need to get the perfect shot. Next up, it’s time for a delicious lunch at our favourite local cafe before heading to the Great Otway National Park. Enjoy a magical 3km hike through ancient rainforests of thick ferns and large myrtle beech to arrive at the beautiful Beauchamp Falls—a 20metre waterfall that the bigger bus companies don’t visit. We visit the giants of the forest at the Californian Redwoods before continuing our drive along the iconic Great Ocean Road to the tranquil village of Apollo Bay and Kennett River; home to native koalas, king parrots and kangaroos.

We arrive at Wilson's Prom for our first hike for the day. A short walk leads us through beautiful terrain to the Big Drift Wilsons Promontory sand dunes; a peaceful and other-worldly landscape often missed by other visitors to “the Prom”. After you’ve captured plenty of pictures of the dunes, we take a short drive to the general store for lunch before our main hike for the day, Mt Oberon. We embark on a 6.8 km return hike to the famous Mt Oberon's summit to soak up the best coastal views in Victoria. Our next stop is Tidal River for a cheeky ice cream (you’ve earned it) before we head to Squeaky Beach. Wander on the incredibly white rounded grains of quartz, and you’ll soon find out how this popular local beach got its name. Finally, as we depart the National Park, we make one final stop to see our furry native friends, including Wombats, Emus, Kangaroos and Wallabies going about their daily business. It’s a beautiful way to end the day.

Avoid the crowds as you explore and experience all the major attractions of the Great Ocean Road plus many more that most tours will miss in this relaxed and adventurous 2 day tour. Watch the sun set behind the 12 Apostles; stand amongst the two tallest tree species in the world; explore the inside of an extinct volcano; track down native Australian wildlife such as Koalas, Kangaroo, Emu and the elusive Echidna; walk a section of the Great Ocean Walk; learn to throw a boomerang; stay in a brewery; experience the lifestyle of the Surf Coast and its famous beaches and we're only just scratching the surface of what this tour really offers.

Discover an out of this world landscape and breathtaking views at the Grampians. Take in panoramic views from Boroka Lookout Explore Victoria's largest waterfall - Mackenzie Falls

Explore the Grampians during a guided full-day tour from Melbourne combined with a self-guided two or three night stay that allows you to discover more on your own. On the guided tour, learn about the Aboriginal people at the Brambuk Cultural and Information Centre, walk through the Balconies, enjoy views of Victoria Valley and Mackenzie Falls, and look for kangaroos and other native Australian animals. You can opt to include accommodation or book your own; either way you’ll enjoy a fantastic visit to the Grampians.

Our first stop is Cape Woolamai where it’s time to lace up our boots and begin the first hike of the day—an easy to moderate 6.8km track through unique landscapes. We traverse over rugged rock formations, known as the Pinnacles, and wind our way around the Nature Park of Phillip Island. Experience stunning views over the Bass Strait and the pounding surf below. After this hike, we head into Cowes for a bite to eat before making our way to the Phillip Island Koala Reserve. Stroll through this eucalyptus woodland and get up close to koalas in their natural habitat. Our next stop is The Nobbies, where we enjoy a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk to discover breathtaking coastline views and the impressive thundering blowhole. To top off the day, we take a waddle on the wild side to see hundreds (sometimes thousands) of penguins emerge from the surf at sunset at the world-famous Penguin Parade. This experience is a wildlife lover’s dream! Have your camera ready.

We provide new modern fleet of 9 ,11 or 13 seater buses for your journey and we have the one fixed price be it one traveller or 13 passengers* The 13 seater bus,gives you 8 windows to look out of and lots of room to spread out. Book a Private Small Group Tour to one Victoria's most beautiful national parks, turquoise waters, pristine white sand beaches (with a twist). Each tour is crafted to maximise memorable, hands-on experiences . Our aim is to inspire and delight each of our guests, to fill them with wonderful stories and history that makes each destination memorable and unique. It is important to us that every single guest finishes their tour with a smile on their face, heaps of selfies and lots of stories to tell their friends. Our motto of ‘Let the others rush!’ encapsulates this sentiment. This Tour has been designed for a later start. While all the other tours have already left Willson's Promontory we will be there at dusk to see all the wildlife come out!

Our private tours offer you the freedom to create your own unique itinerary, or simply relax and let us lead the way. Our first stop on this tour is the summit of Arthur’s Seat where we revel in panoramic ocean views and a bite of morning tea. Next, we move onto Bushrangers Bay for an 8km return hike. Experience unreal coastal scenery, rocky bays, wild oceans and the picturesque lighthouse. Keep an eye out for kangaroos and native birds as we wander the undulating path. Next up, we visit the Mornington Peninsula's southernmost tip, Cape Schanck for a short walk. To refuel, we stop at Merchant & Maker for lunch—this cafe has held the title of ‘Best Cafe’ on the Mornington Peninsula for three years running (and we can see why). Finally, it’s time to kick off your shoes and unwind at the magnificent Peninsula Hot Springs, an award-winning natural hot spring and outdoor day spa destination. It’s the perfect way to end a great date with nature.