Top Melbourne Day Trips & Excursions

Q: I need a ride! Which Melbourne Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Melbourne Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne Great Ocean Road 12 APOSTLES Tour REVERSE–SML GRP- Hotel Pick UP Great Ocean Road Sunset Day Tour from Melbourne Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Melbourne trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Melbourne Tours. Top 10 Melbourne 2026 Senior-friendly tours Melbourne The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Melbourne Top Day Trips from Melbourne Things to do in Melbourne this summer View all Melbourne Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Melbourne?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Melbourne are: Melbourne Luxury & Special Occasions Melbourne Luxury Tours Melbourne Tours & Sightseeing Melbourne Cultural & Theme Tours Melbourne Walking & Biking Tours View all tour styles in Melbourne →

Luxury Private & Customised Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour – Avoid the crowds, no rush experience. Experience the Great Ocean Road in the comfort of your private …More

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Luxury Private & Customised Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour – Avoid the crowds, no rush experience. Experience the Great Ocean Road in the comfort of your private...

11 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,255

Our tours are fun and educational. The places we visit have a focus on conservation of Australia’s wildlife. Our Medium size groups of up to …More

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Phillip Island Medium Size Group Tour

Our tours are fun and educational. The places we visit have a focus on conservation of Australia’s wildlife. Our Medium size groups of up to...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$129

Yarra Valley Redwoods Tour with Winery Lunch or Wildlife Option

Experience the best of nature and indulgence on our Redwoods Day Tour, a small-group journey through the stunning Yarra Valley with the option of indulging …More

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Yarra Valley Redwoods Tour with Winery Lunch or Wildlife Option

Experience the best of nature and indulgence on our Redwoods Day Tour, a small-group journey through the stunning Yarra Valley with the option of indulging...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$126

Full Day Private Custom Tour of Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles

Badge of Excellence 5 star Cool Shore Excursions rating. 12 Hour Tour to the Great Ocean Rd. Tour includes: • Local Melbourne Tour Guide • …More

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Full Day Private Custom Tour of Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles

Badge of Excellence 5 star Cool Shore Excursions rating. 12 Hour Tour to the Great Ocean Rd. Tour includes: • Local Melbourne Tour Guide •...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,540

Escape the ordinary! Step into a realm of unparalleled beauty with our small group tour of Wilsons Promontory. Our tour offers an intimate experience, fostering …More

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Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Day Tour

Escape the ordinary! Step into a realm of unparalleled beauty with our small group tour of Wilsons Promontory. Our tour offers an intimate experience, fostering...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$111

Small Group: Ultimate Yarra Valley Food and Wine

This is the smallest small group tour in the Yarra Valley offering a unique and intimate food and wine experience. Epicurean Food and Wine Tours …More

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Small Group: Ultimate Yarra Valley Food and Wine

This is the smallest small group tour in the Yarra Valley offering a unique and intimate food and wine experience. Epicurean Food and Wine Tours...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$210

Grape Explorations Australia specialise in private, small group wine region tours. We tailor the day to suit any group dynamic or special occasion, supporting local …More

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Mornington Peninsula Wine Region Tour

Grape Explorations Australia specialise in private, small group wine region tours. We tailor the day to suit any group dynamic or special occasion, supporting local...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$178

Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Small-Group Tour

Experience one of Australia’s most iconic coastal journeys on a small-group Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne. With an early departure designed to help …More

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Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Small-Group Tour

Experience one of Australia’s most iconic coastal journeys on a small-group Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne. With an early departure designed to help...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$111

Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

See, feel and taste the produce from some of Melbourne’s best food, beer and wine locations scattered throughout the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas. Savour the …More

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Around the Bay Food and Wine Taste Trail

See, feel and taste the produce from some of Melbourne’s best food, beer and wine locations scattered throughout the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas. Savour the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$153

Great Ocean Road 12 apostles PRIVATE Luxury Tour 5 PAX all incl.

This private tour offers you an unparalleled experience along the Great Ocean Road, where you can enjoy the natural beauty, history, and wildlife of the …More

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Great Ocean Road 12 apostles PRIVATE Luxury Tour 5 PAX all incl.

This private tour offers you an unparalleled experience along the Great Ocean Road, where you can enjoy the natural beauty, history, and wildlife of the...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$698

Wine Tour Yarra Valley Five Star Experience

Gourmet winery lunch experience is included in your wine tour + a glass of wine of your choice from this Winery Wine Tasting. Across your …More

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Wine Tour Yarra Valley Five Star Experience

Gourmet winery lunch experience is included in your wine tour + a glass of wine of your choice from this Winery Wine Tasting. Across your...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$135

Great Ocean Road Coastal Spectcular with Wildlife Wonders

Our unique itinerary ensures you avoid the crowds by travelling in a reverse 'direction' missing the bus crowds and enjoying the softer morning light. We …More

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Great Ocean Road Coastal Spectcular with Wildlife Wonders

Our unique itinerary ensures you avoid the crowds by travelling in a reverse 'direction' missing the bus crowds and enjoying the softer morning light. We...

11 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$289

Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

Spend the day with us as we journey around the bay throughout the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas where we will take a stroll along the …More

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Around the Bay Sightseeing and Bay Cruise

Spend the day with us as we journey around the bay throughout the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas where we will take a stroll along the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$132

Street Food & Street Art, Backroads & Boroughs

Forget the 'sites' and 'attractions', Melbourne is a city built for locals. This is your perfect, personalised deep-dive into local culture and life through food …More

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Street Food & Street Art, Backroads & Boroughs

Forget the 'sites' and 'attractions', Melbourne is a city built for locals. This is your perfect, personalised deep-dive into local culture and life through food...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$299

Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

Experience the thrill of Victoria’s gold rush era with this captivating tour of Sovereign Hill, Australia’s premier outdoor museum. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a …More

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Sovereign Hill A Touch Of Gold Ballarat Tour

Experience the thrill of Victoria’s gold rush era with this captivating tour of Sovereign Hill, Australia’s premier outdoor museum. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (22)

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$118

Phillip Island Penguin and wildlife Tour

We offer small tour, maximum of 11 passengers. We visit the Wild life park on the Island. This is the best place to see kangaroo …More

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Phillip Island Penguin and wildlife Tour

We offer small tour, maximum of 11 passengers. We visit the Wild life park on the Island. This is the best place to see kangaroo...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$155

Yarra Valley Guided Bike Tour | Food & Wine Region

For a fun adventure close to Melbourne look no further than our Yarra Valley Guided Bike Tour. A relaxed cycle through this renowned food & …More

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Yarra Valley Guided Bike Tour | Food & Wine Region

For a fun adventure close to Melbourne look no further than our Yarra Valley Guided Bike Tour. A relaxed cycle through this renowned food &...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$245

Mornington Peninsula Gourmet Full-Day Private Tour

Mornington is one of those wonderful regions you can’t make enough time for. Its proximity to Melbourne and abundant natural and culinary assets keep locals …More

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Mornington Peninsula Gourmet Full-Day Private Tour

Mornington is one of those wonderful regions you can’t make enough time for. Its proximity to Melbourne and abundant natural and culinary assets keep locals...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$432

Private custom Penguin Tour with Premium Penguin Tickets

See the Penguins on Phillip Island and Visit breathtaking beaches,Cape Woolamai & The Nobbies, see wildlife at dusk, , explore the island and seaside. We …More

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Private custom Penguin Tour with Premium Penguin Tickets

See the Penguins on Phillip Island and Visit breathtaking beaches,Cape Woolamai & The Nobbies, see wildlife at dusk, , explore the island and seaside. We...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$2,061

Full-Day Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

Spend a full day exploring the wonderful Great Ocean Road. Get to see all the highlights that the road as to offer. Tours departs on …More

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Full-Day Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne

Spend a full day exploring the wonderful Great Ocean Road. Get to see all the highlights that the road as to offer. Tours departs on...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$132

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Melbourne Day Trips & Excursions?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Melbourne Day Trips & Excursions are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for Melbourne Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Melbourne Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which Melbourne Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Melbourne Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Melbourne Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Melbourne Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Melbourne Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Melbourne trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Melbourne?