Best Melbourne Day Trips

This excellent Melbourne Combo tour allows you to cruise along one of Australia’s most iconic road trip stretches; the Great Ocean Road. You will also get the chance to explore Healesville Sanctuary, ride on the world-famous Puffing Billy and the Dandenong Ranges as part of your tour from Melbourne.

Fully immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquillity of the Peninsula Hot Springs in Mornington Peninsula, just 70 minutes south of Melbourne on this awesome day trip. Relax in more than 20 hot pools and spend some time in the Turkish Hammam and sauna; this day trip is the perfect choice if you’re looking to add some luxury into your Melbourne itinerary!

Embark on a day trip across one of the most famous road trip routes in the Southern Hemisphere and make sure you’re paying attention to the top sights along the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. This day tour will be a fun-filled adventure along the Great Ocean Road where you’ll get to stop and take pictures at famous attractions such as Port Campbell, Lord Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles.

Escape the busy city of Melbourne as you make your way into Grampians National Park and climb to the top of Boroka Lookout for stunning views of the surrounding landscape. See if you can spot some quintessentially Australian wildlife such as kangaroos and koala bears! During your tour, you will also visit the Brambuk Aboriginal Culture Center where local experts will tell you all about the area’s local original inhabitants. 

Leave Melbourne behind for the day and pay a visit to some of the most beautiful beaches in South Australia. Enjoy trying to spot wild koalas near Kennett River and then make your way to Apollo Bay for a light lunch before having a refreshing dip in the ocean! Make a stop at the Great Otway National Park and Port Campbell National Park where you can stroll through the rainforest and see how much wildlife you can spot!

Embark on a full day tour from Melbourne to Mornington Peninsula where you’ll get to visit the historic Point Nepean National Park and Murray’s Lookout. From here, you will enjoy remarkable views of Bass Strait and then make your way to the Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm where you can sample some local wines at a nearby café.

Enjoy experiencing some of Australia’s top wildlife and natural beauty on this day tour from Melbourne to Wilsons Promontory. Here, you’ll get the best chance of seeing kangaroos, koalas, emus and wallabies as well as enjoying spectacular views of the Australian Pacific Coast.

Combine two-day tours from Melbourne to get the best chance of packing in as much as you can during your time in the city. Take a day trip to Phillip Island where you’ll get to see the Penguin Parade and then travel along the Great Ocean Road where you’ll stop at Apollo Bay for a chance to see wild kangaroos and koalas and then make your way to Lord Ard Gorge and the Twelve Apostles.

Experience a quintessentially Aussie excursion as you embark on a day trip on the famous Puffing Billy Steam train to the Yarra Valley where you’ll enjoy a sumptuous wine tasting experience. This tour also includes a walk through the Dandenong Ranches, lunch at Fergusson’s Winery and a trip to the Yarra Valley Chocolatery and Ice Creamery where you’ll get to indulge your sweet tooth!

This incredible eco-tour takes you on an unforgettable day trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island and numerous other South Australia destinations. You will get to see Phillip Island’s natural wildlife habitats, plus many more species of koalas, kangaroos and emus at the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park. Make sure you’ve got your camera packed for this day tour as you’ll have so many opportunities to take plenty of incredible pictures!

Leave the city streets of Melbourne bright and early as you embark on the most memorable sunrise excursion over the Yarra Valley in a hot air balloon. Admire the remarkable sunrise from your high vantage point as you soar over the rolling hills, vineyards and valleys of the Yarra Valley and enjoy one of the most romantic experiences in Australia!

Wine lovers and confectionery connoisseurs are sure to love this day tour from Melbourne to Mornington Peninsula as you’ll have plenty of opportunity to sample local goat cheeses, regional award-winning wines and various liquors at a local strawberry farm. There’s also plenty of chocolate-covered fruits to enjoy as you make your way around wineries and cideries in the Mornington Peninsula.

Learn more about the delights of the Yarra Valley wineries on this day tour from Melbourne. Enjoy eating and drinking your way around the beautiful scenery and tuck into a scrumptious à la carte lunch at Yering Station, as well as sampling some freshly produced cheese with your wine at De Bortoli Winery.

Travel back in time and experience what life was like in 19^th century Australia as you travel to Sovereign Hill from Melbourne. Visit the Sovereign Hill open-air museum and the Red Hill Mine and Gold Museum. Here, you’ll learn about the Australian Gold Rush as you wander around various craft workshops and blacksmith demonstrations.

Spend a whole day exploring the Dandenong Ranches and the William Ricketts Sanctuary on an epic day tour from Melbourne. Admire the incredible sculptures and works of art made by Aboriginals and wander through their picturesque forest on the Dandenong Ranches. This tour also includes lunch at one of the local cafes.

You might not think of snow when it comes to Melbourne but a short-day trip away from the city will take you to the picturesque winter wonderland that is the Lake Mountain Resort. Here, you can enjoy traditional winter activities such as sledging, cross country skiing or tobogganing, or simply just enjoying an afternoon of frolicking in the snow. This tour also includes a guided nature walk to Steavenson Waterfalls as well as a stop at one of the Yarra Valley’s most famous chocolate and ice creams shops!

Travel along the iconic Great Ocean Road on this wonderful day trip from Melbourne to some of the top highlights along the GOR. See world-famous landmarks such as the Twelve Apostles, Lord Ard Gorge and the incredible views of wildlife in their natural habitats from Apollo Bay.

Escape from the city and discover the very best of the natural landscapes at Wilsons Promontory on this amazing hiking tour from Melbourne. Traverse across the stunning beaches and admire the beautiful sand dunes and turquoise waters at Wilsons Prom and explore the vast vistas of the mountains and valleys inside the Park. There are two scenic hikes to enjoy on this tour; one from Tidal River to Little Oberon Bay and the other up to the top of Mount Oberon.

Adventure lovers and adrenaline junkies are sure to love this action-packed day trip from Melbourne. Driver along the famous Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles and swing through the treetops like Tarzan at the Otway Fly Adventure as you navigate along canopy walkways and trees high up in the rainforest.

Complete the iconic Great Ocean Road trip in reverse from Melbourne as you stop at some of the famous sights. Spot koalas along the Kennett River and hike up the Otway Gibson Steps and then travel along to the iconic 12 Apostles.