MELBOURNE · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 14 most-booked melbourne day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Full-day Phillip Island wildlife tour from Melbourne: Moonlit Sanctuary animals, Nobbies seals views, and the Little Penguins’ night parade.
Most Popular“Eventful day topped off with an amazing penguin spectacle. Loved the beaches, island sights, and the wildlife. Our guide - Aleka - was expecially amazing!”
Small-group Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne with koalas, fur seals, and the sunset penguin parade, plus hotel pickup and commentary.
“Great day spent with Adam, our driver and guide. He took us to various places above and beyond what was expected. He also watched after us quite well. The highlight of course is the Penguin Parade! Watching the world’s smallest penguins waddle up the beach at sunset after a day out fishing is absolutely magical.…”
Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus platform and koala reserve. Small coach group, guided stops, 9.5 hours.
“Definitely pay the the platform plus viewing to maximize seeing the penguins. Lovely day with Fiona.”
Small-group Great Ocean Road classic day from Melbourne with Otways rainforest stops, koalas, Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge.
“Rain forrest walk was great for all of our kids Sightseeing and the enthusiasm of our tour guide Lucy”
Small-group Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with hotel pickup, live commentary, and stops at Apollo Bay, Otways, Twelve Apostles.
“What made the trip interesting was the tour guide Fred's bonhomie and light hearted commentary. He was full of anecdotes and stories about incidents on the great ocean road, gave us shipwreck stories which made the sightseeing Read more”
Melbourne to Phillip Island for koalas and the Penguin Parade with hotel transfers, park fees, and guided stops. See Little Penguins at sunset.
“Wow what cutie penguins parade together with closer viewing recommend go there before go to phillip island and saw baby koala with mother koala”
Premium Mt Buller day trip from Melbourne with return coach, resort entry, and 6+ hours in Village Square for snow fun.
Full-day small-group trip from Melbourne to Grampians National Park for lookouts, MacKenzie Falls, Balconies hike, and Aboriginal culture at Brambuk.
“Really enjoyed a very well planned and informative trip with Jerry as our guide. Great small group. Perfect for quiet time or a group activity as per personal choice.”
Half-day Yarra Valley winery tour from Melbourne with three cellar doors, small-group comfort, onboard Wi‑Fi, and optional gin tasting.
“Wonderful views, very tasteful wines and the guide and group vibes, majestic! I would definitely repeat It!”
Reimagined Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with calm morning viewpoints, photo stops, koala chances, and multilingual storytelling.
“David Hsu is an amazing tour guide. His passion and enthusiasm and willingness to go beyond made this trip personal, enjoyable and fun and a very different experience altogether. Places visited was lovely, timing was well planned and bus was clean. All in all, it was a memorable experience. Highly recommended.”
Reverse Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with early 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Otways rainforest walk, picnic lunch, and koala spotting.
“Excellent day trip. Our guide was friendly and very knowledge. Highly recommend.”
Luxury small-group Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne to 12 Apostles, ancient rainforest, wildlife sightings, and Apollo Bay fish and chips.
Guided Wilsons Promontory day trip from Melbourne to Squeaky Beach, Mount Bishop or rainforest walk, and Tidal River wildlife with coach pickup.
“This is the best Tour I’ve ever been too. The landscapes and the views were amazing! The guides were really nice (Ava and Mitch). I recommend this tour at 100%. I would love to do it again.”
Small group Grampians day tour from Melbourne with two hikes, Mackenzie Falls, park entry, snacks, and easy transport planning.
“The hiking portion of the trip was fun. Our guide, Andrew, was nice but did not provide much information about the area. There were no snacks provided and we were not told ahead of time to bring lunch.”
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