Duration:
12h
The Great Ocean Road is widely known as one of the world’s most spectacular coastline drives and a bucket list destination any time of the year. Stretching over 240 km the road hugs majestic coastal cliffs and pristine white sand beaches.
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Perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time, our Signature Great Ocean Road Tour covers all the essential highlights in a single, expertly guided day. Travel in a premium vehicle along the scenic coastal route, stopping to see iconic sites such as:
- Memorial Arch
- Lorne and Apollo Bay
- Towering cliffs and dramatic surf beaches
- The lush Otway Rainforest
- The spectacular Twelve Apostles
- Loch Ard Gorge
Enjoy morning tea and the flexibility of a private itinerary with photo stops and short walks tailored to your interests. This is the ideal choice for travellers wanting to see the best of the Great Ocean Road in comfort and style.
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2026-01-02
Thanks for the review Cynthia. I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed the day at Daylesford. It really is a beautiful place to visit. Hope to see all of you again some time.
Cheers
Paul
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Cynthia
23 Dec 2025
Paul and his team are definitely a cut above. We loved the attentive service and many thoughtful touches not to mention superb restaurant choices. Views weren't bad either. Can highly recommend the helicopter ride over the Apostles.
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Dean
13 Dec 2025
My family had a 8 day tour with Paul as our expert and very knowledgeable guide. Everything was well planned with great accommodation and very delicious breakfast and lunch. Paul brought us to very local restaurants where we can enjoy authentic and awesome Aussie food. He also brought us to place where no big tourist buses cannot go. His tours are great for everyone! Paul is always on time and took care of our every need! Our holiday in Melbourne was truly perfect and we managed to see all the cute animals in the wild!! Paul and Melbourne Elite Tours is highly recommended and I’m definitely a return customer next time in Melbourne 😍.
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Monica
07 Dec 2025
Really enjoyed our tour with Paul to Moonlit Sanctuary & Philip Island for the fascinating & adorable penguin parade! Paul was extremely knowledgeable & very accommodating - highly recommend!! You won’t be disappointed!
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Julie
27 Nov 2025
Paul was a fantastic host, coming from SA we wanted to see some local indigenous animals and plants and do a wine and local beers and food tastings day - Paul fitted it all in with ease and each place was better as the next
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Alex
27 Sep 2025
I cannot recommend Paul enough. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Very easy to liaise with when we first enquired and he made us feel like he genuinely wanted us to have a lovely day.
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Debbie
25 Sep 2025
Paul was a great tour guide. He took us to moonlight wildlife sanctuary and showed us the array of Australian species, including: womabts, dingos, tasmanian devils, kangaroos, wallabies and even the quokka. He has an amazing life story. Would highly recommend!
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sean
05 Jul 2025
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2025-07-05
Thanks for the great review Sean. Moonlit Sanctuary is a great place to see our amazing native wildlife.
Good luck with your career!
Cheers
Paul
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Sean
05 Jul 2025
My girlfriends and I had a fabulous 4 days with Paul touring up to the Victorian High Country inc 'The Autumn Leaves Festival' in Bright. Paul has a great sense of humour, with stories to tell and was always punctual with his pickups as well as during our enquiry and booking.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company for a short getaway! We hope to be back in the future!
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company for a short getaway! We hope to be back in the future!
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Jenny
06 May 2025
Anticipating this trip to the Victorian High Country for many months meant the actual journey with Paul was better than expected. The locations selected for the 4 day trip were unique to the autumn experience and paced evenly for those who wanted to take our time looking around this special area with its interesting past. Nothing was too much trouble and there were several surprises including a trip up Mt Buffalo, tastings to excite the palate and a safe travel experience to many locations that removed all the stress for me and my companions. Thanks Melbourne Elite Tours. The personal touch was very much appreciated.
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Anne
06 May 2025
If we had it to do over, we would have Paul also take us to Grampions and Great Ocean Road - he makes everything more informative and easier.
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2025-03-14
Thanks so much for the great review Donna. It was a pleasure taking yourself and Greg on the tours of the Yarra Valley and Phillip Island. I hope you enjoyed the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians on your self drive tour.
If you or your friends ever come back to Melbourne please let me know.
Cheers
Paul
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Donna
14 Mar 2025
As a senior, solo, female traveler, I recommend this tour company highly.
I was booked with them through another travel agency as part of a larger Australian adventure for five days and four nights private tour, including the Great Ocean Rd., Grampians and surrounding Melbourne areas.
Paul, the owner picked me up at the appointed time at my lodging in Melbourne. His vehicle is pristine, new and quite comfortable. He loaded my bags efficiently, put me immediately at ease, inquiring if I needed anything for my comfort and off we went on our great adventure!
I found Paul to be a safe and calm driver, extremely knowledgeable of Melbourne and the surrounding area, as well as the local flora and fauna. He knew where to look for wildlife at every bend in the road. His itineraries are varied and detailed to the individual, their interests and abilities. He’s also a great conversationalist about many topics of interest to Australia.
He always had a Plan B when we ran into any situation, such as road delays, fire closures, any glitch that inevitably occur on trips of this length. Our itinerary covered five full days and a lot of territory. We were busy!
Our lodgings and food experiences along the way were clean, comfortable and enjoyable. Creature comforts are very important.
Paul exhibited his depth of knowledge and desire to show me all he could in the time we had, he always showed great care for my well being and respect for my wishes.
I recommend this company for your travel needs whilst in Melbourne!
I was booked with them through another travel agency as part of a larger Australian adventure for five days and four nights private tour, including the Great Ocean Rd., Grampians and surrounding Melbourne areas.
Paul, the owner picked me up at the appointed time at my lodging in Melbourne. His vehicle is pristine, new and quite comfortable. He loaded my bags efficiently, put me immediately at ease, inquiring if I needed anything for my comfort and off we went on our great adventure!
I found Paul to be a safe and calm driver, extremely knowledgeable of Melbourne and the surrounding area, as well as the local flora and fauna. He knew where to look for wildlife at every bend in the road. His itineraries are varied and detailed to the individual, their interests and abilities. He’s also a great conversationalist about many topics of interest to Australia.
He always had a Plan B when we ran into any situation, such as road delays, fire closures, any glitch that inevitably occur on trips of this length. Our itinerary covered five full days and a lot of territory. We were busy!
Our lodgings and food experiences along the way were clean, comfortable and enjoyable. Creature comforts are very important.
Paul exhibited his depth of knowledge and desire to show me all he could in the time we had, he always showed great care for my well being and respect for my wishes.
I recommend this company for your travel needs whilst in Melbourne!
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Kathy
08 Mar 2025
I was booked with them through another travel agency as part of a larger Australian adventure for five days and four nights private tour, including the Great Ocean Rd., Grampians and surrounding Melbourne areas.
Paul, the owner picked me up at the appointed time at my lodging in Melbourne. His vehicle is pristine, new and quite comfortable. He loaded my bags efficiently, put me immediately at ease, inquiring if I needed anything for my comfort and off we went on our great adventure!
I found Paul to be a safe and calm driver, extremely knowledgeable of Melbourne and the surrounding area, as well as the local flora and fauna. He knew where to look for wildlife at every bend in the road. His itineraries are varied and detailed to the individual, their interests and abilities. He’s also a great conversationalist about many topics of interest to Australia.
He always had a Plan B when we ran into any situation, such as road delays, fire closures, any glitch that inevitably occur on trips of this length. Our itinerary covered five full days and a lot of territory. We were busy!
Our lodgings and food experiences along the way were clean, comfortable and enjoyable. Creature comforts are very important.
Paul exhibited his depth of knowledge and desire to show me all he could in the time we had, he always showed great care for my well being and respect for my wishes.
I recommend this company for your travel needs whilst in Melbourne!
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2025-03-08
Thanks so much for the great review Kathy. It really was a pleasure taking you on this 5 day highlights of Victoria tour. It covers so many places I love in Victoria. I'm glad you had such a great time and that your knees were OK. I know you had a huge holiday planned and I'm glad my section of it was so enjoyable. If you are ever in Melbourne again it would be great to catch up...maybe at the Waterfront again for another lovely lunch!
Regards
Paul
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Kathy
08 Mar 2025
We had an amazing experience touring Australia with Paul! He did a fantastic job planning our itinerary, ensuring we made the most of every destination. His deep knowledge of each place making every stop even more fascinating. We traveled in complete comfort in his well-maintained car, making the entire trip smooth and enjoyable. It was truly a first-class experience, one we’ll always remember. Highly recommend Paul for anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized tour!
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Naddy
17 Feb 2025
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thanks Jasmine for the review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day on the Great Ocean Road. It's an amazing place to visit.
Regards
Paul
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Jasmine
17 Nov 2024
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thanks so much for the review Julie. The Great Ocean Road is such a great place to visit. I'm glad you enjoyed Wildlife Wonders. It's always great to see the native animals in the wild.
Hope to see you again if your in Melbourne some time.
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Juliewmiller
15 Oct 2024
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Hi Maria,
Thanks so much for the wonderful review. Phillip Island really is a great place to visit and I always love going there. I'm very happy to have helped to be a part of making your trip so memorable.
I hope you come and visit Melbourne again to see other great parts of Victoria.
Cheers
Paul
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Maria
09 Oct 2024
We had a fabulous day on our Hanging Rock/ Daylesford tour. Paul organised a great itinerary and sorted all details. Highly recommended!
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Donna
09 Aug 2024
We embarked on a tour to Melbourne, exploring the 12 Apostles and the Great Ocean Road with Paul as our guide. Paul's guidance was exceptional; he ensured we experienced the beauty of the 12 Apostles and even coordinated our helicopter ride perfectly. His demeanor was polite and friendly throughout, offering insightful explanations of each site we visited. Not only did he capture stunning photos during our helicopter excursion, but he also graciously shared them with us. Paul's punctuality was commendable, and his safe driving and genuine care for our well-being truly exemplified his professionalism and warm hospitality. Overall, I would love to tour with him again and highly recommend him.
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Bhoobalan
05 Jun 2024
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2024-06-09
Hi Bhoobalan,
Thanks so much for the lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour. The Great Ocean Road is such a great trip, one that I do often but it's always magnificent. I'm glad you didn't get stuck with the plane issues in Perth and that you had a wonderful long weekend. It was a pleasure taking you both for the day. I hope to see you again some day in Melbourne.
Warm Regards
Paul
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Bhoobalan
05 Jun 2024
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2024-06-02
Hi Wayne,
Thanks so much for the review. I'm so glad you, Steve and Tim enjoyed your day on the Great Ocean Road. I enjoyed all our conversations and I hope to meet all of you again in Chicago some time soon.
Cheers
Paul
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Wayne
27 May 2024
Thank you for a wonderful 2 days on the Great Ocean Rd. There was mist, rain and sun, but nothing spoiled the views , photos and memories made of my bucket list scenery. Great company, good food everywhere, comfortable accommodation, and a great ride along the many turns in the roads of forest and beach scenery. Well done Paul, 10/10 Melbourne Elite Tours.
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Lyn
28 Dec 2023
We throughly enjoyed our trip and will do it again when we can.
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Hung
26 Nov 2023
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Roam10848820570
31 Oct 2023
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2023-10-18
Thanks. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day. Hopefully I will see you again on another trip that you are interested in.
Regards
Paul
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Patience
09 Oct 2023
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2023-10-05
Hi Helen and William. Thanks so much for the review. It's so great to have guests enjoy a tour so much. The Great Ocean Road is a fabulous place and seen at it's best over 2 days.
It was a pleasure to take you both over the 2 days. I enjoyed your company enormously.
When my wife and I come to the USA we will certainly get in touch.
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Connector43833936415
21 Sep 2023
One highlight for us how much we enjoyed our trek to the Pinnacle to enjoy the magnificent view from there. Paul added it in because the an Indigenous site that we would have visited had been closed and had not yet re-opened in time for us. He felt we were up for it and we were. This is how the Pinnacle is described:
“The Pinnacle
The shortest route to The Pinnacle
Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Grade: Medium
Distance: 4.2 km return
Elevation Change: 110 metres
Start: Sundial Carpark
The track to this famous peak involves rock steps, slippery track surfaces, several water crossings and some rock hopping. Remember to wear sturdy shoes with a good tread and carry at least two litres of water per person.”
If you feel up to it, reaching the Pinnacle is worth the effort especially for the view at the top. It is a nice option to keep In mind. We did it and we are 67 and 70 years old.
We were so impressed with Paul. During the three-day period, and during meals or in transit in the van, he had several great stories to tell about his employment background and the varied outdoor activities he had done. It made for interesting conversation especially while travelling in the back country as we headed west and then south to join the Great Ocean Road.
Another notable aspect for us was the selection of music that Paul has onboard his most comfortable van. He turned on his playlist and, in addition to enjoying the songs, we would guess the song and the artist as we are trivia buffs. If you take a tour with Paul be sure to ask to hear his music while on the longer stretches of travel.
The tour was everything we hoped it would be (and more) and certainly worth the cost we paid. Paul conducted the tour flawlessly and was always attentive to our needs and flexible as required. We feel that met Paul as a driver and tour guide and we said goodbye to him after three days as a friend.
My wife and I highly recommend Melbourne Elite Tours for anyone interested in exploring the Melbourne area in a most relaxed and enjoyable way. You won’t be disappointed.
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2023-04-04
Hi Pete and Trish,
What can I say but WOW. What a great review. I certainly do consider both of you and Deb friends. I had the best time showing you a slice of Victoria that I love very much.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the trip so much, along with the music. It was an absolute pleasure taking you for the 3 days. Listening to all your stories about the places you have been over the past year of travel was great.
I hope to see you again in Victoria some day but when my wife and I visit the US and Canada again we will surely contact you to catch up.
Cheers
Paul
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peterhA8708SJ
04 Apr 2023
We hired Paul to take us to Ballarat and Sovereign Hill for an all inclusive price: Entry tickets, morning tea, lunch and transport. We had a beautiful day - in Mercedes Benz V Class style and comfort.
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Amnart
02 Apr 2023
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Debra
08 Mar 2023
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2023-02-24
Hi Linda,
Thanks so much for the lovely review. I had a great time showing you, Phillip and Ruth around some of the best parts of Victoria. Yes, it's a shame we ran out of time to do the treetop walk. It's hard fitting everything in with so many wonderful sights to see.
Hope to see you again in Melbourne some day.
Regards
Paul
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lindahL1624PA
23 Feb 2023
Returning to St Kild near midnight it was the best day.
Thank you Paul
Elaine Ellard
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2023-02-19
Thanks Elaine for your lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed chatting with you the whole day. Your life is so interesting. I hope to see you back in Melbourne some day!
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LoveTravel181738
19 Feb 2023
Thanks so much Paul for making this trip such an amazing experience! Would highly recommend this trip to anyone. Paul has so many interesting adventure stories. Ask him about Everest.
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2023-01-24
Thanks for the great review Dean. I'm glad you and your family enjoyed the trip. It certainly does show the best of Victoria. Hope to see you back again.
Cheers
Paul
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deant175
22 Jan 2023
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2022-11-19
Thanks so much Eileen for the lovely review. I thoroughly enjoyed taking all of you to the Yarra Valley for the day and it makes it so worth while seeing guests enjoy the day. I hope to see you all again in Melbourne some time soon.
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507eileenm
15 Nov 2022
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2022-10-13
Thanks for the great review Ron. I enjoyed taking both of you on the 2 tours. They are great places to visit. Hope to see you both in Melbourne again some time.
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Ron
10 Oct 2022
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2022-10-13
Thanks for the lovely review. I know what you mean about spending the whole day at Sovereign Hill. It's a fascinating place to visit. Craig's Royal Hotel never fails to impress for lunches. Hope to see you again in Melbourne some time.
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E7063WMscottm
05 Oct 2022
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2022-10-13
Thanks so much for the great review. I'm so glad all of you had a great day. Sovereign Hill and Ballarat are such great places to visit. Hope to see you again in Melbourne some time.
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natashasU4373WD
05 Oct 2022
Went to Melbourne for our honeymoon earlier in the year from Sydney, and because of covid we didn’t have too many options for activities but we are so glad we found Melbourne Elite Tours. Paul is a very friendly, accomodating, well-connected and knowledgeable tour guide. Despite both me and my partner having been to Melbourne a number of times, we still learnt new things and explored new food and tourist places. The car was very clean, we felt safe throughout the tour and it had all COVID safety gear at hand. Would highly recommend Paul and Melbourne Elite Tours to domestic and international travellers!
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T
13 Sep 2022
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2022-10-13
Thanks so much for the review Glenn. I'm so glad you all enjoyed the day at Ballarat. As you said there are so many things to see and do here. I hope to see you guys again some time soon.
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Glenn162snd
07 Sep 2022
It’s a life time experience and being with Paul and team was a home like experience!! Would Love to explore Australia with Melbourne Elite tours & Travels..
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Jayshree
09 Jul 2022
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Melbourneelitetours, Owner at Melbourne Elite Tours, responded to this review - 2022-10-13
Thanks so much Carmel. I really enjoyed taking all of you around the sights of Melbourne. Please don't hesitate to call if you ever need assistance.
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carmelbrennan
15 Jun 2022
We are finally back home from our trip Australia ???? to India..
I would like to thank Paul for organizing this trip for us throughout. We had a wonderful time at every destination and the hotels that you chose were very elegant & elite as per your Brand.
Once again, many thanks for making such a trip possible. The organisation, the effectiveness, the planning was just perfect and Paul guiding us through felt so reliable and comfortable although being so far from home. Everything worked out in time and perfection. Paul is the best Guide for exploring the sightseeing. We felt very safe and were treated like Royals. The car was always clean, washed and spring water was placed every day at our seats which was much appreciated by us. The places he took us was The Grampians, Port Fairy, The Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Penguin Parade, Woodside Beach, Tarra Bulga National Park & many more places.. ????We will definitely recommend Melbourne Elite Tours to our friends & family who are planning trips to Australia..????????????
Once more, many thanks for all of the above mentioned and also for the gifts and the perfect service at the airport, both when arriving and leaving the country.
Kind regards from very happy clients????
Miloni
India????????
I would like to thank Paul for organizing this trip for us throughout. We had a wonderful time at every destination and the hotels that you chose were very elegant & elite as per your Brand.
Once again, many thanks for making such a trip possible. The organisation, the effectiveness, the planning was just perfect and Paul guiding us through felt so reliable and comfortable although being so far from home. Everything worked out in time and perfection. Paul is the best Guide for exploring the sightseeing. We felt very safe and were treated like Royals. The car was always clean, washed and spring water was placed every day at our seats which was much appreciated by us. The places he took us was The Grampians, Port Fairy, The Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Penguin Parade, Woodside Beach, Tarra Bulga National Park & many more places.. ????We will definitely recommend Melbourne Elite Tours to our friends & family who are planning trips to Australia..????????????
Once more, many thanks for all of the above mentioned and also for the gifts and the perfect service at the airport, both when arriving and leaving the country.
Kind regards from very happy clients????
Miloni
India????????
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Miloni
09 Jun 2022
Ever thinking of exploring Melbourne. You need to experience MELBOURNE ELITE TOURS. Mine was a lifetime experience with these guys, they were excellent with their service and hospitality.
Mr. Paul and team being nature loving and enthusiastic were accurate in perfectly executing the trip as per our plans. The lunch and dinner breaks were at beautiful and exotic places with delicious delicacies of different Australian and other Continental dishes. The trip was so convenient and a feel of moving with the family was felt throughout the period of 10 days, visiting the places mentioned below not to miss out a lifetime experience. We wish the team at MELBOURNE ELITE TOURS a great success in their carriers ahead.
Last but not the least, we highly recommend MELBOURNE ELITE TOURS to my friends and families. Places visited: (The Grampians, Port Fairy, Great Ocean Road, Gippsland, Woodside Beach, Phillip Island, Penguin Parade, Dandenongs, Mornington Peninsula, Sorrento, Cape Schanck, Ballarat) and a special visit to the country town Yarram.
Regards Manuel D'souza India
Mr. Paul and team being nature loving and enthusiastic were accurate in perfectly executing the trip as per our plans. The lunch and dinner breaks were at beautiful and exotic places with delicious delicacies of different Australian and other Continental dishes. The trip was so convenient and a feel of moving with the family was felt throughout the period of 10 days, visiting the places mentioned below not to miss out a lifetime experience. We wish the team at MELBOURNE ELITE TOURS a great success in their carriers ahead.
Last but not the least, we highly recommend MELBOURNE ELITE TOURS to my friends and families. Places visited: (The Grampians, Port Fairy, Great Ocean Road, Gippsland, Woodside Beach, Phillip Island, Penguin Parade, Dandenongs, Mornington Peninsula, Sorrento, Cape Schanck, Ballarat) and a special visit to the country town Yarram.
Regards Manuel D'souza India
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Manuel
07 Jun 2022
Melbourne Elite Tours are excellent when it comes to meticulous planning for Australia trips. I had contacted Paul when I was planning a trip for my family and they gave us a great deal in terms of offers and also suggestions with reference to the properties and places to visit. Very warm and supportive people. Great Experience!
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ashmimalkan
07 Mar 2022
It was a great pleasure dealing with Paul from MET! Top-notch experience from beginning to end, Mercedes-Benz V-Class has been so comfortable to be driven around with and you can feel that you are the real VIP in such a luxury vehicle! 100% recommended if you want to book a tour or any kind of occasion with Paul, such an amazing experience! Will definitely come back for more…
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Michael
19 Feb 2022
I would definitely recommend Melbourne Elite tours. Paul was thoroughly Professional & indeed helpful. Vehicle that we were driven around was a Mercedes and in excellent condition and quite comforting. Visit Royal Botanical Gardens & National Gallery of Victoria was excellent suggestions by Paul
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