Discover the very best of Melbourne and regional Victoria on this exclusive three-day private tour. Designed for couples, families and private groups of up to 11 guests, this package combines Melbourne’s famous landmarks, the spectacular Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island’s unforgettable wildlife.

Travel in comfort in a premium Mercedes vehicle with your own experienced driver-guide. With private hotel pickup, flexible sightseeing, and no other passengers joining your tour, you can adjust each day to suit your group’s interests and pace. You can customise specific days after booking. 

DAY 1 – MELBOURNE HIGHLIGHTS AND BRIGHTON BEACH BOXES

Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours

Your private guide will collect you from your Melbourne CBD, Southbank or Docklands accommodation before introducing you to the city’s most recognisable landmarks, gardens and neighbourhoods.

Depending on your interests, opening times and traffic conditions, highlights may include:

• Federation Square
• Flinders Street Station
• Parliament House
• St Patrick’s Cathedral
• Fitzroy Gardens
• Melbourne Cricket Ground and sporting precinct
• Royal Botanic Gardens
• Shrine of Remembrance
• Albert Park and the Formula 1 circuit
• St Kilda Beach and Pier
• Brighton Beach Boxes
• Queen Victoria Market, subject to opening days

Enjoy plenty of opportunities for photographs, short walks and refreshments along the way. Your guide can personalise the route around architecture, gardens, sport, shopping, food or local history.

At the end of the tour, you will be returned to your Melbourne accommodation.

DAY 2 – GREAT OCEAN ROAD AND TWELVE APOSTLES

Duration: Approximately 11–12 hours

Travel from Melbourne to one of Australia’s most spectacular coastal destinations. Our preferred reverse itinerary travels inland during the morning, allowing you to reach the famous Shipwreck Coast before many of the larger tour groups.

Highlights may include:

• Twelve Apostles
• Gibson Steps, when access and conditions permit
• Loch Ard Gorge
• The Razorback
• Port Campbell
• Great Otway National Park
• Guided rainforest walk
• Apollo Bay
• Great Ocean Road coastal viewpoints
• Memorial Arch
• Lorne

There will be time to purchase lunch in Port Campbell or Apollo Bay and enjoy refreshment stops throughout the day.

Walk through ancient rainforest, admire dramatic limestone cliffs and hear the fascinating stories of shipwrecks, early settlers and the construction of the Great Ocean Road.

As this is a private experience, your guide can adjust the time spent at each location and include additional photo stops when the schedule permits. You will return to your Melbourne accommodation in the evening.

DAY 3 – PHILLIP ISLAND WILDLIFE AND PENGUIN PARADE

Duration: Approximately 10–11 hours

Starting times vary according to the season and Penguin Parade time. Summer departures are generally around midday, while winter departures may be earlier.

Your Phillip Island experience begins with a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where you can encounter kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and other Australian animals.

Continue to Phillip Island for spectacular coastal scenery and wildlife viewing. Stops may include:

• Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
• Cape Woolamai, subject to time and conditions
• Phillip Island coastal viewpoints
• The Nobbies boardwalk
• Seal Rocks viewpoint
• Penguin Parade

At sunset, watch the world-famous little penguins emerge from the ocean and make their way across the beach to their burrows.

Penguin Plus admission is included, providing access to a more exclusive viewing area with better proximity to the main penguin pathway. Underground Viewing may be available as an optional upgrade, subject to availability.

Following the Penguin Parade, relax during the private journey back to Melbourne. Arrival time will depend on the season and the scheduled penguin arrival.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PACKAGE?

• Three of Melbourne’s most popular experiences in one package
• Exclusively private touring for your group
• Premium Mercedes vehicle
• Experienced local driver-guide
• Door-to-door Melbourne hotel pickup and return
• Flexible itinerary and sightseeing pace
• Suitable for couples, families, seniors and groups of friends
• Child seats available upon request
• No need to navigate, drive or join a large coach tour

INCLUDED

• Three days of private touring
• Premium air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle
• Professional driver-guide
• Hotel pickup and return within Melbourne CBD, Southbank or Docklands
• Moonlit Sanctuary general admission
• Penguin Plus admission
• Bottled water
• Wi-Fi when available
• Parking, tolls and vehicle expenses
• Child seats upon request

NOT INCLUDED

• Melbourne accommodation
• Meals and beverages
• Airport transfers unless selected
• Moonlit Sanctuary animal encounters
• Penguin Parade Underground Viewing upgrade
• Great Ocean Road helicopter flights
• Optional attraction admissions
• Personal expenses and travel insurance

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

Subject to availability, you may add:

• Melbourne Airport arrival or departure transfers
• Moonlit Sanctuary koala encounter
• Penguin Parade Underground Viewing
• Great Ocean Road scenic helicopter flight
• Melbourne Skydeck admission
• MCG and Australian Sports Museum tour
• Restaurant reservations

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is a three-day tour package, with guests returning to their own Melbourne accommodation after each day.

The order of the touring days may be changed according to attraction availability, weather conditions and operational requirements.

The itinerary is flexible, but not every listed optional stop can always be visited. Your guide will select the best route based on your group’s interests, traffic, weather, attraction opening times and daylight hours.

Meals are not included, allowing your group to select restaurants and dining options according to individual tastes and dietary requirements.

Penguin Parade photography is restricted after sunset to protect the penguins. Please follow the instructions provided by Phillip Island Nature Parks staff.

Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sun protection and a warm jacket are recommended. Phillip Island can become cold and windy after sunset, even during summer.

Experience Melbourne’s vibrant city, the breathtaking Great Ocean Road and the wildlife of Phillip Island in comfort, privacy and style on this unforgettable three-day Victorian journey.