3 days 2 nights Melbourne Package tour
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Day 1: (L)
Melbourne
Free pick up from 100 places of stays around Melbourne Cbd,
South Yarra, St Kilda and South Bank and Melbourne airport (not sure where we pick up from just ask)
6.45-8:30 am an estimation.
Beaches of Great ocean road
The list of Surf Beaches in the vicinity of The Great Ocean Road is indeed endless. After an invigorating cup of morning tea at one of these sun kissed sandy stretches, get set to explore the other bounties of the tour
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Memorial Arch (Eastern View)
Indulge in spontaneous photo shoots with the historic
Memorial Arch as the backdrop. Dedicated to 3000 men attributed to the cause of
making the Great Ocean Road, this venue makes you take relaxed strolls through
some of the most beautiful beaches on the island-continent.
Kennett River
If wildlife is your scene, then look forward to hanging out
with cute looking koalas in the coastal precincts of Kennett River. With plenty
of opportunities galore for bird watching, trekking and indulging your senses
in the wilderness of the region, this stop is best visited for the famous
kookaburra. And yes, there are plenty of colourful parrots, lorikeets and other
native birds vying for your attention too!
Apollo Bay
Its lunch time! Rest yourself and savour the tastes of the
menu options available at Illuka Restaurant in Apollo Bay– grilled fish/ roast
chicken/ burgers accompanied by chips and salad; Souvlaki wrapped traditional
Greek lamb frilled with lettuce, onions and tomatoes; a monster salad meal or
simply go-as –you-wish. Drinks and food are available as part of the package!
Vegetarian, western, chinese and Halal food options are
available.
After a hearty meal we explore some of the beautiful
attractions of this famous town of the great ocean road.
Otway’s Rainforest
As we drive through the Ottway National Park you. Feel like dwarf as you
see some of the tallest trees on the planet; say “wow” to the scenery with
the Otway Ranges set amidst giant ferns and rare plant life; or simply get stunned by the views of the beautiful Cape Otway beyond.
12 Apostles
Get ready to witness and be enthralled by the rugged splendour
of the highlight of your day’s trip—the 12 Apostles. These magnificent rocks
rise majestically on Victoria’s dramatic coastline and
dominate the Southern Ocean with their beautiful limestone forms. You may
choose to fly over the Twelve Apostles (time and weather permitting) too –all
it costs is an extra $ 195 AUD for an ecstatic chopper ride. Go for it!
Loch Ard Gorge
The panoramic views of Port Campbell are definitely a “must-see”. Take a walk under the shadows of towering limestone cliffs; click pictures of the inspiring Archway; explore the Dumpling Pots and The Razorback; or delve in the romantic tales of Australia’s much talked about shipwreck….
The Loch Ard.
London Bridge and Colac
After some great photos at the London Bridge and listening to tales of its “falling down”, take a rest break at Colac.
Overnight Stay:
Ibis Kingsgate or similar Value.
Day 2: ( B,)
After breakfast at hotel we depart about 12 pm
Join us on a charming afternoon adventure aboard the iconic Puffing Billy Steam Railway as we embark on a journey through the verdant Dandenong Ranges. On this 25mins to 1 hour-long adventure, you’ll marvel at lush landscapes and historic locomotives as they wind their way between Belgrave and the Gembrook.
At The Nobbies, you can enjoy panoramic coastal views of Bass Strait from the cliff-top boardwalk and witness the stunning blowholes.As the sun sets, you head out to Summerland Beach. Observe hundreds of little penguins come up to the shore, making their way across the beach to their homes in the sand dunes.We will stay at any 3-star hotel in City Ibis Kingsgate or similar, a great location with free wifi, close to local shops and restaurants
Day 3: (B
Price: $800 AUD per adult and $590 AUD per child. Infants are free of charge but conditions apply. Speak to staff about infants.
Contact UsPackage includes:
Complimentary free wifi in accommodation.
Day 1: park fees, lunch, drink, free wifi accommodation in City, Free wifi in accommodation
Day 2: Breakfast, Puffing Billy steam train ride, entry park fees, accommodation with free wifi At Ibis Kingsgate hotel or Similar Value
Day 3: Breakfast entry into wine tasting fees.
All accommodations are 3 stars.
Halal options available for this tour
Chinese and Western meals available.
After the tour we take you back to the airport or to where
you are staying.
Accommodation/suppliers upgrades
upgrades/special needs: Day 1 overnight: double room/single person room is extra around 50 aud per room per night. Day 1 has farm stays available at extra price for group of about 300 aud. Helicopter ride 145 aud at 12 apostles 10 minute ride over looking the famous view.
Day 2: double room/single room extra 50 per person per room
Day 3:
8.40am – We meet at “The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia”, Flinders Street, 3000 to depart promptly at 9am.
(This is next to “Beer DeLuxe Fed Square”) – A 2 minute walk from Melbourne’s main train station – Flinders Street Railway Station.
– We set off on our one hour scenic journey, passing through beautiful Warrandyte on the way.
10am – We arrive at Soumah Wines to sample a variety of red and white wines.
11am – Four Pillars Gin Distillery. Here you will enjoy three of their gins. (Or we can walk you over to the incredible Payten & Jones for a wine & Spanish vermouth tasting or one of their dozens of international beers they have on offer).
OR
11am – Payten and Jones for a wine tasting. If gin isn’t your thing – Payten & Jones for a Wine & Spanish Vermouth tasting consisting of Sangioveses and Tempranillos. This is a 10 second walk from Four Pillars, so we can easily split the group up here depending on your preference. If you do not want a wine tasting, then we will happily buy you a beer from one of their dozens of international beers they have on offer!
12.15pm – Quarters Restaurant @ Hubert Estate, where we all sit on one or two tables together, where we all order and pay for our own lunch and drinks. (If you don’t want to join for lunch, you can walk over to the cellar door and buy yourself a drink whilst enjoying the artwork they have on display in the indigenous art gallery on the floor below).
– If you are quick with lunch, we will happily run you to Chandon for a photo opportunity of the beautiful view. It depends on their busyness as to whether they can offer you a seat, where you can buy yourself a quick sparkling wine.
– The Yarra Valley Dairy in on route to the Chocolaterie, so you can hop out and buy yourself some cheese to take home with you.
2.15pm -Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery for a guided tasting of 10 different mouth-watering chocolates to sample. After the informative talk, feel free to buy yourself a generously portioned gelato to enjoy on the 10 minute drive to the last winery of the day.
OR
- 2.15pm – Yering Station Winery. If The Chocolaterie isn’t your thing, then let your driver know at lunch and they will happily take you to Yering Station Winery where you can buy yourself a glass of wine at Victoria’s first planted vineyard (1838).
3pm – We arrive at our last stop of the day, Balgownie Estate, for wine tastings with a view!
3.45pm – Depart from Yarra Valley to be back to Federation Square at between 4.45pm-5.15pm.
We have chilled coolers and waters onboard. We share the music, so you can pitch in with the Spotify playlist if you love your music whilst driving.
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All of the tours were absolutely first-class. Everything was very well organized, and I was always asked if everything was okay and if I was happy with the arrangements. I really appreciated the flexibility and the care they put into making sure I had a great experience.
Due to low season, there were only 6 people joined, but the company didn’t cancel the trip. Instead, they turned it into a small group trip. Thumbs up for responsibility and care!
The guide arrived on time with a van that was so comfy. 10+ hours on the road didn't kill my back and neck😁
The Great Ocean Road was foggy on that day, plus winding curves at some parts, but Colin’s driving was so smooth and I didn’t feel dizzy, so lucky!
I saw koalas, sheeps, kangaroos, wallabies, cows, wild birds and ducks along the way too🩷
All my photos were taken with just my phone, even in the heavy fog, they turned out stunning!
Colin was so friendly, polite and made every one feel inclusive. The price was compettitive, the service was excellent!
Highly recommended!
I had the best time on this tour! From the moment we were picked up, everything was smooth, friendly, and well-organized. Our guide was knowledgeable, funny, and clearly passionate about Melbourne’s history and culture. We visited all the must-see spots — from the laneways and cafes to the stunning Great Ocean Road. The highlight for me was the Twelve Apostles at sunset — breathtaking! Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore Melbourne the right way. Worth every dollar!
Hotels were pleasant and we liked the best western Buckingham concept loads
Places are very nice, picturesque and all in one - all trip was really perfect!
Highly recommended!
The driver Neil drove in a careful and responsible manner the whole time and made several bathroom stops during the trip so there is no problem in case you need a bathroom.
In general it is a good option if you want to see the 12 apostles.
A rule of thumb the driver should always remember though is to confirm the headcount to make sure everyone’s onboard before heading to the next stop.
Overall, it was a pretty fun road trip. One of the memorable experiences I got from it all was how friendly the itinerary was for tourists, eventhough we ran short of time on some occasions.
All the best!
The bus was good and clean (no push back seats though) and it was good experience overall.
GREAT OCEAN ROAD TOUR - we did this tour 5 years ago, and it’s still as beautiful. Our tour guide, Neil, was knowledgeable, and he makes everyone feel comfortable. He is also strict with time so that we won’t miss out on other tours/sights.
PHILLIP ISLAND TOUR - this is our favorite tour so far! So many scenic spots, perfect for our little family. Our tour guide (sorry I forgot his name) was the best! We learned a lot especially about Kangaroos and wallabies. He gives us ample time to go around the attractions, and makes sure everyone had fun. Will definitely do this tour again when we go back to Melbourne!
Colin, the owner of the company, was a big help to us. One of the tours got cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, but Colin made sure that we will be able to do the tour even through a different company. We are so thankful for him for being patient and understanding. We will definitely book through this company again!
GREAT OCEAN ROAD TOUR - we did this tour 5 years ago, and it’s still as beautiful. Our tour guide, Neil, was knowledgeable, and he makes everyone feel comfortable. He is also strict with time so that we won’t miss out on other tours/sights.
PHILLIP ISLAND TOUR - this is our favorite tour so far! So many scenic spots, perfect for our little family. Our tour guide (sorry I forgot his name) was the best! We learned a lot especially about Kangaroos and wallabies. He gives us ample time to go around the attractions, and makes sure everyone had fun. Will definitely do this tour again when we go back to Melbourne!
Colin, the owner of the company, was a big help to us. One of the tours got cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, but Colin made sure that we will be able to do the tour even through a different company. We are so thankful for him for being patient and understanding. We will definitely book through this company again!
We were in the midst of our own wedding planning and Colin and his team UNDERSTOOD how time poor we were and continued to keep us up to date. They were also very accommodating to our questions and requests - Colin has become more like a trusted advisor by the end.
The driver Jacob was bilingual (English/Mandarin) and made a great impression on our family. He made great recommendations (scallop pie, Apollo bay beer) and looked out for the elderly members of the family group. Highly commendable!
Many thanks Colin and your team. You truly care about the service you provide and do right by your clients. For anyone considering a custom tour of Melbourne please don't hesitate to reach out to Colin and support local small businesses who actually care about their service.
We were in the midst of our own wedding planning and Colin and his team UNDERSTOOD how time poor we were and continued to keep us up to date. They were also very accommodating to our questions and requests - Colin has become more like a trusted advisor by the end.
The driver Jacob was bilingual (English/Mandarin) and made a great impression on our family. He made great recommendations (scallop pie, Apollo bay beer) and looked out for the elderly members of the family group. Highly commendable!
Many thanks Colin and your team. You truly care about the service you provide and do right by your clients. For anyone considering a custom tour of Melbourne please don't hesitate to reach out to Colin and support local small businesses who actually care about their service.
Many thanks
Mike, Suzi and Kai
When you complete the booking, you will get a text msg promptly via whats app from Colin and he will share all the info, especially on the pick up point!
Very good accommodation, well placed and comfortable. We had no complaints and the owner was easily approachable in case of queries
We got prior notification the previous night on the driver details.
Driver Mr Neil was a great guide + driver. He was polite and supportive for the tourists from all parts of the world.
Lunch break in Apollo Bay at Fishermen wharf was great.
Overall a well recommended tourist service.
We got prior notification the previous night on the driver details.
Driver Mr Neil was a great guide + driver. He was polite and supportive for the tourists from all parts of the world.
Lunch break in Apollo Bay at Fishermen wharf was great.
Overall a well recommended tourist service.
Thanks Colin and Vadim for creating life long memories!!
The Bad: Our guide did not make this an enjoyable experience. The large group of people was very obnoxious too. The bus showed up 20 minutes late to our pick up location and we waited an extra 10 minutes for more people that were extremely late. Once we left the last pick up location (as in when it was too late to get off of the bus), the driver got on the microphone and told us the following information
1 - It was very unlikely that we were going to see anything that the tour promised because it was a holiday weekend, the weather sucked, and the bus was too big to park in a lot of the locations we needed to go.
2 - The road was incredibly dangerous and we were all likely to get sick. Also, if we did get sick we were going to be fined $250 for a clean up fee. This in particular induced a panic attack because I do have a tendency to get motion sick. I really wish this warning was listed on the page or made apparent to me because I could have brought medication for myself.
There were many people who brought small babies on the bus. I'm not against children exploring with their families, but this was a 12 hour bus ride with 50 other people. Diapers were full, babies were screaming, families wound up getting back on the bus VERY late and shortened the sight seeing part of the trip for everyone else. I would strongly encourage families to not bring babies in diapers on this trip, you should just rent a car.
The driver kept cutting time off of our stops. We got maybe 30-40 mins at each location. This entire trip was about the sights, so we suffered through an awful 12 hour bus ride for maybe 60-90 mins of enjoyment. He also scolded the entire bus anytime 1 or 2 of the guests got on the bus late. It was very awkward and uncomfortable.
The driver completely skipped stopping to see the Koala's, which was one of the reasons I booked this. I actually called every cab company I could find when we stopped for lunch to see if ANYONE could bring us back to Melbourne. I lost confidence that our driver would allow us to see anything we signed up for. I did not want to spend another minute on that bus if we weren't able to see the sights we signed up for. Unfortunately the holiday weekend made it impossible for us to be rescued.
I almost got off the bus at the last pick up spot to just uber to the airport and rent a car. I really wish I did. I strongly encourage anyone reading this to just rent a car. It would have been amazing adventure had I listened to my gut.
I couldn't tell you a single fact about anything we saw or did that day. The driver was negative and complaining about parking, weather, or the holiday. Or he was silent because he was driving dangerous roads with a vehicle that was too large.
I gave 2 stars because the sites were amazing, but running to each lookout spot to enjoy only a few minutes was a bummer.
Thanks Colin and Vadim for creating life-long memories for me and my family.
I do wish that we had been able to spend more time at the Loch and Gorge. If you want a swim, you will want to head straight to the right-most entrance down to the beach. The other entrances only lead you to observation decks.
Our bus was clean, comfortable, and had AC. Great value for what you get!































