Melbourne Tours, Activities, Attractions and Things to do

The spectacular city of Melbourne is set around and situated on Port Phillip Bay and is Australia’s second largest city. Another one of Australia’s beautiful cities to make it onto the most liveable cities lists; Melbourne and its naturally diverse surrounds will consume and excite anyone lucky enough to be able to visit or live here. With a population of approximately 4 million people Melbourne has created for itself a culture of fine foods, the arts, amazing experiences and strong international business ties and is a centre for many industries including tourism, entertainment, commerce and education. Not to be left out, sport plays a very important role in the ‘Melburnians’ way of life. So much so that it was the birth place of its own style of football; Aussie Rules.

Modern architecture, extensive parklands, theatres and festivals aplenty make Melbourne an ideal holiday destination and will certainly excite all the senses. With world renowned restaurants and a vast number of stylish and quirky boutique shopping experiences the city offers something for everyone. The tours, attractions and activities in Melbourne showcase the best of the city and it’s up to you to decide how best to take it all in. Shop and sample the fine food and wine to your heart’s content on a lanes and arcades tour or take in Melbourne’s famous sporting venues on one of Melbourne’s sports tours. A coach tour of Melbourne will take you on a historical journey or perhaps you would like see the city from the air and take a scenic flight over Melbourne or try the Eureka Skydeck. Melbourne’s famous trams are a great way to get around and see the city and there are over 450 of them!

Many natural wonders await you outside of Melbourne and in almost all cases they are very easily accessible from the city with the majority of Melbourne day tours and extended tours offering pickup services from the city. Take a tour along the Great Ocean road and you will see just that A ‘Great Ocean Road’. Situated to the south west of Melbourne the Great Ocean Road will take your breath away and can be experienced on a day tour or even by carrying on through to Adelaide on an extended tour. Learn to surf at one of the beautiful beaches including the famous Bells beach or even take a scenic flight and the view the iconic 12 apostles from above. Just south of the city is Phillip Island which is home not only to the internationally known Phillip Island raceway but also the Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you can view an awe inspiring wildlife experience. In close proximity to Phillip Island you can try some of the fine wines from the Mornington Peninsula and if tasting fine wine is your thing then a trip to the Yarra Valley east of Melbourne for wine tasting or even a morning Hot Air Balloon flight might be right up your ally.

Culturally and naturally diverse, Melbourne and its surrounds are sure to leave you happy and wanting to come back for more!

You can view all of our tours, activities, attractions and things to do in Melbourne here and we wish you an enjoyable holiday experience in Australia!