Perfect for the time poor with the best of Melbourne and regional Victoria in a single day.
When it comes to vibrant city life, Melbourne is unparalleled. It is also unique among Australian cities to have so much on offer, so close at hand. Wander the lanes, explore the boroughs, drive through rolling hills and native eucalyptus forests, sample stunning local wines and farm gate produce, cuddle a koala, dip your toes in The Southern Ocean - all in a single, beautiful day.
Suggested but highly flexible itinerary:
Be picked up from your hotel or be met at the airport and hit the ground running - this is an excellent ‘day one’ experience.
Take to the backstreets for a coffee fix somewhere wonderfully local and get to know your personable Localing host. Share a few tastes and interests to help make the experience personal.
Enjoy a tour of inner Melbourne, taking time to get orientated both geographically and historically. Wander a labyrinth of vibrant lanes and gorgeous Victorian arcades.
Cruise past the colourful bayside neighbourhood of St. Kilda to meet passionate local characters, artists and business people.
Take a short scenic drive to the Mornington Peninsula, one of Australia’s prettiest coastal wine regions. Try a few classic pinots and premium chardonnays before tucking in to a delicious local lunch.
The region is renowned for farm-to-plate experiences at restaurants and cellar doors. Enjoy a casual café lunch or something more elegant among rolling hills and sprawling vineyards.
Spend the afternoon on a coastal walking trail or with kangaroos and koalas at a local wildlife sanctuary, or sampling local wine and cheese with the makers... the choice is yours!
Your Localing host will have you back in Melbourne by 6 pm.
Tour Code: C2C
Special Interests: City Tour, Tastings, History, Private, Regional Tour, Wildlife, Wine
Duration: 9 hours
Languages: A range of languages please send request
Departures: Central Hotel
Departure Time: 9am start (recommended). Times can vary, please specify time for tour at booking.
Returns: Central Hotel
Return Time: 6pm
- Foreign language host +$250A total
- Public holidays +$250A total
- Gourmet dining +$100A p. p.
- Exclusive wildlife encounters +160A p.p.
- Professional photographer +$900A total
Unique Enrichments (by arrangement)
- A private picnic lunch in the vines
- Gin making master-class
- Guided stand-up paddling, surfing or fishing experience
Terms and Conditions
Bookings cancelled outside of 7 days of a tours departure will receive a 100% refund. Bookings cancelled inside 7 days but outside of 24 hours of a tours departure will receive a 50% refund. No refund is possible inside 24 hours of a tours departure. All amendments and rescheduled tour date requests inside of 48 hours will incur a change fee of $50 plus any additional costs incurred.
Weather is not a reason to cancel a tour except in the most extreme circumstances, we advise guests to dress comfortably and appropriately.
$1290A for up to 2 guests
$200A for each additional guest (up to 7 total)
Children under 5 free
Includes:
- Expert Localing host
- Premium private touring vehicle and in-car wi-fi
- Locally bottled spring water and Victorian treats
- Walk Melbourne’s iconic lanes & arcades
- Explore the vibrant local borough of St. Kilda
- Admission to Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife park
- Local morning tea
- Fascinating stories and unique insights
- Stunning coastal views by car and foot
- Wine tasting and cellar door experience
- Standard activity and admission expenses
Excludes:
- Lunch
