Best day trips from Melbourne

Day trips out of Melbourne that backpackers rate, ranked by rating, reviews and price on Viator. Small group tours get a nudge up.

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Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
4.9(7,047 reviews)14 hoursFree cancellation
Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application available in 16 languages, including...
From A$159See on Viator
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Great Ocean Road Reverse Itinerary Boutique Tour - Max 12 Guests
4.9(4,843 reviews)12 hoursFree cancellation
HIGHLIGHTS: Are you the kind of person that enjoys losing your breath sometimes? Are you ready for the beauty of this storm-carved coastline? If you said yes, you're ready to join us on this...
From A$138See on Viator
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour
5.0(5,203 reviews)8 hoursFree cancellation
WE HAVE THOUSANDS OF FIVE STAR REVIEWS! We operate 7 days a week without fail! And it is a great thing to do if you are in Melbourne and it is raining all day! After years of providing private...
From A$115See on Viator
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Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne
4.9(4,106 reviews)12 hoursFree cancellation
Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application available in 16 languages, including...
From A$175See on Viator
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Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne - Choc, Gin & Good Times
5.0(1,697 reviews)8.5 hoursFree cancellation
Be fun spirited like a kangaroo dancing through the Yarra Valley to experience up to 6 unique stops. Looking for an upbeat, social and stress free day sipping wine and trying new flavours? Then...
From A$119See on Viator
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Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
4.9(815 reviews)13 hoursFree cancellation
Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application available in 16 languages, including...
From A$165See on Viator
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Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne
4.8(979 reviews)12 to 14 hoursFree cancellation
Here’s the very best of Victoria’s wildlife experiences. The Penguin Parade is an absolute ‘must’ on every visitor’s itinerary, but this tour gives you so much more. First stop is Moonlit...
From A$155See on Viator
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Small-Group Grampians Great Wildlife Escape Day Trip with Hiking
4.9(196 reviews)12.5 hoursFree cancellation
Spend a full day visiting the heritage-listed Grampians National Park, famous for its natural beauty and Aboriginal rock art. Get spectacular views from Boroka Lookout, Reed Lookout and Balconies...
From A$170See on Viator
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Puffing Billy And Healesville Sanctuary Scenic Tour
4.6(501 reviews)8.5 hoursFree cancellation
Visit some of the Yarra Valley's finest attractions from the picturesque Dandenong Ranges through to the world-renowned Healesville Sanctuary. You will get to ride the iconic Puffing Billy and...
From A$196See on Viator
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From Melbourne: Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience
4.9(284 reviews)6 hoursFree cancellation
Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Melbourne to Belgrave, where you’ll board the iconic Puffing Billy, Australia's best-preserved heritage steam train. Travel through the breathtaking...
From A$179See on Viator