5 Day Trips from Melbourne to Give a Whole Day To

1.Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · from $125Our pick

Spend about 9.5 hours exploring Phillip Island with a local driver-guide. Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, pause in Cowes, walk the Nobbies boardwalks, and watch little penguins come ashore at sunset. General Penguin Parade entry, coach travel, and reserve admission are included.

“The tour was great. We managed to see some animals in their natural habitat The penguin parade tour is one of the best in Melbourne”

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2.Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 566 reviews · from $150

Travel from Melbourne in a minivan with up to 11 people, led by guides such as Travis, Adam, Josh, or Gary. Visit Moonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies, and the Penguin Parade. Expect a long afternoon and evening, chilly coastal weather, and a memorable penguin arrival after sunset.

“Great day spent with Adam, our driver and guide. He took us to various places above and beyond what was expected. He also watched after us quite well. The highlight of course is the Penguin Parade! Watching the world’s smallest penguins waddle up the beach at sunset after a day out fishing is absolutely magical. The whole experience feels authentic and well-organized, with a strong focus on conservation and respect for the animals. The rangers do a great job explaining penguin behavior and ensuring visitors understand the importance of keeping the penguins safe.”

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3.Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne with Penguin Plus Viewing Platform

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · from $172

Travel from Melbourne to Phillip Island with guides such as Fiona, Craig, Vicky, or Ben. Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, Cowes, and the Nobbies before watching little penguins return from the sea. Penguin Plus gives you a closer view, but bring warm clothes, snacks, and patience for a long day.

“Best part of our Aussie journey! Ben, our driver/guide, was professional, informative, friendly and helpful in every way. Everything we had hoped for. Just the best!”

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4.Small-Group Great Ocean Road Day Trip from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 281 reviews · from $154

Travel from central Melbourne in an air-conditioned minivan with up to 11 people. Stop at Apollo Bay, walk in Great Otway National Park, and see the Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. Guides such as Fred, Gary, Shane, and Toby add local stories, wildlife spotting, and flexible photo stops.

“Very nice trip to discover the Great Ocean Road. The van was comfortable and Gary, our driver and guide was very nice.”

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5.Small-Group Grampians Great Wildlife Escape Day Trip with Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $111Best value

Spend a long day in Grampians National Park with a local driver-guide, short bushwalks, dramatic lookouts, MacKenzie Falls, wildlife sightings, and a visit to Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The small minibus holds up to 23 people, with guides such as Lauren, Graham, Jacob, and Tara leading recent departures.

“Had a really great time on this trip. We explored the Grampian view points and it was spectacular. Graham was the best tour guide ever. He made sure we were well informed, made sure we were taken care of, made sure that no one was left Read more”

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