Budget-friendly ways to tour Melbourne

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Budget-friendly ways to tour Melbourne

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  • Sonia M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The tour was great and complete with amazing views. We were happy to have Jools and Gumnut as our guide. Thank u so much!!!
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • TRACY N
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The trip is amazing. See a lot of animinals in Moonlit Sanctory. Lovely beaches. And amazing experience of penguin tour. Excellent tour guide Jools and Gumnut. I took a lot of photos.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Matt M
    Cheshire, UK48 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ben was punctual in picking us up, proving to be an excellent driver and guide for the day. He was amiable and always ready to address our inquiries. The breaks were well-scheduled, ensuring we weren’t overrun by crowds. Travelling along the Great Ocean Road, it was a treat to observe koalas and cockatoos in their natural habitat. Stopping at Apollo Bay for lunch was a delight, followed by a visit to the Maits Rest Rainforest. A stroll amidst towering trees and our next stop were the majestic 12 Apostles, and after that we concluded our journey back in Melbourne, right on schedule. The day was lengthy yet immensely rewarding, and with the weather in our favour, the experience was simply brilliant!
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • Monica Y
    Sydney, Australia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful trip with great tour guide who made the trip fun and enjoyable. I didn’t catch his name very well, but he speaks great Chinese. We managed to see the koala and kangaroos. Great trip, great guide.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • G1963
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and I booked the tour the day before. Very lucky there was still availability for us. Our guide (Laura) was lovely and lively and loves living in Melbourne. We were shown buildings and alleys along with their stories and history. Definitely made us see Melbourne in a different, awesome light.
    Cheers and thanks Laura!
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • Marcella Claudia
    Denpasar, Indonesia7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    it was a nice trip, as we went to few places for wine, gin, and chocolate tasting. On top of that, our guide, aydin, was so fun and helpful. not a dull moment at all!
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Getaway51597975837
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kevin was a wonderful tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and kind! I had a great day on the tour. It was nice to be able to have the small group option and not have to deal with a large group. The animal sanctuary was fun but the penguins were the highlight of the day for sure. Definitely worth doing! Also penguin plus was worth it to be so up close to the penguins.
    Written 10 March 2024
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  • regryan113
    Philadelphia, PA137 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a perfect day with Paul and Vinetrekker. It was a wonderful balance of spending time at the Healesville Animal Sanctuary (which is just beautiful and has so much to see in a lovely natural setting) and wine tastings and delicious lunch. Paul does everything right in planning each stop giving plenty of time to enjoy. We never felt rushed. The wines were excellent with informative comments by each of the winery proprietors. I highly recommend this tour. You will really enjoy it.
    Written 9 March 2024
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  • Denise S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gavin was a wonderful tour guide. Except for a small issue with puffing billy, which was remdied immediately but a great staff, the ride was smooth and relaxing.
    Written 6 March 2024
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  • A Ayya K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good Trip, The Guide Cum Driver was very helpful. Lots of Animals to see and a scenic drive to Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Trip with a Koala Conservation Reserve Visit.
    Written 24 February 2024
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  • Dávid Hreško
    Kosice, Slovakia5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great way to taste multiple wines. We totally recommend it if you want to get taste of multiple wines produced by various companies.
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • M L
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really enjoyable and informative tour. James was both entertaining and knowledgeable. Ample time was given at each stop (though we could easily have stayed longer). The penguin parade was the highlight. Well worth doing. And our late-night dropoff within one block of our lodgings was a very welcome extra.
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • walter g
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is the perfect day out. Sean is an absolute gem, and brought the disparate group together magnificently. The itinerary was a true representation of all the Yarra has to offer.
    Kudos to Sean and Dancing Kangaroo organization.
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • Jolynne R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was such a great tour, from the food, to the wine, the stunning views and the entertaining, knowledge Cam our tour guide brought, it was a truly memorable day.

    Highly recommend it for anyone wanting a fun and relaxed day out in Victoria.
    Written 10 March 2024
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