Melbourne

Discover two extraordinary islands in a day. Explore French Island National Park, on a 3 hour guided tour in a unique 4WD vehicle. Encounter koalas, stroll volcanic coastline & stop at spectacular lookout spots. Next stop by ferry is the seaside village of Cowes, before heading to to The Nobbies. Wander the dramatic headland via a boardwalk, see the blowhole, Southern Ocean swells and seabird..

Phillip Island is home to the largest little penguin anywhere in the world and watching the daily evening ritual of these delightful creatures emerge from the ocean to their sandy burrows is a spectacle not to be missed. Departing from Melbourne we travel to Phillip Island, famous for its colony of little (fairy) penguins. As dusk arrives, and with access to the Penguins Plus premium viewing area,..

A Great Ocean Road Day Trip introduces one of the world’s most stunning coastlines, offering ocean vistas, crashing surf, dramatic coastal cliffs and endless long sandy beaches. Your Great Ocean Road day trip starts from Melbourne and will take you as far as the fishing village of Port Campbell, a popular holiday resort. Included in the day trip are visits to the star attractions of Port Campbell..

Escape from the city for a day and discover the beauty of Melbourne Bay, also known as Port Phillip Bay, with a guided Melbourne Bay tour, taking in the stunning Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas. This is just one of the brilliant Melbourne sightseeing tours and activities you can get involved with when you visit Australia with Distant Journeys. From one of several pick-up points in Melbourne av..

Explore Victoria’s enormous food and wine scene with this wonderful Melbourne food and wine tour. From Melbourne, you’ll to travel around and taste your way around the nearby Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, seeing some incredible sights along the way too. It’s the perfect way to discover Australia for foodies and wine lovers. Leaving from one of several pick-up points in Melbourne, our first..

This morning we leave the city for the tour the lush rain forest of the Dandenong Ranges National Park. Our first stop is the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. Formally known as the National Rhododendron Gardens, the gardens feature collections of camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons to name a few. With spectacular views over the Yarra Valley, the garden is a delight to explore. It's then time to tak..