Tour Overview
| Duration | 5 Days / 4 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | Melbourne → Great Ocean Road → Phillip Island → Yarra Valley |
| Price From | $850 per person (twin share, 4-star) |
| Tour Style | Private / City, Coast & Wine |
| Data Source | Constructed from verified Melbourne operators — 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Melbourne — Laneways & Coffee Culture
Airport pickup. Afternoon walking tour of Melbourne’s famous laneways — Hosier Lane street art, Degraves Street cafes, and Block Arcade. Visit Federation Square and the NGV (National Gallery of Victoria). Evening at Queen Victoria Night Market (seasonal) or a rooftop bar. Overnight in Melbourne.
Day 2: Great Ocean Road — Coastal Spectacular
Full-day drive along the Great Ocean Road — one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. Stop at Bells Beach (famous surfing break), Split Point Lighthouse, and the Memorial Arch. Lunch in Apollo Bay. Afternoon: the Twelve Apostles — towering limestone stacks rising from the Southern Ocean. Visit Loch Ard Gorge and London Bridge. Return via inland route through the Otway Ranges. Overnight in Melbourne.
Day 3: Phillip Island — Penguin Parade
Morning visit to Brighton Beach — the iconic colorful bathing boxes. Drive to Phillip Island. Visit the Koala Conservation Reserve — walk among koalas in the treetops. Explore the Nobbies — dramatic coastal boardwalks with seal colony views. Sunset highlight: the Penguin Parade — watch hundreds of little penguins waddle up the beach to their burrows. Overnight in Melbourne.
Day 4: Yarra Valley — Wine & Food
Day trip to the Yarra Valley, Victoria’s premier wine region. Visit 3 award-winning wineries for tastings of cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and sparkling wine. Stop at Dominique Portet or Yering Station. Lunch at a vineyard restaurant. Afternoon: Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery. Optional: hot air balloon ride at sunrise (add-on). Farewell dinner in Melbourne’s Chinatown or Lygon Street. Overnight in Melbourne.
Day 5: Depart Melbourne
Morning visit to South Melbourne Market — dim sims, artisan cheese, and great coffee. Stroll along the Yarra River. Airport transfer. Safe travels!
Inclusions
- 4 nights 4-star Melbourne CBD hotel
- Daily breakfast + 1 winery lunch
- Great Ocean Road full-day tour (Twelve Apostles + Loch Ard Gorge)
- Phillip Island tour: Koala Reserve + Penguin Parade (general viewing)
- Yarra Valley wine tour (3 cellar doors + tastings)
- Private airport transfers
Why Melbourne
- World’s most livable city — consistently ranked #1
- Great Ocean Road — one of the world’s top coastal drives
- Penguin Parade — Australia’s most popular wildlife experience
- Yarra Valley — world-class cool-climate wines, just 1 hour away
