Melbourne Balanced schedule Tours &amp; Trips

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Adelaide, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney

Highlights

Sail to the Low Isles and spend a relaxing day exploring the Great Barrier Reef Embark on a hike near the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock) View many of Sydney's highlights, including the famous Opera House and the Rocks Visit the Cleland Wildlife Park, home to some of Australia's emblematic inhabitants Explore the renowned Barossa Valley with its famed wineries and enjoy tastings Take a walking tour of Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania and learn about its history Tour Port Arthur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former penal settlement Experience the dramatic landscapes of Bruny Island, Tasmania's hidden gem Discover Melbourne's food scene with a walking tour

Themes

50 plus

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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16 days From$6,579

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14 Day Australia & New Zealand

By Gate 1 Travel

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Auckland, Blue Mountains, Dunedin, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Sydney

Highlights

View many of Sydney's highlights, including the famous Opera House Explore Melbourne's lively and cosmopolitan neighborhoods Enjoy a scenic cruise of Milford Sound with stunning views of Mitre Peak Tour Dunedin with its magnificent Victorian and Edwardian architecture

Themes

50 plus

What travelers are saying

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14 days From$4,839

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14 Day Australia & New Zealand

By Gate 1 Travel

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Auckland, Blue Mountains, Dunedin, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Sydney

Highlights

View many of Sydney's highlights, including the famous Opera House Explore Melbourne's lively and cosmopolitan neighborhoods Enjoy a scenic cruise of Milford Sound with stunning views of Mitre Peak Tour Dunedin with its magnificent Victorian and Edwardian architecture

Themes

50 plus

What travelers are saying

By EF College Break (EF Ultimate Break)

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14 days From$4,839

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Highlights of Australia (Dec–Mar)

none

2.9/5 Average

100 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Blue Lagoon, Brisbane, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney

Highlights

Snorkel with sea turtles and over 1,500 species of fish in the Great Barrier Reef
Pet a koala and hop with a kangaroo at Sydney’s Wildlife World
Soak up the sun—our winter is Australia’s summer
Cruise the Whitsunday Islands aboard a catamaran
Shop Surfers Paradise beachfront night markets

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Ef is easy and provides life-changing trips and opportunities."

By EF College Break (EF Ultimate Break)

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15 days From$3,579

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Highlights of Australia (Apr–Sept)

none

2.9/5 Average

100 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney

Highlights

Snorkel with sea turtles and over 1,500 species of fish in the Great Barrier Reef
Pet a koala and hop with a kangaroo at Sydney’s Wildlife World
Learn to surf at Manly Beach
Cruise the Whitsunday Islands aboard a catamaran
Shop Surfers Paradise beachfront night markets

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Ef is easy and provides life-changing trips and opportunities."

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15 days From$3,679

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New Years in Australia & New Zealand

By Go Ahead Tours

none

4.9/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Auckland, Melbourne, Queenstown, Sydney

Highlights

Joining in on one of the southern hemisphere’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations
Melbourne and Sydney’s sparkle and sophistication
The underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef
Intriguing Aboriginal and Maori culture
Iconic Ayers Rock

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"I made a reservation last Thursday (11/16/2023) for a trip to Iceland from 12/02/2023-12/07/2023 and then I was told that I can’t have my refund back. When I called on last Thursday (11/16/2023) to place my reservation, the agent (Kathy) I talked to stressed about she "cannot" guarantee that I will be able to go on the trip. Before I provided the payment information, I specifically asked if I will be able to get the refund because the trip is coming up so soon. The agent ensured that I will be able to get a full refund back within 60 days if I decided to cancel the trip. I was also told that I am basically on a wait list and someone will contact me once I can go on the trip. No one contacted me about whether the agency was able to process my information at all, so I've been left in the dark about this trip since the beginning. I called the help line this morning (11/20/2023) around 9:00 Eastern Standard Time to cancel my reservation. I was informed by the agent that I will not be able to get my full refund back since it's too close to the trip date. Basically I was told that Kathy gave me the wrong information, so I will have to pay the cancellation fee. The only reason I provided my payment information is because Kathy specifically stated that I will be able to cancel the trip and receive a full refund. I've never been so frustrated with a traveling agency. I made sure to ask this agent regarding the refund policy twice before giving her my payment information, and she still couldn't provide me with the correct information. It's unbelievable that such a big traveling agency cannot uniformly train their employees with the correct set of information."

By Adventure Tours Australia

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Melbourne to Alice Springs Overland

none

5/5 Excellent

74 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Alice Springs, Melbourne, Victoria

Highlights

Cruise the Great Ocean Road in comfort and hike the famous Grampians National Park
Enjoy the flexibility of a private vehicle, the local knowledge of a passionate guide and the magic of camping under the great southern sky
See some beautifully remote please in the Flinders ranges
Check out one of the strangest towns in Australia - built underground
Get up early and see the sun rise over Uluru

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Μου αρέσει πολύ και θαυμάζω τα υπέροχα καταπληκτικά τοπία τις πανέμορφης Australia’s I love it and admire the wonderful amazing landscapes of beautiful Australia's"

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10 days From$1,485

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2-Day Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island and Mornington Peninsula Tour With Private Room

By Tours4Fun

none

4.6/5 Excellent

57 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Melbourne

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Hello , first there is no airport transfer at all as they mentioned in the trip program , no one waited us at the airport as they mentioned that we should provide them with the flight schedule but unfortunately they neglected this service for arrivals and for departures as well , the level of the hotel in Lyon is under expected maybe 2 stars , the hotels are somewhat away from the city center which makes the transportation for the clients cost more and waste of time , the guide was very quick in her steps without even looking at the families and children and not being able to follow her . Rather , she was even quick to finish the designated program , such as presenting a program that was supposed to be for tomorrow and presenting it without justification , making one day crowded with her program and the second day on the contrary i.e there may be only one visit as it happened in changing visiting Eifel tower although it was late afternoon and the line was so crowded that took around 2 hours waited in line in order to gets tickets for the whole group while it was supposed to be on the 2nd day with scène river cruise , the stoppage in some cities as Geneva needs more than only 2 hours time while stoppage in between the cities in the rural area needs less than that time gave it to us .no flexibility in changing the program after booking even for a more advanced and valued trips ( changing not cancelling ) , it must be a meeting prepared for the group in a lobby of the hotel the night before or even if 1 hour before getting into the buses as a type of acquaintance and introduction between the members of the group ."

By Real New Zealand Tours

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Australia Eastern Adventure Tour

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Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

4.9/5 Excellent

40 reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Why we love them

They are dedicated to providing personalized, authentic, and sustainable travel experiences that showcase the best of their country.

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Melbourne, Sydney

Highlights

All inclusive tour package prepared by New Zealand based specialists so you sit back and relax
An exciting itinerary will be customised to suit you - let us help plan and perfect your dream vacation
We offer self-drive trips (rental car) we arrange all your accomodations, activities, attractions (you select) we book your car (fun, freedom, independence, flexibility) you set the pace each day or, select a private driver trip (fully guided) or, escorted coach tours (daily commentary). Either way, you will have an awesome time we promise!

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Cultural, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Geoff helped my wife and I to put together an itinerary that customized to our particular interests and preferences. At the outset he asked us where we'd like to go and, after a small number of iterations, together we were able able to craft an itinerary that met our budget, touched on much of the places we wanted, and did not have us staying at a different resort each night. Before leaving for our trip we were given our itinerary and confirmation #'s/vouchers/contact #'s for all of our activities and hotels captured in an easy-to-use app that made it extremely easy to transition to the next point of our journey. He and his assistant were quick to respond to any questions we had along the way as well. Overall, we had a great stay and highly endorse Geoff and RealNZ for anyone planning a bespoke trip to NZ."

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The Complete South Pacific - 2024

By Collette

premier

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Adelaide, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Hobart, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Wellington

Highlights

At sunset, enjoy a champagne toast while gazing at Uluru.
Taste world-class wines during a private tour of Chateau Tanunda in the Barossa Valley.
Learn about the endangered Tasmanian Devil and the conservation efforts aimed at its survival.
See koalas in their natural setting during a stop at a koala conservation center.
Explore the Great Barrier Reef from a high-speed catamaran and choose from a collection of included activities.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a wonderful trip and experience! We are still sorting all the pictures and memories about it, and some of them I would like to share with you - read my diary about this trip! My Diary about our trip to South Dakota shorturl.at/efoX1"

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27 days From$7,999

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Great Ocean Road & Grampians Adventure

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Adelaide, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne

Highlights

Hike the beautiful Pinnacle Walk to the summit of Hanging Rock and discover sweeping views and interesting rock formations made famous by the Peter Weir film ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’.
Visit a social enterprise – Wildlife Wonders – and join a conservationist guide to discover the lush fern gullies, eucalypt woodlands and spectacular ocean views of the Otways region.
Explore Budj Bim Cultural Landscape with a Gunditijmara guide to learn about First Nations culture first-hand, discover the unique volcanic landscape and dig into a bush tucker grazing plate.
Tick driving the Great Ocean Road, marvelling at the 12 Apostles and hiking through Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park off your bucket list, because this road trip does it all.
Follow much of the Great Southern Touring Route, known as one of Australia’s best road trips, before boarding the Overland train to Adelaide.

Themes

High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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6 days From$1,629

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South Australia, Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road

By G Adventures

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Visits

Adelaide, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne

Highlights

Experience melbourne’s colourful laneways
Travel along the great ocean road and look out for the 12 apostles
Hike in grampians national park

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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New Zealand & Australia in 19 days - Land of the Long White Cloud & Eastern Oz - SUPERIOR

By Exoticca

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

Although they’re cheaper than other brands, they still make sure all parts of the trip, like hotels, meet a high minimum standard.

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Auckland, Bar, Blue Mountains, Cairns, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney

Highlights

Auckland
Queenstown
Rotorua
Cairns
Melbourne

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"The trip was well laid out. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The only complaint is some of our travel documents that were sent out were not in English. If your sending documents out correspondence should be in both the native language and the language of the people the correspondence to. Other than that a great first time experience."

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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

Well planned and we saw so many beautiful places in both countries.

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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

The hotels were exquisite! However, I would have preferred to save some money by staying in 4 star rather than 5 star hotels and transporting my own luggage. The i...

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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

It was good. The hotels were good, But, for reasons noted above, the purchase was only good.