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ArtWalk Melbourne ArtWalk Melbourne Discover innovative works within some of Victoria's leading galleries on a guided walking tour as you engage in dialogue around modern art culture. Select from tours to venues in Melbourne's CBD, the city's inner eastern suburbs, Tarrawarra Museum of Art in the Yarra Valley, and the Bendigo Art Gallery.
Aussie Bike Tours Aussie Bike Tours Harley-Davidson motorcycle tours, fully escorted and accommodation inclusive. Touring all Victoria, Tasmania, and all Australian states.
Aussie Brewery Tours Aussie Brewery Tours Enjoy a road trip visiting breweries and drinking great beer, while your tour guide transports you, sharing stories to get you in the mood. Tour breweries in the Yarra Valley, Macedon Ranges and Mornington Peninsula. Pick-up available from Melbourne CBD.
Balloon Flights Over Melbourne Balloon Flights Over Melbourne The thrill of hot air ballooning over Melbourne at sunrise can be enjoyed as you take in the most magnificent perspective of Melbourne available
Black Diamond Hummers Black Diamond Hummers Celebrate in style and have an event to remember! We can tailor a package that is truly unique and provide all the necessary touches to create a perfect memory. We are known for our first class service, professionalism, and exceptional experience.
Chocoholics Tours Chocoholics Tours For those chocoholics, sweet tooths and travellers alike, discover Melbourne's world of chocolate and desserts on a walking tour and experience hidden charms of the city's streets, lanes and arcades
City River Cruises City River Cruises Take a sightseeing tour along the Yarra River with full commentary aboard the MV Melba Star as you cruise upstream through scenic gardens and beside sporting venues up to Herring Island at South Yarra or downstream to the Port of Melbourne and past river landmarks such as Crown Casino, the World Trade Centre and under the Bolte and West Gate bridges
Freddy's Bike Tours Freddy's Bike Tours Freddy will take you around the parts of Melbourne only a local would know about. This 3½ tour is fun and affordable. Freddy will also let you take his bike out on your own if you so please.
Global Ballooning Global Ballooning For a truly remarkable experience, take a sunrise balloon flight over Melbourne capped off with a buffet champagne breakfast
Haunted Melbourne Ghost Tour Haunted Melbourne Ghost Tour An informative historical walking tour where visitors come face to face with Melbourne's haunted past
Hardrock Hardrock Offering the ultimate indoor climate experience with locations in Melbourne CBD and Nunawading. General entry available or sign up for a ground breaking instructional course.
Hidden Bars of Melbourne Hidden Bars of Melbourne Discover those tucked away bars of Melbourne and meet fun people as part of an organised tour
Hidden Secrets Tours Hidden Secrets Tours Join our passionate guides for our small group guided walking tours of creative Melbourne as you get lost in the maze of designer boutiques, quirky galleries, historical lanes and arcades
Kayak Melbourne Kayak Melbourne Enjoy awesome views of Melbourne's skyline as you paddle your kayak along the Yarra River on a guided tour that is suitable for those with no kayaking experience. A truly incredible way to see Melbourne, Southbank and Docklands from a new perspective.
Melbourne by Bike Melbourne by Bike Discover Melbourne on a personalised bicycle tour of the city by a local expert, tailored to your interests. Departing from either South Yarra or St Kilda, the tour incorporates many famous landmarks including Crown Casino, Federation Square, the Yarra River, Melbourne's arcades and laneways, Royal Botanic Gardens, MCG and Albert Park Lake.
Melbourne by Foot Melbourne by Foot Experience a guided walking tour of Melbourne as you uncover the city's rich history and explore Melbourne's iconic architecture
Melbourne City Baths Melbourne City Baths Housed in a heritage-listed building, the complex includes two pools, a spa, sauna, state of the art gymnasium, fitness studios and squash courts
Melbourne City Scenic Flights Melbourne City Scenic Flights Departing from Lilydale Airport, fly above the Eastern Freeway to Melbourne, observing icons such as the Exhibition Building, Crown Casino, The Arts Centre, Etihad Stadium, Albert Park and St Kilda beach from the air
Melbourne Crime Tours Melbourne Crime Tours Visit many of Melbourne's traditional landmarks and the scenes of the city's bloodiest confrontations. Discover the real locations of notorious crimes and be guided through filming locations used in TV mini-series about Melbourne's gangland wars.
Melbourne Free Walking Tour Melbourne Free Walking Tour Discover Melbourne's laneways, graffiti, art galleries, cafes, shopping and sports background with a free two hour walking tour which will uncover the culture and local hotspots of the city
Melbourne Joy Flights Melbourne Joy Flights Depart from Essendon Airport on a scenic helicopter flight over Melbourne's famous attractions including Williamstown, Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup), Docklands, St Kilda Beach, Albert Park, the MCG and the iconic buildings within Melbourne's CBD
Melbourne Photo Tours Melbourne Photo Tours Small, guided tours for those photographers who are either enthusiasts or professionals, exploring attractions in Melbourne that will inspire photographic creativity and expand technical skills
Melbourne Private Tours Melbourne Private Tours Offering unforgettable experiences in Melbourne and its majestic surrounds with a variety of private day and overnight tours that can be custom designed for your specific needs. Our aim is to exceed the expectations of the modern traveller and we place emphasis on the unforgettable - touching, tasting, connecting and learning.
Melbourne Pub Crawl Melbourne Pub Crawl Enjoy a late night tour through Melbourne's underground bars and clubs which the city is famous for, including those hard to find ones hidden down alleyways
Melbourne River Cruises Melbourne River Cruises Offers a selection of scenic river cruises departing from Southbank and passing by Crown Casino, Docklands, West Gate Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, Olympic Park and Herring Island. Alternatively, use the direct ferry service between the city and Williamstown.
Melbourne Sea Planes Melbourne Sea Planes Discover the magnificent skyline of Melbourne, the scenic Dandenong Ranges, picturesque Port Phillip, the Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula from a seaplane which operates from a purpose-built base at Gem Pier in Williamstown
Melbourne Sports Tours Melbourne Sports Tours Join a tour that takes you behind the scenes at some of Melbourne's famous sporting venues as you explore the history and excitement of Flemington Racecourse (home of the Melbourne Cup), Albert Park (the F1 Grand Prix circuit), the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the Rod Laver Arena and Etihad Stadium
Melbourne Street Art Tours Melbourne Street Art Tours Discover Melbourne's underground street art scene on a tour led by real street artists as you are led down hidden laneways and arcades
MELTours MELTours Explore Melbourne by foot on a number of guided themed tours covering art, history, laneways and bars. Or try a bicycle tour down Swanston Street and along the Yarra River.
Old Melbourne Ghost Tours Old Melbourne Ghost Tours Unlock the dark side of old Melbourne as you meander along cobblestone streets within a small tour group and come face to face with ghosts of the past
Outlet Shopping Tours Outlet Shopping Tours Enjoy a relaxed and fun day of discount retail therapy without the worry of carrying bags or finding your way. Discover Melbourne's famous discount clothing outlets, accessories, bag and shoe shops, and those hard to find warehouse sales.
Picture This Ballooning Picture This Ballooning Start the day by flying over Melbourne and enjoying the unique view, indulging in a buffet breakfast afterwards
Rentabike Rentabike Located on the riverside level below Federation Square in Melbourne, hire a bicycle to explore the city on two wheels or join a guided bike tour of the city and surrounds
Sea Kayak Australia Sea Kayak Australia Explore Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory by water on a guided sea kayak day tour. Multi-day trips to Wilsons Promontory and the Gippsland Lakes are also available.
Shark Dives at Melbourne Aquarium Shark Dives at Melbourne Aquarium For a dive where you are guaranteed to meet sharks, the Melbourne Aquarium offers the opportunity to dive in its 2.2 million litre oceanarium. The tank is home to grey nurse, sandbar whaler and seven gill sharks, stingrays and hundreds of other fish. Even non-divers can take the plunge as a brief dive course is available.
Stand-up Paddle Boarding Stand-up Paddle Boarding Take a lesson, join a guided tour or simply hire a board as you enjoy this leisurely water sport, either at St Kilda beach or on the Yarra River in Melbourne
The Humble Vintage Bike Hire Co. The Humble Vintage Bike Hire Co. Get around Melbourne by hiring a bike from a range of classic and vintage racers, city bikes and lady's bikes. Pick-up points include Melbourne CBD, St Kilda and Fitzroy.
Tramboat Cruises Tramboat Cruises Departing from Victoria Harbour at Docklands, step aboard this replica tram with enclosed lower deck and open air upper deck, and cruise upstream past Crown Casino, Southbank, the Botanical Gardens a stop off at Herring Island and onto Hawthorn, or downstream through Melbourne's port, then either to Williamstown or up the Maribyrnong River
Urban Scrawl Urban Scrawl You don't need to visit a gallery to experience art in Melbourne. Keep your eyes peeled and your mind open - you never know what you might find! Join Urban Scrawl for fun and interesting street art tours in the city.
Venice on the Yarra Venice on the Yarra Cruise past the city sites along the beautiful Yarra River in a unique Venetian style gondola which is opulently appointed with upholstered velvet seats, plush cushions and warm rugs, with champagne on ice awaiting you as you step on board
Walking Tours of Melbourne Walking Tours of Melbourne Join us for a guided heritage walk around Melbourne and the inner suburbs of Elwood, St Kilda, Richmond, Footscray, Yarraville and Port Melbourne. A huge range of themed walks are available, covering lanes and arcades, street art, literature, haunted places, cemeteries, multicultural influences, waterways and bridges.
Walk to Art Walk to Art A walking tour through the heart of Melbourne, discovering galleries and studios hidden in unnamed buildings and laneways

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