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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
Balloon Sunrise Balloon Sunrise Experience hot air balloon rides over the great city of Melbourne and enjoy a 5-star gourmet champagne breakfast
Classic Steamboat Cruises Classic Steamboat Cruises Cruise the Yarra River on a heritage vessel which was built in 1924 and enjoy the captain's commentary on a number of different scenic cruises past some of the waterfront attractions of Southbank and Docklands
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
Galactic Circus Galactic Circus Located at the Crown Crown Entertainment Complex, this is one of Australia's largest indoor interactive theme parks with arcade games, prize games, laser skirmish and bowling
Global Ballooning Global Ballooning For a truly remarkable experience, take a sunrise balloon flight over Melbourne capped off with a buffet champagne breakfast
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 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 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 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 Bay, the Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula from a seaplane which operates from a purpose-built base at Gem Pier in Williamstown
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.
Penguin Waters Cruises Penguin Waters Cruises Take a sunset cruise from Southbank or Docklands and observe Melbourne's fairy penguin colony up close near the mouth of the Yarra River. Also enjoy great views of Melbourne and the city lights.
Picture This Ballooning Picture This Ballooning Start the day by flying over Melbourne and enjoying the unique view, indulging in a buffet breakfast afterwards
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.
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
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
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.
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

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