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 Melbourne CITY EXCURSIONS

Things to Do and Day Trips in and around the City
Even if you are planning an independent itinerary in Australia, a city excursion can be a good way to get orientated in a new city or a way to see a lot in a short time.
Autumn vines in the Yarra Valley © Destination Yarra Valley Dandenong Ranges Sovereign Hill, near Ballarat © Tourism Victoria
 
PRICES: Melbourne City Excursions & Day Trips
 Per person		 Until 31 March 2012  1 Apr '12 - 31 Mar'13 Truly
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Colonial Tramcar Dinner 5.45 - 7.15 pm daily A$87 A$74 Request Request 1023
Colonial Tramcar Dinner 8.35 - 11.30 pm Sun-Thurs A$136 A4123 Request Request 1024
Colonial Tramcar Dinner 8.35 - 11.30 pm Fri-Sat A$156 A$141 Request Request 1025
Welcome to Melbourne Morning Coach Tour (26Dec10-31Mar11 ADD A$80) A$66 A$33 Request Request 1027
Welcome plus Yarra River Cruise A$89 A$45 Request Request 1028
Ballarat and Sovereign Hill Coach Tour A$141 A$71 Request Request 1029
Puffing Billy, Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley, Healesville Sanctuary coach tour - includes lunch A$170 A$85 Request Request 1030
Great Ocean Road coach tour A$147 A$6874 Request Request 1022
There are also small group day tours to the Yarra Valley, the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island in our Wilderness and Outback section - Countryside day tours from Melbourne
See huge mobs of wild kangaroos, and stroll amongst koalas in the wild - Wildlife, Bush and Billabongs Day Tour
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Brief Details of Melbourne Day Trips and Excursions 
Colonial Tramcar Dinner
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant © Tourism Victoria Departs from tram stop No 125 Normanby Road near the corner of Clarendon Street, adjacent to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre and Crown Casino complex.   (Child is 0 - 16 years; there is normally a 10% reduction for children).
Enjoy dinner aboard a working tramcar restaurant.  The tram travels at a leisurely pace along Melbourne's grand leafy boulevards and is a delightful and novel way to experience the sights and tastes of Melbourne.  There is a 3 course early dinner each day  between 5.45 pm and 7.15 pm and a 5 course late dinner from 8.35 pm to 11.30 pm, plus a 4 course luncheon between 1 pm and 3 pm daily (times may vary on the luncheon schedule).
 
Welcome to Melbourne - Coach Tour
Departs:  8.40 am daily      Returns:  12.00 pm   (Child is 3 - 14 years)
Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne © Tourism Victoria You will be collected from your hotel for your morning tour of Melbourne.  Sights include  the main shopping areas of Bourke Street Mall and tree lined Collins Street, St Paul's Cathedral, the Princess and Regent Theatres, Town Hall and the Royal Exhibition  Buildings (pictured).  Visit the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens where there is the opportunity for morning tea if you wish (own expense) and a walk by the lake.  In Fitzroy Gardens, visit Captain Cook's cottage and in Treasury Gardens, see the Shrine of Remembrance,  penetrated by a shaft of sunlight at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. plus the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Tennis Open).  Cross the spectacular Westgate Bridge with wonderful views of the city and see St Kilda and Albert Park.  At the completion of the tour, make your own way back to your hotel.
 

Welcome plus Yarra River Cruise

Southgate, Melbourne © Tourism Victoria

This tour operates exactly as Welcome to Melbourne above, with the addition of a scenic one hour Yarra River Cruise, ending at 
1.00 pm.   (Child is 3 - 14 years)
 
Ballarat and Sovereign Hill - Coach Tour
Street scene at Sovereign Hill near Ballarat © Tourism Victoria
Ballarat has gracious,  wide streets and in the 19th century it was a goldrush town where people from all over the world came to try their luck at finding gold.  It still produces gold today.  Sovereign Hill is a theme park which recreates the 19th century goldfields and makes a great family day out. 
Coach Tour Ballarat and Sovereign Hill
Departs 8.30 am daily.   Returns 5.30 pm.   (Child is 3 - 14 years)
 

Puffing Billy, Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley and Healesville Sanctuary - Coach tour
Departs Melbourne at 8.30 am daily.    Returns at 5.30 pm.     (Child is 3 - 14 years)
A full day visiting some beautiful countryside near Melbourne. Ride the restored Puffing Billy steam train for a memorable journey on Australia’s most notable narrow gauge railway which winds through the Dandenong Ranges..  Tour the Yarra Valley’s beautiful rolling hills and prosperous vineyards and relax as you sample superb regional wines and take in the stunning views of the vineyard. Enjoy lunch in the Yarra Valley.   Later, wander among Australia’s unique birds and animals in the natural bushland setting of Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, Australia’s premier wildlife and nature sanctuary and home to over 200 species of Australian birds, mammals and reptiles  - get up close to koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, cockatoos, parrots and much more.
 

Great Ocean Road - Coach Tour
Departs Melbourne at 8.15 am daily.    Returns at 8 pm.     (Child is 3 - 14 years)
Elephant Rock, Great Ocean Road © Tourism Victoria Enjoy a full day on one of the world’s great coastal drives, with its dramatic scenery and striking contrasts. There are views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay from the West Gate Bridge en route to Geelong. Continue via the renowned surfing mecca of Bells Beach and the coastal towns of Apollo Bay and Lorne as you tour the length of the Great Ocean Road.  Highlights include Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell, the remnants of London Bridge, Elephant Rock (pictured), Razorback and Island Arch.  There are many stunning photographic opportunities throughout the day.
 
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