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Melbourne city skyline at twilight in Victoria, Australia.
Land Tour

Melbourne Wildlife and Cultural Discovery

2026

Land Tour

Melbourne Wildlife & Cultural Discovery

Melbourne Wildlife & Cultural Discovery

Explore the cultural heart of Melbourne, from Chinatown to Queen Victoria Market, then journey to Phillip Island for unforgettable encounters with koalas, wallabies, and the world-famous Penguin Parade.

3 day Land Tour

Itinerary

Melbourne to Melbourne

3 days / 2 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Melbourne

Day 2

Melbourne

Day 3

Depart Melbourne

Coach/Vehicle
Stay/Stop name (no. of nights)

Trip Inclusions

Experiences in four destinations
Locally inspired dining – A total of four meals
The services of an expert APT Driver-Guide
On Phillip Island, experience the Penguin Parade and visit the Koala Conservation Reserve
Explore the bustling Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne’s iconic food hub
Explore Melbourne's city and laneways with a guided walking tour

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique experiences are thoughtfully curated to take you on an inspiring journey beyond the surface to explore local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following highlights are just a taste of what we have prepared, especially for you.

Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, Victoria.
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, Victoria.

Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market

Explore the fresh produce, unique souvenirs and mouthwatering street food at Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne’s iconic market that has been operating since 1878. With a knowledgeable guide, discover how this wholesale space has evolved into the exciting food hub it is today.

Visit a Koala Conservation Reserve

On Phillip Island in Victoria, see koalas up-close at the Koala Conservation Reserve. Follow along treetop boardwalks through bushland and glimpse these fuzzy creatures in their natural habitat, sleeping or munching on eucalyptus leaves.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade
The Penguin Parade Visitor Centre

World-Famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Travelers from all over flock to Phillip Island to catch a glimpse of the iconic Penguin Parade. At dusk, watch from special viewing platforms as the little penguins scurry across the sand from the sea to spend the night in their protected burrows.

Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

What our customers are saying

I would thoroughly recommend this trip to everyone as I would never have seen this beautiful part of our country by myself. Our driver/guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the outback and made it so interesting.

Kimberley tour

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Weather may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations

  • APT highly recommends travel insurance

  • Arrival flight to Melbourne on Day 1 must arrive prior to 3pm or touring and dinner may be forfeited

  • Departure flight on Day 3 can depart anytime

  • Tour Activity Level – Moderate. This tour includes some walks with gentle slopes and uneven ground. Alighting the tour vehicle requires stepping up onto steep steps

  • Prices are for land only. Flights not included unless specified

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