Melbourne

Oakleigh

Gembrook North

Mollymook

Shellharbour

Sydney

Metartworld Admission

Scienceworks Melbourne: Entry Ticket

ArtVo Melbourne

O'Brien Icehouse Melbourne: Ice Skating Experience Admission Ticket

SEA LIFE Melbourne: Penguin Passport Experience

Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs & Bathing Boxes

Puffing Billy Railway: Ride & Wildlife Tour + Transfers

Great Ocean Road: Early Morning Day Trip From Melbourne

Polly Woodside: Entry Ticket

The Fox Classic Car Collection Melbourne: General Admission Ticket

Penguin Parade + Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park: Day Trip from Melbourne

Mornington Peninsula: Bay Cruise & Sightseeing from Melbourne

Around the Bay: Sightseeing & Cruise Day Tour in Melbourne

Mornington Peninsula Food & Wine Taste Trail

Around the Bay: Day Trip from Melbourne with Food & Wine Tastings

Mornington Peninsula: Guided Wine Tour from Melbourne + Lunch

Williamstown

Metartworld is the world’s largest indoor scrap metal art gallery and a Guinness World Record holder. The gallery displays unique artworks by international artists with metal statues handcrafted from scrap metal and recycled materials. Each piece involves detailed crafting and polishing. 

The space aims to evoke childhood memories and is suitable for all ages, including fans of anime, movies, animals, the military, cars, motorcycles, and princesses. The artworks are interactive – enjoy taking pictures, touching, holding, sitting, riding, and even driving them. 

Also, try the Interactive Painting Experience in the Art Lab, where art and technology combine. This space is designed for children to explore new ways of creative expression.

For an even more immersive experience, you can purchase a game card onsite to enjoy Melbourne’s first premier VR Theme Park.

A trip to Scienceworks not only provides a safe environment for the little ones to explore but also gives you answers to questions you have taken for granted as an adult. It is never too late to learn about the world!

In a single visit, guests have the chance to learn about the machines that once fueled the city.

For the first time in Australia, you can find yourself in dozens of unbelievable scenarios thanks to the illusion art at ArtVo in Melbourne

Take dozens of photos in this self-guided gallery designed specifically to make the impossible possible. 

Surrounded by life-size interactive 3D artworks on the walls, ceiling, and floor, you'll find yourself in different locations across the globe – from desert dunes to rainforests canopies to polar ice caps – and inside famous paintings, making *you* the star of the show.

Visit O'Brien Icehouse in Melbourne's Docklands. Inside, find two large rinks suitable for ice sports and activities like public skating, ice hockey, figure skating, and speed skating events.

Did you know that male penguins gift female penguins special rocks in order to woo them? You'll learn heaps of cool penguin facts on this unique tour behind the scenes at SEA LIFE Melbourne. 

Suit up in snow gear and step out onto the ice with the colony in their habitat, right here at the Aquarium. Your guide will waddle with you as you learn about the King and Gentoo Penguins, see their food preparation... and spot any potential penguin couples in the courting phase! 

All-day admission to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is included.

On this guided adventure on the Mornington Peninsula, you'll enjoy some of Victoria's most popular attractions. With return travel from Melbourne included, it's the most convenient way to experience the Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs.

Head straight to the Mornington Hot Springs and soak in the mineral-laden water. With a hilltop pool that boasts panoramic views of the region, it's an oasis of calm and natural beauty. Muscles soothed, you'll stop at Murrays Lookout in Arthurs Seat. Admire stunning views stretching from across the bay to the city from the highest point of the Mornington Peninsula, then cap off a dreamy day with a visit to Mount Martha's colourful beachside bathing boxes.

Step aboard the iconic Puffing Billy steam train and ride it through the lush Dandenong Ranges. The hour-long journey from Belgrave to Lakeside offers beautiful views of the landscape. 

After your journey, a leisurely walk through a wildlife sanctuary awaits. There, you get to meet Australia's most beloved critters up close, from the adorable, fluffy koalas to the high-spirited kangaroos, and the birds of prey.

Kick-start your morning with a trip to the iconic Great Ocean Road. Navigate the rugged coastline, soaking up the ocean views and unveiling the unique natural wonders sprinkled along the way. 

Marvel at the Twelve Apostles and other famed rock formations, with opportunities to meet local wildlife, and wander through charming coastal villages.

Visit the *Polly Woodside* tall ship during its open days. 

Tour the ship's decks freely, examine historical crew accommodations, and understand maritime life from the 19th century. 

Learn from knowledgeable staff with informative anecdotes and practical demonstrations. 

Participate in educational activities on the nearby wharf, with opportunities to take photographs and observe this preserved historical vessel located on South Wharf.

Visit the Fox Classic Car Collection in Melbourne to see a range of rare and unique vehicles housed in the Queen's Warehouse. View classic models, unique prototypes, and a comprehensive Porsche collection. Tour the facility at your own pace or learn additional insights during a guided tour.

Departing from Melbourne, this trip takes participants to the region's most cherished natural gems, including the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, The Nobbies boardwalk, and the famed Penguin Parade. 

In the Moonlit Sanctuary, the Australian wilderness comes alive with kangaroos, wallabies, reptiles, Tasmanian devils, and Koalas. For a small extra charge, adventurers can get up close and personal with a Koala or wallaby!

Next, The Nobbies offers breathtaking views of the Bass Strait from its boardwalks. Stroll along the clifftop paths and enjoy views of The Nobbies and Seal Rocks.

Last but not least is the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. There, spectators can marvel as adorable little penguins hustle back to their burrows from the sea.

If you've been spending too much time at St. Kilda Beach, then a trip along the Mornington Peninsula is the perfect antidote. During this day-long tour you'll see some of Victoria's hotspots, including secluded beaches with amazing, natural rock formations. 

Lunch is included, and better still you'll enjoy a return ferry crossing from Sorrento to Queenscliff. Next, visit Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm, where you can roam the lush fields and pick strawberries (Nov–Apr). Finally, enjoy the colorful bathing boxes on the beachfront—the perfect end to a tour in beautiful Melbourne!

Fill your lungs with fresh Aussie air and discover the treasures lying in wait outside Melbourne, on an epic sightseeing quest around Port Philip Bay. This 10-hour roundtrip adventure includes visits to the Geelong Waterfront, the Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Point Lonsdale Lighthouse, and lots more as you encircle the bay in a comfy coach. 

Then, hop aboard a ferry and float over the calm, blue waters crossing Port Phillip Bay from Queenscliff to Sorrento. See the "London Bridge" sandstone sea formation at the beautiful Portsea Beach. Next, visit Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm, where you can roam the lush fields and pick strawberries (Nov–Apr), snap some photos at the iconic bathing houses, and enjoy the views from Murrays Lookout.

Laugh, learn and enjoy the finer things in the Mornington Peninsula on this tastebud-tantalizing tour through some of Australia's most beautiful scenery. You'll sample some local produce at three top wineries – Pt Leo Estate, Rare Hare and Montalto – with lunch at Montalto overlooking the vines. 

Bottoms up at St Andrews Beach Brewery, where you'll sample a tasting paddle, before gorging on the views from a state-of-the-art gondola at the Arthurs Seat Eagle. Last up, pretend you're not stuffed as you pose beside the colorful Peninsula Bathing Boxes. Cheers!

Walk along the picturesque Geelong Waterfront for some authentic Aussie history and fresh sea air, savor two wine tastings with stunning views before lunching like a local at a top vineyard. Then, grab some scones and tea while you prepare to sail along the bay for a bit of dolphin spotting...

... If all of that sounds pretty good so far, this is the tour for you.

Did we mention a visit to a craft brewery and beer garden, and a ride on the state-of-the-art Arthurs Seat Gondola where you can spot local wildlife and get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne? You'll also get to take some snapshots of the iconic bathing boxes, a colorful photo opportunity to let everyone know you've been there and done that.

Start the day with hotel transfers from Melbourne City and head to the Mornington Peninsula with a local guide. Enjoy a two-course lunch with estate-grown wine at Merrick’s General Wine Store, known for its local produce.

Taste wines and explore the art sculptures at Pt Leo Estate in the afternoon. Experience tailored dining and wine tasting suited for smaller groups.

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