
Melbourne, Australia
Victoria may be Australia's smallest continental state, but Melbourne, its capital, is big on everything. With a population of 4.25 million people living in 59 separately named communities within 715 square miles, Melbourne is a sprawling city offering culture, art, fashion and friendly, sports-minded Australians. It is also an easy city to explore. At the heart of the city is the Golden Mile, the city's governmental and commercial center, home to hotels, shops, restaurants and theaters.
Originally part of New South Wales, Victoria became a colony in its own right in 1851. The discovery of gold propelled Melbourne's growth to prominence and prosperity.
Travel Tip: Melbourne is pronounced "mell-burn."
Points of Interest
- The 12 Apostles
- Royal Botanic Garden
- Ballarat: Sovereign Hill
- Fitzroy Gardens
- Healesville Sanctuary
- Mount Dandenong Observatory lookout
- Puffing Billy Train
- Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market on Your Own
- Queen Victoria Market
Spend a leisurely 3 hours at the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere, Queen Victoria Market.
Easy Activity
AUD$44.95
Chadstone Shopping On Your Own
Enjoy over 4 hours to Shop til You Drop at Chadstone, the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere.
Easy Activity
AUD$54.95
Debark Tour - City Drive & Fitzroy Gardens
- Fitzroy Gardens
Departing from your ship, you'll board a motorcoach for a ride through the bay suburbs of Melbourne as you enter the city itself to see some of its most notable sights.
Moderate Activity
AUD$64.95
Debark Tour - Blue Dandenongs & Mountain Village
- Mount Dandenong Observatory lookout
Scenic, historic and artistic Melbourne awaits you
Moderate Activity
AUD$64.95
Easy Melbourne: City Drive and Fitzroy Gardens
- Royal Botanic Garden
Melbourne is hailed as Australia's "Garden City," famed for the parks and gardens surrounding it. Experience Melbourne's sights and sounds on a panoramic drive about town. Stroll through Fitzroy Gardens to Cook's Cottage and view the Shrine of Remembrance, honoring the men and women who served in World War I.
Easy Activity
AUD$65.95
Blue Dandenongs & Mountain Village
Scenic, historic and artistic Melbourne awaits you.
Moderate Activity
AUD$69.95
Easy Melbourne: City Drive
This tour is specifically designed for guests who prefer little or no walking.
Take in the scenic highlights of Melbourne--the Bay suburbs, the beautiful Princess Theatre, the Arts & Cultural Center, Melbourne Cricket Grounds, and Melbourne Park on a narrated panoramic drive through the city.
Moderate Activity
AUD$89.95
Discover District Docklands
Enjoy the best of District Docklands and take in the views of Melbourne's Skyline from the top of the Melbourne Star.
Easy Activity
AUD$89.95
Fitzroy Gardens & Yarra River Cruise
- Royal Botanic Garden
Discover Melbourne on a narrated drive about the city and during a scenic cruise on the Yarra River. Visit Fitzroy Gardens, a 26-acre oasis in the heart of the city that features landscaped grounds and historic buildings. Your cruise along the Yarra passes the Royal Botanic Garden and Melbourne's famous Sporting Precinct.
Easy Activity
AUD$99.95
Local Connections: Arcades & Alleyways
Join a local cultural historian/curator and lecturer in fine arts, architecture, history, and cultural tourism, for an exclusive walking tour of marvelous Melbourne.
Moderate Activity
AUD$99.95
Melbourne Electric Bike Tours
Join an Electric Powered Bicycle Tour of Bayside Melbourne.
Moderate Activity
AUD$119.95
Puffing Billy & Dandenong Ranges
- Puffing Billy Train
Travel to the eucalyptus forests, farmlands and fern gullies of the Blue Dandenong Range. Stop at Grant's Reserve and hand feed the colorful rosella. Board Puffing Billy, Australia's oldest operating steam railway, for a 30-minute ride through the Dandenongs.
Wheelchair Accessible, Moderate Activity, Includes snack
AUD$139.95
Wild! Melbourne
Enjoy the view of Melbourne's Skyline and be transported to to the wilds at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
Moderate Activity
AUD$169.95
Ballarat Wildlife & Sovereign Hill Goldmine Township
- Ballarat: Sovereign Hill
Travel back in history to Victoria's Gold Rush. First tour Ballarat Wildlife Park, home to koalas, crocodiles and kangaroos. Then relive the 1850s gold rush at Sovereign Hill. The old boomtown's streets are brought to life with costumed characters, horses and craftspeople from that dramatic time.
Shopping Opportunities, Moderate Activity
AUD$189.95
Healesville Sanctuary, Yarra Valley & Wine
- Healesville Sanctuary
The Yarra Valley is one of Australia's internationally acclaimed wine regions. Visit one of the valley's wineries for a tasting followed by lunch at Rochford Wines. Explore Healesville Sanctuary, home to over 200 species of native wildlife in a beautiful bush setting.
Shopping Opportunities, Moderate Activity, Includes meal
AUD$199.95
Local Connections: Kangaroos, Koalas & You Yangs Park
Experience Australia's native animals in their natural habitat. Join a naturalist guide for a tour of the open ranges at Serendip National Park. Visit You Yangs National Park to observe koalas in their native environment - a eucalyptus forest.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
AUD$229.95
Blue Dandenongs, Puffing Billy & Yarra Valley
- Puffing Billy Train
Experience the rugged forest gorges and fern gullies of the Blue Dandenong Range on a ride aboard Australia's oldest operating steam railway. Then explore the Yarra Valley, one of Australia's premier wine regions. Visit two acclaimed wineries
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
AUD$229.95
Best of Melbourne & Surrounds
- Healesville Sanctuary
Experience the best of Melbourne. Cruise past the Royal Botanic Garden and the famous Melbourne and Olympic Park Sports Precinct on a Yarra River cruise. Explore Healesville Sanctuary, home to over 200 species of native wildlife in a bush setting. Visit one of the Yarra Valley's acclaimed wineries for a wine tasting followed by lunch.
Shopping Opportunities, Moderate Activity, Includes meal
AUD$249.95
Local Connections: Best of Melbourne with St Ali Roastery
Get an insider's look at Melbourne with local in the lead. Stop for coffee at St. Ali's Coffee Roaster. Marvel at the city's skyline over lunch at the Taxi Kitchen. Look down below from the Eureka Tower. Stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens. Finally, visit the Shrine of Remembrance.
Moderate Activity
AUD$429.95