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Private tour in Melbourne Simon B
Melbourne Full Day Tour by Private Car: Aussie Animals, Art & An Amazing Garden
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G’day! I’m Simon. A Melbourne local and enthusiastic professional tour guide. It would be my pleasure to show you around the city – and indeed the state – that I know and love. Victoria might be Australia’s second smallest state, but the diversity of culture and landscapes here is unmatched. From bustling cities to sleepy towns, ragged mountains to pristine beaches, arid interior to lush forests, it’s all here. And in our capital Melbourne, the huge array of sports, foods, theatres, galleries and gardens make it a delight to explore. It’s no wonder that we’re often called one of the world’s most liveable cities. After a career in sales followed by a 10-year stint in the education sector, I became a tour guide so I could help visitors to Australia enjoy it as much as I do. When not working, you’ll often find me checking out a new café, restaurant or winery, or walking in one of our many stunning National Parks. I have a small number of tours listed here, but can customise these or tailor something completely different to suit your individual needs. Melbourne has a wonderful tram network that I use when exploring the inner city. For tours to other areas or those preferring to be transported by car, I will hire a suitable vehicle. For solo travellers, I usually use my top-of-the-line Suzuki Vitara AWD which is ideal for trips to the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges and the Great Ocean Road. I am an Accredited Professional Guide with Tour Guides Australia and am authorised by Safe Transport Victoria to carry passengers. I also hold a current first aid certificate and Working With Children Check and am comprehensively insured. Please browse my listed tours or send me a message. I will do everything I can to make your trip to Melbourne one you won’t forget.
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Three unique Aussie experiences all rolled into a single full-day private tour by car
Overview of your Melbourne tour
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is our first stop, where you’ll see all the Aussie animals you know and love, plus many you’re unlikely to have heard of. You can feed a kangaroo, watch the entertaining Conservation in Action show and learn how this amazing small wildlife sanctuary, that receives no government funding, is breeding endangered species for reintroduction into the wild. Our next stop is McClelland Sculpture Park, where more than 100 large-scale outdoor sculptures adorn the 40-acre landscape. The indoor gallery will also delight with their everchanging exhibitions. We’ll lunch here before heading off to our third stop, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne. According to the New York Times, this outstanding garden is one of the top 25 in the world. On display is nothing but native Australian plants, some 200,000 of them in the largest such collection that exists anywhere. We’ll take a bus ride around the gardens and enjoy the award-winning landscape and learn about the fabulous flora.
Your Melbourne tour itinerary
Meet at Station Pier cruise ship terminal (or city location by arrangement) Drive by private car throughout the day to: Moonlit Sanctuary Spend close to two hours exploring and seeing some 70 different species of native Australian animals. You can feed kangaroos and wallabies, and (as an optional extra) pet a koala. McClelland Sculpture Park Walk the gardens, admire the sculptures, view additional works in the gallery, enjoy lunch (provided). Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne Take a 30-minute open-air minibus ride around the gardens with commentary. Spend remaining time further exploring on foot, or relax in the café. Return to ship or hotel This itinerary can be customised to suit your schedule or preferences. Please contact me for a quote if you have more than 3 people, would like to include the koala encounter, or would like this tour modified in any other way.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
A comfortable late model mid-sized SUV for up to 3 adults. For more than 3 adults, please contact me for quote using a larger vehicle.
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6 Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207, Australia
Meet at Waterfront Place, just outside Station Pier
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