Private tour in Melbourne Greg E

Rainforests, Healesville Sanctuary and Yarra Valley Private Day Tour

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Greg E.

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I am an experienced and enthusiastic nationally accredited and qualified guide offering private tours of Melbourne and surrounding attractions. I am passionately interested in sharing my love of Melbourne and Victoria with others, and deliver high quality customised tours tailored to meet your needs. I love touring and meeting people from all walks of life. From my extensive experience as a tourist and a tour guide I have a good understanding of a discerning tourist's needs. I run specialised walking tours exploring downtown Melbourne's great history and culture. If you want to explore a bit more that Melbourne has to offer, we can use the largest tram network in the world to get around. I also operate day tours in an air conditioned vehicle exploring the history and enjoying the magnificent scenery that Victoria has to offer. Popular destinations are the Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles, the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, and Yarra Valley wineries and Healesville Sanctuary. I also offer tours of more than one day to these locations. However, please note that due to a recent medical operation that prevents me from driving for 12 months, I will not be able to deliver vehicle based tours until November 2026 I can also develop multi-day tour itineraries to places such as the Victorian Alps, Bendigo, and the magnificent paddle steamers on the Murray River at Echuca, Wilsons Promontory, and Walhalla historic gold mining town nestled deep in the Great Dividing Range. I can also develop tours exploring the Snowy Mountains and Snowy River wilderness and destinations such as the Flinders Ranges and Broken Hill in outback Australia Let me know what you are interested in and I can prepare a custom itinerary My tours are flexible and can be tailored to meet your individual needs. Car based tours are in a high quality air conditioned vehicle that combines comfort with a more intimate atmosphere than you get in a large coach. Accredited Professional Guide, Tour Guides Australia President, Tour Guides Australia Certificate III in Guiding Accredited Guide, Melbourne Golden Mile Tour Accredited First Aid Commercial Passenger Vehicle/Bus Driver Licence (from November 2026) Hire car registration Full liability and vehicle insurance

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Overview of your Melbourne tour

Travel through Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs to Sherbrooke Forest, home of the giant Mountain Ash forests. Travel through rich agricultural farmland to Healesville Sanctuary, where you can see kangaroos, koalas, emus, platypus, and many more animals gup close. You can also book Close up Encounters with some animals - check out the Healesville Sanctuary website and let me know if any are of interest. Wine tasting, or a visit to a microbrewery, or a chocolate factory can be added if you wish! Return to Melbourne through the picturesque Yarra Valley. If your group is larger than 5, please ask me for a quote.

Your Melbourne tour itinerary

Travel to Sherbrooke Forest where you can view the tallest hardwood trees in the world. After morning tea, travel to Healesville Sanctuary where you enjoy lunch and have a minimum of 2 hours to explore the Sanctuary, which is Victoria's top destination for Australian wildlife, with iconic Australian animals in a bush environment among the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley. I will guide you throughout. Note - this tour complies with the TBL Animal Welfare policy The tour returns to Melbourne via the picturesque Yarra Valley. If time permits enjoy: - a bonus city highlights tour OR - visit a winery, micro-brewery, a chocolate factory (samples for free and buy as much as you want) Let me know if you have any specific requests, and which options you want. The itinerary of each tour may be changed or cancelled due to weather and road conditions.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

You will travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

What's included
Other: Morning tea. Bottled water. Ponchos if raining.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Healesville Sanctuary
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings: Wine or craft beer tastings
Meeting location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Cruise ship terminal or other location as specified by traveller

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Bird Watching
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Food And Drink
Day Trip
Tour reference number
1024569
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Melbourne best suited for?

This private tour in Melbourne is perfect for travellers who want to experience the natural beauty of Australia's rainforests and wildlife up close. It's ideal for families, including those with kids, as well as seniors or travellers with mobility concerns, thanks to its minimal activity level and wheelchair accessibility. It's also a great choice for those looking to connect with a local guide like Greg E. for deeper insights into the area.

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