Private tour in Melbourne Peter S

Sky High Bush Tour

4.3

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Hours icon 4 hours 30 minutes
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Peter S.

4.7

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Do you want to experience Victoria through an exclusive, insider lens? G’day! I’m Peter — traveller, explorer, adventurer, and a lifelong enthusiast of business, economics, treasure hunting and metal detecting. I’ve built a reputation for showing guests a side of Victoria that standard itineraries simply can’t reach. Forget rigid schedules, generic commentary and cookie‑cutter sightseeing. My fully private, bespoke journeys are crafted around your pace, your interests and your sense of adventure. In fact, my tours have proven so successful that I have created a tour operation which now services visitors to three states of Australia, with many guides whom I have trained. You’ll explore in comfort aboard my 5‑series BMW, perfect for up to four passengers, and I always aim to create the feeling that you’re travelling with an old friend rather than a guide. Whether we’re discovering Melbourne’s hidden corners, heading down the Mornington Peninsula, cruising the Great Ocean Road, or venturing into the mountain ranges around the city, you can expect stunning locations, rich stories, plenty of laughs, great photos and authentic Australian cuisine along the way. Travelling with a group? No worries — I can quickly organise a larger vehicle, up to a 12‑seater if needed. Even better, the per‑person cost decreases as the group size increases. If you’re looking for a tour that’s personal, flexible, memorable and genuinely unique, send me a message. I’d love to show you my Victoria. Member of the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC); Driver's Accreditation issued by Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV). Holder of a Miner's Right; Past member of Guiding Association of Australia; Past member of the Professional Tour Guides Association of Australia. Insured against public liability to the value of $20 million. NOTE: If you want an incredibly special Sydney experience, I am available for a private tour by appointment.

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Overview of your Melbourne tour

This tour will take you to the mountains of Melbourne. You will experience the unique mountain climate and village atmosphere of the quaint suburbs we visit. See a different side of Melbourne - the mountainside. The scenery is breath-taking and views are amazing. See and hear a wide variety of wildlife in their natural environment as we go bush walking. This is a classic nature tour which will immerse you in Melbourne's natural environment. A great tour for the whole family. It is not rushed, yet you will get to experience five different locations. This is personally my favourite tour. It's not too long or strenuous and includes lunch as well as interaction with wildlife. I really like how we get to experience a number of really interesting locations in a natural environment that is so different to what is found in the city below these mountains. The default start time for this tour is 5pm, however, since this is a private tour it's possible to customise the starting time to suit your preferences

Recent Reviews

Elizabeth M.United States
March 2026

We had a lovely day with Peter. If you enjoy nature, good company and seeing beyond the city this tour is for you!

Dianne A.United States
April 2024

The Sky High Bush Tour was such a great way to get out of the "city" part of Melbourne. Peter was a very knowledgeable guide for our tour of the bush. We enjoyed a lovely picnic lunch with Peter and he changed up some of our tour to accommodate our requests. Peter was right on time to pick us up at our cruise ship and returned us in plenty of time to the port. We enjoyed a day with Peter learning more about Australia that we could have imagined!

Your Melbourne tour itinerary

The first stop is a quaint little mountain village you can explore while waiting for your meal to be freshly cooked, before heading into the bush to eat and explore. The natural picnic environment is often frequented by native birds such as Cockatoos, Rosellas and Kookaburras. Following the picnic, we head off for a short bushwalk to burn off some calories before driving further into the mountains to visit a local botanical garden. We have two options here, with the selection of the garden based on fitness and mobility levels of guests. Location five is a lookout near to which is, what some past French tourists described as, "Melbourne's Eiffel Tower". The lookout allows you to see the city below with the Melbourne skyline in the distance on a clear day. Heading down the mountain we stop to visit an inland facing lookout with views of the huge dam which supplies Melbourne with water.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

Our transport vehicle is a luxury, air-conditioned, leather seated 5 series BMW with a passenger capacity of 5. If you have a larger group, we can arrange an additional vehicle, or a vehicle with a larger number of seats.

What's included
Other: Pick-up and drop-off within 5km of Melbourne CBD; A selection of non-alcoholic drinks; Australian style picnic lunch.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Entry into Sky High
Food Drinks Snacks
What's not included
Other: We have a large selection of Australian souvenirs and Australian themed gifts which you may be interested in purchasing. You can pre-order from our catalogue and collect the items during your tour.
Meeting location

6 Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207, Australia

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Complimentary pick-up and drop-off is included in this tour within a 5km radius of the Melbourne CBD. This includes pick-up and drop-off from Station Pier, Melbourne's cruise terminal. Please ensure you state your pick-up location when making your booking.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Tour reference number
1057037
Languages
English
Polish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.3

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Melbourne best suited for?

This private tour in Melbourne is perfect for families and nature enthusiasts who want to explore the mountainside and experience a different side of the city. It's also ideal for those who enjoy wildlife interaction and scenic views without a strenuous itinerary. With minimal activity level, it's suitable for kids and those looking for a relaxed yet immersive nature experience.

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Hours icon 4 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-8 people
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