Greater Melbourne

An art lover’s delight, explore the highlights of the Ian Potter Centre at the National Gallery Victoria (NGV) Australia at your own pace. This is the home of Australian art, featuring a permanent collection of more than 75,000 works that span the history and development of Australian, Indigenous and international art, design, and architecture.

Discover the various displays, including “Cats & Dogs,” an exhibition with over 250 works of art exploring humanity’s deep connection to these animals, from cattle dogs to lap dogs and divine felines to the black cats of superstition.

Tour duration (including travel time) is approximately 7 hours.

Recommended Fitness Level: Low – guests are required to climb stairs with walking and standing for short periods. Lunch is served on the 89th floor of Eureka Tower, via a fast elevator ride almost 300m above the city. Please consider this when selecting your tour.

PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunscreen.

There is a special kind of buzz at the Melbourne Cricket Ground affectionately known as the MCG, not just an iconic sporting institution, but also an impressive landmark solidified in Melbourne’s skyline. On this Off Train Experience, immerse yourself in the history and world-class facilities of the MCG, as you go behind-the-scenes to gain an insight into Melbourne’s sporting culture, while exploring one of the world’s most iconic stadiums. Be regaled with the highs and lows of sporting history and take away some useful trivia for your next quiz night.

Having worked up an appetite, transfer to Eureka 89 for lunch. Eureka 89 is within Eureka Tower on Melbourne’s South Bank, which is also home to the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest public observation deck, soak in the incredible views and see up to 75 kilometres in every direction on a clear day. Here, you’ll dine on a gourmet menu showcasing local and seasonal produce by Executive Chef Renee Martillano, while taking in the views of Melbourne and beyond.

Tour duration (including tour time) is approximately 7 hours.

Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate – guests are required to climb stairs with walking and standing for short periods. Lunch is served on the 89th floor of Eureka Tower, via a fast elevator ride almost 300m above the city. Please consider this when selecting your tour.

PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunscreen.

Head to the Old Melbourne Gaol, which from 1842 until is closure in 1929 was the scene of 133 hangings, including Australia’s most infamous citizen, Bushranger Ned Kelly. Enjoy a private tour through the building and cells, to see how dangerous criminals, petty offenders, the homeless and the mentally ill were housed.

Having worked up an appetite, transfer to Eureka 89 for lunch. Eureka 89 is within Eureka Tower on Melbourne’s South Bank, which is also home to the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest public observation deck. Here, you’ll dine on a crafted menu showcasing local and seasonal produce while taking in the views of Melbourne and beyond.

Tour duration (including travel time) is approximately 7 hours.

Recommended Fitness Level: moderate – guests are required to climb stairs with walking and standing for short periods. Lunch is served on the 89th floor of Eureka Tower, via a fast elevator ride almost 300m above the city. Please consider this when selecting your tour.

PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunscreen.

Victoria is well-known for its excellent food and wine scene, and Moorabool Valley hits that brief with the region known for their fresh produce, farm gates, markets and provedore.

A little over an hour from Melbourne, Clyde Park is a beautiful vineyard, cellar door and bistro set among rolling hills. Here, you’ll enjoy the best the valley has to offer, a sumptuous lunch and cool climate wines while being entertained with live music on the glorious lawns.

Tour duration (including travel time) is approximately 5 Hours.

Recommended Fitness Level: Low – guests are required to climb coach stairs with walking and standing for short periods.

PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunscreen.

*Guests disembarking in Melbourne are unable to do the Moorabool Valley Tour.