S P E C I A L I N T E R E S T T O U R S SMALL GROUP & PRIVATE TOURING A self-drive holiday is the best way to explore at leisure and create an itinerary where every stop is one you really want to make. However, driving in a new country – and sometimes on the other side of the road – can be tiring. So we’ve curated a range of small group and private touring options across all four of our regions. A fantastic choice of touring experiences allows you to take a day or half day off from driving, sit back and relax while someone else takes care of the journey. A local expert can craft a memorable private experience, or take you behind the scenes on an authentic small group excursion where you can meet the locals and uncover hidden gems. Some operators offer the flexibility of overnight stays within the regions, while others seamlessly connect multiple regions into one enriching journey. Check out the operators below… offering discovery tours, immersive wine and food experiences, unique wildlife encounters including the famous Penguin Parade, combinations of French Island and Phillip Island, rejuvenating hot springs visits, and much more. Many of these tour operators also provide tailored options for larger groups and incentive delegates on request, making them ideal for both FIT travellers and curated small group journeys. Wild Adventures Melbourne (p69) Come on an incredible eco-adventure. Mountain biking, bushwalking, snorkelling or standup paddle boarding, then visit a sustainable winery, hot springs or book an adventure picnic. Local Way Tours (p54) Explore like a local on memorable small group day tours. All-inclusive journeys with food, wine and wildlife experiences to ‘mustvisit’ destinations near Melbourne. Great fun, deep engagement with top guides travelling on deluxe midi-coaches. Hop It (p48) Taste wine, beer and cider with zero driving for you. Flexible, hop-on hop-off small buses stop at selected wineries, restaurants, breweries, distilleries and scenic highlights. Enjoy a long lunch, a picnic, a structured wine tasting – then Hop It! Your Exclusive Tours (p53) What’s your dream itinerary? Wineries, breweries, distilleries, fresh produce, cheese, chocolates, fine dining, hot air ballooning, Australian wildlife? Done! Travel in luxury Mercedes Benzes to any Go Beyond Melbourne region. Naturaliste Tours (p55) Tours: Tiny French Island, 4WD to hidden spots, wildlife encounters, farm, winery or provedore. Private, small group, max 11. Pickup/drop off: Mornington Peninsula or Phillip Island via ferry, overnight stays optional. Explore Australia Tours (p61) Tours: Phillip Island/French Island, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and Bellarine. Food, wine, exploring, hot springs. Private tours, small groups 11-21. Pickup/drop off: Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and Melbourne. Great Private Tours (p72) Go Beyond Melbourne your way! Private and small group luxury tours: food and wine, helicopters and light planes, hot springs and family-friendly tours, wildlife encounters. Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Yarra Valley, Phillip Island. 9
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