Explore Australia Tours I Food & Wine Tours I Sightseeing Tours

Bourke St 688, 3000, Melbourne

Information about Explore Australia Tours I Food & Wine Tours I Sightseeing Tours

Bourke St 688
3000, Melbourne
(03) 5257 4588

Opening hours

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Explore Australia Tours offer day tours from Melbourne to top destinations such as Phillip island & the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas.

Explore the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas with our Around the Bay immersive day tours. Rub shoulders with the locals visiting 2 regions in one day including a bay cruise.

The Team at Explore Australia Tours has an extensive history of operating the best tours in Victoria to some of the state's most amazing locations. This experience coupled with our love for travel has allowed us to create a new and unique touring experience not seen before.

We deliver an unforgettable journey with that 'local' feel that takes you to the best locations and attractions. Along the way you'll sample the tastiest local produce and beverages, be treated to stunning views and sights and be left feeling a sense joy and fun that comes from an absolute quality day out.

  Quality Guides & Buses Local guide, storytellers, all round nice guys | Modern, Deluxe Fleet, roomy seats | Free wifi & phone charging points in every seat

  Best Attractions World Class wineries, where the vines meet the coast | Hidden coastal gems, away from the crowds | Indigineous cultural experience | Bay sailing with beach and coastal views | Wildlife in its natural environment

  Explore like a local Visit the places where Melburnians play | Stop by beaches that are the locals hang out | Enjoy the cellar doors of only our best

Our comment from TraTraTravel about Explore Australia Tours I Food & Wine Tours I Sightseeing Tours:

Explore Australia Tours offers exceptional sightseeing and adventure experiences across Australia, with a focus on immersive tours like the Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade, Great Ocean Road, and Mornington Peninsula Wine & Food tours. Customers have praised the company for its friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic guides who enhance the journey with their expertise and engaging personalities.

Highlights:

  • Warm and knowledgeable tour guides such as Ryan, Gina, and Margaret, who provide insightful commentary and ensure a memorable experience.
  • Well-planned itineraries that balance sightseeing, wildlife encounters, and time for exploration.
  • Comfortable transportation, often referred to as the 'Big Purple Bus,' which adds a fun element to the adventure.
  • High-quality experiences including unique wildlife interactions and beautiful landscapes.

Despite some occasional feedback regarding group coordination or specific tour elements, most guests repeatedly express their desire to return for another adventure with Explore Australia. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and memorable experiences, Explore Australia Tours is highly recommended for both individuals and families seeking to explore the natural beauty and culture of Australia.

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Explore Australia Tours I Food & Wine Tours I Sightseeing Tours: Reviews

4.9/5 (176 Reviews)
Iris T 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our tour was fun and entertaining with Matt our driver cum tour guide . Enjoyed our trip to Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary Scenic tours. Would greatly recommend their tours.

Rosangela Botelho 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Muito legal ir ao passeio de Puffing Billy e visitar o Santuario com o Guia Lock - he was very helpful and shows us and told us much about places.

Rachel A 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Went on the hot springs tour with my husband and loved it!!!! It was the perfect relaxing end to our vacation! We went on a weekday and it wasn't busy at all which meant we even got the hilltop view hot spring to ourselves for quite some time! We also tried the clay body experience for $20 pp which was super fun and left our skin feeling amazing. One pro tip is to take mosquito repellent since I got a few bites.

Sameer Anand 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience with our tour guide. He was incredibly kind, making everyone feel welcome and comfortable throughout the tour. His sense of humor kept the group entertained, making the journey even more enjoyable. On top of that, he was punctual and well-organized, ensuring everything ran smoothly and on time. His knowledge about the tour was impressive, and he went out of his way to answer questions and make the tour memorable.

TL Loke 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: The kids loved it! Definitely worth a visit.

Jivan Sra 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Loved our day with Lockey!! He is so knowledgeable, friendly & professional. I would highly recommend him and this tour. Cheers from Team USA Lockey! P.S. Half Dome

Teide Dawne 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Gina was incredible!! So knowledgeable, warm and welcoming. Full of helpful tips and advice. Thoroughly enjoyed my day trip. Thanks Gina!

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Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you had such a great experience with Gina. She truly is a fantastic guide, and we’re thrilled that her knowledge, warmth, and helpful tips made your day trip enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to Gina. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!

I Cresencio 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Matt made the Peninsula hot springs, Murray’s look out and bathing boxes tour fun and exciting. Matt related and interacted well to the guest. The drive was safe and prompt. Matt offers information about the tour and the places as well. Vehicle was clean. Pick up and drop off were convenient. The best way to tour AU. Thanks Matt (fr team Philippines)

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Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Matt made your Peninsula Hot Springs, Murray’s Lookout, and Bathing Boxes tour so enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know that his interactions, safety, and the information he shared made the experience even better. We're also glad the vehicle and logistics met your expectations. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to Matt—he’ll be delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour! We hope to welcome you back for more great adventures in the future.

Jaffar Bui Al-Shammery 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Gina, our tour guide was simply amazing. Warm, great attention to detail, knowledgeable about the tour and willing to help out as much as she can. The trip was super fun and we learned a lot about the land too.

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Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience on your tour with Gina. She truly is a fantastic guide, and we’re so glad her warmth, attention to detail, and knowledge made your trip enjoyable and informative. It’s wonderful to know that you had fun and learned a lot along the way. We’d love to welcome you back for another memorable adventure!

Gin 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: I joined rhe Sovereign Hill tour. Tour guide Darren was so nice to show us around and he actually remembers our name and will check on us if having a good time. the Guide fom Sovereign Hill Debbie was also so professional that she told us so many fun facts about the past gold mining experience. The whole tour was so interesting and educational with a unique experience in learning about gold mining in the past.

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Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you had such a positive experience on your tour. It’s fantastic that Darren made you feel so welcome by remembering your names and checking in to make sure you were enjoying your time. We're also thrilled to hear that Debbie from Sovereign Hill provided such a professional and insightful experience with her fun facts about the gold mining history. It’s great to know that you found the tour both interesting and educational – learning about the past gold mining era is certainly a unique and memorable experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!

Ian D 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Phillip Island and French Island Wildlife Expedition You just can't beat experience. We signed up for this trip and couldn't have been happier. The tour was well organised, all pickups and transfers were clearly explained and went off without an issue. Matt was the ultimate tour guide and driver. He made everything fun and kept us all in good spirits. The king of Dad jokes also had a resume which allowed him to give us great insight into the area it's history, flora and fauna. 15 years as a tour guide, and history of research in this field meant he could tell you anything you wanted to know. Don't be mistaken people there is brains behind the beauty. The trip to French Island was fantastic, our guide was Scott who served with Vic Parks for 20 or 30 years and much of this was involved with ecological projects on the island. Eradication of invasive species, koala population management and many more. We also visited a farmhouse with a local who shared her experiences living in a community which is totally off the grid. You'll also see all the koalas you could hope for. Finally on to the Penguin viewing which was like a dream. The facilities are first class, the staff are friendly and very interactive, and the penguins are the star of the night. You can't ask for a better time. Big thank you to Explore Australia Tours - no hesitation with giving this tour 5 stars.

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Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience on the Phillip Island and French Island Wildlife Expedition. It’s wonderful to know that the tour was well-organized and that Matt made it even more enjoyable with his knowledge, humor, and passion for the area. His expertise truly makes the tour special, and we’re glad you appreciated all the insights into the history, flora, and fauna. We’re also so glad you enjoyed your time on French Island with Scott, learning about the important ecological work being done there. It sounds like you had a memorable experience with both the koalas and the local community. The Penguin Parade at Phillip Island is always a highlight, and we’re so happy you had such a magical time there. We’re grateful for your 5-star recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you on another adventure with us in the future!

Chloe Hsu 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had Michael as our tour guide to Puffing Billy and wildlife tour. Had a great time with my friend who was visiting from Singapore! Will definitely join the tour again :) Thank you Michael!

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Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you and your friend had a great time on the Puffing Billy and wildlife tour. It’s fantastic that Michael made your experience even more memorable. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to him! We would love to welcome you back for another tour next time your friend visits—looking forward to it!

gwen didlick 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had a great day on Puffing Billy and visiting Healesville Sanctuary - shame about the weather, but you can’t have everything. Gina, our tour rep/driver, was brilliant - very knowledgeable and friendly - thanks Gina.

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Gwen, thank you for your great review! We’re so glad to hear you had a wonderful day on Puffing Billy and at Healesville Sanctuary, despite the weather. It’s fantastic to know that Gina made the experience even more enjoyable with her knowledge and friendly demeanor. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to her! We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable adventure, hopefully with better weather next time!

Michael Ho 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: A one day tour guided by Gina to puffy billy train was truly a wonderful experience. Nice choice of music and an extensive knowledge of history of her are some i enjoyed a lot the day.

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Thanks, Michael, for the review. Glad to hear you had a great day with Gina—her music picks and history knowledge are always a hit! Hope to see you on another adventure soon!

Alison Mills 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Puffing Billy and Healesville visit. Our guide Gina was absolutely fantastic. Had loads of very interesting historical facts and was so friendly and enthusiastic. The train journey was fab and the wildlife fantastic and we got to enjoy at our own pace. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone.

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Thank you, Alison, for the lovely review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with Gina and had a fantastic experience at Puffing Billy and Healesville. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to having you back for more adventures.

Nabilah Musa 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: went on the puffing billy & wildlife tour. really great, the pacing was good. shout out to Sam he was p fun as a guide

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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Puffing Billy and wildlife tour, and that the pacing worked well for you. We’ll be sure to pass on your shout-out to Sam—he’s a great guide and will appreciate the recognition. We hope to see you again on another adventure!

nurul najihah 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Sam, our tour guide was super friendly and gave such an amazing experience for all of us throughout our trip to Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary! Amazing :D

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Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re so glad to hear that Sam made your trip to Puffing Billy and Healesville Sanctuary memorable with his friendly nature. It’s great to know you had an amazing time! We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!

Sock Yee Ng 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had an amazing day tour on the Puffing Billy Train and Philip Island. Our tour guide, Sam, was fantastic—friendly, funny, and always ensuring that everyone was safe and enjoying themselves. He was very professional and provided us with all the information about the trip and the surroundings of Melbourne City. Sam was also patient and great with kids.

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Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing day on the Puffing Billy Train and Phillip Island. Sam truly embodies what we strive for in our guides, and it’s fantastic to know that his friendly and professional approach made a positive impact on your experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again for more adventures in the future!

Ruby Nguyen 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Michael is so friendly and knowledgeable, we had such a great ini trip

yonghuang 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing great ocean road trip! Our tour guide Margaret is super friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Many thanks to Margaret for the lovely tour!!

yu-yu Liao 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Thank Darren for driving all the day and introducing all the things sharing with us. It’s a nice tour.

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Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Darren made such a positive impression. He’s an excellent guide and driver, and we’re so glad he was able to share his knowledge and passion with you throughout the day.It’s always wonderful to hear that our guests had a great experience, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.We hope to see you again on another Explore Australia tour in the future!

ozscience 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience, Matt was amazing, patient and knowledgeable. Well worth the day trip in every respect. Also knows how to take a good photo!

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Thanks for choosing Explore Australia. So glad you had an amazing experience with Matt—he’s definitely a pro at making the trip fun and capturing those great moments! Hope to see you on another adventure soon!

fly lt 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: We want to acknowledge Gary, our driver and tour guide, for his awesome performance of taking care of all participants during the tour. He was really helpful and friendly. He provided us rich and funny information about the Puffing Billy and Phillip Island. His driving skill was also top-notch! Moreover, Explore Australia also assist us to upgrade our Penguin parade ticket to Underground Viewing with a reasonable fee. We would definitely consider joining Explore Australia Tours again when we visit Melbourne in the future.

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Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that Gary made such a positive impact on your tour experience. He truly is a fantastic guide, and we’re so glad you appreciated his friendly demeanor, helpfulness, and the interesting and entertaining information he shared about Puffing Billy and Phillip Island.It’s also wonderful to hear that the upgrade to the Underground Viewing for the Penguin Parade worked out smoothly for you. We’re always happy to help make your experience even better whenever we can!We’re so grateful for your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back on an Explore Australia tour when you return to Melbourne. Safe travels, and we can’t wait to have you join us again!

Silvy Chan 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: It was an amazing trip to Puffing Billy and the Philip Island! Our tour guide Sam is very professional and knows the wildlife ethics. The trip included several stops with a great balance of souvenir shops, sceneries and wildlife. Enjoyed it very much and would recommend to travellers who would love a peaceful and slow paced journey✨

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Puffing Billy and Philip Island. Sam is indeed a fantastic guide, and we are glad you appreciated his knowledge of wildlife ethics. It is great to know you found the balance of stops and scenery to your liking. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another adventure soon!

Max buzz 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Joined the puffing billy railway + Phillip island tour, really loved it, and the driver tour guide Mr. Sam is professional.

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Thank you for your fantastic review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Puffing Billy Railway and Phillip Island tour. Sam is a true professional, and we’re glad he made your experience memorable. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!

Darren Miller 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter and I had a wonderful day with Sam as our driver and guide. His helpful suggestions for seating on the Puffing Billy and the best places to see the Fairy Penguins were invaluable and made the experience that much more enjoyable. We would highly recommend anyone to make the experience with Sam as your guide as you will have the best time and get the most out of your day out. Bravo Sam , thanks so much for an awesome experience. Sincerely, Darren and Rihanna.

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Hi Darren and Rihanna,Thank you for your heartfelt review! We are so glad to hear that you both had a wonderful day with Sam. His insights and suggestions truly do enhance the experience, and it's fantastic to know they made your trip even more enjoyable.We appreciate your high recommendation and will be sure to pass on your kind words to Sam. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!Warm regards,The Explore Australia Tours Team

Danial Dan 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: We booked the great ocean rd tour for 10/09/2024 via klook and it was amazing. We got Margaret as our tour guide and she was fantastic. She arrived early at the pick up point and was full of energy eventhough it was an early call time at 6.30am. She navigates the road very well and we arrived at the destinations with fewer people. For the forest tour, she was knowledgeable and walked with us throughout. She gave ample of time for us to explore the areas and did not rush us all. Overall, it was an amazing journey with her.

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Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you had an amazing experience on the Great Ocean Road tour with Margaret. Her energy and knowledge make a big difference, especially with an early start! It’s great to know that you enjoyed the forest tour and appreciated having ample time to explore without feeling rushed. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!

Alexandra de Maré 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely guide named Matt!

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Thank you, Alexandra for the 5 stars and for choosing Explore Australia.

Ari Kuchar 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice day. Very smoothly run. If travelling in any time other than Summer then dress warmly!!

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Thank you, Ari, for the kind review and for choosing Explore Australia.

suseela nagappan 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our family from Malaysia took the great ocean road trip with Explore Australia. Our tour guide Lockkey. Wow, he was very amazing, actively involved with guidance. He is actually enjoying himself with showing us all the important places, the attractions and the wildlife attraction. We really enjoyed the trip. Thank you for a good service. We will definitely says great job Lockey and continue your greatness. Thank you Explore Australia!!!!

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Thank you, Suseela, for your wonderful review! We’re really happy to hear your family had such a great time on the Great Ocean Road tour with Lockey. That's lovely to hear how much you appreciated his enthusiasm and guidance. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! Thanks again for choosing Explore Australia, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.

Arun Prasath 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Lachie (or Lockey/Loki, not sure lol!) was our incredible tour guide on the Great Ocean Road. We were so lucky to have him lead the tour, which was done in reverse — a fantastic idea in my opinion! He made sure we had plenty of time at every stop, and thanks to him, we even spotted wild koalas and kangaroos along the way. This has been the best tour I've joined in Australia so far!

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Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an incredible time on the Great Ocean Road with Lachie. It’s great to know that our reverse tour route worked well for you and that you got to see wild koalas and kangaroos. We appreciate your kind words and are so happy to have provided you with a memorable experience. We hope to see you again on your next adventure in Australia!

Shiv Chauhan 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience on the Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade tour with our guide, Sam! His enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge made the journey truly memorable. Sam shared fascinating stories about Puffing Billy, adding context to the beautiful scenery. At the Penguin Parade, he ensured we had the best spots and highlighted the importance of wildlife conservation. His friendly demeanor created a warm atmosphere for the whole group. I highly recommend Sam as a tour guide for anyone looking to explore these iconic attractions!☺️☺️

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Thanks so much, Siv, for the awesome review! Such nice words about Sam. We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing time with Sam – his passion really shines through and we’re glad he made the experience even more special. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!

oscar lee 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: It's super comfortable to sleep in the car

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Thank you for your review, Oscar

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Chloe Tung 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Good jobs

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Thank you for your feedback, Chloe

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Michael Chang 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome trip! Hope to visit Melbourne again!

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We’re thrilled to hear you had an awesome trip! We look forward to welcoming you back to Melbourne for more adventures. Safe travels until then!

[JOHNSON]호주존슨 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: I went to Melboure trip with them and it was well programmed, affordable and offered great customer service, strongly recommend!

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Thank you for the review and for choosing Explore Australia.

sailesh Vaaran 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Good tour experience and our guide was really funny as well

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Thank you, Sailesh, for choosing to travel with Explore Australia.

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Aljanna Marie Castanares 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: The tour guide/ driver is very accommodating and making fun to everyone

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Thank you, Aljanna, for the review and 5 stars.

Tammy Chu 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Sam is very kind, nice and responsible. Detailed explanation and safe driver!

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Thanks for the kind words! We’re happy to hear you had a great time with Sam!

Nabil Hassan 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Lachie was a great tour guide and thank you so much to him for helping me take photos as I was a solo traveler.

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Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Lachie was a great tour guide and that he helped you with photos during your solo trip. We'll be sure to pass along your thanks to him. If you have any more feedback or need assistance in the future, feel free to reach out.

Jazpar Yeo 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had an awesome time with the tour, the guide Sam was great, knowledgeable and friendly. All of us enjoyed our time, will definitely recommend!

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Thank you, Jazpar, we're glad you enjoyed the tour with Sam. We appreciate the recommendation!

Theodore Tay 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Trip was absolutely enjoyable and wonderful! Shoutout to our guide - Margaret. She is extremely knowledgeable of the history behind the GOR and the rainforest ecosystem which made the trip so enriching! The stops curated for our GOR trip was also well planned with minimal crowd and plenty of space to take photos! Lovely❤️

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Thank you, Theodore, for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you had such an enjoyable trip on the Great Ocean Road with Margaret. Our guides aim to entertain and educate, and we're glad Margaret made the experience enjoyable for you. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon.

Joycelyn 6 months ago

Negative experience: This is just my personal opinion and it’s for people booking through Klook and traveling with families. I’ve been with other tour companies such as Go West and Autopia Tours and they have been so wonderful and I would highly recommended them. This company however is just terrible from the start. Firstly, we booked this separately as I’m paying for my own tours and my family is paying for theirs on their own. However even so, we booked for the exact same tour, same date, same destination. When the bus came, there was a very unpleasant female guide (whom I got to know is undergoing training). She was very overwhelmed by the amount of people at the meetup point, answered our queries rudely, kept saying her bus was already full and she has to call with her company because she herself does not know what’s going on. C’mon lady, we know your bus is full, we have eyes. Come to find out there were other buses heading to the same destinations, which i’m surprised she doesn’t know about? Is she even from this tour company? My family hopped onto her bus because their names were in the list and I thought i could just hopped on the next and meet them at each destination. However, when the next tour guide/bus driver arrived (whom is a very nice guy, way better than the rude lady), he informed me that despite the buses heading to the same destinations, it would be at different timings. Meaning Bus A will be headed to Destination A first whereas Bus B would be heading to Destination B first and vice versa. Thus we won’t be at the same place at the same time at all Why is it that we never had this issue with the other two companies which I mentioned earlier? They never had issues putting everyone who booked the same tour in the same bus. I had even seen them trying to accommodate to friends who were unexpectedly separated. Anyway, I did not want to escalate matters, thus I decided not to proceed with the tour because I wouldn't even have booked this in the first place if it wasn’t for wanting to join my family. TLDR: Not recommended for families as they might put you on different buses and going to different destinations at different timings. Their female guide whom is undergoing training, is unable to handle stress. Please avoid her. If you insist on booking this tour, put everyone under the same booking. Edit: Came to find out that the rude lady is not the one undergoing training. It was the driver. Which surprised me even more that she didn’t know what’s happening.

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Dear Jocelyn, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I would like to address your concerns directly. We aim to accommodate families and groups traveling together on the same bus. To ensure this, it’s important for us to be informed of such requests at least 48 hours prior to departure. This advance notice allows us to make the necessary arrangements and avoid last-minute issues. When bookings are made separately under different names, it can be challenging for us to identify traveling companions without this information. On the day of the tour, making changes to bus assignments can be difficult because our supplier numbers are already confirmed. This means adjustments can be complex, especially if the numbers don’t match perfectly. By notifying us ahead of time, we can better coordinate and ensure a smoother experience. Regarding the issue with the different buses and destinations, our tours are indeed the same in terms of the locations visited. However, the order of the tour can vary based on the availability of tickets and other logistical considerations. This means that while buses may head to the same destinations, the itinerary order might differ. We also regret that you found the initial guide's response to be unhelpful. Please be assured that feedback about our guides, including those in training, is taken very seriously as part of our ongoing effort to improve our service. We are committed to ensuring that all our staff, both seasoned and new, provide a high standard of customer service. For future bookings, we encourage travellers to let us know their preferences regarding group arrangements, so we can do our best to accommodate them. We are always here to assist and make necessary adjustments to ensure that your experience meets your expectations. Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, The Explore Australia team

Colin Bridges 6 months ago

Positive experience: Went on the great ocean road trip. Very long day and probably over hyped. The apostles were good as was the forest walk but the rest average at best. Our guide Lachie was great however, we were lucky.

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Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the Twelve Apostles and the forest walk, and we’re especially pleased that Lachie made a positive impression on your trip. We appreciate your comments and will take them into account as we strive to enhance the experience for future travelers.

Ayosha Jwarchan 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Me and friends booked the Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade day tour . We enjoyed our day at a leisurely pace with our friendly, knowledgeable and fantastic RYAN!!! Hope to see the business flourish and more purple buses on the roads of Melbourne.

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Thank you, Ayosha, for the lovely review. We're delighted you and your friends enjoyed the Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade tour with Ryan. We'll pass along your kind words to him. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!

Hadden Hamza 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our first trip to Melbourne and decided to go for the Great Ocean Road tour and our guide, Margeret, has been nothing but amazing! She gave us a warmed welcome in the early hours and has been interactive throughout. She provided insights and history on some of the locations. She even called us Koalas, because we like to rest up on her vehicle.

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Thank you, Hadden, for sharing your experience. We're glad you had such a wonderful day exploring with us. It's awesome to hear that Margaret made your trip memorable with her warm welcome and insightful commentary. We'll definitely pass along your kind words to her. Thank you for choosing Explore Australia.

PJ KO 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: This time I participated in Phillip Island to see penguins and the Puffing Billy Railway trip. The tour guide "Gina" was very enthusiastic and professional. I'm really happy to have such high-quality service.

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Thanks for the 5 stars! We’re stoked you enjoyed the tour. We will be sure to pass on your kind words about Gina. Hope to see you on another adventure soon!

huixuanxuan 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: great fuss free tour! Lachie warmly welcomes us in the morning and the whole tour was very smooth and enjoyable! Highly recommended, love love puffing billy!!!! Cheers from Singapore :)

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Thank you, for the review. We're glad Lachie made you feel welcome and that you had a smooth and enjoyable tour. So happy you loved Puffing Billy!

Jensen Putra 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Went for the puffing billy and penguin tour in philip island. Magical experience and really enjoyed both activities. A must try when you visit Melbourne. Thanks Explore Australia especially Sam for guiding us and popping very interesting fun facts along the tour. Appreciate it. Cheers!

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Thank you, Jensen, for the review! We're glad to hear that you had a magical experience on our Puffing Billy and Penguin Tour. We appreciate you choosing Explore Australia Tours and hope to see you again on your next adventure!

Hayley Clarke 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing tour !!! Gina was an absolute champion host! Puffing Billy Train and Healesville was the best day out with my teenage daughter we both loved this tour ! So much beauty and fun !

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Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your daughter had such a great time on the Puffing Billy Train and at Healesville Sanctuary . It’s wonderful to know that Gina was an absolute champion host and that you both loved the tour . We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!

Joeju Tay 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our family of five signed on puffing Billy, Philip island and penguin parade, via Klook. Darren was our tour guide and he has been very professional and give great advise. The night drive back was scary and dark but Darren drive it with ease. Kudos to him and his team. Will book direct with explore team in the future!

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Thank you, Joeju, for taking the time to share your positive experience on our Puffing Billy & Penguins Day Tour with our guide Darren! We are delighted to hear that Darren made your experience enjoyable and safe. Thank you for choosing Explore Australia Tours.

shuyee 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Booked a great ocean road day trip, it was wonderful!! I had a fantastic time on my tour with Lachie. His warm and approachable demeanor made the day incredibly pleasant. Lachie's talent for spotting wildlife was remarkable; we encountered wild koalas, kangaroos, and even dolphins. Also, his extensive knowledge of Melbourne's history and stories added depth to the experience, making it both informative and engaging. Lachie’s expertise and friendly nature made this tour a standout experience.

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Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time on the Great Ocean Road day trip with Lachie. His warm demeanor, talent for spotting wildlife, and extensive knowledge of Melbourne's history truly made the experience special. We’re thrilled that his expertise and friendly nature contributed to a memorable tour. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!

蘇裕享 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice, the guide was very interesting and friendly, it is worth a revisit!

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Thank you for your review and 5 stars.

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余至曜 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Where provided good travels

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Thank you for choosing to travel with Explore Australia.

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Po Ching Nicole Wong 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you for bringing us a lovely travel experience in Melbourne. Matthew is such a wonderful tour guide and it’s really nice to meet him.

Joshua Law 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing trip to the Puffing Billy and the penguin parade. Our tour guide, Gina, is really lovely and knowledgeable. I enjoyed it so much.

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Thank you, Joshua. We're glad you had fun and found our fantastic guide, Gina, informative and entertaining. We look forward to your next adventure with us!

郭品羲 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely great experience ! The guide, Matt, is great, he share much of AUS interesting knowledge to us, even take us a photo ! A wonderful memory for me! Love Matt love Melbourne

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Thank you for choosing to travel with Explore Australia. We’re glad you enjoyed your time with Matt. Hope to see you again in Melbourne.

HY CHAN 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Matt is a very good tour guide!! Very friendly and helpful!!! My family and I were lucky to have joined Matt’s tour to the Billy Puffing train and to the wildlife sanctuary!! We had a very good time!! Thank you Matt!

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Thank you, Hy Chan, for sharing your experience. It sounds like you and your family had a fantastic time! We will be sure to pass on such kind words about Matt. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!

Grey 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our family had a great time at Great Ocean Road. Matt was such a great and funny guide!

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Thanks, Grey, for choosing to travel with Explore Australia.

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Margarete Hofer 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: We did the Penguin and Wildlife nature day tour and had a fantastic time. Matt our guide was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting facts about the wildlife and plants. He also took the time to chat to everyone and his humour and good nature made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend the tour.

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Thanks, Margarete for the great review. Our guides aim to entertain and educate, and we're glad Matt made the experience enjoyable for you. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to your next adventure with us.

M A 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: I did both the great ocean tour and healsville+puffing billy tour. Matt and Leah were extremely knowledgeable about the Australian history and i learned so much! The tours were timed well and itinerary was really good. I recommend strongly for everyone to try!

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Thank you, for the review! Thats great to hear you enjoyed both tours and found Matt and Leah’s insights valuable. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you on another adventure soon!

amy 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: On July 6th, I took part in a tour of the Puffinbilly Railway and the Heelsville Nature Reserve. From the beginning, Matt, the tour guide, had a good impression! They told me the details of the tour and the meeting time in an easy-to-understand manner. "It was very cold, so when I returned to the bus earlier than the meeting time, Matt welcomed me brightly." He was also cleaning the waiting bus.So the inside of the car was very clean and comfortable. I had a great time with my friends and Matt. It was a very satisfying tour. Thank you very much, Matt! If you come to Japan, let me show you around Tokyo! From Team Japan

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Thank you so much, Amy, for the review and kind words. We're happy to hear you had a great time on the tour with Matt. He's fantastic at making everyone feel welcome! I'll pass along your kind words to him. If Matt ever makes it to Japan, I'm sure he'll take you up on that tour of Tokyo.

Danial Shahrin 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Funny, informative and easy, Matt kept us entertained AND informed throughout. Absolutely no regrets!

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Thank you, Danial, for choosing Explore Australia. We're glad to hear Matt made your experience both fun and informative. We hope to explore with you again soon!

noortje jacobs 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: We really enjoyed our day tour to French and Philip Island witg Gina. She gave a lot of information, was very kind and helpful! Thanks Gina!

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Thanks, Noortje. We're thrilled to hear that you had a lovely day exploring French and Phillip Island with our guide Gina. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we hope to see you again soon!

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souvi nomi 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Ryan has done a great job to ensure we had a wonderful trip today by seeing the lovely koalas as well as the penguins tonight. Will support the business more

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Thank you, Souvi, for your lovely review. Ryan will be pleased to hear your kind words. We look forward to your continued support!

Joanne Bulich 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Matt is so funny and makes the day enjoyable Great tour guide. Highly recommend Matt and Explore Australia team. 5 plus stars

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Thank you, Joanne, for the review. We love to hear that Matt made your day so enjoyable. Your recommendation means the world to us. Can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure with Explore Australia!

Joshua Chan 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: We did the puffing billy and Healesville sanctuary tour and couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Matt! Funny, informative and outstanding chap who made our tour really enjoyable (even when the weather was not the greatest on our tour day)

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Thanks, Joshua, for the kind words. That's great to hear Matt made your tour enjoyable despite the weather. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Thank you for choosing Explore Australia.

Smart Cookies 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Gina was a friendly and knowledgeable person when she explained the background culture of Australia and histories of the places we travelled around. I hope Gina can be my tour guide again next time if I join Explore Australia tour in the future.

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Thank you, Smart Cookies, for the review. Gina is truly a great tour guide! We’ll make sure she knows about your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back and having Gina as your guide again!

YuChih (Tie) 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful guide, Gina, through the Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade trip.She is nice and shared the amazing knowledge of Australian history and wildlife. More than that, with her guide, we saw a lot of wallabies appearing at the dusk. What a wonderful experience. Thanks, Gina.

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Thank you, YuChih. We're glad to hear you had such a great time with Gina on your tour. Seeing the wallabies at dusk sounds magical. We'll be sure to pass along your thanks to Gina!

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Joanna Pikula 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing experience going on the Hot water springs tour with Gina! She went out of her way to make this day a really great one, giving us some very interesting facts about Melbourne and Australia as well as about the places we were headed to (she’s a great storyteller!), always being very happy to take photos and enriching the experience with some wildlife viewing on our way back! Gina also very kindly lent me her powerbank when I needed to charge my phone! I was surprised to learn she was new to tour guiding because she’s done a fantastic job, again thank you so much for everything Gina!!

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Thanks, Joanna, for this wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you had an amazing time on the Hot Springs tour with Gina. She’s a superstar and always goes above and beyond. We'll make sure to pass your kind words on to her. Thank you again for the kind words and and we hope to see you again on another tour soon.

Sandy Lee 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: My family booked the Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade day tour quite last minute & so glad that Explore Australia took our bookings! We enjoyed our day at a leisurely pace with our friendly & knowledgeable tour guide Gina! Listening to Australian music in the bus was nice too!

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Thank you, Sandy. We're glad we could fit you in last minute for the Puffing Billy & Penguin Parade tour. Sounds like Gina made the day extra special, and glad you enjoyed the Aussie tunes on the bus. We look forward to seeing you and your family again.

KF Yuen 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent tour and introduction of the programme by Gina!

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Thank you for the 5 stars and for choosing to explore with us.

Cherry Shiu 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Margaret is an easygoing guide. We enjoyed the trip.

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Thank you, Cherry Shiu, for the review and 5 stars.

tan le xuan 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Matthew was our guide and was really witty and knowledgeable! Highly recommended

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Thank you, Tean le xuan, for choosing Explore Australia. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Daphne Tang 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Did the Puffing Billy and wildlife tour with Matt! It was wonderfully smooth and great energy! Would definitely recommend. ☺️

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Thank you, Daphne, for sharing your review and for choosing Explore Australia for your adventure! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another tour soon.

Jonah Sua 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Darren was an amazing tour guide. Went for the puffing billy + phillip island tour and Darren was very attentive to us and remembered us by name. Such a fun tour!

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Thank you, Jonah, for exploring with us. Thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time with Darren! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you on another tour soon!

James Bartlett 9 months ago

Negative experience: Do not recommend! Terrible staff. Whilst on a tour I witnesses disgusting behaviour from Gina (an arrogant and rude tour guide employed by this company) who invaded personal space of patrons on the station platform and verbally harassed a number of travellers in the line to board the Puffing Billy. Gina (who isn’t staff of the station) proceeded to berate passengers aggressively and was within a few inches of one ladies face with saliva spiting onto them as she yelled at them insisting they not be able to proceed accusing them of pushing in despite them being lined up patiently. I was mortified to see this and my family found the experience very alarming after witnessing her treatment of others. Pleased we opted for a different provider.

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We value transparency and would like to address the concerns raised in your review regarding our guide, Gina. Gina's account, supported by staff at Puffing Billy who witnessed the incident, describes a situation where she remained calm and firm despite being confronted with aggressive and abusive behaviour. She demonstrated professionalism and prioritized the well-being of her group throughout the encounter. Gina is a valued team member known for her professionalism and dedication. We invite you to read our numerous positive reviews to understand that this review does not authentically represent her or the quality she consistently delivers on tours.

Joanne Tee 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Went with Explore Australia to Puffing Billy & Wildlife tour, driver & guide Darren very warm, helpful and knowledgeable to showed us around. We enjoyed the spots and would love to explore other parts of Melbourne in the next visit :)

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Thank you, Joanne for your review. We're glad to hear that Darren made your tour enjoyable. We look forward to having you back to explore other parts of Melbourne next time. Thank you for choosing to explore with us.

Joanne Davidson 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: My husband and I took the Wine|food tour to Mornington Peninsula on Friday 10 May with Matt and Leah (who was shadowing Matt for the day). They were both very welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our day. Matt has an extensive knowledge of the area. I particularly appreciated the fact at each stop and before we left to return to Melbourne he pointed out where the bathroom facilities were !! . We had a most enjoyable experience. Alan and Joanne Davidson

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Thank you, Alan and Joanna, for the lovely review. We're delighted you enjoyed the Wine & Food tour with Matt and Leah. Matt and the Explore team appreciate your kind words. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you on another tour soon!

Gerald Sum 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Went on a Puffing Billy and Penguins Parade Tour in the morning 1000-2045h. Was great for the family to see and experience. Seeing the penguins come up on the beach. And also the Puffing Billy train ride to Lakeside. Overall great trip and experience. The guide, Peter was friendly, helpful and was always there to help and assist us and to explain as we went along. He was also there to help us take a family picture at the stops. He is always ready, there to make our trip a pleasant one. Good on ya Mate! Highly recommend.

Matthew Ma 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Incredible Mornington Peninsula Wine & Food Tour with Margaret! Our guide Margaret was simply outstanding - her passion for the region, deep knowledge, and caring nature made this tour an absolute delight. Margaret expertly guided us through wineries, where the wine was consistently excellent. She also took us to hidden gem foodie hotspots, including Jack Rabbit where the cuisine was exceptional. Throughout the day, the stunning natural beauty of the Mornington Peninsula was on full display. Margaret's thoughtful recommendations and personal touches made the experience truly special. If you want an exceptional wine and food tour, be sure to request Margaret as your guide! P.S. love every songs Margaret playing in car!

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Thank you, Matthew, for the fantastic review and kind words. We're thrilled you had such a great experience and enjoyed your day out. It sounds like Margaret went above and beyond to make your tour memorable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you on another tour soon! P.S. We're happy you loved Margaret's playlist too!

Nn Cc 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: I attended a day tour at Mornington Peninsula Winery today, and Alex is a serious and responsible guide! The winery and lunch options were great, the itinerary was perfect, and I had a wonderful day!

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Thank you, Naomi, for exploring with us. It was great to have you on board, we hope to explore with you again soon!

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Lucky Hipolito 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our guide Margaret is very awesome throughtout the tour. She's 1000% recommended. :)

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Thank you, Lucky Hipolito, for the review. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to having you back to explore with us again soon.

Pranav Ram Rajesh 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely tour! Comfy bus and amazing guide! Would recommend for all adventures! Our guide Ryan was friendly and had a lot of facts to share!

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Thank you, Pranav, for the 5 stars and recommendation! Thank you for choosing to explore with us and we hope to have you back again soon.

Nina Patel 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Matt was great with his dad jokes. The puffing Billy was nostalgic, and the penguins were spectacular.

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Thanks, Nina! Glad Matt's dad jokes brought some laughter, and we're glad you enjoyed Puffing Billy and the spectacular penguins!

Dante Bernard 10 months ago

Positive experience: We went on the Mornington Peninsula explore tour. The positives of this tour were definitely the guide, the transportation and the scenery we were in. However the real let down for us was the tour itself, I believe we would have had a much better time doing an alternative tour with this company. This particular tour took us through the highlights of the area, with some nice stops along the way - but the highlight was meant to be the “lunch & bay sail”. This promised a “grazing table” with the regions best produce, and this could not be further from the truth. What this ‘cruise’ was, was the passenger ferry from each side of the heads of the peninsula with a tuckshop style meal. This was quite disappointing as an experience especially as this was the highlight of doing this tour for us. We would have loved to have spent more time in the brewery, but it was a nice experience. We recommend the tour company, but this particular tour is not worth it.

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Thank you for sharing your experience regarding the Mornington Peninsula tour with us. We appreciate your positive feedback about our guide and the beautiful scenery. We are sorry that the lunch and bay sail did not meet your expectations. Your feedback about the "grazing table" not aligning with what was provided is valuable to us, and we apologize for any disappointment this may have caused. It's important to note that the "grazing table" is not part of our lunch offering on this tour. Lunch is provided on the ferry, where guests have a choice of several items. Following this feedback we will review the content of this tour for any changes necessary. We appreciate your recommendation of our tour company and hope that you will consider joining us again for a different tour experience in the future.

Montse G 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had a lot of fun in Puffing Billy and the Sanctuary and nice views of the Yarra Valley. Matt was a great guide. The bus was also comfortable.

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Thank you, Montse, for exploring with us! We are glad you enjoyed the itinerary. Thank you again for choosing us and we hope to see you on another tour soon!

Rosio Medina 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had a great day trip to the Puffing Billy Train and Healesville Sanctuary. Our tour guide Matt had great energy and was very informative. The bus was also very comfortable! I plan to use Explore Australia again for another tour.

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Thanks, Rosio, for sharing your awesome experience! That's great to hear you had a fantastic day exploring with Matt and enjoying the comfort of our bus. Can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure soon!

Darryl whitby 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Went on the Puffing Billy and Penguin full day tour. The family really loved it. From the time we were picked up to the time we were dropped off the service was exceptional. Ryan our driver and guide for the day could not have been better. Very knowledgeable and drove that Big Purple Bus with ease. Could not have asked for a better host/driver. Highly recommend this company.

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Thank you, Darryl, for choosing our Puffing Billy and Penguin tour! We're glad to hear that your family loved it and that Ryan provided exceptional service. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words. Thanks for recommending us.

Alison Brown 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: The full day moonlit sanctuary and fairy penguin tour was wonderful!!! Ryan was a brilliant knowledgeable, friendly and funny host who kept us entertained and interested, allowing rest times on the bus and catering to kids and adults alike. Although some patrons were difficult Ryan handled it with professionalism. Highly recommend this tour for families! So much wildlife packed into one day with the penguin parade to top it off at the end!

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Thank you for choosing to travel with Explore Australia, Alison! So glad you had a blast on our Penguins and Wildlife Nature Experience with Ryan! We appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you again sometime!

aparna rajesh 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our tour guide Ryan was so helpful and informative. We had a great time!

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Thank you, Aparna, we're glad that you had a great experience with us, and we can't wait to have you back for another great time!

nikunj arora 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had a great time with our host Margaret during the healsville and puffing Billy tour. Very hospitable and welcoming. A local from Victoria so she helped us squeeze in some lesser known knowledge about eucalyptus trees with a national park stroll. I had a 4 year old and explore Australia was totally responsive through out. The only thing that can be improved on this tour is to squeeze in 15 mins for lakeside walk and picture during puffing Billy trip. Great playlist of songs too ;)

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Thank you, Nikunj, for the great review. It sounds like Margaret really made your Healesville and Puffing Billy Tour special. Your feedback about the lakeside walk is noted. So glad you enjoyed the playlist too. Can't wait to have you join us on another adventure soon.

Yijing Wu 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had a great trip with guide Ryan, he is so friendly with kids. It is a great exploration of puffing Billy and Philip Island for the penguin parade. Remember the purple bus, you will find it easy

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Thank you, Yijing, for sharing your experience. We're glad Ryan made the trip enjoyable for your family. Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you back for another adventure!

Natalie Richardson 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: I did the Full-Day Penguins and Wildlife Nature Experience from Melbourne!! Such an incredible day! Pick up was easy, we stopped for lunch and the Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary + the Penguin Parade was amazing! Our tour guide, Gina was exceptional and had in-depth knowledge of the local area. Gina really knew extensive details about Australia’s history, including its native ancestors, and about the extraordinary local wildlife including the wallabies, koalas, kangaroos, emus, penguins, and so much more. The tour itself was spectacular, but with Gina’s amazingly warm attitude and expertise really pushed it over the top. Thank you again for a wonderful and memorable tour!

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Thank you, Natalie, sounds like you had an amazing day! We're thrilled you enjoyed every moment, especially with Gina's expert guidance. Thanks for sharing your memorable experience with us and we cant wait to have you back for more!

Mills Provosty 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Explore Australia was great; our driver Darren was super friendly and knowledgeable, got us there on time and safely.

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Thank you, Mills, for the kind words and choosing to explore with us. We hope to see you back again soon for another adventure!

Anuradha Chakrabarty 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Did the Puffing Billy tour with our great host Ryan. Very comfortable and punctual tour, great sightseeing. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. I will myself come back again :)

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Thank you, Anuradha, for the review. We're glad that you had a great experience with us, and we can't wait to have you back for another memorable tour!

Ma. Alona Loma 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Smooth tour! Mr. Mark our tour guide was very hands on, when we went to puffing Billy. Hook video and photos for us. Very approachable tour guide. Gave us a lot of information as well regarding the places. Recommended tour guide and company.

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Thank you for the review! Sounds like Mr. Mark is not just a tour guide, but a video and photo wizard too! We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!

Gokul AN (Gokul) 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: My recent tour with Explore Australia Tours led by the fantastic guide, Ryan, exceeded all expectations! From start to finish, Ryan's knowledge, enthusiasm, and professionalism made the journey truly unforgettable.Ryan's expertise shone through as he navigated us through Australia's stunning landscapes, providing insightful commentary at every stop. His passion for the country's history, wildlife, and culture was contagious, enriching our experience tenfold. I highly recommend Explore Australia Tours, especially with Ryan as your guide. His professionalism, friendliness, and genuine love for sharing Australia's wonders made this trip an unforgettable adventure. Can't wait to embark on another journey with this exceptional team!

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Thank you, Gokul, for your kind words! We're thrilled that Ryan's passion and expertise made your tour unforgettable. We'll surely pass along your kind words to him and the rest of the team. We are looking forward to having you join us on another adventure soon!

Kicker Lam 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had an incredible tour experience with guide Matt! He effortlessly interacted with the team, creating a friendly and engaging atmosphere throughout. His knowledge about Australia penguins was impressive, providing us with fascinating insights and making the tour educational as well as enjoyable. What stood out was Matt's ability to handle unexpected situations with ease. When some team members forgot the meet-up time, he remained calm and quickly adjusted the itinerary, ensuring we still had a fantastic time. I highly recommend Matt as a tour guide for his exceptional interpersonal skills, informative commentary, and adept management of unexpected circumstances.

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Thank you, Kicker Lam, for the wonderful review! We're glad to hear you had a wonderful time with Matt! He's truly exceptional at what he does. Your recommendation of Matt is greatly appreciated, and he'll be delighted to hear your kind words. We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!

PIK YIU LEE 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Margaret is a witty and humorous guide, she made our entire wine-tasting tour very relaxed and enjoyable.

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Thank you, We're glad to hear that Margaret made your wine tasting trip so enjoyable with her fun and humorous personality. Thank you for choosing Explore Australia.

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9/500 Collins St - 3004, Melbourne
+61396144588
3.9 (66)
Flight Centre St James

Flight Centre St James

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Bourke St 555 - 3000, Melbourne
1300 610 913
5 (1)
Online Travel Group Pty Ltd

Online Travel Group Pty Ltd

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480 Collins St - 3000, Melbourne
+61386106944

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