The 3 2-Hour Experiences in Melbourne That Earn Their Price

1.2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,804 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Our pick

Cruise upstream and downstream on Melbourne’s Yarra River, passing Docklands, Southbank, sporting grounds, Herring Island, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. You’ll have GPS-triggered English commentary, tea and coffee, indoor seating, and an open back deck for photos. The cruise may change boats midway.

“it was easy to access and the commentary was very interesting. the skipper was also very polite and knowledgeable.”

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2.2-Hour Bottomless Brunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 297 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Settle aboard the Spirit of Melbourne for a relaxed two-hour brunch on the Yarra. From Southgate, you’ll enjoy sweet and savoury food, unlimited beer, wine, Prosecco mimosas, tea and coffee, plus views of Melbourne’s parks, gardens, stadiums and city skyline.

“Drinks and food were excellent had a great girls day out 😊”

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3.Anglesea: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 90 minutes - 6 hours · from $59Top rated

Meet your English-speaking instructor at Go Ride A Wave in Anglesea, get fitted with a wetsuit and soft-top board, then learn beach safety, paddling, and the pop-up before entering gentle, shallow water. The two-hour class suits beginners and intermediates, with Lara among the instructors praised for friendly help.

“The lady was very kind and helped us change to an afternoon class. We had a wonderful experience and made many good memories.”

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