The 15 Morning Tours in Melbourne That Earn Their Price

1.Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk and Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,068 reviews Our pick

Travel from Melbourne to the Great Ocean Road in a small group of up to 24. Look for wild koalas and parrots at Kennett River, walk through Mait's Rest, visit Gibsons Steps, the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, with lunch and dinner at your own cost.

“The tour was really good! We got to visit many places in one day, and the Great Ocean Road is absolutely beautiful. Our tour guide was super helpful and took great photos for us. The only downside is that the bus seats were a bit narrow, but overall it was a fantastic experience!”

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2.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Rainforest & Morning Tea-Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 568 reviews · from $107Top rated

Spend a full day on Victoria’s coast with a professional guide, stopping at the Memorial Arch, Apollo Bay, Great Otway rainforest, the Twelve Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge. Expect live commentary, morning tea, wildlife-spotting chances, WiFi, and a group of up to 39 people.

“What a scenic tour, a must see from Melbourne. Words don’t do justice to the scenic beauty experienced during the tour. Go and experience it yourself.”

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3.Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 549 reviews · from $93

Ride from central Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles with a local driver-guide, wildlife stops, morning tea, Apollo Bay, Loch Ard Gorge, and a rainforest walk. Guides may include Lauren, Joe, Joel, Tom, or Cory. Expect a maximum of 38 people, onboard Wi-Fi, and a return around 8pm.

“A stunning view of the scenery along the coast We did the reverse tour and it was awesome. The rainforest lunch stop was also a highlight”

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4.Yarra Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · from $355

Meet before dawn at Pullman Melbourne on the Park or choose a pickup package, then help launch a Global Ballooning Australia balloon. Fly for about an hour over the Yarra Valley, receive digital photos and a flight certificate, and add breakfast at Balgownie Estate.

“This trip was great! The staff was excellent preparing and explaining everything to us before and during the flight. The views are breathtaking and they even have a gopro taking pix of you during the flight which was nice. Steve was an outstanding pilot making sure we learned about ballooning and that we enjoyed ourselves. The 3am start time was a little rough but that’s a small price to pay for this adventure. You get to help a little with preparing for the flight and packing up afterwards which was actually fun. I recommend the buffet breakfast at Balgownie Estates afterwards - the food was tasty though after being up…”

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5.Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with GoPro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $426

Meet at Pullman Melbourne On The Park before dawn for a safety briefing and roughly one hour in the air with an experienced pilot such as Eddie, Steve, Darius, Dave, or Tim. Watch Melbourne wake below you, help pack the balloon if able, and add a buffet breakfast with sparkling wine when booking.

“This was my favorite part of our trip! The ride was gorgeous!!! The guide took pictures of our group so we got to take home some great photos! The weather was beautiful and the champaign breakfast was great! This is something you'll remember forever! Great way to view beautiful Melbourne!”

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6.Balloon Flight at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 106 reviews · 4 hours · from $364

Meet at The Hotel Windsor before dawn, ride to the launch field, help prepare the balloon, then float above Melbourne with pilots such as Dan, Nick, or Pete. Expect about one hour in the air, views of the CBD, MCG, Yarra River, parks, and gardens, and a landing away from the launch site.

“What a way to end our holiday (literally on a high and flew home that morning!) Fantastic experience and amazing 360 views.”

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7.Wilsons Promontory Morning Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 2h 30m · from $109

Set out from Tidal River for a 150-minute morning cruise with guides such as Damo, Nash, Matt and others. Ride an amphibious boat past South Point, Skull Rock, granite islands and seal colonies. Jackets are supplied, but bring warm clothes and prepare for spray and choppy water.

“It was very enjoyable and fun but I wish the way to the boat was a bit less tiring and muddy”

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8.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $360

Meet at Sofi’s Lounge at the Sofitel, or choose CBD, Southbank, or Docklands pickup. Pilot Dom and his crew guide a sunrise balloon flight over Melbourne’s CBD, with views of the MCG, Flinders Street, Eureka, and the Yarra River. Optional breakfast and champagne follow.

“We had a really enjoyable trip. Everything was well explained by Dom.”

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9.1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · from $393

Meet your pilot and crew at Pullman Melbourne on the Park before dawn, help inflate the balloon, then float for about an hour over Melbourne’s parks, gardens, and sports grounds. Wind decides your route, so a city crossing is not guaranteed. Add a champagne breakfast for $35.

“The team is polite, energetic, and always willing to help. The weather was a little bit cloudy, but the view was still stunning.”

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10.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Yarra Valley + Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $341

Meet pilot Brian and the Liberty crew at 5am at Rochford Wines, then ride to a wind-selected launch site for a one-hour sunrise flight over vineyards and misty hills. Help pack the balloon after landing before a continental breakfast back at the winery.

“Had an amazing morning flying over the Yarra valley. Brad drove us out there and was super friendly and helpful, and Brian our pilot did a fantastic job and was very entertaining.”

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11.Ultimate Great Ocean Road Morning Escape Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $71

Travel from Melbourne to the western Great Ocean Road with an English and Chinese-speaking guide, multilingual audio, and a maximum of 55 people. Visit London Arch, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, Otway forests, and Memorial Arch, with early coastal views and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Philip is organised and responsible guide. He takes good care of us from the start. He is patient and kind to all. There is a pre, during orientation and asks for our feedback or concern. Will recommend”

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12.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $395

Meet at Sofi’s Lounge in the Sofitel or choose pickup from a CBD, Southbank, or Docklands hotel. Pilot Dominic and the small crew prepare you for a gentle sunrise flight above Melbourne’s CBD, followed by an optional champagne breakfast and in-flight photos.

“Det hele er så godt, morgenmad efter tur er fantastik. Pilot er god til at fortælle og forberede os inden turen. Det er måske lidt for klimt at have 10 personer i hver balloon.”

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13.Balloon Flight at Sunrise with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $401

Meet pilot Peter and crew at the Windsor Hotel before dawn, help inflate the balloon, and spend about an hour drifting over Melbourne, the Yarra, parks, and the MCG. A 30-minute transfer each way and breakfast at the hotel complete this four-hour experience.

“Breakfast was good but unorganized. Flight was amazing! Didn’t realize I was going to have to work and get dirty. Had fun but just wasn’t expecting it.”

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14.Ultimate Great Ocean Road Morning Escape Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 5 reviews · 13 hours · from $76

Leave Melbourne early for London Arch, Loch Ard Gorge, and the 12 Apostles in softer morning light, then cross Great Otway National Park to Apollo Bay, Lorne, and Memorial Arch. English and Chinese guides lead the day, with audio commentary in four languages. Expect a long return around 8pm.

“Our driver Hao is a nice and informative person. We enjoyed the trip a lot although the weather was not great.”

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15.Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $69Best value

Start at 7:00 am with a guide-led run from Federation Square through Birrarung Marr, the MCG, the Shrine of Remembrance, and along the Yarra. Set your own pace, hear Melbourne stories, receive tour photos, and finish with coffee or tea at South Wharf.

“I was the only one in the tour, it was very informative and the guide was very good at matching my pace. I had a great time!”

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