8 National Park Trips near Melbourne to Build a Day Around

1.Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 761 reviews · from $111Our pick

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Melbourne to Grampians National Park with a Go West guide such as Cloe, Rachael, Mel, or Jon. Walk to Silverband Falls, the Grand Canyon, and MacKenzie Falls, spot kangaroos and emus, and enjoy coffee, Wi-Fi, and selected hotel pickup.

“Had a wonderful day out! The itinerary was well-planned and the scenery was beautiful. Got to see some Aussie wildlife as well! :) Special thanks to Jacqui, our tour guide, for being so warm, knowledgeable and attentive throughout. Would highly recommend.”

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2.Grampians National Park Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 505 reviews · from $102

Spend 13 hours exploring the Grampians from Melbourne in a modern minibus with an English-speaking guide, Wi-Fi, park fees, and audio commentary in 16 languages. Walk to MacKenzie Falls, the Grand Canyon, Silverband Falls, Reeds Lookout, and Boroka Lookout, with kangaroo sightings along the way.

“This was easily the best tour I've done in Melbourne, the company are so organised and the morning tea stop felt very welcoming and more personal than if we'd just gone to a cafe All the stops are well planned and enough time is given, Jaimes is the perfect guide for this tour, he created a really good atmosphere and the whole group bonded which was really nice”

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3.Grampians National Park with MacKenzie Falls and Kangaroos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $96

Travel from Melbourne to the Grampians with a local guide, stopping at MacKenzie Falls, the Balconies, Reed and Boroka Lookouts, Halls Gap, and wildlife areas. Expect a long day, short walks, roughly 250 steps at the waterfall, and possible kangaroo sightings.

“The whole trip was amazing. We got to see so many beautiful spots. The driver Anthony was excellent. So kind and with a good sense of humour who really knows how to keep his passengers entertained. Highly recommend this tour and driver.”

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4.Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · 12 hours · from $78Best value

Travel from Melbourne to Wilsons Promontory for scenic lookouts, a self-guided walk at Mt Oberon, Mt Bishop, or Lilypilly, and time at Squeaky Beach. Guides such as Locky, Peter, Darren, and Andrew add local insight, while emus, kangaroos, wallabies, and wombats may appear along the way.

“It was an amazing trip with great guides , thanks to our wonderful guide locky”

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5.Grampians National Park Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 12h 30m · from $109

Travel from Melbourne to Gariwerd, the Grampians, in a comfortable small-group vehicle. Your English-speaking guide leads walks to Reeds Lookout, The Balconies, and MacKenzie Falls, with kangaroos, emus, Aboriginal stories, morning tea, and park fees included.

“Jacob was a great guide. Fun and informative. The weather wasn't ideal but he was able to pivot and work around it and still made for an incredible time despite the rain. Beautiful views, wildlife was great. We loved the experience!! 10/10!!”

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6.Grampians National Park & Kangaroos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · from $89

Travel from Melbourne to the Grampians with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Brambuk Cultural Centre, Boroka Lookout, the Balconies, Jaws of Death, and Mackenzie Falls. You’ll walk, hear local stories, spot kangaroos and emus, and have lunch in Halls Gap.

“Chris is a very good guide. Got a wide perspective on the wild. 😎”

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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.Wilsons Promontory National Park Full-Day Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

Spend 12 hours traveling from Melbourne to Wilsons Promontory with an English-speaking guide, visiting Squeaky Beach, Tidal River, Mount Bishop, and Lilly Pilly Gully. Expect wildlife, coastal walks, a long coach ride, and optional audio information in 16 languages.

“Wonderful experience! Absolutely recommend if you’re interested in taking a day trip outside the city to see wildlife and beaches, and participate in hiking.”

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