15 VIP Experiences in Melbourne to Build a Day Around

1.Private and Customised Great Ocean Road and Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews Our pick

Travel from Melbourne in a private vehicle for a flexible Great Ocean Road day with guides such as Ange, Melvin, Peter, and Ross. See Split Point Lighthouse, rainforest, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles, with hotel pickup, child seats, and an optional helicopter flight.

“While scenery was certainly very beautiful, our guide/driver Ange was fantastic. My family and I had good conversations with him throughout the tour. Drive was long but time went by fast.”

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2.Melbourne Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews

Meet your chauffeur at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, then ride directly to your hotel or home in an air-conditioned luxury car. Faysal is a frequently requested driver, known for friendly city tips and careful service. Sedan, SUV, and van options cover destinations from the CBD to the Mornington Peninsula.

“Our driver was very punctual for our pick-up and the car was very clean. The driver was also professional and super kind.”

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3.Luxury Private Airport Transfer Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews

Travel between Melbourne Airport and a CBD hotel in a private sedan for up to three people. Your chauffeur meets you, helps with luggage, and may provide a Mercedes S Class, mobile chargers, and WiFi on request. Allow 30 to 45 minutes.

“Faysal is friendly and professional. The transport is great, seat is comfortable and spacious too. Pick up and arrival is on time too. Greatly recommend their service.”

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4.Great Ocean Road Private Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews

Travel from Melbourne in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a full day along the Great Ocean Road. Your guide, including Ange, Melvin, Uli, or Peter, can adjust the pace and stops for your group. Expect the Twelve Apostles, Otway rainforest, Apollo Bay, wildlife sightings, and a comfortable ride for up to seven.

“Great trip to visit stunning ocean landscape and forest walk. This trip is really worth it if you are visiting Melbourne.”

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5.Great Ocean Road Private Tour In Luxury Vehicle.Customised Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Travel privately from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Maits Rest, Apollo Bay, Kennet River, and more. Your group of up to 13 rides in an air-conditioned vehicle, with time to adjust the day or add a helicopter flight. Guide John may lead the trip.

“My wife and I and our two friends had a great Ocean Road tour experience, made even moreso thanks to our very friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining guide, John. He gave us great history and context for everything we saw during Read more”

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6.Great Ocean Road 12 apostles PRIVATE Luxury Tour 5 PAX all incl.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Travel privately from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles on a 12-hour reverse-route tour for up to four people. Stop at Colac, Mutton Bird Lookout, Loch Ard Gorge, Mait’s Rest, Apollo Bay, Kennet River, and the Chocolaterie. Drivers have included Ray and Mr. Reddy.

“I would give the tour 6 stars if I could. Ray was the best tour guide we had in Australia so far. Knowledgeable, professional, and caring. We had a great day exploring.”

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7.VIP Sanctuary Tour at Healesville Sanctuary – excl. entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $85

Spend two hours in Healesville Sanctuary with a private ranger and a group of no more than six. Learn about kangaroos and other native animals, enjoy behind-the-scenes insights, and take reserved seats at Spirits of the Sky. Entry, transport, food, and drinks are extra.

“Jay was a fun and informative animal ambassador!! We were able to get up close to a koala and feed and pet a Kangaroo. He supplied entry of animal information to make our visit educational.”

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8.Luxury Geothermal Springs in the Mornington Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $68

Spend a relaxing session at Alba Thermal Springs & Spa in Fingal, with access to 22 geothermal pools, a sauna, steam room, towel, robe, and locker. Choose from forest, botanical, rain, and sunset pools in the Moonah woodlands. The experience is self-guided, with staff such as Milla helping at check-in.

“From the moment we arrived at Alba, we were made to feel so welcome by the amazing staff. Everyone we encountered went above and beyond to make our visit special.”

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9.Luxury Airport Transfer to Melbourne CBD

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews

Meet your Hughes chauffeur at Melbourne Airport, get help with your bags, and ride privately to your Melbourne CBD hotel or appointment. You receive driver details, vehicle information, and a GPS link by SMS 30 minutes before pickup. Baby seats and trailers can be requested.

“They weren’t there when we landed. We spent an hour trying to figure out how to make International phone calls etc and the driver finally showed up.”

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10.Luxury Private Great Ocean Road Tour – Up to 14 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours with a private driver-guide such as Faisal, traveling from Melbourne in a luxury car, Mercedes van, or minibus. Shape the day around Torquay, rainforest walks, Apollo Bay, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles, with bottled water, WiFi, and hotel pickup included.

“Faisal(our tour guide cum driver) was very good guide”

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11.1.5hour Scenic and Wildlife luxury cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $53

Join a locally guided 1.5-hour cruise from Sorrento Pier to see Australian Fur Seals, Australasian Gannets, seabirds, Portsea’s colourful boat sheds, and possible Bottlenose Dolphins. The custom-built boat has room to move, onboard seating, and a free hot drink.

“It's good but can't see dolphin properly so far from the cruise and another thing not right for me staff cant fine my name in them list for my booking so I want Viator check please why have no my detail with them , I pay money but no my name on the booking list that make me not very happy 😕”

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12.Private Melbourne CBD Sightseeing Tour – luxury vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Book a private one-way transfer between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Melbourne CBD for up to three people. A professional chauffeur collects you at the arranged time and drives you in a clean, air-conditioned European premium sedan-style car. Two medium bags and two carry-ons are included.

“I was recommended Faysal and the Melbourne Limo Service in March and have now experienced x 2 trips with this service which have found very efficient and l will continue to support and use this service. Thanks so much Faysal.”

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13.Melbourne to 12 Apostles VIP Helicopter Tour (1 hour Flight)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,076

Leave Melbourne by private helicopter with a guaranteed window seat, Bose headset, and pilot commentary. Fly over the Great Ocean Road, land at the Twelve Apostles, and spend up to two hours at the cliffs and Gibson Steps. Winery lunch and Phillip Island penguins are optional add-ons.

“The young pilot was taken excellent, very professional, courteous and interactive. Although young, an excellent aviator. Harry, great job flying and thanks for arranging our Vineyard lunch. Which was discussed and booked but never disclosed to the operator ahead of time. Harry fixed the the issue and met our expectations”

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14.Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Share a private 90-minute electric-boat cruise with up to five companions, departing Docklands and passing Crown Casino, Southbank, low bridges, and Flinders Street Station. Your skipper, such as Bradley, Alexis, or Matt, handles the route and commentary while you enjoy Australian wine, local cheeses, and snacks.

“We booked this package through Red Balloon and everything went smoothly. this included our own skipper and champagne & cheese and this was ample for our party of six. We did have the convenience of adding our own ChristmaRead more”

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15.Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Book a private Hughes chauffeur transfer between Melbourne CBD and Tullamarine Airport. Your driver handles the luggage and takes your group of up to three in an air-conditioned sedan, SUV, people mover, minibus, or coach, with bottled water included.

“Very efficient and friendly service. It’s top of the line treatment! The driver was great and we got incredible service.”

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