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A thirst for adventure in 2021
After the most socially challenging year in recent history, it is time to shake off the cobwebs that have formed over us as we huddled in homes during lockdown and embrace our adventurous sides. Never again will we take for granted the freedom we have to explore the...
Give the gift of travel for Christmas
If there’s one thing 2020 has taught us it’s that we love to get out of the house and travel. The most important things are family, our health, eating well and enjoying our lives. So, here are a few ideas that combine all of these. Gather your family for a day of...
The Little Penguins of Phillip Island
A trip to the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island is never disappointing. Every evening, as the sun sets, the penguins seem to flip out of the sea onto the beach and begin their waddle up their trails to their burrows in the sand dunes. What is a Little Penguin? The...
The story of the Loch Ard Shipwreck
No trip to Warrnambool is complete without a visit to the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Go back in time to the 1800s and immerse yourself in the history of the region. The story of the LochArd is famous in these parts; told by ancient mariners and historians alike....
Five day trips out of Melbourne you can book for November
Yippee, Victorians are out of lockdown and before long we will be free to explore our beautiful state again. No longer will we take for granted the freedom of a drive to the country or the ocean, we will appreciate every extra kilometre that we can roam away from...
The History of the Great Ocean Road
The twists and turns of the 243km Great Ocean Road are one of Victoria’s greatest tourist attractions. The road follows the ocean; one minute you are at a scenic lookout 300 metres above sea level with the Bass Strait seascape stretching out ahead of you for as far...
The best times to travel in Victoria
It is generally accepted that, in Melbourne, you can expect to encounter four seasons in one day. Even though it is summer, you can have hail on Christmas Day and, in early spring and late autumn, you can have days of endless sunshine. Tourists and Victorians alike...
The 12 Apostles
What are the Twelve Apostles? The Twelve Apostles are one of the Great Ocean Road’s most famous tourist attractions. The twelve limestone rock stacks, which emerge from the water, are named after the 12 Apostles of Jesus from the Bible stories (Simon, aka Peter,...
Gold rush history tours in Victoria
Gold rush history Gold was first found in Victoria near Ballarat in 1850. Within one year, gold diggers from Britain, the USA, Poland, Germany and China had descended on the region, determined to strike it rich. To see what life was like for the gold miners and their...
Where to see whales in Victoria
Which whales are we watching in Victoria? Is there anything more magnificent than watching a whale break through the surface of the water, twist and then return to the depths of the ocean? We are so lucky in Victoria that there are plenty of places where we can see...
The best Australian Animals to see.
Here in Australia we have some of the most interesting, unique and downright cute animals that can’t be found in other parts of the world. If you’ve never seen a platypus close up or felt the spiky quill of an echidna, then now is the time to do it. Hit the road in...
The best winery tours close to Melbourne
The coronavirus has hit the city of Melbourne hard but the Victorian wine regions haven’t missed a beat - clearly wine making is an essential service. Victoria has over 20 separate wine regions, all within a few hours drive of the city. Remember the last time we were...
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What To Bring
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Rain jacket (just in case)
- Warm clothes (just in case)
- Camera (spare battery and memory card – you will need it)
- Phone charger and cable
- Comfortable walking shoes
Reviews
Amazing day trip to Mt Buller!! Great trip to Mt Buller! Walter runs an amazing business filled with lots of helpful information and is great at making sure you get the most value and time out of your tour! So friendly and comfortable! We were staying right in the city so easy pick up and drop off! Snooze while Mr Walter takes you to your destination and sorts you out with a discount on all the snow gear you could need! Great day at Mt Buller – would recommend tobogganing if it’s your first time and you’re only there for the day! Great site seeing lift available and the place is just great! Then you’ll get back to Melbourne in no time with Walter making everything so easy and enjoyable! (Was a great birthday present for my boyfriend who hadn’t been to the snow before) suitable for family, friends, couples or solo if you’re game!
ellenb133 Sep. 2016 Sydney, Australia
Amazing! Walter is an absolute credit to the company he created! He is knowledgeable and fun to spend 2 days on the road with. He really looked after me and my friend and was always accommodating with his biscuits and water supplies! I loved the bird feeding and koala spotting! And of course the apostles were spectacular! Thank you Walter and the best of luck with the future of your tour company!! P.s. I attached the photo you took of me and my friend just before the wave hit us!!
soffhannah Jul. 2016
Amazing day. This was honestly one of the best day trips I’ve ever experienced. Everything was well organised, Walter- the guide was extremely informative and kept us entertained all day. We started the trip early which allowed us to be ahead of other trips and it made the experience a lot different – we felt those amazing places were all to ourselves. Things we saw on the way to the Great Ocean Road were as amazing as the attraction itself. I’d recommend this to anyone !
wona S Jul. 2016 Sydney, Australia