Great Ocean Road & Yarra Valley Small Group Private Tours

Twelve Apostles, penguin colonies and vineyard tastings in one customizable day

Small group private tours of Melbourne and Victoria in luxury vehicles, accommodating solo travelers through groups of up to 14 passengers. Choose from Great Ocean Road with its dramatic limestone cliffs and hidden beaches, Yarra Valley's wineries and chocolate factory, or Phillip Island's penguin parade. Your chauffeur provides local knowledge throughout the journey, with hotel pickup and all transportation included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Great Ocean Road8h
2. Penguin Parade6h

Explore Melbourne and Victoria highlights

• Visit 12 Apostles and beaches
• Discover hidden gems on Great Ocean Road
• See penguins on Phillip Island
• Enjoy chocolate factory visit
• Explore Yarra Valley vineyards
• Experience Puffing Billy Tour
• Tour Mornington Peninsula

The experience

The Great Ocean Road route takes you past the Twelve Apostles and along stretches of coastline most visitors miss, stopping at viewpoints and smaller beaches the driver knows. Yarra Valley tours focus on the wineries and the chocolate factory nestled in the valley, traveling through the region's rolling vineyard landscape. Phillip Island combines the penguin parade with exploration of what the island itself offers. You pick which destination suits your day, and the route adapts to what you want to see.

Travel happens in luxury vehicles from a fleet sized to your group: a solo traveler books a smaller car, a family of six or a group of twelve books accordingly. Hotel pickup is included, and the driver handles all parking. Bottled water is provided throughout. The chauffeur is not a professional tour guide, but brings genuine local knowledge and familiarity with the region's hidden spots, which is what shapes the route as you go. Duration ranges from around an hour for city surroundings up to ten hours for the full Great Ocean Road or Phillip Island experience.

Fixed pricing means no surprises when you book. You choose your destination and group size at checkout (CBD surroundings, Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley, or other options), and the rate stays the same whether you're traveling solo or filling a 14-seat vehicle. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The tours suit all fitness levels, since you're traveling by vehicle and stopping at viewpoints and attractions rather than hiking or walking long distances.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a luxury vehicle sized to your group.
• hotel pickup and return.
• bottled water.
• parking fees.
• GST.

Options for this experience

16 options

CBD surroundings tour for 3 passengersUp to 3 per booking · No fixed timeLuxury option. Duration: 6 hours. CBD and surroundings, for 3 passengers. Pickup is included.

Yarra Valley tour for 3 passengersUp to 3 per booking · No fixed timeDuration: 6 hours. Luxury sedan. Pickup is included.

CBD surroundings tour for 6 passengersUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timeDuration: 6 hours. CBD and surroundings. Includes pickup.

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Phillip Island tour for 3 passengersUp to 3 per booking · Available from 3 Jul 2027Duration: 7 hours. Luxury sedan. Pickup is included.

Yarra Valley tour for 6 passengersUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timeLuxury van. Pickup is included.

Great Ocean Rd tour for 3 personsUp to 3 per booking · No fixed timeLuxury sedan. Pickup is included.

Yarra Valley for 10 passengersUp to 10 per booking · 08:00Duration: 8 hours. Pickup is included.

CBD tour for 10 passengersUp to 10 per booking · 08:00Duration: 6 hours. Pickup is included.

Phillip Island tour for 6 passengersUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timeDuration: 8 hours. SUV (MPV) van. Pickup is included.

Great Ocean Rd tour for 6 personsUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timeLuxury van. Pickup is included.

Phillip Island for 10 passengersUp to 10 per booking · 00:00 and 08:00Duration: 8 hours. Luxury Mercedes Splinter. Pickup is included.

Phillip Island for 14 passengersUp to 14 per booking · 08:00Duration: 8 hours. Pickup is included.

CBD tour for 14 passengersUp to 14 per booking · 08:00Duration: 6 hours. Pickup is included.

Yarra Valley for 14 passengersUp to 14 per booking · 08:00Duration: 8 hours. Pickup is included.

Great Ocean Rd for 10 passengersUp to 10 per booking · No fixed timeLuxury Sprinter/Minibus. Duration: 10 hours. Pickup is included.

Great Ocean Rd for 14 passengersUp to 14 per booking · No fixed timeLuxury Sprinter/Minibus. Duration: 10 hours. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up toStart time

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by A & B Business Link PTV Ltd

Is this one for you?Pick Great Ocean Road for dramatic coastal scenery, Yarra Valley for wine tasting, or Phillip Island for wildlife, then choose your group size, since the tour scales from solo travelers to larger parties.

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Top questions

What is there to see along the Great Ocean Road?

The Twelve Apostles limestone formations are the centerpiece, but the route also passes beautiful beaches and hidden gems along the coast. Your driver explores the smaller stops and scenic viewpoints that fit the time you have available.

Can I visit the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island?

Phillip Island tours include the chance to see the penguins and explore what the island offers, but the penguin parade entry ticket is separate from the tour price and booked independently.

What happens on a Yarra Valley tour?

Yarra Valley tours take you through the region's wineries and include a stop at the chocolate factory. You travel in comfort through the vineyard landscape and visit the spots your driver recommends based on what interests you.

How does pickup work?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour price. Your driver collects you from your accommodation in Melbourne and returns you there at the end of the day.

Can a group of 12 people book together?

Yes, the fleet accommodates groups up to 14 passengers. You select your group size when booking, and the vehicle is sized to fit everyone with their luggage in a single booking.

Is there a tour guide on the vehicle?

Your chauffeur provides local knowledge and expertise about Melbourne and Victoria, but is not a professional tour guide. They focus on comfortable travel and showing you the region's best spots based on your interests.