Melbourne Magic: City Discovery + Penguin Parade Tour

Come with us to see why Melbourne was named “The World’s Most Liveable City” by The Economist Magazine for seven consecutive years.

With a population of over 4 million people, Melbourne has grown from its gold rush heritage of the 1850s to be one of the most admired cities in the world and will soon become Australia’s most populated city.

There is so much to see in this diverse city with historical buildings, world-renowned gardens and markets, Australia’s best art museums, multiculturalism, exciting food scene, sporting stadiums, lively downtown café scene and the best shopping arcades in the land.

We make sure you get a feel for why Melbourne is regarded so highly and will show you all of the following locations.

Melbourne’s Sporting Precinct – a collection of world-class stadiums on the city's doorstep.

Albert Park – expansive parklands & sporting fields as well as the location of Melbourne’s Formula One Grand Prix circuit.

The Royal Botanical Gardens – home to rare and beautiful plants, breathtaking landscapes and iconic buildings. Visit the Ornamental Lake during a stop here.

The Shrine of Remembrance – Victoria’s spectacular national war memorial. Built to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I, it now serves as a memorial to Australians who served in global conflicts throughout our nation’s history. Walk to the top to see stunning views of Melbourne.

St Patrick’s Cathedral – Built from bluestone and sandstone, St Patrick’s Cathedral is a leading example of Gothic-revival architecture.

Parliament Hill – Treasury Building, House of Parliament, Windsor Hotel.

The ‘Paris End’ of Collins St – travel along the Golden Mile and see how the city was laid out during the ‘boom’ period of the 1850s Gold Rush.

Queen Victoria Market – Australia’s largest ‘open air’ market. Home to the city’s freshest fruit and vegetables, the amazing delicatessen and the famous Melbourne ‘fish market’.

Lygon Street – Melbourne’s Little Italy and the home of the city’s famed coffee culture.

Royal Exhibition Building – UNESCO protected and surrounded by the Carlton Gardens.

Federation Square – Melbourne’s central square with its modern Architecture, surrounding Flinders St Station & St Paul’s Cathedral.

St Kilda – Melbourne’s most popular beach-side suburb including Luna Park, the St Kilda Pier, Catani Gardens & the famous Esplanade Hotel. Travel along Port Phillip Bay to view mansions, historic sea baths and Luna Park’s eye-catching rides in this beautiful seaside suburb.

Melbourne’s Arts Precinct – one of the great creative and cultural destinations in the world including the National Gallery of Victoria, and Victorian College of the Arts & Hamer Hall.

Then heading to the afternoon tour as

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

Meet native wildlife at an award-winning Conservation Park, and top it off with the captivating nightly Penguin Parade.