Fantastic sunset tour of Great Ocean Road with the multi-talented Sherif as our guide/driver. Long drive, but worth every minute. Sherif had much information to share about the history, geography, and wildlife of this beautiful area. Views of the ocean, cliffs, Twelve Apostlesand sunset were stunning. It was fun to see and photograph kangaroos, cockatoos, and even sleeping koalas. Sherif (a professional musician) even performed a very memorable demonstration of the didgeridoo for us. This tour also helped avoid the crowds. Thanks Sherif for a great tour! read more

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We went on the one day Great Ocean Road tour where we started off at Bells beach, had lunch at the Cape Otway lighthouse (and we climbed up the lighthouse). And I would give this tour a five star except the lunch was merely a light snack that included two small sausages, potatoes, and a salad and since it's a ~13hr tour, everyone was quite hungry by the end. Anyway, we got to see the koalas and were lucky enough to see one awake, walking and climbing a tree! We didn't get to see the kangaroos due to the season but that's out of the tour guide's control. The major highlights of our tour were the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge! The pictures don't do justice, you'll have to go there and see them for yourself! Our tour guide was AJ, he was nice and informative. read more

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The three-day Great Ocean Road & Grampians tour, run by Bunyip, was definitely at the top of my list of things I did in Australia, because it allowed me to get out to see the gorgeous coastlines with blue-green water, the dry, rocky mountains, and kangaroos, koalas, emus, an akidna, and a red-bellied black snake (highly poisonous - yikes!) in the wild -- all without my having to rent a car, figure out how to stay on the left side of the road, and plan where to stay and what to eat. The Bunyip tour was my first experience with any such tours, and I was well and truly spoiled. It was a small group -- only eight of us, including the guide -- so there was plenty of room to spread out in the small bus. Adam the guide, was very kind (I left the battery pack for my camera and he let me use his as a replacement, so that I wouldn't have to go home without any photos). He was also rather funny, keeping the energy up during the driving portions of the tour by telling local stories and giving us facts about what we were going to see. He was extremely knowledgeable about a vast number of things, from horrifying koala mating habits to shipwreck stories to why eucalyptus trees shed their bark. If he was ever faking it, he did it so well that I couldn't tell. It was clear he genuinely loved his job. The food was basic but good and there was plenty of it. The accommodations were great. The first night we stayed at a park with a lighthouse on it, which was closed down to the public at night, so we had the whole property to ourselves. I stayed in one of the bunkrooms in a small, cute little house that looked like something someone might use for a summer cottage. The second night we stayed at the Asses Ears Wilderness Lodge, which had the lodge, an outdoor kitchen, and a number of bunkroom cabins each their own porches to sit out and enjoy the outback. There was also a flight strip for bush pilots and a four-wheeler course on the property. My tour-mates and I wandered out to the flight strip (each of us well-dowsed in mosquito repellent) and set up chairs to watch the sunset. Later that night, we went out and looked up at a sky brightly lit with stars, in which the Milky Way was a clearly visible streak across the sky. I also had the Southern Cross constellation pointed out to me, something I was looking forward to seeing on the trip. All of it was wonderful. read more

Bunyip Tours - The oodles of kangaroos that I saw on my Bunyip Tour in Victoria, Australia. - Bus Tours Near Me - Footscray, VIC

When I booked our trip to Melbourne, the must do of the trip was the Great Ocean Road. When I started searching Bunyip had the best reviews. So we booked way in advance. When we arrived we were given very good instructions as far as timing and location. Tim was picked us up and we were on our way. The trip was wonderful, many exciting stops and he even showed us a hidden gem where the kangaroos play! The jams in the ride made it fun too. Great value and highly recommended. read more

I took a 2 Day Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island Tour with Bunyip back in December and it was the best tour I've ever been on! The group was only about 20 people which meant I got to know everyone on board and had plenty of opportunities to chat with our guide who was just amazing. She was so knowledgeable about the different areas we visited and had an awesome sense of humour. Our first day to the Great Ocean Road was long but entirely worth it. We saw the most amazing views, walked in a rainforest, visited beaches and of course got to see the 12 Apostles. The bus was comfortable even though it was a long day and the guide gave us plenty of bathroom and meal breaks. I was really impressed with our accommodation. Even though I stayed in a dormitory room, it was extremely clean, comfortable, cozy and only 4 people to a room which was great. Dinner was included as well as breakfast which made everything so much easier. The second day was just as good. We were taken to a wildlife sanctuary and given a guided tour of the different animals here. I even had the chance to hand-feed some wallabies and kangaroos! This was a huge highlight as I love animals. Then at night we saw the adorable Little Penguins on Phillip Island which was amazing, I have never seen anything like it and a must do while you are in Melbourne. I wouldn't hesitate to travel with Bunyip Tours again. The two days were so well organised, I felt like I saw so much and their guide just completed the entire experience. read more

Thank you very much for giving us such a awesome day at Wilsons prom. Your staff was extraordinarily friendly and the trip was well prepared. We got such a nice trip and will highly recommend y'all. Hope seeing and travelling with you soon. Best regards from Europe. read more

2 days. 2 tours. 2 memorable experiences. Went to Phillip island to see the penguins Saturday. They were great and the wildlife sanctuary was great as well. Pete was my guide and he was wonderful. (He even gave me a $2 piece to get a smashed penny because i am the brilliant American that went to a foreign country and didn't exchange any of my currency) Went on the Great Ocean Road Sunday with Toby as my guide and that was fantastic as well. Lots of stopping points to get out and see everything, which was great! Both were fantastic tours with fantastic guides and i would book another tour with Bunyip on my next trip to Melbourne! read more

We did the one day penguin tour with the upgrade to penguin plus. It included a stop at a sanctuary where we pet and fed an emu, padimelon, and a kangaroo. We also saw lots of other wildlife. We stopped at seal island and then made it on to the penguins! It was all so great and so cute! Try to get there early for a good seat, but if you don't, there are so many penguins that people move around to look at them, so don't worry, you'll get to see them up close! We also did the 1 day great ocean road tour. It was very informative and definitely worth seeing. It included a stop at the 12 apostles and some other neat rock formations with some nice walking. We also saw a light house where we ate lunch. It wasn't the best lunch ever, but it was nice to eat something with a local flair. Great tour! read more

Kattie was our guide on the Great Ocean Road, she was supperb, knew her stuff and legitimately cared!!! Thanks! Adam was our guide to Philips Islands, great guide and beutiful tour!!! read more

This was one of the best tours I have been on. It was incredibly fun and I learned a lot. We had great food and our tour quise Glenn was incredibly nice and well informed. He could answer and question we had not matter how hard or how dumb he could do it. Overall a great trip, and a total steal for the price!!! read more

There are so many phenomenal things to see on this tour! We got to see a rain forest, on the Great Ocean Road, numerous beautiful beaches on the South Ocean and its bays, and, of course, the twelve apostles. There aren't twelve apostles (stone structures on the ocean that someone dreamed looked like apostles), but the cliffs and rock formations are magnificent. The views along the ocean, too, are very high up on cliffs. It has a little bit of a west coast feel, without the trees and mountains being quite as massive. We were also brought to several nice towns and bakeries on Australia's southern end, where we got to enjoy several fine dining establishments and a beautiful, five-star hotel in Beacon. I recommend getting your own room rather than sharing accommodations - because as much as they try to accommodate you in a "communal" setting, the rooms remain pretty but the accommodations are overused. But their rooms are very large, and beautiful - in a beach-type of setting. There were so many other things I got to do on my Great Ocean Road and Penguin Island two-day tour. We got to go to an animal sanctuary (I forgot where, but it was amazing), and got to see dingos, kangaroos, wallabees, koalas, and numerous exotic birds (as well as other animals). You can get photos taken with the koalas, and the kangaroos and wallabees walk right up to you to get food from you if you buy some. It is a phenomenal sanctuary, and I highly appreciate the people that created it for the care of the animals. The tour ends at Phillip Island for the "Penguin Parade." I don't want to give away what happens at this event - but I will say it is one of the most magnificent experiences I have ever had the opportunity to participate in! Also, I will note that you might see some rare things occur - like a wallabee running up to a bunch of penguins, and seeing them scatter, as it begins. Prior to the event, you once again get to enjoy some magnificent views from Phillip Island - one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. I will warn that you are not allowed to take pictures of the penguins on the island, at the risk of having your camera confiscated. The reason is that flashes blind the penguins, actually make it difficult for them to nurse their young - forever - and some idiots have spoiled it for everyone. I suggest, however, from a humanitarian perspective, that you abide by their rules. It's only right! I also want you to be aware of our wonderful tour guide - Rebecca, who was so knowledgeable about the places we saw and the embodiment of charm. I think you will be very pleased if you get her on your tour. read more

Just want to thank all the staff and our driver for a fabulous day tour to Phillip Island that I attended in October with my wife. What a fabulous trip! With lunch thrown in and ta visit to a koala sanctuary, nature park, working farm and the penguins at the end, we have never enjoyed the day as much. Next time we are in Melbourne, we will definitely be looking up Bunyip Tours for our next travel getaway. They are very professionally run and highly recommended. Thanks again for a great day. read more