American John was an awesome tour guide, he is very knowledgeable on a wide range of topics…read moreAustralian history, food, bars, graffiti art and can't forget trams! He was passionate and encouraged us to ask any questions along the way. We stopped at a cute Columbian coffee shop and at the end of the tour he took us to Captain Melville for lunch and he gave us maps and circled restaurants and attractions for us to explore on our own. It was a 2.5 hour tour filled with lots of information. At the end of the tour he asked for donations/tips as much as you valued the tour. It was a great deal, informative and fun! Thank you John

Had an extremely amusing free walking Melbourne tour with a beautiful very funny girl Kellie last…read moreWednesday. Would recommend to everyone. She made me fall in love with Melbourne again

Sam whisked about 40 of us through many sights in 3 hours. We met him at 10:30 in front of the…read morelibrary and wandered through the city until 1:30. Sam gave us a lot of history and background to his city. Some points of interest visited were: - Old Melbourne Gaol, a former prison where Ned Kelly (a bushranger who was considered both a hero and a villain) was hung, and it's now part of RMIT University and a museum - Princess Theater, where a seat is always left unoccupied in honor of Frederick Federici, and the theater is supposedly haunted by his ghost - Chinatown, the oldest Chinatown in Australia and filled with cheap eats - Federation Square, a large public space great for televising live sporting events as well as for rioting - Flinders Station, the largest and busiest metro station in Melbourne - various alleyways that have cute cafés and restaurants that are prefect for bunch and lunch - street art that's legal at some alleyways

Our walking tour with Rian was excellent. He was very personable, had a great sense of humor, and…read morea vast knowledge of the city which he delivered in an entertaining way. We had 31 tourists in our group, but it seemed smaller. He gave us time to take photos, but didn't make photos the overwhelming reason for our tour. Instead, he gave us a real sense of the city. Rian kept up our pace making sure we were all safe crossing streets. I would highly recommend this tour.

All wine lovers can agree that the best and most safest way to go winetasting touring is with a…read morewine tour guide who is friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about the best vineyards and winery to enjoy throughout Australia's Wine Country. That is Paul with Vinetrekker! We had an amazing time with Paul and several other couples that were on the wine tasting tour. Paul is extremely well versed in Australia's wine country and will take you to some of the best hidden gems off the beaten path. We had a fantastic time touring Yara Valley, CoBaw Ridge, Hanging Rock, Curly Flat and the Macedon Range Along with a stop for lunch at the Hanging Rock Cafe. We highly recommend Vinetrekker for wine tasting tours and ask for Paul.

I strongly recommend this wine tour!…read more Our tour started from an agreed upon location within downtown Melbourne. Upon stepping into the van I immediately noticed how clean the interior of the van was. Our tour guide, Paul, gave us a verbal history of Melbourne and the surrounding area as we departed for the Yara Valley. From the history of the settlement to cultural significance of areas we drive through he proved to be a wealth of knowledge not only about wine, but also about the local area. We visited 5 amazing wineries in the Yara Valley, and we saw diversity among them. From established vineyards that date back to the English settlement of the area to modern craft style wineries and everything in between, it was clear this tour held nothing back. The Van had water on board so nobody went thirsty between vineyards. At the first vineyard some wine tasting etiquette was covered and everything learned was applied throughout the day which added significantly to the overall experience. the lunch was amazing and if the highest quality offered within the area, fine dining with a view was an understatement as we were breath-taken be the scene. Though you can visit theses Vineyards on your own, the knowledge and social nature Paul Brings we're enjoyed by all tour goers. Though we were strangers from different cultures we soon began to enjoy each others company, highlighting how our own experiences from home compared to each other made for lively and entertaining lunch conversation. Though these conversations felt natural they were coaxed to the surface by Paul and his social charm. On the drive home we were able to find Kangaroos in their natural habitat and got as close as 10 feet from them within the safety of our van, something that was not guaranteed and in many ways thanks to Pauls familiarity with the area. This tour was exceptional value for money and everything Paul brought to the table was enjoyed by all tour goers! I would strongly recommend this tour for both tourists and locals as it is a brilliant experience! If I could give this tour 6 stars I would, that's how awesome Paul and Vinetrekker were today! Thank you Paul and Vinetrekker wine and food tours for making my first wine tour unforgettable! You will make a wine expert of me yet!

- great tour - knowledgeable staff…read more- great recs on sites and activities in Melbourne - we saw a lot - you really see everything - great lunch - plenty of bathroom and water breaks

It was our third trip back in Melbourne in the past four years and finally my husband and I visited…read morethe Great Ocean Road. We had a fantastic day out with Paul and though it was a long day, it certainly did not feel like it. It is evident that Paul has put his whole heart into making Escape Discovery Adventures a success and what made us love the tour most was that it was personal. My husband and I do not like going on huge commercialized bus tours and the small group led by Paul was perfect for us. We went on this tour wanting to learn about Australia and its history, and what it means to be Australian and our day out with Paul helped us achieve that. We also appreciate the tiny details that Paul thought of e.g. informative collection of articles about Victoria that we read while riding in the van. Clearly, alot of effort has gone into making his tours a success and we hope it continues. We saw and learned so much: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, rainforest, "ufo" mystery, aborogines situation,etc. Loved the vegemite with crackers, ANZAC biscuits, and lamingtons. We will always have this to anchor our memories of Victoria! Thanks Paul!

Great stops along the beach. Easy transport to each location. Flexible time to spend at each…read morelocation. Beautiful sun drenched beaches, incredible rock formations. We even got to see a koala bear in the tree and some kangaroos running around some golf course or farm too. So many great photo opportunities along the strip and Road. You must make stops along the way, it's an absolute must.

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GREAT OCEAN ROAD/ 12 APOSTLE TOUR. "THE PRIVATE TOUR…read moreGUIDE.COM" RATHER than subject ourselves to a 30 to 50 passenger tour bus , we chose an individual tour, just for the two of us. Our thoughts were we could stop as long as we wanted, take photos when we wanted, eat when we wanted, use the rest room when we wanted and, in general, do our own thing, not dependent on anyone else. It was a great choice! Our tour guide, Simon, was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and other parts of the world we had visited. Our tour was 12 hours and throughout this entire time we never got bored, lacked for conversation or tired of the incredible scenery. Included in the tour were an early stop for coffee and pastries, a stop for lunch and a stop for ice cream. We requested an additional stop at a golf course, whose greens were covered with kangaroos I might add, so we could buy logo merchandise with the course's kangaroo logo. Yes, I know I didn't play the course so it's kind of cheating but it's thousands of miles away. We were promised and Koalas and, although not near as plentiful as the yellow highway signs would have you believe, we did find a few. The Parrots were hungry as you can see from the photos. Koalas are invisible to I-phones. We returned to Melbourne at the appointed time, just after rush hour, tired but incredibly pleased with our day, our guide and the way we toured the Great Ocean Road. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommended!

While we used this company around 2 years ago we had the best experience possible…read more When compared to other companies it was reasonably priced for the quality of service you are receiving. We spent three days with the company, doing a wine/brewery tour, touring the city of Melbourne and seeing the penguins, plus touring the great ocean road. The tour was everything we could have hoped for and more.

Matt and his company were great. We wanted something much more personal than a big bus tour. We…read moresaw amazing sights on the Great Ocean Road, heard a lot of interesting facts, saw koalas and kangaroo up close in the wild, and had numerous nice stops to break up the trip. Matt is a local, and you can tell from his depth of knowledge of the plants, animals and terrain. Our family highly recommends Matt and his company. Support a local small business!

We had an amazing time with Matt as our guide! He took us from Melbourne to Adelaide over a 4 day…read moreadventure! We added an extra day trip out of Melbourne to see the Penguin Parade and Churchill Island. He personalized our tour to meet our needs, and gave us a wonderful tour of wildlife, beaches, 12 Apostles, seaside towns, and wonderful food! Also, made extra trips to get us coffee and playground time for my two kids. Australia is amazing, but to have a personal guide that became a friend made it exceptional! We visited places we probably would never have found on our own, and he was able to give us information about each and every place. I highly recommend this group to show you the Great Ocean Road!

Fantastic sunset tour of Great Ocean Road with the multi-talented Sherif as our guide/driver…read more 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!

We went on the one day Great Ocean Road tour where we started off at Bells beach, had lunch at the…read moreCape 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.