Our experience on Virgin Australia was a flight from Hobart to Melbourne. I'd call it a good…read moreexperience, although I think we did some circling as this flight should have been a shorter hop. Leg room was a little tight, service was pleasant, and we appreciated the warm quiche snack. I'd rated Virgin higher than Jet Star and lower than Quantas in terms of internal Australian service. Those are practically the only 3 choices to fly within Australia.

Sadly very quick to point out I'd entered the wrong side by mistake…read more Not a good thing to embarrass your customers

This was such a fun and unique experience! Puffing Billy is a classic looking red and black steam…read moretrain that travels through the Dandenong Ranges. The special and cool aspect about this train is that you can choose to sit along the side with your legs dangling out. This way, you have an even better view of the stunning Dandenong mountain Ranges, full of ash trees and lush green foliage. We went from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park, where there was a charming lake, little museum, cafe, and gift shop. I'm glad I had a chance to experience this!

This is one of those things that I have always wanted to do since I was a kid, and did eventually…read moremanage to go for a ride of it years afterwards. The great thing about this railway is that it is quite accessible, being located right next to the Belgrave railway station. Mind you, it is a steam train, and a rather small one as well, but the route that it takes is certainly quite impressive. However, I have noticed that it is pretty expensive, so it certainly isn't something for a budget traveller. However, it you have the cash, it is definitely a fun day out for the kids.

The Greatest Great Vic Bike Ride Ever Ride along the…read moreLimestone Coast and the Great Ocean Road 22 November to 1 December 2019 Bicycle Network has put together a world class route along South Australia's Limestone Coast and the Great Ocean Road for the 2019 Great Victorian Bike Ride. The 650 kilometre iconic bike riding holiday includes some of Australia's most iconic scenery, including South Australia's Limestone Coast, the Great Ocean Road and the Otway Ranges forests. The rolling bike festival pedals to a new town each day, setting up camp where riders can soak up an afternoon and evening of entertainment and activities including local hospitality, live music, comedy, yoga, an outdoor cinema and much more! Rider numbers are capped at 5,000 to give people the best experience along the way. The Great Vic is about having time away in the country where you can ride, relax and do it your way. Highlights include: * The Great Ocean Road including the dramatic rock formations of the Twelve Apostles * South Australia's Limestone Coast including Robe and Mount Gambier's Blue Lake * Picture postcard Otway Ranges rainforest including one of Victoria's best kept secrets, Turtons Track * A rest day enjoying the cafes and restaurants at the seaside village and Australian town of the year, Port Fairy * The historic Portland cable trams * A chance to slow down for a swim at one of the many beaches on the Surf Coast * A holiday that will never be forgotten and often relived. Those who can't get away for the entire 10-day holiday can join the first five days from Robe to Port Fairy or the last five days of the ride from Port Fairy to Torquay. All entries include access to campsites and entertainment, all meals, luggage transport and riding route support.

- 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!

Booked a tour with them through Viator. Never received a confirmation email and they charged me…read moreanyway. Said it "wasn't their problem". Viator said it wasn't their problem either.

Wasn't nuts about my experience. I did the one day Great Ocean Road tour. I purchased through…read moreSightseeing Tours Australia which advertised a large coach tour and then a tour that was not labeled large coach. I opted to not be in a large coach because I don't like huge bus tours and that's exactly what I got. First off I was one of the last pickups so I got a crummy seat in the back and not at a window. I asked the girl next to me if she'd be willing to switch at some point during the tour since the whole tour is about a scenic drive and she literally said no and that it wasn't her fault I got picked up last. I think the tour guide should tell people to move seats at each stop because your seat on the bus makes a HUGE difference. I was at least on the left side of the bus, on the coast side - if you're on the right don't even bother trying to see anything because you won't. On top of that most of our stops were pretty whatever with the exception of the last two stops at Loch Ard Gorge and 12 Apostles. Our stops included: a gas station if we wanted coffee or tea, the arch that says great ocean road (really kind of whatever), an area where you can see parrots and if you're lucky a wild koala, a town for lunch, and a quick rainforest walk to see a fairly unimpressive waterfall. My interest was the Great Ocean Road, and we made NO stops by the cliffs or for scenic views of that until the end at 12 Apostles. Basically you are on the bus ALL day, and only 1/4 of you are going to have a full view, and you won't stop at scenic areas. The tour finishes with a stop at McDonald's for dinner. Or KFC. Your pick. All in all I REALLY wish I had just rented a car and done it myself. I don't think the Great Ocean Road is a good destination for a large coach tour. But this one made it even worse.