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HALF DAY TOURS
 
"A Different Way Around" If you are looking for an escape from the city and want to get a feel for any one of the beautiful tourist regions surrounding Melbourne then one of our half day tours is for you. Residents of Melbourne are blessed with a vibrant city, which is both very easy to travel around and escape from, and easily accessible world-class scenic regions all within approximately forty minutes of the CBD. All of our half day tours depart from the city in the morning (generally meeting at 0800 for an 0830 departure) allowing you to enjoy the countryside in the morning and leaving your afternoon free to enjoy the city once again. Our half day (four hour) tours allow you to explore the region of your choice, from the Yarra Valley to the Macedon Ranges, at a leisurely pace and from the unique vantage point of one of our BMW touring motorcycles. Enjoy unrestricted views and plenty of fresh air whilst wrapped in our warm, comfortable riding equipment as you tour the scenic roads and enjoy a latte in a quiet country cafe! 
     The region of West Central Victoria, bracketed by the Lerderderg State Park to the north and the Brisbane Ranges National Park to the south, is often overlooked in its own right as most tourists pass through it on their way to other tourist regions. Located to the west of Melbourne, this region boasts incredibly varied scenery from lush farmland and woodland to dry rocky country with expansive vistas. Take this tour and you will definitely see a different side to country Victoria as this area holds scenic beauty which would surprise many Melburnians! This tour skirts the southern edge of the Macedon Ranges, another regional gem unexplored by many Melburnians, and takes in some great quiet country roads as we get a little "off the beaten track" through West Central Victoria. We have a quiet morning tea stop in the heart of this region as we enjoy the variety of this unique area of Victoria.
Tour Details Tour Duration: 4 hours Departure Time: 0800 Designated Meeting Point: To be advised by customer Please refer to ‘FAQ’ for meeting points.
AU$200 per person (inc. GST)
       This region to the northeast of Melbourne features pristine forest surrounded by rolling farmland. It is very close to the pumping heart of Melbourne yet the winding tree-lined roads feel a million miles away from civilisation. The only clues to the proximity to Melbourne being the occasional views of the CBD through breaks in forest. Nestled in this forested shire are small townships and rural properties where the locals enjoy the unique country lifestyle of this region yet have easy access to one of the world's great cities. This tour takes in the leafy outer suburbs of eastern Melbourne, the northern edge of the world-renowned Yarra Valley and pleasant winding roads of the Kinglake National Park region. We take in sights such as the Yarra Valley wineries, beautiful forest and wide open country with breathtaking vistas.
We enjoy a great coffee on the edge of the Yarra Valley during the tour and return to the city after an exciting and varied country circuit within such easy reach of the city.
Regional Information Murrindindi Tourist Information
Tour Details Tour Duration: 4 hours Departure Time: 0800 Designated Meeting Point: To be advised by customer Please refer to ‘FAQ’ for meeting points.
AU$200 per person (inc. GST)
  
     This region to the north of Melbourne is one of central Victoria’s best kept secrets as far as many Melburnians are concerned. It is within an hour’s easy reach of the CBD yet is relatively quiet year-round from a tourist’s perspective.
This shire features the spectacular forested Macedon Ranges with stunning vistas from the summit of Mt Macedon with views as far-reaching as Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay. This tour takes in the rural beauty of this region with an ascent of Mt Macedon to view the panorama from the summit followed by touring around this beautiful region taking in sights such as Hanging Rock, picturesque farmland and forest.
We enjoy a pleasant coffee stop at one this area's rustic cafes with easy country charm during the tour and the return to the city is just as scenic as the departure with excellent views of the approaching city and the return to large-scale civilisation.
Regional Information Macedon Ranges Tourist Information
Tour Details Tour Duration: 4 hours Departure Time: 0800 Designated Meeting Point: To be advised by customer Please refer to ‘FAQ’ for meeting points.
AU$200 per person (inc. GST)
  
     The Dandenong Ranges region is one of Melbourne’s most popular park regions close to the city. The old growth forest holds numerous scenic walks and is full of native wildlife. The picturesque towns of Sassafras and Olinda are also very popular locations for coffee and dining with many great cafes and restaurants nestled in the trees. It is possible to experience the best that this area has to offer whilst still avoiding the crowds - a little local knowledge is all that is required! The tour takes you through this spectacular area on some of the quietest country roads this region has to offer. This tour takes the scenic route through the edge of the Yarra Valley before climbing the southern edge of the Dandenong Ranges to the summit of Mount Dandenong and morning tea at the Sky High Observatory Cafe. Enjoy awesome views of the entire city, Port Phillip Bay and beyond before returning to the CBD through the lovely market gardening areas of the Ranges.
Regional Information Dandenong Ranges Tourist Information www.visitmelbourne.com.au/Dandenong Ranges
Tour Details Tour Duration: 4 hours Departure Time: 0800 Designated Meeting Point: To be advised by customer Please refer to ‘FAQ’ for meeting points.
AU$200 per person (inc. GST)
      The Yarra Valley, one of Victoria’s premier wine producing regions of international standing, is approximately one hour from Melbourne. It features rolling vineyards, pristine rivers and towering mountains covered in old growth forests. Numerous wineries have cellar door sales and restaurants serving gourmet food and excellent local produce accompanied by their wines. There are many natural attractions in this region including the wildlife sanctuary at Healesville, a multitude of forest walks and small towns in addition to the vineyards. This region is also a prime water catchment area for Melbourne due to its pristine forests and the Yarra River. This tour takes in the rolling leafy suburbs of outer Melbourne on the way to and from the Yarra Valley. The duration of the tour is spent meandering around the Valley with a morning tea stop in one the scenic country towns in the region. Regional Information Yarra Valley Tourist Information
Tour Details Tour Duration: 4 hours Departure Time: 0800 Designated Meeting Point: To be advised by customer Please refer to ‘FAQ’ for meeting points.
AU$200 per person (inc. GST)
  
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