Welcome to St Kilda
St Kilda is Melbourne's slightly tattered bohemian heart, a place where a young Nick Cave played gloriously chaotic gigs at the George Hotel (formerly the Crystal Ballroom) and a place featured in countless songs, plays, novels, TV series and films. Starting life as a 19th-century seaside resort, the neighbourhood has played many roles: post-war Jewish enclave, red-light district, punk-rocker hub and real-estate hot spot. It's a complex, hypnotic jumble of boom-style Victorian mansions, raffish Spanish Moorish apartments, seedy side streets, cosmopolitan wine bars, crusty pubs, rickety roller coasters and nostalgia-inducing theatres.
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Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tour of Melbourne
You'll glide through the city streets and on to South Melbourne, St Kilda, Prahran and Malvern aboard the Melbourne Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, your privacy assured with one-way windows. Melbourne's tramcar restaurant-on-wheels is painted a distinctive glossy burgundy and is especially fitted out in velvet and brass like the luxurious Pullman-style European trains of the past. You'll be welcomed aboard your 1948 Melbourne tram restaurant by a smiling maitre d' and be served by a friendly, professional team of silver-service waiters. Choose from a four-course lunch aboard Melbourne's tramcar restaurant, an early three-course dinner or a more leisurely five-course dinner later in the evening. Delicious meals featuring fresh local produce are prepared onboard the tram, and a wide choice of alcoholic beverages is available from the fully stocked bar. Melbourne's Colonial Tramcar Restaurant has all the modern conveniences you'd expect to find in a first-class restaurant. It is air-conditioned, heated and fitted with piped music to make your Colonial Tramcar Restaurant experience truly memorable.Due to the popularity of this activity, availability changes on a daily basis. The booking request will not be guaranteed until you receive a confirmation voucher via email. Please advise any alternative travel dates at time of booking, so that we may request all available dates to maximize your chance of a confirmed booking.
Melbourne City Afternoon Tour
After pickup from your hotel, start your coach tour by taking in two important sites of the sports-loving city: Melbourne Cricket Ground and the National Tennis Centre in Melbourne Park. Continue to the Domain Parklands area which includes the Royal Botanic Gardens. Established in 1846 along the south bank of the Yarra River, the gardens are one of the world’s best examples of Victorian-era landscaping. Next, pass by the Arts Centre Melbourne, a complex of theaters and concert halls featuring a variety of top-notch performers. Then drive to the Docklands, an area along Victoria Harbour that has recently evolved into a vibrant mix of residences, restaurants, shops and public space. See Etihad Stadium, headquarters for the Australian Football League and also host to cricket, soccer and rugby matches. Then cross Bolte Bridge to take in spectacular views of the city and Port of Melbourne. Motor southeast to the cosmopolitan suburb of St Kilda where you can purchase an afternoon tea or coffee in one of many delicious patisseries along Acland Street, then visit Fitzroy Street’s vibrant mix of funky bars, restaurants and shops. Continue driving a little further to the fashionable suburbs of Elwood and Brighton. Stop for a photo op at the colorful Brighton bathing boxes, used by generations of beachgoers. On your way back to central Melbourne pass by Albert Park, where the Australian Grand Prix is held annually. Your tour ends when you are returned to your hotel in the early evening.
Melbourne Cruise, Coach Tour with Colonial Tramcar Dinner
Make your own way to Federation Square to begin your Melbourne tour with a 1-hour Yarra River boat cruise. Sail by the South Wharf precinct and admire the Polly Woodside, a 3-masted tall ship that was built in Belfast in 1885. Nibble on a gourmet box lunch (see sample menu under Itinerary below) and snap photos of picturesque parks, sporting arenas and more as your onboard guide shares stories about the city’s rich maritime history. When you return to shore, board a comfortable air-conditioned coach for a 3.5-hour city sightseeing tour with live commentary. Begin at two sites loved by sports fans: Melbourne Cricket Ground and the National Tennis Centre in Melbourne Park. Continue to Kings Domain, a large park which contains the Royal Botanic Gardens and other attractions. Have time to take a stroll around the lake or purchase Devonshire tea. Next, drive past the Arts Centre Melbourne, the Docklands and Etihad Stadium. On Bolte Bridge, keep your camera handy for excellent views of the Port of Melbourne and city skyline. Top off your Melbourne tour at the popular Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, a top-rated restaurant-on-wheels located on a historic tramcar. You are welcomed aboard by the maitre d’ and shown to your table for a delicious 3-course dinner served by a professional staff. Savor a delicious meal that features fresh produce and other local ingredients accompanied by a range of beverages from a fully stocked bar (sample menu under Itinerary). Surrounded by old-world ambiance, you'll dine in style while your tram rolls through South Melbourne, St Kilda, Prahran and Malvern. One-way windows provide privacy and modern amenities ensure a comfortable trip. Your comprehensive 7-hour tour of Melbourne concludes in the early evening at the end of your tramcar journey.
Melbourne, Yarra River Cruise, Great Ocean Road 2-Day Tour
Day One:Your day begins at Federation Square, where you will board a scenic one-hour cruise down the Yarra River to enjoy the sights of Melbourne's skyline. After the relaxing cruise, continue by coach to explore Melbourne's main attractions, including Melbourne Cricket Ground, The Shrine of Remembrance, Kings Domain Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens, The Docklands -- Melbourne's waterfront development -- and the fashionable suburbs of Elwood, Brighton and St Kilda. Stretch your legs along Acland Street in St Kilda and enjoy afternoon tea or coffee (own expense) in one of the many world-famous patisseries. Next stop, is Brighton bathing boxes, a functional remnant of a bygone era, where you'll have a photo opportunity. The tour will then continue with a relaxing visit of Melbourne's Bay area before driving you back to your Melbourne accommodation.Day Two:You'll be picked up from your centrally located Melbourne hotel by air-conditioned coach with free WiFi facility on-board. Heading towards the Great Ocean Road you'll experience Australia's favorite and most famous road trip. Traveling approximately 550 kilometers (342 miles) on your scenic full-day tour, you'll stop at Victoria's surfing capital, Bells Beach or Torquay for morning tea. Continue to picturesque Apollo Bay for lunch (at own expense). Continue to the highlight of your Great Ocean Road trip, the Twelve Apostles. The Twelves Apostles is a stunning array of rock formations located in the world-famous Port Campbell National Park. Return to Melbourne in the early evening. Click on "View Additional Info" for the hotel pickup list
Half-Day or Full-Day Tour with Private Guide from Melbourne
Your half- or full-day private tour begins with pickup at your accommodation in the Melbourne central business district (CBD) by your private guide. For 1-7 passengers, the vehicle is a 2017 Mercedes Valente (subject to availability), and for groups larger than 7 passengers, the vehicle is a 2017 Renault Master (subject to availability). With the flexibility to design your own itinerary, your sightseeing adventure can feature many possibilities, such as a shopping tour, a visit to the Healesville Sanctuary to see Aussie animals, a trip to either the Yarra Valley or Red Hill region to enjoy local wineries, or checking out the famous little penguins of Phillip Island. Perhaps head to the Great Ocean Road, or explore Point Nepean and the Mornington Peninsula. Or, enjoy a general tour of Melbourne to see city attractions and suburbs like St Kilda, Fitzroy, South Yarra, Toorak, and Brighton. Prior to your tour, you’ll talk to your guide to decide exactly what you want to do during your seven or eleven hours of time with him or her. After your tour, you may take advantage of your guide’s concierge skills for the duration of your time in Australia or New Zealand at no extra charge.
Melbourne City Half-Day Tour Including Yarra River Cruise
Start the afternoon at Federation Square where you will be escorted down to the banks of the Yarra River to join your hour long Yarra River Cruise. Learn about the history of the Port of Melbourne as you cruise past Southbank, Melbourne Aquarium, Crown Casino, Polly Woodside and South Wharf towards the Docklands. There is also the option to add on a gourmet boxed lunch to eat whilst on board, should you not wish to take this option it is recommended that you have lunch before the tour.Back at Federation Square, join your premium sightseeing coach for a tour of the outskirts of Melbourne and it's trendy inner bayside suburbs. On the coach enjoy expert commentary as you travel past the following points of interest: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Melbourne Park - home of the Australian Tennis Open and many famous concerts Melbourne's art and cultural center Docklands and Etihad Stadium Cross the Bolte Bridge for spectacular views of the city Port Melbourne Travel through the fashionable suburbs of Brighton and Elwood Travel along the same road as the F1 cars around Albert Park Lake - the home of the Australian F1 Grand Prix As well as the sightseeing on the coach there are also stops so that you can take in the atmosphere and take terrific holiday pictures. Your first stop on the tour visits the Royal Botanic Gardens. There is also an afternoon tea stop (at own expense) in trendy Acland Street, St Kilda. Here you have time to walk up and down the street with it's trendy shops, funky bars and delicious patisseries. This is a great opportunity to stop and have a coffee or tea with a scrumptious European cake (own expense). Your last stop of the tour is at the Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes. These colorful beach houses line Brighton Beach and are a great place for vibrant holiday images.