Melbourne 2026
Curated activities to fill your race weekend gaps.
Melbourne offers 30+ curated experiences for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix — from 3-hour laneway food tours (A$99–A$130) that fit your Friday morning gap, to full-day Great Ocean Road trips (A$115) perfect for Thursday before sessions begin. Filter by category or session window to find exactly what fits your schedule.
35 experiences · Day Trip
Explore Melbourne's iconic laneways with tastings at hidden bars and hole-in-the-wall eateries led by a local guide.
Guided tasting tour through Melbourne's iconic Queen Victoria Market with generous samples and market history.
Full-day tour along the Great Ocean Road visiting the Twelve Apostles, rainforest walks, and coastal landmarks.
Sunrise hot air balloon flight over Melbourne's CBD with panoramic city views and sparkling wine on landing.
Day trip to Phillip Island to see the famous Penguin Parade, koalas, and heritage farmlands at sunset.
Small-group walking tour through Melbourne's backstreet cafes exploring the city's world-famous coffee culture.
Full-day wine tour through the Yarra Valley with premium tastings, gourmet lunch, and chocolaterie visit.
Evening walking tour through Melbourne's night markets and laneway restaurants with a full meal across multiple stops.
Intimate grazing tour through the historic South Melbourne Market sampling local specialties and meeting traders.
Small-group brewery walk through Collingwood visiting three craft breweries with tasting paddles and snacks.
Walking tour through Melbourne's famous laneways and street art hotspots led by a working street artist.
Guided cultural walk through Melbourne's Arts Precinct including the NGV, Federation Square, and surrounding galleries.
Aboriginal-led walking tour exploring Kulin Nation heritage sites along the Yarra River and through Melbourne.
Guided walking tour through Melbourne's architectural highlights from gold rush grandeur to modern landmarks.
After-dark tour of the Old Melbourne Gaol exploring haunted cell blocks and stories of colonial crime.
Guided walk through Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens discovering 8,500+ plant species and heritage landscapes.
Walking tour through Fitzroy and Collingwood exploring street art, galleries, and Melbourne's bohemian subculture.
Guided cycling tour along Melbourne's coastline past Brighton Beach boxes and St Kilda foreshore with refreshments.
Guided kayak tour along the Yarra River paddling past Melbourne's skyline, gardens, and iconic bridges.
Private helicopter flight over Melbourne's skyline with views of the MCG, Port Phillip Bay, and CBD.
Beginner-friendly surf lesson at Torquay Beach with all equipment, expert coaching, and small group sizes.
Tandem skydive from 15,000 feet with a beach landing at St Kilda and panoramic views of Melbourne.
Day trip to the Mornington Peninsula combining natural hot springs bathing with winery tastings and lunch.
Heritage steam train ride through the Dandenong Ranges with forest walks and a village lunch stop.
Full-day tour to Wilsons Promontory with summit hikes, pristine beaches, and native wildlife spotting.
Guided day tour visiting four Yarra Valley wineries with premium tastings and a gourmet winery lunch.
Visit Healesville Sanctuary to meet koalas, kangaroos, platypus, and watch the Birds of Prey show.
Small-group eco day tour to the Grampians from Melbourne with wildlife spotting, waterfall walks, and a stop at Ballarat's Eureka Centre.
Guided crawl through four of Melbourne's best rooftop bars with welcome drinks and skip-the-line entry.
After-dark tour through Melbourne's hidden speakeasy bars with craft cocktails and secret entrances.
Guided pub crawl through Melbourne's best live music venues spanning jazz bars to rock pubs.
Self-guided exploration of Melbourne's most secretive laneway bars with insider tips on unmarked doors and hidden gems.
Evening ghost tour through Melbourne's most haunted laneways and historic sites with chilling true stories.
Dinner cruise on the Yarra River with a 4-course meal, drinks, and illuminated skyline views.
Evening experience along Southbank with the Crown Casino fire show, riverside dining, and waterfront bars.