10 Eco Tours in Melbourne That You Shouldn't Miss

August 20, 2021 Roger Rusk

Lovely, laid-back Melbourne has something for everyone: family fare, local and international art, haute boutiques, multicultural dining, Australian and Aboriginal history, spectator sports, and pulsing, swanky nightlife. Cruise on the free City Circle Tram loop to check out unique attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville Sanctuary, which buzzes with local animal species.
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1. Echidna Walkabout - Day Tours

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Echidna Walkabout - Day Tours

Koalas & Kangaroos IN THE WILD (formerly Savannah Walkabout) one day small-group (max 10 people) ecotour. See Kangaroos and Koalas in the wild! Join our Koala Research Project in the You Yangs Park, and meet individual, named koalas and learn about their history and social life. Help improve the future for wild koalas by removing a weed while you stroll through the Bush. Walk with wild Kangaroos - they are thrilling animals to watch! They are wary of humans, but with care and following guidelines from your experienced Wildlife Guide, you can get quite close without disturbing them. Departs Melbourne (5 central pickup locations) daily all year from 8.10 to 9.00am, returns Melbourne around 4.00 to 4.30pm.

2. Melbourne Boat Hire

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Melbourne Boat Hire

Melbourne Boat Hire is the best choice for intimate, eco-friendly self-drive hire boats and luxury skippered boat cruises on Melbourne's iconic Yarra River and surrounds. Melbourne Boat Hire offers a unique, intimate cruise experience with a difference. Cruise the beautiful Yarra River - the social heart of Melbourne - in the comfort of your own luxury vessel with the option of catering with exquisite food and beverage dining packages. For those looking for a self-drive hire option, we offer self-drive cruises onboard our luxury hire vessels. Self-drive hire is a great option for people of all abilities as no boat licenses are required. We welcome you to experience Melbourne Boat Hire today! Prepare to be amazed.

3. Wayward Wanders

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Wayward Wanders

Wayward Wanders specialises in Alternative and Urban-Eco walking tours of Melbourne. Our tours visit the most eclectic neighbourhoods of Melbourne and showcase incredible street art, urban gardens, community projects, social enterprises, significant Aboriginal locations, architecture and more. Join one of our local insider guides to experience a truly unique side of Melbourne.

4. Green Me Melbourne

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Green Me Melbourne

Green Me Melbourne offers unique green walking tours off the beaten track, connecting travelers & locals with the city's creative eco scene. Food, fashion, zero waste, urban gardens - we take you to the coolest sustainable projects in Melbourne.

5. Great Southern Escapes

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Great Southern Escapes

Offering day trips to Wilsons Promontory National Park and bespoke tailor made private touring to other parts of Gippsland and Victoria.

6. Zoobus

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Zoobus

Departing daily from Melbourne CBD, the ZOOBus is the only direct daily bus service to the Healesville Sanctuary. Just a short 1 hour journey from Federation Square Melbourne City, is the township of Healesville, home of the iconic Healesville Sanctuary. A bushland haven for Australian native animals, one of Australia’s most loved tourist attractions & the best place to experience native wildlife.

7. Hiking Habit

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Hiking Habit

Hiking Habit is Melbourne's only tour company that offers half day guided walking tours. We explore Victorian national parks less than one hour's drive from Melbourne. We make your experience an easy, yet memorable, one. We provide a pick up/drop off service and regularly see wild iconic Australian animals including kangaroos, echidnas, koalas etc. All levels of fitness are welcome.

8. Posh Penguins - Exclusively Private Phillip Island Tours

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Posh Penguins - Exclusively Private Phillip Island Tours

Posh Penguins offers exclusively private tours in comfy air conditioned vehicles. We offers tours for 1-5 guests (*ages 8 and up). We aim to provide the best possible experience on Phillip Island. So sit back and relax and let us showcase the island. Each individual attraction we visit on the island is included in the tour price (food and drink is not included). The highlight of the tour is the famous Penguin Parade where we recommend upgrading your ticket option. We also offer specialise in tours along The Great Ocean Road.

9. Great Ocean Road Private Luxury Tours

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Great Ocean Road Private Luxury Tours

Great Ocean Road Luxury Private Tours are the local experts of this universally acclaimed, iconic destination. We are the specialists in creating personalised, flexible, private tours to the Great Ocean Road and beyond with our expert local guides who all live on the Great Ocean Road and have extensive local knowledge and local relationships to ensure our guests receive a true locals experience.

10. Liberty Balloon Flights

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Liberty Balloon Flights

Hot air balloon flights over MELBOURNE, GEELONG and PERTH (Avon Valley) in Western Australia. Flying balloons since 1993, Liberty Balloon Flights opens for business in new locations around Victoria and Western Australia. Ballooning with a touch of adventure, we call ballooning a "Peaceful Adventure", providing this is our aim. Our policy is for you to feel safe and enjoy breathtaking early morning views whilst sharing the experience with friends and loved ones.

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