MELBOURNE PRIVATE TOURING OPTIONS    

Our Private Small & Large Group tour itineraries are flexible.

Are you looking for a Party, Conference Activity or Corporate Function with a difference?

The following are simply suggestions.

You ask and we'll make it happen!

Over the past few years we have offered some memorable group options:
- English school boys taking Surfing Lessons on Christmas Day

- New Zealand Grand Prix fans exploring Melbourne’s famous sporting venues & enjoying some of our finest at Foster’s Australia Brewery on our Sports Lovers Tour PLUS Brewery Tour
- New Zealand school girls enjoying the Sports Lovers Tour of Melbourne & doing the Haka at Telstra Dome

- Local teachers being educated on the fine local brews on a Melbourne Brewery Tour
- Corporate Groups fighting it out against their colleagues in a Sports Trivia Night
- Uzbekistani teachers ‘blown away’ by the awesome AFL crowd at the MCG
- Canadian Commonwealth Games officials & athletes telling us that our Surf Coast Tour was the best part of their trip to Melbourne during the M2006 Games
- Conference groups seeing their favorite retired horses at Living Legends then enjoying a wine & beer tasting

…..ASK HOW WE CAN MAKE YOUR GROUP’S EXPERIENCE MEMORABLE

HORSES, WINE & BEER TOUR
Relax and let our tour host drive while you enjoy the view and a few...

Visit Living Legends at Woodlands Historic Park, home to our favourite retired champion race horses such as* Fields of Omagh, Might and Power, Silent Witness, Better Loosen Up, Rogan Josh, Apache Cat, Doriemus, Brew and Paris Lane.. . Meet the horses, watch kangaroos in their natural environment, and enjoy morning tea in the homestead/museum.
Enjoy a Winery Lunch and Wine Tastings at Gisborne Peak Winery, located within the Macedon Ranges wine region;a recognised cool climate wine growing region.
Beer tasting at Holgate Brewery - home of the 2008 Best Beer Brewed in Victoria Trophy. Holgate's is a country pub with classic beer styles, full in flavour and rich in character. Time to meander down the main street of beautiful Woodend or sit by the fire or in the beer garden.

Click Here for further details. See this tour as featured in April '10 on the very popular Coxy's Big Break

This tour can be altered to suit your interests to include Eliza Park Horse Stud, just Wine and Beer...

LEGENDS & CHAMPIONS TOUR
For Racing Enthusiasts

Visit Living Legends Race Horse Retirement Village, Enjoy lunch at James Squires Brew House PLUS Visit The National Sports Museum at The MCG with the Champions Racing Museum

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This tour can be altered to suit your interests to include Eliza Park Horse Stud...

MELBOURNE SPORTS LOVERS TOURS

An unforgettable experience for sports lovers and those looking for a City Tour with a difference.

1/2 day or full day tours - flexible itineraries to suit your group

Visit the venues that host some of Australia’s favourite sporting events. Sit in the coach’s box, media centres and exclusive member areas. Smell the liniment in the change rooms and walk on the hallowed turf. Options include:

•  Visit Flemington, home of the Melbourne Cup – the race that stops the nation.
•  See Commonwealth Games 2006 Village.
•  Drive around Albert Park, on the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit alongside Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre.
• Melbourne City Sightseeing
•  LUNCH overlooking the Etihad Stadium OR upgrade to BBQ at Fosters BrewHouse OR James Squires BrewHouse at Docklands OR The Point at Albert Park ala carte restaurant option OR Fenix On The Yarra....
•  Choose between tours of :

1. The MCG. The “G” is a super stage for Australian sport, stadium for the 1956 Olympics, International Cricket and Australian Rules Football.
2. Rod Laver Arena - home of The Australian Open Tennis. Options to tour the venue and Play Tennis on the ShowCourts
3. National Sports Museum at the MCG
4. Fosters BrewHouse Tour & tastings - optional bbq Lunch
5. Eureka SkyDeck & The Edge

SUGGESTED TIMING: 8.30am - 1.30 pm OR 8.30am-4.30pm

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Please ask on booking if you have any particular sporting interests or requests.

*These rates are indicative based on our regular Sports Tour itinerary.

  Please ask for rates based on your requirments

AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL - See it Live with a local host!.

March - September

Experience the unique Australian game of football with your own local host to explain the rules, bumps & brawls.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Your host will meet you at approx 12.30pm or 6.30pm
• Experience the excitement of Aussie Rules footy walking into the stadium with the fans ·
• Reserved 'Wow factor' undercover seating
• Your host will explain the rules and involve you in the game using competitions and prizes
• A showbag of Aussie Rules goodies including Souvenir Program - ‘Footy Record’ and Club Song Sheets· Includes Footy Food - Meat Pie and Drink.

*Please ask re. additional $ if hotel transfers (bus, tram, water taxi) or meals are required

Tours operate at The MCG and Etihad Stadium during The Home & Away Season March -September

Click Here to see The Full AFL 2012 Official Fixture

MELBOURNE BREWERY TOUR

Spend a day immersed in beer!

Visit The Foster's Australia Carlton & United Brewery, famous for Fosters and our favourites Vic Bitter, Carlton Draught & Crown Lager to name a few. This fascinating tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the past, present and future of beer and brewing in Australia through interactive displays and a guided tour of Australia’s largest brewery.* And Yes, there is an opportunity to sit at the free tasting bar! Enjoy lunch overlooking Melbourne's Docklands and sampling a variety of James Squires brews. After lunch visit a Belgian Bier Cafe to taste Europe's finest ales or another Melbourne micro-brewery.

Ask about various food & beverage options.

SUGGESTED TIMING: 11am-5pm

Alternative - Ask us about a Sport & Beer Tour of Melbourne

*Please wear flat comfortable shoes. Open toe shoes/sandals are not permitted within brewing production area Numerous stairs.

SURF COAST- with Surf Lesson and SurfWorld Museum*

A tour with a difference of Australia's surf coast and top surfing beaches. Learn to surf at or near Torquay Beach with fully trained private instructors and all equipment hire supplied.

Torquay's Surf World Museum captures the spirit of surfing in words, pictures and hands on displays. Visit Bells Beach and see Aussie surfers in action. Shop till you drop at the home of world famous surf clothing brands at outlets including Rip Curl, Quicksilver, Roxy…Huge Savings! Includes lunch.

SURF COAST - with Shopping & SurfWorld Museum*

A tour with a difference of Australia's surf coast and top surfing beaches. Torquay's Surf World Museum captures the spirit of surfing in words, pictures and hands on displays. Visit Bells Beach and see Aussie surfers in action. Shop till you drop at the home of world famous Australian surf clothing brands at outlets incl. Rip Curl, Quicksilver, Roxy…Huge Savings! An optional stop for car lovers. Discover the past, present and exciting future of Ford Australia at the Ford Discovery Centre on the waterfront in Geelong. Includes lunch.

Ask about other Groups options on the Surf Coast such as Golf, Horse Riding, Wildlife, Kayaking, Snorkling, Forest & Coastal Walks, Forest Rambles, Rock Climbing & Abseiling...

These tours can be combined to cater for groups with some who want to surf and some who don't.*

OUTLET SHOPPING TOURS - Bargains & Bubbles Tour

You deserve some retail therapy!

Do you have a group with varying requirements?

Some may want a Sports Tour but others may just want some retail therapy!

Enjoy a relaxed and fun day of discount retail therapy without the worry of carrying bags or finding directions. Explore Melbourne's famous discount outlets and hard-to-find warehouse sales.

Your Shopoholic tour host will help you to discover Melbourne and some of our best discount outlet streets and hard-to-find back street warehouse sales. The itinerary will change based on availability and sales in various shops but may include women’s fashion, shoes, handbags, men’s & kid’s clothing, homewares, chocolates/nuts, jewellery and accessories, cosmetics, body products, gifts, hats, scarves, luggage, books, sportswear, lingerie &sleepwear, leather goods, sunglasses, swim wear, Manchester, surf/street wear, knitwear…

TOUR INCLUDES: Shopoholic Melbourne tour host, Melbourne City Highlights Tour & Transport, Shopping Gift, Stop for morning tea with Champers (or coffee), Café Lunch w Champers.

Morning & Afternoon tea options available on request

SUGGESTED TIMING: 9.30am-5pm

*These prices are based on a basic cafe/pub style lunch. Add an additional $40 for lunch at Fenix on The Yarra, operated by Gary Mehigan (of Master Chef Fame)

Also ask if you'd like to combine with Queen Victoria Market Tour

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