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The city’s blossoming cultural scene has seen it offer up some of Australia’s best food, textiles, architectural design, music and theatre. Following the Yarra River, one will arrive at enchanting wineries and the expansive cool, temperate rainforests of Yarra Ranges National Park. Integral to the region’s history is the Wurundjeri people, whose stories and culture persist throughout the city and hinterland. From ‘best-of’ style day trips to extensive tours from the city centre to Ballarat, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for Special Interest Groups.
Our Special Interest programs are designed for groups of any size who are looking for a unique and tailored travel experience. The experiences are designed to capture a group’s niche interests and can be made to suit all budgets. Some examples of niche categories that our Special Interest Tours to Melbourne have catered to previously include:
Below is an example itinerary with a focus on culture, history and tourism in Melbourne.
| 07:00 | Arrive at Melbourne airport (MEL) and depart immediately for accommodation |
| 07:30 | Arrive at accommodation and check in |
| 08:00 | Depart accommodation on a City Tour, first stop Flinders Street Railway Station! |
| 08:30 | Arrive at Flinders Street Railway Station |
| 08:45 | Depart Flinders Street Railway Station for the Royal Botanic Gardens |
| 09:00 | Arrive at Royal Botanic Gardens. Explore King’s Domain and Shrine of Remembrance |
| 10:00 | Morning Tea in the Botanic Gardens |
| 10:15 | Depart Royal Botanic Gardens for Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) |
| 10:30 | Arrive at MCG and explore the Australian Sports Museum |
| 11:00 | Depart MCG for Cook’s Cottage |
| 11:15 | Arrive at Cook’s Cottage |
| 11:45 | Depart Cook’s Cottage for Johnston Street (Fitzroy) |
| 12:15 | Arrive at Johnston Street and discover street art in its many laneways |
| 12:45 | Take an iconic Melbourne tram to Chinatown |
| 13:15 | Lunch in Chinatown! |
| 14:00 | Depart Chinatown on foot for Melbourne Museum, passing Her Majesty’s Theatre |
| 14:15 | Enjoy some time exploring the fantastic exhibits at Melbourne Museum! |
| 15:45 | Depart Melbourne Museum for Victoria Markets, the foodie capitol of Melbourne |
| 16:00 | Find Afternoon Tea at one of the many artisan stalls |
| 16:45 | Depart Victoria Markets for Eureka Skydeck |
| 17:00 | Arrive at Eureka Skydeck to watch the sunset over the city |
| 18:00 | Depart Eureka Skydeck for Dinner at one of Southbank’s many fabulous restaurants |
| 19:30 | Depart Southbank for Old Melbourne Gaol |
| 20:00 | Arrive at Old Melbourne Gaol for a Ghost Tour |
| 20:30 | Ghost Tour of Old Melbourne Gaol |
| 21:45 | Depart Old Melbourne Gaol for accommodation |
| 22:15 | Arrive at accommodation. End entire program. |
