Five guided days in Melbourne for 18 to 39 year olds arriving in Australia, many of them solo: street art laneways, an Aboriginal walking tour of Naarm, the Brighton to St Kilda coast and Queen Victoria Market, with a group of up to 22. Airport pick-up, five hostel nights, one lunch and three dinners are covered.
Days
- 5 days, 5 nights
Age
- 18 to 39
Group size
- Max 22
Start / finish
- Melbourne / Melbourne
Return
- See itinerary for details
Accommodation
- 5 nights in a shared dorm at Little Drifter hostel
Transport
- Airport pick-up, city trams and walking
Meals
- 1 lunch and 3 dinners
Route
Included experiences
- Hosier Lane — walk the CBD's street art laneways
- Aboriginal walking tour — learn the story of Naarm and the Wurundjeri people
- Brighton to St Kilda — coastal walk via the bathing boxes and Point Ormond
- Queen Victoria Market — produce, coffee and souvenir stalls
- Melbourne Skydeck — panoramic view over the city
- Chinatown — group dinner in the lantern-lit streets
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Reviews
5.0
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AI summary of 133 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the tour for its comprehensive introduction to Melbourne, the quality of the social experience with other visitors, and the extensive support provided by guides and staff both during and after the week, including help with practical matters such as bank accounts, work opportunities, and onward travel planning. What stands out most frequently is the combination of diverse activities—ranging from city exploration and street art to wildlife encounters with kangaroos, koalas, and penguins on Phillip Island, plus surfing lessons—all organised without feeling rushed, alongside the guides' local knowledge and approachable, friendly demeanour. The most common caveat is that one traveller wished for a cost breakdown when booking follow-up trips, and another suggested a city tour map would be helpful, though the overwhelming majority of feedback reflects high satisfaction with the value and organisation of the package.
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The best way to start my Australian adventure. I made friends and memories for life and fell in love with a city I can't wait to come back to.
I had a great time. The activities were fun and the help getting set up meant I settled in quickly.
A brilliant way to start my time in Australia, and being with a group doing the same thing made me feel at ease. The week was packed with fun activities and they helped plan my whole east coast trip.
A great way to settle in as a solo traveller. I made friends I still talk to ten months on, and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a helping hand at the start.
A great week where I met amazing people. I'd have swapped the walking tour for the botanic gardens, and I'd have liked a cost breakdown when they booked my east coast trip, but overall I enjoyed it.
I had an amazing week in Melbourne with Emily, who was attentive and full of good tips. The activities were great fun, especially surfing, and the hostel was clean, safe and well located.
