Holiday rentals in Melbourne

Melbourne is the sports capital of the world and this tour will show you why! This walking tour also includes a behind-the-scenes stadium tour of the world famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) - Australia's largest stadium (100k+ capacity). We'll cover 184 years of Melbourne's sporting history and look at how sports media influenced Melbourne’s multicultural identity. From there we'll visit the site of Melbourne's first competitive sporting event and relive the incredible stories of the people instrumental in building this sporting city. We'll then visit the site of the 1956 Olympic Games, stand on the track and hear Australia's most inspirational sporting story and the story of it’s darkest and most controversial sporting day. We'll then head to the Tennis Walk of Fame and get photos with the statues of tennis legends, hear their incredible stories and see Rod Laver Arena - Home of the Australian Open! We'll also visit Show Court 3, a court graced by the likes of Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Williams and more. From there you'll go behind-the-scenes of the MCG which includes pitch side, the players changing rooms, press conference room, coaches box & more! ***If booking in November, December or January - please note that all tennis aspects of the tour will be subject to availability due to the Australian Open. We'll attempt to cover as much of this area as possible. Other things to note When you arrive at the Melbourne Visitor Hub (corner of Swanston Street and Little Collins Street) look for your tour guide with the blue umbrella.

Who says history can't be fun? On this tour we will visit three of the city's best bars and share stories of Melbourne's fascinating, debaucherous and comical past. This tour caters to everyone, whether it's your first time visiting the city or you're a Melbourne local. Depending on the day, the weather and your preferences, we will handpick three amazing bars to take you to. They may be sun-soaked rooftop bars, hipster laneway bars, tiny gin distilleries or cocktail bars. Our tour finishes in Melbourne CBD but if you are still thirsty for more or are starving for a local feed, we will be happy to give you recommendations on where to head next. At the end of the tour we guarantee you'll not only have had a great time, you will have discovered some great new local bars and learnt something new about Melbourne along the way! So join us on this fun afternoon as we show you that history really is better with booze!

Want a perfect day exploring the outdoors or relaxing in a day spa? Now you can have them both. We @hikeandseektours invite you to hike rugged coastlines and unwind in the luxurious Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs with 8 other nature lovers and a local Aussie guide. From Melbourne city we’ll make our way to the idyllic Mornington Peninsula with our brand new VW van and freshly brewed coffee in our hands. First stop is the summit of Arthur’s Seat where we’ll share panoramic ocean views and with some luck, we'll say G'day to our kangaroo friends. We’ll then cruise down to Bushrangers Bay for a 8km easy return hike featuring stunning coastal scenery, rocky bays and blue waters. Spot more kangaroos, wallabies and listen to the songs of native birds as we wander along the undulating path. After we return from our first hike, we head to Cape Schanck for a smaller walk along the boardwalk before a delicious local cafe lunch at Merchant & Maker. Order some local wines here! Our final stop, Peninsula Hot Springs which is an award-winning natural hot springs and outdoor day spa destination. It’s the perfect way to end a great date with nature! (Bathing time is their standard 2h. The spa entrance fee & towels included to the price. Please note that lunch is not included.) #hikeandseektours Other things to note Grade 2 Hiking: No bush walking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.

Join me in discovering Melbourne's neighborhood markets from a local’s perspective. Learn how the markets are unique to our city with my own personal insight, interact with the vendors I have hand-picked and taste their mouth-watering local produce. We start at centrally located Southern Cross station and depending on the day we may visit the Queen Victoria Market, the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere, or the city's oldest market, South Melbourne Market. All of these markets showcase our multi-cultural society and boast a history and importance to Melbourne's local way of life. We will take the tram to the market, unhurriedly introducing each vendor, who explains the passion behind their food and a rare insight into their history, all with plenty of samples to match the enthusiasm. After reveling in the buzz of the markets, learning the history, we end with a drink or delicious Gelato where we will happily give you plenty of recommendations to enjoy the rest of your stay in Melbourne..(along with a full belly) Other things to note Depending on the market of the day a MYKI transport card may be required. We suggest wait until the day and if required the guide will advise how to buy. The cost isapprox $15 for a card and day pass

Want to explore the Great Ocean Road in style with a local Aussie guide? Our premium (but humble) small group experience is made for you :) @hikeandseektours we like to keep it small, so join the group of 8 other awesome travellers for this memorable day adventure. With coffees in our hands we’ll depart Melbourne and head straight to the famous 12 Apostles before the masses of people arrive. We promise you’ll never forget this view! After the Apostles and Gibson Steps, it's time for a delicious lunch at our favourite local cafe before driving through the Great Otway National Park. Here we’ll take an easy-moderate 3km hike through an ancient rainforest to the dreamy Beauchamp Falls (Psst! The big bus companies can't make it here). Always wanted to see humongous trees? On our next stop we will take a stroll amongst the ‘Giants of the forest’. Photos won’t do any justice of this place, so you *have to* experience it yourself. From there we’ll cruise along the iconic Great Ocean Road stopping at Apollo Bay for an optional award-winning gelato. Say G’day to some wild koalas, drop bears, king parrots & kangaroos at Kennett River and walk or swim at the beach in the surftown Lorne - or simply grab a snack before heading back to Melbourne. It is a long way but once in a lifetime roadtrip! Other things to note Grade 2: No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface. There is driving involved on this experience but the views are definitely worth it and our van is very comfy.