Small-group day tours of the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island and Melbourne — guided live in English, Spanish and Italian by people who know Victoria like the backs of their hands. Groups of 2 to 11, never 50. Owner-operated since 2003.
Twenty-three years of good days out
Tripadvisor 4.8 from more than 1,800 reviews. Google 4.9. Most of them mention a guide by name — Travis, Herb, Johanna, Eliseo — which tells you what actually makes the day.
3 Touring Options
Oceania Tours is Melbourne's Small Group Tour specialist (max 11 people) offering three distinct touring styles.
Bus tours
Oceania24 explores Victoria's most popular destinations with our expert guides in 24 seat buses. Perfect for those seeking an affordable, comfortable and social experience.
Small Group tours
Small Group Tours offer a more personal touch, with fewer guests and knowledgeable language specialist guides, in groups of 2 to 11, ensuring you won’t miss a thing; blending the camaraderie of a group setting with individual attention.
Private tours
Private Tours offer a truly exclusive tailor-made option which allows us to design the itinerary around your preferences and timing. Choose your destination and travel in complete privacy, with a guide dedicated solely to you.
Oceania ensures a memorable experience showcasing the best of Melbourne and Victoria.
Oceania Tours turns
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Oceania turns 23 this year
Sebastian started Oceania in 2003 with one van and a simple idea: small groups, unhurried days, and guides who actually talk with you — in English, Spanish or Italian. Twenty-three years on, it still works exactly that way. Same owner, same idea, slightly better vans.
Lizzie Holder
2 months ago
We had a brilliant day and Travis our guide was so knowledgeable and make our day so enjoyable. Thank you.
Lorena Fernandez
3 months ago
Eliseo explained the most important points of interest in the city of Melbourne to us in detail and professionally, creating an atmosphere of trust and comfort for the two couples who shared the morning with him!
Rosa
3 months ago
Highly recommended! We took the guided tour of Melbourne and its surroundings with Judith, and it was a fantastic decision! Besides showing us the most important sights, she explained the city's history in a very engaging way, sharing lots of interesting facts.
Judith's passion for Australia shines through, making the tour incredibly entertaining, and she's always attentive to our needs and ensures we get a complete overview of Melbourne. She was always ready to answer our questions and gave us great recommendations for further exploring the city.
If you're planning a trip to Melbourne, don't hesitate to take her tour. A fantastic experience!
Tracy Gonzales
3 months ago
We had a great time on the Moonlit Sanctuary/Phllip Island tour. Our guide Fred Garcarczyk was so much fun! He had lots of stories and was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited.
Highly recommend the Sanctuary. We got to feed and pet the wallabies and kangaroos (including a white one named Coconut). It was raining that day so some of the zookeepers presentations were canceled, but they have koalas and exotic birds as well.
Philip Island was a wonderful surprise. Hundreds of little penguins coming in from the ocean for the night was quite a site. Be forewarned, they have a very strict no photograph policy.
Thanks again, Fred!
Shirley Law
3 months ago
Thanks our tour guide and driver Fred. He is patient, enthusiastic and talkative. I can feel that he loves Melbourne so much! He introduces this city a lot. Although it was a half-day tour, I felt relaxed and fulfilled.
JM Inot
4 months ago
I recently joined the Great Ocean Road tour with Oceania Tours and really enjoyed the experience. The tour was well organized, comfortable, and fun. Our guide was very informative, friendly, and shared interesting facts throughout the trip. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, and every stop was worth it. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Melbourne.
Blush Max
5 months ago
We had a wonderful experience on our Melbourne tour visiting the Twelve Apostles, Schulz Organic Dairy, and London Bridge. The entire trip was enjoyable, scenic, and very well-organized.
Our driver was exceptionally kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. He shared interesting history and stories about the different places we visited, which made the tour even more meaningful and engaging. He also brought us to lovely spots along the way that made the experience feel special and memorable.
The views were absolutely breathtaking, especially along the Great Ocean Road, and the stop at Schulz Cheese and Fudge was such a delightful treat. Overall, it was a very pleasant and relaxing experience, and we truly appreciated the warm hospitality and care throughout the tour. Highly recommended!
Gowry Sivakumar
5 months ago
Did the Great Ocean Road Tour with Burt. Highly recommend doing this, the service was really great he was really accommodating and such a kind person!! Thank you Burt for everything💗
Baguette Doug
7 months ago
We joined Oceania for two small-group day tours last week: one to the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles, and another to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade. Both are must-do excursions when visiting Melbourne.
Compared with options offered elsewhere (such as Klook, GetYourGuide, or other local tour operators), Oceania provides a much more seamless and personal experience. Along the way, we noticed many large tour buses carrying 30–50 people each, while our groups had just 6 and 7 people respectively. The small group size made the experience much more relaxed and comfortable.
For the Great Ocean Road tour, our guide was Herb. He was full of energy and shared lots of stories and insights about Melbourne and the surrounding areas. We were also blessed with the weather. The day started a bit gloomy, but by the time we reached the Twelve Apostles, the sun came out and the sky turned beautifully blue.
For the Penguin Parade, our guide Gary took good care of us. We were the only ones given special cushions, which made the penguin viewing much more cozy. Apparently there are several viewing options (some with a ranger guide, others with premium viewing spots), and everything was coordinated very smoothly. Gary also had incredibly sharp eyesight and spotted wildlife along the way, including an echidna and several wallabies. I enjoyed this immensely.
Debra Hendry
7 months ago
Full day moonlit animal sanctuary and Philip island tour. We did the full day tour with Burt as our guide who was fantastic. He explained everything and was so amenable and made the day thoroughly enjoyable . Great experience
Harry Foreman
8 months ago
We had an amazing time , we did the great ocean road tour yesterday and the Philip island penguins today and happened to have the same tour guide twice , who was Adam. He did a great job of showing us all the main attractions but also showing us the hidden secret spots he knew , he was very knowledgeable and funny and made the tours amazing. Thank you Adam !
Carole
9 months ago
Yesterday we did the Great Ocean Road Experience. We saw so much- the itinerary is excellent. It’s a long day but the minibus was very comfortable. We’ve travelled a lot and been on many many tours and we agreed that Sarah is the best guide we’ve ever had. She added so much to an already great tour. She gave us information on local history, wildlife (including the kookaburra which she took us to see), the music she played on the journey, the Mad Max house etc etc, and also very clear practical information. And she drove this long journey superbly! Thank you so much Sarah, and for taking photos of us too!
Carmen GR ant
1 year ago
We had two marvellous days of tours with Oceania. First with Gary doing the Melbourne city tour. He was so informative and made us feel at home.
Next the Philips Island Penguin and Moonlit Sanctuary. Up close and personal with the animals. What a great experience and I highly recommend the Penguin Parade, it was a once in a lifetime experience. Travis our guide was so into his job, it made us feel like family.
Finally we took the Great Ocean Road Small group Tour with Bert. Such a knowledgeable and caring guide . I learned so much and now know how to spot a Koala in its habitat. Can’t say enough good things about the guides and tours.
Janis Fritsch
2 years ago
The great ocean road tour with Johanna November 2 of 2024. she was a wonderful guide and very informative and friendly! Spent 11 hours with her and had the best time seeing so many beautiful sights! I highly recommend Oceania tours and Johanna if you are in the Melbourne area! It will be one of the best days of your life! Thanks JoHanna!! Rick and Janis Fritsch
Vanesa Valero
2 years ago
Magnificent experience to get a general idea of the city with good panoramic views. Eliseo has shown us the most important points of Melbourne, has given us a lot of information and has guided us magnificently. Highly recommended.
Timothy Carmon
2 years ago
Great trip for groups of 1-6 people with Oceania tours to Phillip’s island and the Moonlit Sanctuary.
Guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. Provided commentary along the drive and walked around the Moonlit Sanctuary answering questions and adding to the experience.
The two of us joined 10 others, so it wasn’t an overwhelming group and it allowed us some flexibility when we stopped places. Would highly recommend over tours on a big charter bus if you have a smaller group.
Jaleen Tripolone
2 years ago
My parter and I went on the Moonlit Sanctuary and Penguin Parade Tour led by Travis. It was such a beautiful experience, and we could not have been happier! Travis was an excellent guide and tried to make sure we all got the best experience possible on the tour. He was so personable and you can tell how much he really truly loves the animals he brings you to see. Recommend this tour and Travis to anyone considering it!!
Bex
3 years ago
Thank you Dandy for such a wonderful day trip along the Great Ocean Road. Well done for helping us find some koalas and kangaroos in the wild too.
You made our trip very enjoyable with your fantastic personal anecdotes about Australian life and culture.
Janet Bruen
3 years ago
We took the Parade of Penguins tour It was a late at night trip due to the penguins schedule and they ARE in charge…literally!
We loved observing them and their total adorableness and DRIVE! We couldn’t stop giggling! Phones and picture taking are restricted as it hurts their eyes and thus, direction on land to their burrows
We couldn’t believe how many people were disrespectful and broke the rules. You can access photos from the website that are good and geez, protect wildlife, already!!!! Stop being an - - - - - - -!!!
Our driver, AL, was the icing on the cake He was so entertaining and such a good driver.
i forgot my favorite cap in the van and he returned it to me on his day off!!!!!!!!
Book this tour if you like penguins and, if you get Al, you’ve really got it AL, all!