Wilsons Promontory Day Tour (4 - 11 Guests)
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DISCOVER UNFORGETTABLE COASTAL VIEWS & IMPRESSIVE MOUNTAIN VISTAS IN OUR ONE OF A KIND, SMALL GROUP TOUR.
This small group (4 – 11 guests) hiking tour is made for those who want the best of the beach and the mountains. We arrive at Wilsons Prom and embark on our first hike for the day which takes us through beautiful terrain and emerges to the vastness of “The Big Drift” Wilsons Promontory sand dunes. An out of this world and inescapable view that can be often overlooked.
Once we return we will take a small drive to the general store for some lunch. Next, it’s time for our second hike of the day, a 7.8 km return journey to the famous Mt Oberon. From the summit, you will experience arguably the best coastal views in Victoria.
Our next stop is one of our favourites, Squeaky Beach. Here you can wander on the incredibly white rounded grains of quartz which make a squeaking sound giving this popular local beach its name.
Finally, as we are departing the National Park, we will make a stop to see our native furry friends. There is a high chance you’ll see Wombats, Emus, Kangaroos and Wallabies going about their daily business.
HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS
2 x easy to moderate hikes with a total distance of 12 km.
Plenty of chances to spot emu, koalas, wombats and wallabies
Entrance to Wilsons Promontory National Park
INCLUSIONS
Rain Ponchos, First Aid
Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
Unforgettable memories
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
Hotel pickup
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable trainers or hiking boots
Water bottle (1L)
Cash or credit card for lunch / dinner (around $25)
Warm layers & waterproof jacket just in case
Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat
Swimsuit & a towel for a swim in the ocean (summer months)
PICK UP
CBD pick up: 7:30am @ 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne – (taxi rank located on St Kilda Road between Hamer Hall & the Arts Centre).
CBD drop off: 7:30pm
Let’s hit the road!
Thank you for choosing to take a trip with us. We love sharing Australia’s most incredible local landscapes with fellow adventurers like yourself.
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Where to meet us
CBD pick up: 7:30am @ 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne – (taxi rank located on St Kilda Road between Hamer Hall & the Arts Centre).
What to expect
- 2 x easy to moderate hikes with a total distance of 12 km.
- Plenty of chances to spot emu, koalas, wombats and wallabies
- Entrance to Wilsons Promontory National Park
- Organic Fruit & Healthy Snacks
- Freshly Brewed Coffee Supreme & Organic Tea
- Modern VW Caravelle – 9 seater with Air Con
- Rain Ponchos, First Aid
- Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
- Unforgettable memories
What to bring
Comfortable trainers or hiking boots
Water bottle (1L)
Cash or credit card for lunch / dinner (around $25)
Warm layers & waterproof jacket just in case
Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat
Swimsuit & a towel for a swim in the ocean (summer months)
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Great Hiking Tour Experience Great hiking tour in a small group with Kurtis our guide.Worthwhile bookings the Grampians tour.
It was not an easy hike but our guide made us feeling as much comfortable as possible.
Great Atmosphere within the group and Amazing view at the top
Would recommend Hike and Seek for any type of hiking tour experience
Best Adventure in Australia! We had the best time ever with Jada! She took us on the most adventures tour we’ve ever taken in Australia. We got to see the 12 Apostles, strolled along Gibson Beach, walked through a rain forest to see a beautiful waterfall, and the amazing Redwood Forest in Australia. She was extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and a very safe driver, especially on the winding dirt road.
A life changing journey One of the best experiences of my life. Truly an unforgettable day. Jada was an amazing guide, driver and DJ.
Perfect adventure for nature lovers Was amazing tour with a super friendly tour guide “Kurtis”! I went with my Mom totgetger to get a wildlife experience around great nature: we all got it! The hikes and lookouts were amazing, also he told us little things about each stop. The communication before and while the trip was easy and we were a small group of 5, so now stress and crowds. Would recommend to book it for families as well for friends or solo travellers! Cheers and big Thanks
It was a trip that felt like a blessing. I don't know why this tour is less famous. Kurtis's car had spacious seats and comfortable seats, and he drove very safely. We worked hard to reach many schedules, and at the end of the trip to a nearby place, we took consideration of our physical strength and brought the car to a nearby place. This day is unforgettable and it was the best tour I've experienced in Melbourne.
Nice tour It was the best tour in my life!!!!! You guys must have this tour.It was really nice🤍🤍
Best travel at Wilsons Promontory The tour guide Kurtis was professional and friendly; it was a very pleasant day.
Fabulous day along the Great Ocean Road! Kurtis is a great host! He is charismatic and really makes it a point to connect with everyone in the group. This tour is a long day but worth it for all of the amazing sites as well as the little side stops for ice cream and seeing koalas and roos in the wild!
5 Stars for a reason This was truly a well earned 5 star experience. Had a great day. Met some great people. Itinerary was perfect Kurtis was a fantastic guide - attentive, personable, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We went on roads and to places most Australians have never been.
Excellent, must-do tour! The tour was well paced with stops at wonderful localities. Jayda is an excellent tour guide - very well informed and helpful.
A must-do! This is a must-do tour, it's very different than the Great Ocean Road Tour. It's an active tour, starting with a picturesque hike through a forest to an ocean view. There is a walk along a tidal river to another lovely viewpoint, then a walk on Squeaky Beach and a tour of a Wildlife Park to look for kangaroos and emus and wombats. This is the second oldest national park in the world, and is beloved by Melburnians. Ryan was a wonderful tour guide, looking after everyone and making sure to get to know everyone throughout the day. He really likes people, and was cheerful the entire 15 hour day. He helped make the day really fun.
Great experience. The tour was amazing and Jayda is the best!
The most beautiful forests and beaches in the world If you enjoy challenging hikes in a small group and want to see the most beautiful forests and beaches in the world, then this is THE tour for you. Our guide – I think her name was Gwinda – isn’t just a brilliant bus driver but also a real expert on geology. Thanks a million, it was a wonderful tour.
Awesome Tour - Recommend Doing in a van. This was a great tour. It was a small group of only 5 people, which made it very nice. While a long day, we had a lot of great stops in this spectacular part of Australia and never felt rushed. Our guide, Tessa, was excellent. She is a wonderful driver on some windy roads. She really knew this area like the back of her hand. The Great Ocean Road has to be one of the best drives in the world. Recommendation: this tour was great because it was a van vice a bus. With the small parking lots and windy roads, I highly recommend this tour or an operator that uses a van or advertises “small group”
Don't miss this tour! We very much enjoyed our tour. Jayda was an excellent tour guide brimming with all sorts of Australian knowledge. Her driving was safe and measured. The sites were all outstanding!
Superb! Tour guide Jayda, brilliant! Cruise day, casual , fun, positive m, happy vibe. The young gal ( guide$ charges the day with effervescence! 12 Apostles, I’m my humble opinion, one of the worlds most sensational nature phenomenon, I have ever seen!
The van we took was clean, new, air conditioning was brilliant, also had some fresh air with the windows down at times! Lovely way to spend the day, I’d you want a chillaxed kind of day, with mind blowing scenery!
If Jayda ever gets a bad review? It will never be her that’s the problem, it will be the passenger! Thanks for a smashing day!
Cheers,
Ms. Lisa Teel
Great Day on the Great Ocean Drive and other goodies. We had a great time with Jayda on this tour. She’s friendly and informative and made it very interesting. The landscape we saw on the drive was a great way to get to know this part of the country. The 12 Apostles, the great lunch..(where I spotted three new birds!!) many koalas, kangaroo.. and a beautiful long scenic drive back along the Great Ocean Drive made for a lovely day. We even stopped for a walk through a temperate rainforest which was just beautiful.
Koalas for everybody! A definite highlight of my week in Melbourne! Storm and flood damage caused most of the Ocean Road to be inaccessible, but the team at Hike & Seek did well to make adjustments and ensure that it was still a full day of exploration and experience in this little corner of Australia. LOTS of koala spotting!!! Totally the energy and vibe of hanging out with pals, and our guide Jayden was supreme to lead us, set the tone, and share stories, facts, trivia, and laughs. We got a good look at things unique to this region, and the lunch spot was high caliber. Excellent communication, nice new van, plenty of time off the van, and a good bite of what amazing-ness Australia has to offer. Would love to do a deeper dive with this crew on another outing soon, I hope!
A stunning day out at Wilson’s Prom Pat was a brilliant guide for the day keeping us well informed on interesting facts about the Prom and wider Victoria on the drive (stopping in a a delightful bankers to pic up lunch!) before taking us to Big Drift, up Mt. Bishop, into Tidal River and over to Squeaky Beach (where we had a sip in the sea) before rounding out our time in the Prom on a nature walk spotting local wildlife.The day started with pick up at 7.30am from the Melbourne meeting point and returned us for 7.30pm - a full day and with the offering of tailored options as to where we most wanted to spend our time throughout our day.
Amazing experience! We had an incredible time exploring the great ocean road with our tour guide Aaron! Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better guide for the long day. He was kind and personable, which made the time fly by. He was also very knowledgeable about everything in Australia, from animals to politics and everything in between. We were lucky enough to see a wallaby, four different koalas with two being very up close, and kangaroos! The team does a brilliant job of bringing the small groups to non-touristy areas to have the best chance at seeing some spectacular wildlife. 10/10 would recommend booking with tour guide Aaron!
Stunning coast line Excellent friendly guide. Aaron. Knowledgeable and a good driver! A long day with lots of travel but worth it to get out of the city for a day. Stunning coastal scenery. Best ice cream I’ve ever had in the afternoon. It was an opportunity to see Australia’s rugged coast line.
Great way to see Melbourne as a solo traveler I booked this trip as a solo traveler and I'm so happy I went. The tour guide was super friendly, had great music for the drive there and back, and made sure everyone felt included. Everyone on the hike was delightful, and the views were amazing. Highly recommend Hike and Seek!
Fun in the rain Andrew was amazing. He has "great ideas" our crew of 6 people was great. The food at the perch was good, it was hailing at the 12 apostles but Andrew made a quick change to make sure we got the most out of everything. Would recommend to anyone.
Amazing day out hiking in the Grampians Must-do hiking trip to the Grampians. Such an awesome day out, and our guide Kurtin was superb - helpful, friendly and always ensuring the group was OK and engaged.
Great hike experience at the Grampians We had a small group at the tour. Whilst the hike up was slightly challenging physically (at certain steep steps) for me, we were rewarded with amazing views at the pinnacle and the waterfall. Our guide Andrew is patient, knowledgeable and a very experienced hiker. The weather was beautiful too! It was a great experience and I look forward to visiting the Grampians National Park again
A Relaxing Escape from the city Had a fantastic day in Mornington today! The hiking trail was beautiful with delightful sea view, and the hot spring afterward were the perfect way to relax. Our guides(Aaron and Andrew) were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience enjoyable. The pace was perfectly chill - not rushed at all, giving us plenty of time to take in the scenery and enjoy each moment. They were attentive to everyone's needs and created a wonderful atmosphere throughout the day. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a perfect blend of nature and relaxation!
Spectacular day! 12 apostles must see! The day was amazing!! The 12 apostles is spectacular. Plus you get to see so much of Australia including koalas & kangaroos. Mark our tour guide was a true delight. He was so friendly, kind, accommodating & super knowledgeable. I would give him 20 stars if I could. Loved the small group. Allows you to see unique places away from all the big tour buses. Best day in Australia. Thank you Mark for making it an unforgettable experience for my family of 4 and my broken toe!!
Great tour Marcus was the best tour guide we had on the multiple tours we had on our entire 16 day holiday. I was particularly impressed that he found wild koalas for us when the larger tour buses were looking in all the wrong places. The man is a legend.
Excellent trip and well organized It was a very nice trip!! Maccus (not sure if I spell his name right) was super nice, talkative and caring. He took nice photos. And it was very nice of him to walk slowly with me to make sure I could catchup with the other couple who walked very fast. I will recommend this trip to my friends!
Great Experience!! wow - what an amazing day. went solo and we had such a great group, led by the incredible Mark and Dino. Mark was engaging from the moment he picked us up, and was our fearless leader through a gorgeous day with a packed schedule. highly recommend for someone looking to hit a bunch of beautiful sights outside of Melbourne in one day with a fabulous guide. 10/10 recommend!!
Couldn’t have wished for more 👍 Fantastic day trip with visits to 12 Apostles, rainforest with a stunning waterfall and redwoods as well a koala and kangaroos with stops at towns on the Great Ocean Road. The restaurant we stopped at for lunch was great- delicious food and a lovely setting. The small group size worked really well. Massive thanks to Joe who was an outstanding and knowledgable guide. Couldn’t recommend this trip more from Melbourne.
Wonderful hiking tour Mark was an excellent guide. This trip was a great mix of local history and activity. We enjoyed lunch at the beach and a moderate hike to a beautiful vista. Highly recommend.
Great scenic day tour from Melbourne This tour was a great way to experience Wilson Prom if you only have one day. The drive on either end is long but worth it. The bakery stop on the way there was amazing, so many great options. First stop was at the Big Drift which was very impressive. Not long enough to venture too far in but enough to appreciate. Next stop was Squeaky Beach. Since everyone brought/bought lunch ahead of time we were able to spend extra time at the beach and eat there. That gave us enough time to swim which was wonderful. Next stop was a hike up Mount Bishop which provided an amazing view of the coast. It never felt too steep but we climbed a lot of elevation. Final stop was a natural walk but unfortunately we didn’t see any kangaroos or wombats as they might have been scared a way by the recent construction. Mark (and Dino) was a great guide. He is super friendly and passionate about nature and being a tour guide. He kept us informed and entertained the whole way. Highly recommended!
A Special Great Ocean Road Very nice! Heading to attractions that other travel tours wont go (especially love the little hike in the Otways). Also the Gibson Steps and Apollo Bay is nice, love our tour guide Andrew who brings us along the way with his nice driving all across.
Wonderful Tour Experience Lorinda was organized, punctual, and polite. We enjoyed the tour. The lunch spot was fantastic. We were lucky that there were few people, making the tour feel almost private.
We had a wonderful experience. Saw herds of Kangaroos, wallabies emus and parrots during our trip. Patrick was an excellent guide. He was patient And helped our elderly father in law make it up to the Pinnacle. We really enjoyed ourselves
Amazing! Marcus was great! Shared a lot of his experiences and very knowledgeable. The entire trip was easy going at a perfect pace. Some of us even went swimming during this time!
One for the books! What a delight! The bakery on the way was delicious. The hike was about 7 miles. We saw wallabies, spectacular views and an echidna. Then it was off to the Koala Sanctuary. It's very touching that there is so much space for them and some had been rescued during the wildfires. After that we did another small walk where we could see rescued penguins nesting, grey geese and more wallabies. The penguin parade was pure joy. I would suggest going to the far gift shop before popping down because it gets crowded straight afterwards. Seeing the penguins emerging out of the ocean, wait til there are enough to waddle up the beach to goto their homes was delightful. Really a wonderful outing that is such a special day.
Fantastic guide Dear Lorinda, we would like to thank you again for the fantastic day we had with you during the great ocean route. You were a fantastic inspiring tour guide who took us with you from the first moment to literally the last moments with passion, dedication and energy. We can highly recommend this tour with you but also other trips led by you. We will definitely book with you again for our next tour or hike!! your the best and many thanks again for a fantastic day. Meta & Eric
Friendly tour Did the grampians and wilson prom.Laurinda an Pat were really friendly! Small group tour is a must!
Great day, great tour guide Awesome day & great fun. Learnt some facts & history along the way. Cheers to Pat C for definitely making it worthwhile!!
Exceptional experience. Pat C was an absolute cracker. True Aussie tour guide, you couldn’t ask for anything better. I got way more out of the day then they advertised, with close to 10 stops. The whole experience was about 13 hours. I got my tickets from Red Balloon, but hide and seek sell their own too.
Amazing views, stops, and experiences. I would recommend anyone that has a spare day in Melbourne to book in with these guys. They provided one of the best memories over my holiday.
LOVED IT, THANK YOU PAT Loved everything about it,it felt like a close friend was showing me around and not a complete stranger. I wish we were staying longer so we could do P Island as well. 10/10 experience and will do it again when back. PAT C is a great guy and a great host, thank you so much for allowing us to see your version of this part of the world.
Fantastic Had such an amazing time today! Our tour guide Mark was fantastic and the hikes and views were so good! Highly recommended this tour????
The Great Ocean Road was Great My small group tour was just two people plus our guide Will so it was like having a personal tour guide and a great value. The way they do the tour in 'reverse,' starting at the 12 Apostles and working back to the east also paid big dividends as we never ran into large crowds or larger tour buses at our various stops. Will was very chill, never rushed us, and made sure we had the full experience of the Great Ocean Road. We did not do well for seeing wildlife but that was no one's fault. The tour involves a lot of driving but unavoidable when starting from Melbourne. I was very impressed by Will's driving and time management. I thought the stop for lunch was a bit pricey for the amount of food but not the quality. Overall it was a very enjoyable day and I would highly recommend.
Exprienced Guide with great service and atmosphere small group great atmosphere, and Guide so friendly and came to walk with us everytime and keep telling us the story behind ect. Also know where can spot wild animals surely exprienced. definetelly consider with them next time and introduce to my friends.
Perfect. This trip was totally worth it. We had an amazing day and Shane did everything to make this the perfect trip! We would recommend it to everyone!!
Great Hike It was a great hike! I can't remember the name of the guide but it was something starting with an M I think Anyways he was a great guide and we had very nice chats on the tour. We got everything done, even though we had some people for whom the hike was challenging constitution wise and one of them stopped before the top view. I wouldn't consider the hike itself challenging, I would say it was easy to medium, but you need some constitution since you are going on kind of a schedule. That makes it a little challenging, so I would say a good base fitness helps. Keep in mind that this is a hike. It's not a sight seeing tour. It's not a lot of nice little picture stops or places with something to say about from the guide. The main part is quite literally hiking. Nothing really to say about it by the guide. But he was good company. We had three little stops after the hike: a neat waterfall that was indeed great for pictures, a place for some food/ice-cream and a stop to see emus/kangaroos. Apparently usually there are emus there and sometimes kangaroos as well, when we were there there were no emus but a lot of kangaroos also with some baby's (which Have a name but I forgot it. Something like jolly I believe) which was lovely to see. They were very relaxed and we were able to get quite close. Other than that we had a stop on the way there for food and a stop to hit the toilets. Coffee and tea was on board which was also great. All in all it was a great hike and I would do it again! (even though I'm not sure the word tour is quite fitting. It's more like a guided hike - which is great with someone who knows the locations)
A small group worthwhile tour A 12-hour small van tour with 8 people that really passed quickly. Main purpose was the Great Ocean Road with natural sights on it like the 12 Apostles where the tour actually begins with and then drives back to Melbourne after visiting a rainforest, giant sequoias, and checking free wild animals along the way (koalas, kangaroos, cockatoos, parrots, Our guide was Marcos who engaged with all the passengers and made sure we saw everything. He was a very kind, safe driver, and knowledgeable learned guide.
Quality ! It was my first trip with Hike and Seek (Australia) and 100% I will take another tours with them. It was a car tour in small group (Great Ocean Road) and I was really impressed by the rout and care of our guide
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Best tour, Recommended! Amazing. Tour guide is so amazing! He’s well prepared, entertaining, and informative. Itinerary was well balanced. Small group size make it relaxed and enjoyable.
An Excellent Day Tour with a Great Guide I highly recommend this day tour! Seeing the Great Ocean Road was one of the highlights of my trip to Australia and I'm so grateful to Shane, our guide, for making the trip such a memorable one! He not only showed us some of the most spectacular sights, but he also made sure we were able to spot some wildlife during the tour including kangaroos and koalas. It was definitely a long day, but well worth the time and money.
Superb arrangement for Wilson Prom.Lovinda was great in guiding us Lovinda was superb in guiding us for the hike in Wilsons Prom ,Big Drift and Squeaky Beach .Really grateful for the services hike and seek provide .


















































































