Page 33 - Events in Melbourne in February 2026

See the Twelve Apostles and walk through the rainforest on a day trip along the Great Ocean Road. Avoid the crowds and beat the rush by exploring the typical route in reverse. Boutique: 11 pax maximum

Explore Australia's wildlife with a tour by bus and entrance to Koala Park and experience the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. Visit Woolamai Beach and dip your feet in the water.

Feel the thrill of snorkeling with wild dolphins and Australian fur seals on a snorkeling cruise from Melbourne. Discover the picturesque Mornington Peninsula and enjoy refreshments on board.

Travel along the historic Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff onboard The Q Train. Experience a degustation of some of the best local food and drinks.

Visit Australia's home to the criminally insane, and Ararat's most visited attraction: the J Ward Lunatic Asylum. Explore the museum, followed by a ghost tour of the home of notorious criminals including Chopper Read, Gary Webb and William Wallace.

Cruise across the sparkling waters of Port Philip Bay aboard the Williamstown ferry. See the sights of Melbourne from a different perspective as you sail to or from the colonial suburb. Listen to audio commentary along the way.

Visit some of Victoria’s top wineries in the stunning Yarra Valley on a full-day tour from Melbourne. Enjoy tutored tastings with your guide at 4 premium wineries and lunch at a winery restaurant.

Spend a day engaging with Australian wildlife and exploring the diverse coastline of Phillip Island on a bus tour. Watch little penguins waddle across the shores of Summerland Bay in the evening.

Explore Melbourne’s hidden alleyways and hear chilling tales on a guided tour. See where Chinatown’s spices hid opium smoke, poorhouses supplied bodies to science, and Jack the Ripper evaded police.

Explore Yarra Valley’s top wineries and gourmet delights on a full-day tour from Melbourne. Enjoy fine wines, artisanal gins, local cheeses, delicious chocolates, and more.