Group Tours and Day Trips from Melbourne
Melbourne Departures with a Personal Touch
A Different Kind of Day Trip From Melbourne
Leave the usual Melbourne day trips behind and spend the day exploring the coast, countryside and communities of Bass Coast and South Gippsland.
From seaside towns and scenic roads to local wineries, fresh seafood and country favourites, there is plenty to discover beyond the better-known routes.
Your group can be picked up from Melbourne CBD or surrounding suburbs, with the day planned around where you would like to go and what you enjoy.
Stops, meals, pickup points and the pace of the day can all be worked out together. You can keep things simple, add a few local favourites, or leave room for a little spontaneity along the way.
This is a part of Victoria we know and love, and we’d love to show you around.
Melbourne Pickups Planned Around Your Group
A good day out should not begin with everyone struggling to reach one distant meeting point.
Depending on your group and route, pickups may be arranged from Melbourne CBD, nearby suburbs or other agreed locations. Kylie can also discuss multiple pickup points when they work with the timing of your day.
Your plans can be shaped around:
Where your passengers are coming from
Your group size
Preferred departure and return times
Places you would like to visit
Lunch, event, or attraction bookings
A pace that feels comfortable for everyone
Cruisin’ With Kylie welcomes groups of six or more. Personalised quotes are based on the pickup locations, travel distance, group size and plans for the day.
Where your passengers are coming from
Your group size
Preferred departure and return times
The places you would like to visit
Lunch, event, or attraction bookings
A pace that feels comfortable for everyone
Head Southeast and Discover Somewhere New
Bass Coast and South Gippsland are worth slowing down for. Beyond the better-known stops at Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory, there are coastal towns, rolling countryside, local wineries, markets, producers and community favourites to discover.
Starting from Melbourne, your group can enjoy a mix of these places without trying to squeeze too much into one day. The route can be shaped around what your group enjoys, with time to stop, look around and enjoy the journey.
Kylie loves helping Melbourne groups discover the places locals know well. Here are some towns, stops and experiences you might like to include in your day.
Grantville, Corinella and the Western Port Coast
The quieter Western Port coastline is a lovely introduction to Bass Coast.
A route through this area may include a bakery or morning tea stop, a peaceful waterfront visit, or time to look across Western Port. Grantville, Corinella and Coronet Bay can also be combined with markets, local events or other places further along the coast.
Possible stops include:
Grantville foreshore and jetty | A country bakery or café | Corinella pier and waterfront | Corinella Community Market (when scheduled) |Coronet Bay Beach | Scenic views across Western Port | Seasonal community events
Kilcunda: Country on One Side, Ocean on the Other
Kilcunda is one of those places that deserves more than a quick glance from the highway.
The town sits beside a dramatic stretch of coast, with rolling farmland close behind it. Visitors can see the historic trestle bridge, admire the ocean views or enjoy a short section of the coastal path.
Possible stops include:
Kilcunda Trestle Bridge | Coastal viewpoints & photo stops | Part of the George Bass Coastal Walk| A seaside lunch or drink | The Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel | Local music or community events
San Remo: Seafood, Sea Air and Coastal Cruises
San Remo is an easy place to slow down and enjoy the water.
Your group could visit the jetty, watch the pelicans, enjoy locally caught seafood or join a coastal cruise. San Remo can become the main experience or one part of a longer Bass Coast day.
Possible stops include:
San Remo Jetty | Pelican feeding | Fresh seafood from the Fisherman’s Co-op | Local cafés and hotel meals | Waterfront walks | Cape Woolamai coastal cruises | Views towards the Phillip Island bridge
Wonthaggi: Local History, Lunch and Entertainment
Wonthaggi gives groups several ways to enjoy the day without spending hours moving between stops.
The town can suit senior groups, retirement villages, Probus clubs and community organisations looking for a comfortable social outing. It can also be included in a broader coastal or food-focused itinerary.
Possible stops include:
The State Coal Mine | Wonthaggi town centre | Local cafés & shops | Wonthaggi ArtSpace | Wonthaggi Wetlands | The Bass Coast Rail Trail | Wonthaggi Workers Club | A scheduled lunch-and-show event
Cape Paterson and Inverloch
The coastal road between Cape Paterson and Inverloch offers open views, beaches and several opportunities to pause along the way.
Cape Paterson is known for its golden beaches and rock pool. Inverloch sits beside Anderson Inlet and provides cafés, coastal walks and a relaxed seaside setting.
Possible stops include:
Cape Paterson viewpoints | The Cape Paterson rock pool | Bunurong Coastal Drive | Inverloch cafés and restaurants | Anderson Inlet | A beach or foreshore walk | A nearby winery visit | An art, garden or community event
Come for the Coast, Stay for Lunch
Food is often the part of a group outing that brings everyone together.
Rather than stopping at a generic highway venue, your itinerary can include a local pub, coastal café, winery restaurant or seafood meal. Kylie can help match the lunch stop to the route and style of your group.
Depending on bookings and opening days, your Melbourne day trip may include:
Fresh seafood in San Remo | A coastal pub lunch in Kilcunda | Lunch & entertainment in Wonthaggi | A café meal in Inverloch | Wood-fired food with local wine | A country bakery morning tea | Cider, gin or wine tasting | A drink overlooking the water | A mystery treat somewhere along the way
Dietary needs can be discussed when the outing is planned. Meal and tasting costs may be included in an organised package or paid directly at the venue, depending on the trip.
Taste Bass Coast and South Gippsland
South Gippsland wine country offers a more personal alternative to Victoria’s busiest winery routes.
Local producers range from small cellar doors to wineries with food, events and peaceful country views. Opening hours and group arrangements vary, so Kylie will help confirm what suits the day.
Some Gippsland wineries open only on selected days or by appointment. The final route will depend on group bookings, venue availability and travel time.
Harman Wines
Located near Inverloch, Harman Wines is a family-run vineyard, cellar door, restaurant and winery: a wine, food or relaxed lunch stop.
Fleet Wines
Fleet Wines is a boutique South Gippsland producer. Its cellar-door experiences can be considered for smaller groups.
Gippsland Wine Company
A local wine stop can introduce the group to wines made within the broader Gippsland region.
Bass River Winery
Bass River Winery can be included on routes through the Western Port and Bass Valley area, subject to availability.
The Gurdies Winery
The Gurdies provides another option for groups travelling between Melbourne and Bass Coast.
Djinta Djinta Winery
Djinta Djinta can suit groups interested in pairing a country setting with a meal, wine or special occasion.
Gurneys Cidery
Add something a little different to the day. It can be a great fit for groups who enjoy local flavours and vary the outing around wine.
Mates Gin Distillery
For something more local and a little unexpected, this can add variety to your day out: one stop for lunch, coastal scenery, wineries, and other local favourites.
Build a Day Around Your Group
You do not need to arrive with a full itinerary. Tell Kylie what your group enjoys, and the day can be built from there.
A typical day might start with an easy Melbourne pickup, lead into one or two local stops, and have one experience everyone is looking forward to.
Start the Day Somewhere Lovely
Ease into the trip with something simple before the main part of the day.
That might be morning tea in a country town, a waterfront stop, a local market, a winery tasting or somewhere scenic along the way.
Make An Experience the Highlight of the Day
Give the day something to look forward to.
Depending on your group, that could be:
A coastal or wildlife cruise | A winery or local producer experience | A live show or music event | A museum or heritage visit | A garden or art experience | A festival or community event
Make Time for Lunch
A good lunch deserves its own place in the day.
It could be a country pub, winery, local restaurant, club or another favourite that suits the route. Some outings may also finish with dinner when the main experience runs later in the day.
Add a Little Local Flavour
Before heading home, there may be time for one more place that adds some local character to the day.
Think Gippsland wine, cider or gin, a coastal lookout, shops, chocolates, a local attraction or another stop that fits naturally with the route.
Featured Trips, Events and Regional Connections
Cruisin with Kylie regularly features regional attractions, local venues, live events, wineries, gardens, and community destinations across Victoria.
Rather than a standard bus ride, your outing can feel like a well-connected day out with local character, flexible planning, and memorable stops along the way.
For Seniors, Clubs and Private Groups
Melbourne departures can be planned for many kinds of passengers, including:
Retirement villages | Probus clubs | Senior social groups | CWA branches | Lions clubs | Men’s Sheds | Community organisations | Families and friendship groups | Corporate and workplace groups | Birthday and celebration groups | Winery groups | Event and festival passengers
The buses are best suited to passengers who can use standard vehicle steps. Cruisin’ With Kylie does not currently operate buses fitted with wheelchair hoists or specialised mobility equipment.
Any mobility needs should be discussed before confirming the trip so the day can be planned safely and respectfully.
What Our Guests Are Saying
More Than Transport From Melbourne
With Kylie, the day is about more than getting everyone from one place to the next.
She is there to host the outing, keep things running smoothly, and help your group enjoy the day from pickup through to the trip home. Depending on the plans, there may even be room for a local favourite or mystery stop along the way.
Cruisin’ With Kylie is a Registered Bus Operator under the Bus Safety Act 2009 in Victoria. Kylie is a Heavy Rigid-licensed driver, and the registered buses are fully insured and regularly safety-inspected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pickups may be arranged from Melbourne CBD, surrounding suburbs or another agreed location. The final arrangements depend on your group, route and timing.
Multiple pickups may be possible when the locations work with the day’s route. Too many separate stops can reduce the time available at the destination, so Kylie will help find a practical balance.
Some organised outings may have a set itinerary and price. Private group days are usually shaped around the group’s interests, starting point and preferred date.
Cruisin’ With Kylie generally provides group travel for six or more passengers. Bus size and availability will depend on your group.
Kylie can help discuss itinerary options and coordinate some arrangements. Certain attraction, activity and venue bookings may need to be made directly with the provider.
Yes. You can begin with a full plan, a destination or simply an idea. Kylie can help turn it into a workable day.
Yes, where the travel times and venue availability allow. A relaxed route with fewer quality stops often creates a better day than rushing through many venues.
It depends on the outing. Some advertised trips may include meals, drinks or admission. Private charter quotes will clearly explain what is and is not included.
Transport may be eligible for reimbursement when it supports the person’s care goals, wellbeing or community participation. Approval is not guaranteed and depends on the person’s care plan and provider. Clients should speak with their care manager before booking.
The timing depends on the pickup suburb and itinerary. Kylie will help plan a day that provides enough time at each stop and returns the group at an agreed time.
Return transport can be discussed for concerts, festivals, dinners, shows and private events. Late-night availability should be confirmed in advance.
The itinerary may be adjusted where practical. Indoor attractions, local food stops and flexible timing can help create an enjoyable day even when the coast has other ideas.