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Following the Silo Art Trail in Victoria with Around and About Travel
The first silo art was created in Western Australia in 2015 by Form, a non profit organisation which commissioned two internationally famous street artists (Phlegm and HENSE) to paint wheat silos and water towers in regional areas to bring an element of city culture...
Indigenous Tourism in Victoria
Indigenous tourist attractions in Melbourne Melbourne was built on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. There are many locations around the city centre where visitors can learn about the history of the Indigenous people who lived on and travelled through the...
WildLife Wonders, A Walk on the Wild Side
Wildlife Wonders is a stunning new wildlife sanctuary in the Otways National Park near Apollo Bay. A social enterprise, it has been designed to support research and conservation of the endangered species of the area and also help to boost employment for locals. All...
Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach
The iconic Rip Curl Pro is the longest running competitive surfing event. Held at Bells Beach in Torquay, a little over an hour’s drive from Melbourne, it is an easy day trip or you can make it the first stop in a fantastic adventure down the Great Ocean Road. The...
What to do in Melbourne for the April Grand Prix
Rev your engines, car lovers. The F1 Australian Grand Prix 2022 is taking place between 7 April - 10 April in Melbourne’s Albert Park. Thursday April 7 the promotional events, paddock activities, and driver press conferences begin.On Friday 8, practice events...
Fun parks the kids will love in Melbourne
Every family knows that holidays with kids can be as challenging as they are fun. When you need a little respite or the kids have some serious energy to expend, get to one of Melbourne’s amazing fun parks and let them loose on the trampolines, rides and water slides....
January in Melbourne; world class tennis in a city where you’ll love it all
Melbourne hosts the first Grand Slam event of the tennis calendar from January 17 to 30. Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka are set to defend their titles. Watch Australia’s darling, current World Number one, Ash Barty, compete on home soil. Get up close to the action,...
The heights and sights of Victoria’s Mountain Ranges
Victoria’s mountain ranges, easily accessible from Melbourne, offer a wide array of natural environments, landscapes, activities and attractions. The great sights, tastes and adventures make them must visit destinations. The Dandenongs The Dandenong Ranges are a set...
The Gorgeous Gifts of Gippsland
For nature lovers there is no more gorgeous place than Gippsland. From coastal inlets, wild ocean beaches, farm land, rolling hills and temperate rainforests, all the way to alpine country, Gippsland offers natural beauty in abundance. Whether you’re a hiker, a biker,...
Steam train travel in Victoria
Melbourne’s first steam train railway was opened in 1854. The short track of only 2.5 miles (about 4 kms) ran between Flinders Street Station and Sandridge (Port Melbourne). Melbourne now has an extensive electric railway network but for train enthusiasts, there are...
Zoos to visit in Victoria
Have you been to every zoo in Victoria? The Melbourne Zoo is famous for its species specific environments and its breeding and recovery programs. With over 320 species from Australia and from around the world, there is so much to see and learn at this zoo. Werribee is...
Amazing places to visit around Macedon, Daylesford and Hepburn
Central Victoria is a luscious land of plenty. From wineries to cheese factories, gin distilleries and natural springs, this region will surprise and delight any tourist. Book a ticket to travel with Around and About on our Mt Macedon Ranges and Daylesford day tour...
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What To Bring
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Rain jacket (just in case)
- Warm clothes (just in case)
- Camera (spare battery and memory card – you will need it)
- Phone charger and cable
- Comfortable walking shoes
Reviews
Amazing day trip to Mt Buller!! Great trip to Mt Buller! Walter runs an amazing business filled with lots of helpful information and is great at making sure you get the most value and time out of your tour! So friendly and comfortable! We were staying right in the city so easy pick up and drop off! Snooze while Mr Walter takes you to your destination and sorts you out with a discount on all the snow gear you could need! Great day at Mt Buller – would recommend tobogganing if it’s your first time and you’re only there for the day! Great site seeing lift available and the place is just great! Then you’ll get back to Melbourne in no time with Walter making everything so easy and enjoyable! (Was a great birthday present for my boyfriend who hadn’t been to the snow before) suitable for family, friends, couples or solo if you’re game!
ellenb133 Sep. 2016 Sydney, Australia
Amazing! Walter is an absolute credit to the company he created! He is knowledgeable and fun to spend 2 days on the road with. He really looked after me and my friend and was always accommodating with his biscuits and water supplies! I loved the bird feeding and koala spotting! And of course the apostles were spectacular! Thank you Walter and the best of luck with the future of your tour company!! P.s. I attached the photo you took of me and my friend just before the wave hit us!!
soffhannah Jul. 2016
Amazing day. This was honestly one of the best day trips I’ve ever experienced. Everything was well organised, Walter- the guide was extremely informative and kept us entertained all day. We started the trip early which allowed us to be ahead of other trips and it made the experience a lot different – we felt those amazing places were all to ourselves. Things we saw on the way to the Great Ocean Road were as amazing as the attraction itself. I’d recommend this to anyone !
wona S Jul. 2016 Sydney, Australia