All about the 8 Day Welcome To Travel: Melbourne Arrival Package

Meet like-minded travellers on this 8-day group welcome package experience in Melbourne.

We include 7 nights accommodation at a YHA hostel and that's after we pick you up from the airport. The airport shuttle is included regardless of your landing date and extra nights accommodation can be added for before or after the trip.

Over this 8 day adventure you'll walk the laneways of Melbourne and take a road trip to the stunning Mornington Peninsula and Philip Island to have a go at surfing, see the amazing tiny Penguins and even hang out with kangaroos!

You'll also spend a day exploring the world famous suburb of St Kilda Beach, where you can also have a go at paddle-boarding as well as have the chance to skydive!

Melbourne is famous for food and drink and that's why we created a food and drink tour of Melbourne especially for you! On top of that you have a welcome meal at the start, wine tasting and a farewell BBQ all included.

This is the perfect Welcome to Travel in Australia so we provide you with those things you need such as employment help, Working Holiday Visa travel assistance and help with the setting up of your AU bank account, tax file number and AU SIM card. We'll even give you an address for your post while you're in Australia!

This is more than just a basic arrival package. This covers the needs, the must-dos and the didn't know you could dos and gives you a way to meet other travelers in the same boat while experiencing the world's most liveable City.

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8 Day Welcome To Travel: Melbourne Arrival Package
Tour itinerary - 8 Days

  • Arrival Day Welcome to Melbourne
    Your Welcome to Travel Melbourne week starts now! You need to be in Melbourne for the Sunday night. Landing a few days before? No worries! Your airport pickup is included for any day before the tour and we can organise any required extra nights at the YHA accommodation.
  • Monday Walking tour of Melbourne
    You meet your new family today and learn why the next 7 days will form the best week of your life! We’ll take you on a walking tour around Melbourne and show you this fascinatingly diverse city. You'll explore the famous Melbourne Graffiti Laneways, the world famous Federation Square, bustling Bourke Street Mall and many other must see stops. You will finish your first full day in Melbourne with our group Welcome Meal at one of Australia's most iconic settings, the banks of the Yarra River. (D)
  • Tuesday Queen Victoria Market Food Tour
    Melbourne is home to the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest open-air market and it’s a true treat for all senses. After haggling a bargain and exploring the wonder of Queen Victoria Market’s stalls we will spend the afternoon in the most Melbourne way possible, eating and drinking!
    Melbourne has more food establishments than anywhere in the world so we thought the best way to showcase that was to create an exclusive food tour just for you, so we did. Prepare for lots of yummy snacks and tasters.
    (D)
  • Wednesday and Thursday Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island
    Now it's time to get out of Melbourne to explore more of the beautiful state of Victoria. Over two days we’ll visit the stunning Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island, two of the most beautiful and untouched spots in Australia.
    You’ll tick off those bucket list items as you see stunning pristine beaches, feed Kangaroos, hang with Koalas, learn to surf, clap eyes on 500 tiny Penguins and even indulge in the finest wine Australia has to offer. Think of why you came to Australia and so much of it is on these two days. Not only does it already sound amazing, this tour doesn't actually exist and has been specially created for you. There's no better way to experience all of these things than with your Welcome to Travel family. (L)
    (In winter surfing may be replaced by kayaking/mountain biking (this is weather dependent and at the discretion of the tour guide)
  • Friday St Kilda
    Melbourne has many celebrated suburbs and St Kilda is as famous as they get. We’ll take the morning to stroll this quaint beach suburb taking in its iconic promenade, alfresco cafes and famous landmarks such as Luna Park, Acland St and the Palais Theatre. The afternoon can be spent lazing on the beach, paddle boarding or if you’re feeling adventurous, In winter St Kilda beach day will be replaced with a visit to the Aquarium and a beautiful river cruise before viewing Melbourne from up high at the incredible Eureka Skydeck.
  • Saturday Melbourne
    Saturday morning is your time to chill out and explore Melbourne. We recommend you take us up on all our local tips on how to spend the morning, brunch spots being our specialty!
    The advice in the morning will be followed by advice in the afternoon as we talk about where after Melbourne? We have backpacked Australia so know all the hot spots and we'll be able to help you plan your adventure. As we wrap that up, we’ll crack open the beers before the big Saturday night bar crawl! (D)
  • Sunday Farewell Meal
    And as if like that, it’s nearly over. We're not silly and one thing we're experienced with is the morning after a big night. With that in mind, we’ll have a lazy start before wrapping up any ‘Where next?’ questions from the previous day and make sure everyone is ready for the rest of their Australian adventure.
    Melbourne is celebrated for rooftop/laneway bars and after a farewell meal, we’d love to give you a fitting send off by taking you to a few of our personal favorites that no regular tourist would ever usually find. (D)
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Real Aussie Says:
Welcome to Travel. Melbourne is the best way to start your gap year, working holiday or backpacking adventure in Australia. Perfect for first-time or solo travelers, it’s an awesome group tour showing you the best of Melbourne and includes everything you’ll need to live, work and travel in Australia. It’s all about good times, new friends and no worries. Featuring airport pickup, 7 nights, surfing, kangaroos+koalas, city and beach time and your admin needs (bank, tax file number and phone sim), this covers everything you need and want. The best bit? You do it in a group of people just like you! This really is your perfect Australian welcome tour.

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