
Duration: half day
Explore Melbourne on bicycle.
Highlights: Melbourne.
FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Cycle around the city with your guide Murrary Johnson, who is also a Melbourne journalist and photographer. Murray will meet you at the pier and fit you up with your bicycle and safety helmet
From the pier you will depart by bicycle for a personalized, healthy and entertaining tour of this great city. Melbourne has compelling appeal in its gardens, its history, its character and its charm and Murray’s tour will include a unique mix of orientation and exercise with a few historical yarns, some great sights and a gourmet experience.
Cycle along the Yarra River to explore the Botanical Gardens, enjoy a sensational view of the city from the Shrine of Remembrance, coast around the Albert Park Lake and experience the Grand Prix Track which is home to the Australian Grand Prix in March each year.
Finally, enjoy coffee, cakes and a chat where the locals hang out – St Kilda Beach and then explore the famous beach, pier, Esplanade and Port Melbourne as you cycle back along the beach to your ship.
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Join your Cycling Guide, Melbourne journalist and photographer Murray Johnson and depart by bicycle for a personalized introduction to this great city. Cycle along the Yarra River to explore the Botanical Gardens, enjoy a sensational view of the city from the Shrine of Remembrance, experience the Albert Park Lake and Grand Prix Track which is home to the Australian Grand Prix in March each year and enjoy coffee, cakes and a chat where the locals hang out –St Kilda Beach. Explore the famous beach, pier, Esplanade and Port Melbourne as you cycle back to your ship.
TIMING BREAKDOWN
00:00 Meet your specialist cycling guide and get fitted with bicycles and helmets
00:15 Depart the pier by bicycle and begin cycling tour
00:40 Cycling in Royal Botanical Gardens
03:00 Coffee and Cakes by St Kilda Beach
03:30 Ride back along the beach to Station Pier
04:00 Arrive at Ship (Cycling Guide will collect and transport all bikes to/from Ship)
Approximate duration: 4 hours
OPERATIONAL NOTES
- Tour includes luxury coach transfers, Cycling Guide, hire of bicycles, helmets and afternoon tea
- Bicycles are 6-speed unisex cruisers. They're comfortable, easy to ride, and very stable with wide city tyres. Helmets and water carriers are provided.
Snack includes Coffee, Cold Drink, Cookies, Cake or Ice cream
- Activity Level is Moderate. There are plenty of breaks but a reasonable level of fitness is required