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Welcome to Melbourne 6 Days – Welcome to Travel

17.05.2026

£745.00

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Overview

Hey, welcome to Melbourne!

Australia's most liveable city has plenty of music, sport and culture to offer.
The tour that brings people from all over the world together. Explore the city like a local, spend a night on Phillip Island and learn to surf. You'll be able to tick off so many Australian must-dos in your first week. But we won't leave you on your own, we'll give you expert travel and work advice throughout your stay in Australia.

What are you waiting for?

This tour is ideal as an introduction to a “Working Holiday Visa” or as a run-up to the “Welcome To Australia 30 Days” tour.

*Travel health insurance is mandatory for this tour. We will be happy to help you take out this insurance.

Duration of the trip: 6 days / 6 nights

Starts: Melbourne

Ends: Melbourne

Accommodation: 5 nights dorm in Space Hotel, 1 night dorm in YHA Phillip Island, additional nights and upgrades to private rooms possible, please contact us for details

Transport: Tram, private bus, airport shuttle

Meals: 1x lunch, 4x dinner

Group size: max. 22 people

Age range: 18 - 39

Duration

6 days

Tour Type

International Group Tour

Languages

English

Group Size

22 people

Included/Excluded

5 nights dorm in the Space Hotel,
1 night dorm at YHA Phillip Island
1 lunch, 4 dinners
Airport transfer
City tour
Get picked up from the airport and taken to your hostel, no matter when and on what day.
Feel at home at our group welcome session.
Fall in love with Melbourne on our guided city tour.
Get to know the others at our welcome dinner.
Learn more about the culture of the Aboriginal people on our Aboriginal Heritage Walk.
Experience Melbourne like a local on our Laneways and Street Art Tour.
Take a two-day trip out of the city to the Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island.
Spend the morning exploring Mount Martha and its famous colourful beach huts.
Pick your favourite tipple as we head to Mornington's famous wineries for a wine tasting.
Spot wildlife on a breathtaking bush walk on Phillip Island.
See hundreds of tiny penguins.
Experience the magic of the waves on a surf course.
Feed kangaroos from your hand and get up close to koalas.
Enjoy a farewell dinner after the best week of your life.

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa
some meals

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Included/Excluded

5 nights dorm in the Space Hotel,
1 night dorm at YHA Phillip Island
1 lunch, 4 dinners
Airport transfer
City tour
Get picked up from the airport and taken to your hostel, no matter when and on what day.
Feel at home at our group welcome session.
Fall in love with Melbourne on our guided city tour.
Get to know the others at our welcome dinner.
Learn more about the culture of the Aboriginal people on our Aboriginal Heritage Walk.
Experience Melbourne like a local on our Laneways and Street Art Tour.
Take a two-day trip out of the city to the Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island.
Spend the morning exploring Mount Martha and its famous colourful beach huts.
Pick your favourite tipple as we head to Mornington's famous wineries for a wine tasting.
Spot wildlife on a breathtaking bush walk on Phillip Island.
See hundreds of tiny penguins.
Experience the magic of the waves on a surf course.
Feed kangaroos from your hand and get up close to koalas.
Enjoy a farewell dinner after the best week of your life.

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa
some meals

Tour Itinerary

Arrival in Melbourne & pick-up from the airport

Welcome to Melbourne!

You've probably had a long flight, so we'll pick you up from the airport and take you straight to the hostel. You can check in and get some rest, because your unforgettable week with the group starts on Monday morning. This means you need to be in Melbourne by Sunday evening* at the latest.

Are you arriving a few days early? No problem! Airport pick-up is included and can be arranged for any day before the start of the tour at any time. Do you need extra nights? You can book these at check-out.

*In the high season (September to March) we also offer some additional tours that start on Thursday. Thursday is the day of arrival for these tours.

Meet the Fam & explore the city

You'll meet your new travelling family first thing in the morning. After the meet and greet, we'll make sure you can enjoy the rest of your trip without any worries by organising your bank account, telephone number and tax number. Now you can relax and go exploring!

Afterwards, we'll take you on a guided walking tour of Melbourne, where you'll find out why so many travellers love this incredibly dynamic and laid-back city.

We end the day with a welcome dinner with the family by the famous Yarra River in the heart of the city.

Tips on working and travelling, laneways and more in Melbourne

Today we start thinking about what you're going to do next in Australia! Don't worry, you've got plenty of time to think through your options.

We're doing a presentation on work for anyone who is here on a working holiday visa or as a student. We'll cover everything you need to know to find a job.

You'll learn how to find work, how to create a CV and how to access your exclusive Welcome to Travel work resources. Job done.

Then it's time to chat about all things travelling! We'll tell you everything you need to know about travelling in this incredible country and which places you should definitely visit. We have plenty of experience and the best tips to help you make the most of your time here.

In the afternoon, we then delve deeper into Melbourne. We learn more about Naarm (Melbourne) on an informative Aboriginal Heritage Tour. And we explore Melbourne's famous laneways and street art! We end the day in Melbourne's Chinatown and have a bite to eat.

Road trip - Surfing & Penguins

It's time for our epic overnight road trip! We're heading to Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island, two of Australia's most beautiful regions.

Australia is famous for its surf culture, which is probably THE most quintessentially Australian activity of all. Today we offer you the opportunity to learn how to surf on a perfect beach for beginners.🤙

On this day, there are also a few hidden secrets to discover before we end the day with a sunset where we can watch the world's smallest penguins emerge from the sea and waddle across the beach. Yes, you read that right!

We spend the night on Phillip Island, where you'll wake up to the sounds of Australia's wildlife.

Australian Wildlife & Wine Tour

Today is going to be an epic day! We know you've been looking forward to seeing some of Australia's amazing kangaroos and koalas up close, and that's exactly what we're going to do today.

After lunch, we treat ourselves to a much-needed beach break before visiting some spectacular viewpoints. To round off our adventure, we sample some of our favourite local wines. From there, we turn up the music as we head back to Melbourne.

We can tick off so many points on our bucket list in two days!

Work and Travel Help & Farewell

Today you're going to plan your life in Australia. It's a big deal, but we've helped hundreds of travellers and look forward to helping you too.

Do you remember the presentations on the second day? Now it's time to put them into practice. You'll sit down with a member of the community team to talk about your plans for Australia, whether it's help finding farm work or questions about your CV. Or booking accommodation for next week or planning a whole adventure on the East Coast!

We are travel experts and can't wait to create the best personalised plan for your time in Australia.

All good things must come to an end - but not before we catch up over a farewell dinner. We'll swap stories, travel plans and Insta handles.

Then the weekend is all yours! We'll show you the best places to explore (you must go to St Kilda) and where to find the best nightlife.

Tour Highlights

Experience the magic of the waves on a surf course.
Feed kangaroos from your hand and get up close to koalas.
Watch wildlife on a breathtaking bushwalk on Phillip Island.
Take a two-day trip out of the city to the Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island.
Learn more about the culture of the Aboriginal people on our Aboriginal Heritage Walk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, many of our participants are travelling alone. When you join our trip, you immediately become part of a group and have the opportunity to meet other adventurers. It's a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and share unforgettable experiences together!

You can secure your tour with a deposit of 200 EUR. The balance is only due 60 days before the start of the tour. However, if you book within 60 days of the tour start date, the full tour price is payable immediately. This means you can plan your trip flexibly and look forward to your adventure!

If you make an enquiry, we will then contact you by phone to discuss all the details for preparing the offer. For example, we will clarify whether you need a flight offer and discuss all the important travel topics with you. You will then receive a personalised offer from your travel consultant by email. This ensures that all your wishes are taken into account and that you are well informed.

After your booking, you will receive a tour confirmation and your flight documents if you have booked the flight through us. You will be given access to a packing list and to online groups where you can exchange ideas with other participants. Your tour guide will contact you around 2-4 weeks before the start of the tour and provide you with final details about your journey and the start of the tour. This way you are well prepared and can network with your fellow travellers in advance.

As the group participants are travelling from many different countries, the flights to and from the tour are booked individually and are not included in the tour price. We will be happy to create and send you a suitable flight offer. Simply make a non-binding enquiry or let us know in the notes when booking and we will send you a flight offer once your booking has been finalised. This way you can ensure that you get the best possible flight for your needs and that your journey goes smoothly.

Where should I fly to:
Melbourne International Airport (MEL)

Latest arrival time:
Arrival is possible at any time.

Airport transfer:
You will be picked up at the airport.

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Where should I take off:
Melbourne International Airport (we recommend using this tour only as an introduction to your time in Australia)

Latest departure time:
Departure possible at any time.

Your group leader will contact you about a week before your trip. In this message, they will introduce themselves and confirm your meeting point or flight details. They will also provide you with all the important information and final details about your trip. This early contact will help you to clarify any unanswered questions and prepare you for the adventures ahead. On the first day of the tour, you will then meet your group leader in person and be given an overview of the itinerary. So you can start your trip relaxed and well informed.

Yes, we can arrange this for you. An extra night in a single room costs EUR 35.00. This way you can start your journey relaxed and feel comfortable from the very beginning. You can also get to know other travellers beforehand.

Our tour participants come from all over the world! On our trips, you will meet adventurers from different countries and cultures, which makes every tour a unique and enriching experience. This diversity makes for exciting conversations and new friendships that last beyond the trip.

As a rule, 20-30% of participants come from German-speaking countries. Other frequent countries of origin are the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Australia, Brazil and Japan.

Yes, you can get in touch with other participants before the trip via various online platforms. You will be given access to these platforms after your booking or around 4 weeks before the start of the tour. This allows you to exchange ideas in advance and maybe even find travel partners for the journey!

You will receive a packing checklist in your pre-travel pack before the start of your tour to help you be well prepared. This list contains recommendations for the most important items of clothing, personal items and useful equipment that you will need for your trip.

The packing checklist contains many more tips to ensure that you don't forget anything important and can enjoy your trip to the full.

Yes, the tour offers a good mix of included activities and free time. You have the option of doing something either with the other participants or on your own. The guide always has great tips for your free time. If you don't want to take part in an activity, that's no problem. Just let the guide know. This way, you can organise your trip entirely according to your wishes.

Don't worry if your English is not perfect. The tour guides are used to working with participants whose native language is not English and will adapt accordingly. There are also often many participants from German-speaking countries, which can make communication easier.

You can find more useful information on this topic in our BLOG.

You have various options for the meals that are not included. You can join the group and go out to eat together. The guide always has excellent tips for restaurants that offer good value for money. Of course, you are also free to go out to eat on your own or with other participants. There are numerous inexpensive and good options on site to cater for you. This gives you the flexibility to organise your meals according to your own wishes and needs.

Yes, that's no problem. You will be asked about your dietary requirements during the booking process. We can cater for various dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and much more. Our guides are also trained to look out for allergies and take appropriate precautions. So you can enjoy your trip worry-free!

German, Austrian and Swiss nationals require a visa to enter Australia. The visa can be applied for online as an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or eVisitor visa. The triplanet team will be happy to help you with your application. It is important that your passport is valid for at least six months when you enter the country.

Citizens of other countries should contact the relevant ministry or the Australian embassy in their home country for information on specific visa requirements.

Entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the current regulations under the following links or with your respective ministry before travelling:

German citizenship

Austrian citizenship

Swiss nationality

Yes, most accommodation offers fast Wi-Fi access. You can also buy a SIM card or eSIM to stay connected while travelling.

If you would like to secure eSIM access before you start your journey, you will find a link to our partner airalo under the link HERE.

So you're always online and can share your experiences!

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Travel health insurance is compulsory on this tour to protect you. This can already be taken out at a reasonable price. We also recommend taking out travel cancellation, trip interruption and baggage insurance. These insurances offer you comprehensive protection and security during your trip.

You can conveniently calculate and take out these insurance policies online via our partners. You will find the corresponding link HERE.

We recommend a budget of around €40-80 per day for this tour, depending on your personal expenses. Additional costs may include some meals, drinks, souvenirs and other personal expenses. It's always good to plan a little extra to stay flexible and cover unexpected expenses.

It is best to take a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card with you. A “normal” debit card will also work at most ATMs. There are many ATMs on site where you can withdraw cash. We also recommend taking a small cash reserve with you and exchanging it locally. We advise against exchanging into the local currency in advance or at the airport, as this is usually associated with higher fees. Your guide will be happy to give you tips on the best places to withdraw or exchange money.

For cash withdrawals abroad, we recommend a DKB debit or credit card. You can find a link and more information HERE.

We recommend travelling with a rucksack and packing light! 10-20kg should be enough. It's usually quite hot and it's no fun lugging around a huge suitcase. You can do your laundry or have it done for little money in most accommodation.
However, if you prefer a suitcase, that's no problem. You are also welcome to travel with a trolley or suitcase. The important thing is that you feel comfortable and can transport your luggage easily.

If you are still looking for suitable backpacks, you will find HERE our recommendations.

There are no compulsory vaccinations for this trip. However, we would like to point out that we are not allowed to make any vaccination recommendations. It is important that you speak to a doctor to find out which vaccinations are recommended in your particular case. Your doctor can give you the best advice to ensure that you are healthy and safe when travelling.

* 61 or more days before the booked date: Free tour date change or no cancellation fees.
* 60 - 50 days before the booked date: Free tour date change or 10% cancellation fee (from full RRP).
* 49 - 20 days before the booked date: $200 tour date change or 50% cancellation fee (from full RRP).
* Within 19 days: No tour date changes or 100% cancellation fees.

Requests for changes or cancellations must be made by email to info@triplanet.com.

These conditions ensure flexibility in travel planning and at the same time offer security for last-minute changes or cancellations.

Yes, together with the invoice you will receive a security certificate for your trip. This security certificate guarantees that the money you have paid is secured in the event of triplanet's insolvency. So you can book worry-free and look forward to your adventure.

Inquiry

Language

English

Countries

Australia

Operator

Welcome to Travel

Tour duration

10 days & shorter