Please wait on step of main entry to church on Flinders Street. (This is on the corner of Swanston Street, Opposite Federation Square, and diagonally opposite Flinders street Station)Please be ready 5 minutes prior to your pickup time.
Description
See 2 cities in 1 day
Get to explore underground, travel on a tram and paddle steamer.
A relaxing day
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
7:00 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 1+)
$221
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 18 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Bendigo, Echuca & The Mighty Murray
Pickup included
Itinerary
St Paul's Cathedral
1 min
We start our tour from Melbourne travelling in a North west direction to Bendigo
Admission not included30 min
Our first stop in Bendigo is the local bakery for a coffee and a bite t0 eat. (cost)
Central Deborah Gold Mine
Admission included90 min
It is now time to put on your hardhats and head underground explore how the miners lived and work.
Admission included30 min
Jump on the tram for a tour through the centre of Bendigo
Echuca Moama Tourism
60 min
We now head for the town of Echuca (situated on the Mighty Murray River).
Browse at the shop and get some lunch (own coast)
Admission included60 min
It is time to jump aboard one of the paddle steamers and head down the Murray River.
St Paul's Cathedral
1 min
Back into Melbourne, the best city in the World.
What's included
Included
Central Deborah Gold Mine Entry
Paddlesteamer Emmylou Boatel Entry
Bendigo Tramways Entry
Not included
Lunch
Bottled water
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup from most city and St Kilda hotels and hostels.
Drop off is only in Melbourne city.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
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How it compares in Melbourne
Starting price $221 is 20% above the typical $185 for tours of similar length in Melbourne
Excurgo comparison of 839 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you are a solo traveller (1 person) contact us for availability.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bendigo, Echuca & The Mighty Murray take?
Bendigo, Echuca & The Mighty Murray lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Bendigo, Echuca & The Mighty Murray cost?
Prices start at $221 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Bendigo, Echuca & The Mighty Murray run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.
Does Bendigo, Echuca & The Mighty Murray sell out?
It can: 18 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Bendigo, Echuca & The Mighty Murray for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pickup from most city and St Kilda hotels and hostels.
Drop off is only in Melbourne city. Pickup points include Avani Melbourne Jazz Corner Residences.
What languages is Bendigo, Echuca & The Mighty Murray offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 11 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Bendigo, Echuca & The Mighty Murray worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Around and About Travel.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Melanie B
June 23, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Disappointing Travel Company
Do bother booking with this company as they having staffing issues and they will just cancel your trip.
We are holidaying from Brisbane and booked for the 1.1.23 and they cancelled without explanation. I had to ring to find out their reason which was simply put ‘a staffing issue’.
Surely from June to January they could rectify their so called Staffing Issue
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks for taking the time to share your frustration that we cancelled your tour 5 months prior to departure.
We strive to deliver excellence service and tours throughout Victoria, however sometimes due to various circumstances we fail.
We sincerely apologise that we had to cancel your tour. We are only a small family business with a very small staff. Due to conflict with staff Roster ,we have cancelled your tour 5 months prior to departure.
Christmas day and New Year Day are normally blocked off in advance, however your booking came through before they were blocked out. We thought we could service your booking but when we became aware that we couldn't, we had to cancel it.
Once again sorry we couldn't deliver on this occasion. Hopefully you will give us another chance in the future so that you can experience our wonderful service that we normally offer.
All the Best, Hope you get to enjoy your time in Melbourne, the best city in Australia.
S
Susan_M
April 2, 2022 · via Viator
Beautiful towns and the people were just lovely,Totally recommend this trip
The gold mine and the river cruise were awesome . The little village at Echuca was quite beautiful only wish we had more time to look
Operator response
Hello
Thanks for taking time to write a review.
Glad you enjoyed your trip with Around And About.
Sorry you didn't have enought time in Eucha, next time just let your driver know and we will try our best to give you some extra time.
Do you know that we have many more tour that you can choose from for your next getaway.
Hope to see you aboard in the future.
All the best
from the Team at Around And About
K
keithsK511AP
February 27, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Echuca & Bendigo
Excellent trip, enjoy the view of the countryside out of Melbourne.Lucky enough to see a Kangaroo! The visit to the beautiful Murray river on a paddle boat is lovely as is Echuca. Also the trip on a vintage tram is a treat. There is also a very interesting and informative tour of the Deborah gold mine,
All this done by a professional, friendly and informative guide. Would highly recommend, everyone so friendly, would love to come back!
2 people found this helpful
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