Your next Private Tour with the Locals!
Bring your group together with a private experience designed around the way you want to travel. Whether it’s a winery escape through the Yarra Valley, a long lunch on the Mornington Peninsula, a sightseeing adventure, birthday celebration, hens day, or simply a memorable day out with friends, Local Way creates personalised journeys across Melbourne and Victoria.
Our private tours are perfect for social groups, families, celebrations, corporate outings, and travellers looking for a more flexible and personal way to explore. From wine tasting and food experiences to coastal scenery, wildlife encounters, breweries, distilleries, and hidden local gems, we tailor each itinerary to suit your group’s interests and style.
With comfortable vehicles, friendly local hosts, and over 12 years of experience delivering premium group experiences across Victoria, we make planning your private day out seamless, relaxed, and enjoyable from start to finish.
Our Fleet
From premium minibuses to larger group coaches, our modern fleet delivers comfortable and reliable travel for private tours, weddings, corporate groups, and charters across Victoria.
Fleet Options: 10 Seat Minibus; 14 Seat Minibus; 20 Seat Minibus; 24 Seat Midi Coach; 40 Seat Coach.
Vehicle Features: Air conditioning, heating, PA systems, Bluetooth/music connectivity, and comfortable touring seating.
Every journey includes an experienced Driver Guide who brings genuine local knowledge, hospitality, and seamless coordination to your day.
Types of Private Tours
One of the best things about a private tour is the flexibility – every experience can be completely customised around your group. Simply tell us what you’re looking for, and we can help bring it together.
We also understand that planning the perfect day out can sometimes feel overwhelming. With over 18 years of touring experience across Melbourne and Victoria, our team is here to help craft an experience that suits your group, interests, and budget.
Browse some of our suggested “off-the-shelf” private tour ideas below, use them as inspiration, make a few changes, or work with us to create a completely personalised journey from scratch.
Costs & Inclusions
All Private Tours come with your own Private Vehicle (suited to your group size) and your own Experienced and Personal Guide for the day.
We allow you to choose your Pickup and Return Location.
HOW IT WORKS
To receive a personalised quote for your private tour, simply follow the three easy steps below and start planning your journey with us.
1. Choose your Destination
Where would you like to explore?
Yarra Valley – Wineries, Nature, Wildlife
Mornington Peninsula – Wineries, Nature, Wellness, Coastal Discovery
Phillip Island & Gippsland – Wildlife, Wineries, Nature, Wellness, Coastal Discovery
Bellarine Peninsula – Wineries, Nature, Wellness, Coastal Discovery
Murray River & Heathcote – Historic Towns, Wineries, Nature, Wellness, Riverlands
2. Pick Your Inclusions
What would you like included on your day?
Winery Visits – with tastings
Lunch / Meals – at local wineries or restaurants
Wellness Experiences – such as spas and hot springs
Brewery Visits – with paddles and tastings
Entries to Attractions – with costs covered
Cruises – such at paddle steamers and sightseeing
Wildlife and Nature – walks and interactions
3. Give us Your Details
We do not need much to get started. Let us know:
Date – if known, or just weekday vs weekend
Number of Guests – an approximate is fine
Your Departure Location – we can come to you
Special Requirements – such as dietary or accessibility
Needing Some Help
We understand that this can be a lot, and maybe you aren’t 100% sure as to what you or your group wants.
Feel free to reach out to us on EMAIL ([email protected]) or WHATSAPP (+61 0417 887 234) and we can discuss through some options with you.
If you are looking for a standard Wine or Brew Tour; Departing Melbourne (or surrounds); to either the Yarra Valley or Mornington Peninsula; including x3 Tastings, Lunch, and Grazing Platter, for between 8-20 people – this is a popular type of tour with us, and costings would be between
$185 and $205pp
Choose from one of our Pre-Made Private Tours
We’re proud to offer a collection of premium, pre-made Private Tours, with some exclusive experiences, to make your choosing next journey with us even easier.
Why use the Locals
At Local Way, we combine premium transport with genuine local hospitality to create seamless private tours and charter experiences across Melbourne and Victoria Whether you’re planning a corporate event, wedding transfer, private day tour, or custom group charter, our team makes organising group travel simple, flexible, and memorable.
Every journey is built around your group, with flexible pickup locations, tailored itineraries, and custom timing designed to suit your event, occasion, or travel style.
With clear communication and one dedicated point of contact, we make organising group transport simple from the first enquiry through to the final drop-off.
Our experienced local team brings genuine hospitality, destination knowledge, and professional service to every private tour, charter, and group experience.
From intimate private tours to large-scale events, we provide premium transport solutions for groups from 2 to 200+ guests. With over 12 years of experience delivering group travel across Melbourne and Victoria, we know how to make every journey comfortable, professional, and easy to organise.
Private Tours and Charter FAQ
Yes, of course! We can accommodate all common dietary requests and allergies.
Please let us know about any requirements when booking or at least one day before your tour so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Private Tours
Yes, we allow you to choose your pickup location from the list of areas below.
If you believe your location falls outside of these areas, please contact us and we can see what can be arranged
- Melbourne Metro
- Mornington Peninsula
- South East Suburbs
- West Gippsland
- Phillip Island
Booking is easy! You can book directly through our website, by phone, or by emailing us. We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred date and ensure availability.
Please note, we do not accept walk-up bookings on the day of the tour.
Email – [email protected]
Phone – +61 0417 887 234 (whatsapp preferred)
The cost of your tour includes travel on our private mini-bus, a knowledgeable guide, entry fees to attractions, and all specific inclusions as listed in the tour description.
There are no hidden fees or charges to pay on the day, aside from any personal purchases you may choose to make during the tour.
The minimum group size will depend on the tour you have selected.
Most time our prices are based on a minimum of 10 travellers.
If your group is under this, you are still able to travel with us, however we may have to revise the costing.
Yes, our tours are designed to be mobility-friendly.
You’re welcome to bring a walking stick along, and most of our tours can accommodate a wheeled walker. However, we ask that you please confirm with us in advance to ensure the best experience.
For the large majority of our tours, there will be very little walking involved – as long as you can safely board and disembark our vehicles unassisted (max 4 steps) then you will be able to manage our tours.
Unfortunately, we are unable to cater for wheelchairs on this tour.
We welcome registered service animals on our tours. However, we ask that you notify us in advance if you plan to bring a service animal.
In some cases, we may request documentation to verify the animal’s registration. This ensures we can accommodate your needs effectively during the tour.
In true Melbourne fashion, we are accustomed to four seasons in one day here.
We ask that you please check the weather prior to your departure, and dress and pack accordingly.
Your tour will not be cancelled unless we believe that certain weather conditions pose a safety risk to you, or locations we are visiting.
Up to date weather can be found here
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml
Our private experiences are perfect for friends, families, birthdays, hens groups, corporate outings, wedding guests, social clubs, and special occasions.
Absolutely. All of our private tours and charters can be tailored to suit your group, interests, timings, and preferred destinations.
Yes. You’re welcome to request specific venues or let our local team help recommend locations that best suit your group.
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weekends, weddings, and peak periods, however we’ll always do our best to accommodate last-minute enquiries.
The great thing is, all we need is a $200 deposit to secure your booking – with final payment and confirmation of numbers being due 2 weeks prior.
That’s completely fine. We understand that group sizes, timings, pickup locations, and itinerary ideas can still be coming together in the early planning stages. Simply provide as much information as you can, and our team will help guide you through the rest.