Pre-Post Conference Walks and Tours
ICDS 2026 · Melbourne & Victoria
Pre & Post-Conference Walks & Tours
We have curated a selection of special tours just for you.
Make the most of your time in Melbourne and explore the very best of Victoria. Book your place directly — spaces are limited.
Did you know? On the Wildlife & Wine tour you could come face-to-face with kangaroos, wallabies and wombats in the wild — all within an hour of Melbourne. Victoria is one of the best places on earth to encounter native Australian wildlife up close!
🎉 FREE
Royal Botanic Gardens — Guided Walk
Join a free guided walk through Melbourne's stunning Royal Botanic Gardens. Explore 38 hectares of beautiful landscapes, native plants, and peaceful lakeside paths with an expert guide.
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Nature & Wine
Yarra Valley Wildlife & Wine
Encounter kangaroos and native animals at an open-range sanctuary before exploring award-winning Yarra Valley wineries. The perfect blend of wildlife and cool-climate wines.
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Wine Tour
Yarra Valley Wine
Spend the day touring boutique wineries through the rolling green hills of the Yarra Valley, sampling some of Australia's finest cool-climate pinot noir and chardonnay.
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Scenic Drive
Great Ocean Road
Journey along one of the world's most iconic coastal drives. Take in the dramatic Twelve Apostles limestone stacks, lush temperate rainforest, and sweeping Southern Ocean views.
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Wildlife
Penguins
Witness one of Australia's most beloved wildlife spectacles as hundreds of little penguins emerge from the Southern Ocean at dusk and waddle home across Phillip Island's beach.
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National Park
Grampians
Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art, dramatic sandstone peaks, and sweeping panoramic views across the Grampians National Park — one of Victoria's most spectacular natural landscapes.
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City Tour
City Sights
Explore Melbourne's vibrant laneways, iconic street art, bustling Queen Victoria Market, and world-famous coffee culture — the perfect introduction to one of the world's most liveable cities.
Book now →Tours are self-funded and booked directly with Vine Trekker or the venue. ICDS 2026 is not responsible for individual bookings.