The BEST Tour Operators in Dean VIC

With a passion for nature/wildlife and the goldfields heritage of Victoria, Andrew Grant founded Golden Nugget Discovery Tours, located in Ballarat, Victoria in 2003 to give tourists wildlife and heritage touring experiences of the goldfields region of Victoria. Since our beginnings, we have expanded our touring experiences to include the Great Ocean Road, Daylesford & Spa country, Grampians National Park, The Murray region, South western Southern Ocean Coast, the desert National Parks of Outback Victoria, the Wimmera Silo Art Trail and wine tours of the Pyrenees & Grampians wine regions. Andrew is your perfect guide; he graduated in Ecotourism from the Ballarat University, and has years of experience and knowledge of the history, flora, fauna, geology and Aboriginal culture of the areas visited. Our tour vehicle is a 6 seat 4WD, offering small group touring. We can take you off the beaten tourist route, and show you the real Australia. See nature in the wild, meet the locals, and enjoy local wines & food. Minimum number for our tours is 1 person, and if you are a larger group, we can arrange a vehicle to carry up the 24 passengers. The business is a member of Ecotourism Australia, we are a Green Travel Leader, selections of our tours are Ecotourism Certified by Ecotourism Australia. We are also members of the local tourism authorities. We were awarded the Winner of the CGU Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Tourism Award in 2007, and a Finalist in the same Awards in 2008.

Lifestyle Travel Ballarat is a team of dedicated, passionate and experienced travellers. Leonie Spencer founded Lifestyle Travel to create a more personalized travel experience for her clients. The team is proud of our genuine and personal approach to creating holidays that make memories. It truly is travel your way. We understand that travel is as individual as every human being. We like to get to know you as a person, all the things you love, your interests and what’s important for you to create lifelong travel memories. We consider the whole picture to find the best way possible and believe everything matters! We believe that travel opens our minds and hearts as we discover and connect with different people, places and cultures. We contribute in a positive way which helps others and this in turn brings personal joy and fulfilment. To us, travel is much more than a single trip, it’s a collection of personal experiences that make up your life’s journey and we’re here to share and celebrate with you each journey at a time. Through our expert knowledge, advice, planning and support, we combine the essential travel elements with our unique and creative ideas to ensure your journey is both personal, and delights you in every way possible. We are a family of adventurous, generous, fun-loving travellers and together - we value every opportunity to connect and contribute to communities, both locally and all over the world. We connect all the dots and sprinkle our little bit of magic to make your travel dreams come to life and truly believe, we are ‘Your Way To The World’!

Discover the hidden gems of Ballarat's vibrant beverage scene with Hops n Grapes Tours. Delight in tailored, offbeat winery and brewery tours amidst the picturesque Teesdale region. We go the extra mile to curate a truly unique experience for you and your companions. Whether you're a group of 2 or 20, relish the exclusivity of our private tours. Say goodbye to shared buses as you embark on an unforgettable adventure. Cheers to a truly personalised journey!