Tour & Activity Scams in Melbourne, Australia
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Melbourne — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Nadi, Auckland, and Sydney.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
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Total in Melbourne
How it works
Day tour operators selling Great Ocean Road trips from Melbourne occasionally advertise a low base price but add park fees, meal costs, and other extras that inflate the total by AUD $40–70.
How it works
Unofficial individuals sell walking tours of Melbourne's famous laneways (Hosier Lane, AC/DC Lane) at prices far above what licensed street art tour operators charge for comprehensive guided experiences.
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11 total warnings across all categories