About Serene Charters
We are a small Melbourne private tour service for families and visitors. You get your own vehicle and a driver with local destination knowledge, safe transport and agreed waiting and collection. Explore Victoria your way within the agreed route and reserved time.
Our Story
Serene Charters was born from a simple observation: families visiting Melbourne often want a driver who knows the roads and will follow their own plan, not a rigid group-tour schedule.
Standard tours can rush the day, lock people into fixed stops, and mix strangers together. We knew there had to be a more flexible way.
So we built something different: your own vehicle with a knowledgeable driver, for custom day trips. You choose the route and key stops; your driver knows the destinations, handles transport, waits and collects you within the agreed timeframe.
We're building our reputation through direct customer care. When you enquire, you deal with us directly.
Private travel planned around your group
Drivers who have been there and know the stops
- Private vehicle and route details listed in the written quote
- Availability, passenger seating and luggage fit checked before confirmation
- Meals, tickets and optional stops separated clearly before booking
Who runs Serene Charters
The people behind your day
- Serene Charters was founded by Abdisalan Awale, who owns and runs the business from Melbourne.
- Trips are driven by accredited commercial passenger vehicle drivers.
- Rated 5.0 on Google from 17 reviews (checked 1 November 2026). Read the reviews on Google
- Email info@serenecharters.com.au or call +61 432 405 388.
What Serene Charters does
- Private day tours from Melbourne in your own vehicle with a driver: Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Yarra Valley, Puffing Billy, Healesville Sanctuary, the Mornington Peninsula and the city, from A$749 per group of up to 4.
- A Saturday Great Ocean Road small-group tour: A$179 a seat, at most 11 guests.
- Private Melbourne Airport transfers: one all-inclusive written quote for your route, passengers and luggage.
- Minibus and people mover hire with a driver for corporate, wedding, airport and community groups, quoted in writing.
- Muslim-friendly planning: prayer stops planned into the day and halal dining stops you choose.
The Serene Promise
Our commitment to you goes beyond just transportation. These five pillars guide everything we do.
Flexible Planning
Your day can include sightseeing, shopping, rest, food or prayer stops if requested. We plan around your needs within the agreed timeframe.
Private Service Scope
The private service covers the passengers listed in your written quote.
Your Pace, Your Way
No one-size-fits-all itinerary. We check travel time, opening or session details and practical pacing before proposing the route.
Your Driver Knows the Destinations
Your driver brings local destination knowledge, safe transport, waiting and collection at agreed places and times within your reserved window.
Dining Flexibility
You can request suitable dining-stop timing. Meals and venue suitability are separate unless confirmed in writing.
Why Choose Us
What sets us apart from other tour operators in Melbourne.
Personal Service
You deal directly with the operating team — no call centres or unnecessary middlemen.
Comfortable Vehicles
Comfortable private vehicle options are matched to the exact party, luggage and route by quote.
Local Expertise
Local Melbourne knowledge and practical route timing for families, visitors and custom day trips.
Door-to-Door Service
Pickup and drop-off details are confirmed for the area and route listed in your written quote.
Every Tour Includes
- Private vehicle for your group
- A driver with local destination knowledge
- Flexible rest/food/prayer stops on request
- Custom route planning before the trip
- Dining flexibility - you choose where to eat
- Pickup and drop-off as confirmed in your quote
- Clear inclusions before booking
- Child-seat needs checked before confirmation
Ready to Explore?
Tell us your preferred places. We check what fits the selected date and practical travel time before proposing the route.