Phillip Island Small-Group Day Tour with Lunch, Wine Tasting and Penguin Parade
by Local Way Tours
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How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$470Overview
This full-day small-group tour from Melbourne focuses on Phillip Island's coastal wildlife and local food and wine. The day begins with a barista coffee at Melbourne Arts Centre before traveling by luxury midi-coach with WiFi and charging ports to San Remo, where participants can walk along the foreshore and see Australian pelicans. Next, the group visits the Phillip Island Winery for a guided tasting of six Gippsland wines paired with a grazing platter of Victorian meats, cheeses, and breads. This is followed by a wood-fired pizza lunch with sea-salt fries and salads. On selected days, the lunch is served at a partner seaside restaurant with the same menu. After lunch, the tour passes through one of Phillip Island's smaller settlements en route to Cowes, the island’s main township, where there is an hour for free exploration of beaches, shops, and coastal streets. Alternatively, guests can upgrade for an additional fee to visit the Koala Conservation Reserve to see koalas, wallabies, and native birds along boardwalks. The tour continues with a 15-minute stop at a Bass Strait beach for coastal views and fresh sea air. Then, it moves on to The Nobbies boardwalks during golden hour, where visitors watch seabirds, wallabies, and Australian fur seals while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine. The day’s highlight is the Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach. Guests receive general viewing tickets to watch thousands of Little Penguins return from the sea at sunset, with commentary provided. The Visitor Centre is open for exploration, and dinner can be purchased at the onsite café. An upgrade option is available for closer penguin viewing. The tour concludes with a return to Melbourne including drop-off at the Arts Centre or city hotels on request.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Melbourne Arts Centre
Guests start with a complimentary barista coffee at the Melbourne Arts Centre before boarding a luxury midi-coach. The small-group departs for Phillip Island through Victoria's coastal region.
15 min
San Remo Foreshore
Arrive in San Remo, where the Phillip Island Bridge marks the entrance to Bass Coast. Visitors can walk along the foreshore, observe Australian pelicans, and take photos of this fishing village.
30 min
Phillip Island Overview
Phillip Island is home to around 15,000 residents, a number that increases during holiday seasons.
Phillip Island Winery
Spend about 90 minutes at this boutique winery tasting six award-winning Gippsland wines. Enjoy a grazing platter of Victorian meats, cheeses, and artisan breads. Lunch consists of wood-fired pizza with sea-salt fries and gourmet salads. On some days, lunch is served at a partner seaside restaurant with the same menu.
90 min
Drive to Cowes
The tour passes by one of Phillip Island's three main settlements on the way to Cowes.
Cowes Township
Guests have about an hour to walk around Cowes’ beaches, local shops, and coastal streets. The guide points out local favorites before free time.
60 min
Koala Conservation Reserve (Optional Upgrade)
In place of Cowes exploration, guests can pay an additional fee for a 60-minute visit to the Koala Conservation Reserve. Walk elevated boardwalks to see koalas, wallabies, and native birds in their natural habitat.
60 min
Phillip Island Beach Stop
A 15-minute stop at a Bass Strait beach gives visitors time to enjoy the sand, clear waters, and sea air.
15 min
Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach
Guests attend the world-famous Penguin Parade with general admission tickets. They can explore the interactive Visitor Centre and optionally dine at the onsite café before watching thousands of Little Penguins return from the sea at sunset with guided commentary. An upgrade is available for closer penguin viewing.
120 min
The Nobbies Boardwalk
Arrive at The Nobbies during golden hour and walk the clifftop boardwalks. Spot seabirds, wallabies, and Australian fur seals while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine as the sun sets over Bass Strait.
45 min
Return to Melbourne
After the day's activities, the coach returns to Melbourne with drop-off at the Arts Centre or city hotels upon request.
120 min
Meeting point
- Meet outside Protagonist Café at Arts Centre Melbourne (100R St Kilda Rd) - look for the giant spire. - Easy access via trams in Free Tram Zone. - Just 5 mins from Flinders St Station or 5–10 mins walk from most city centre hotels. - Post-tour we can dropoff to city-center hotels upon request.
End point
- Meet outside Protagonist Café at Arts Centre Melbourne (100R St Kilda Rd) - look for the giant spire. - Easy access via trams in Free Tram Zone. - Just 5 mins from Flinders St Station or 5–10 mins walk from most city centre hotels. - Post-tour we can dropoff to city-center hotels upon request.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Phillip Island Small-Group Day Tour with Lunch, Wine Tasting and Penguin Parade
by Local Way Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$470Overview
This full-day small-group tour from Melbourne focuses on Phillip Island's coastal wildlife and local food and wine. The day begins with a barista coffee at Melbourne Arts Centre before traveling by luxury midi-coach with WiFi and charging ports to San Remo, where participants can walk along the foreshore and see Australian pelicans. Next, the group visits the Phillip Island Winery for a guided tasting of six Gippsland wines paired with a grazing platter of Victorian meats, cheeses, and breads. This is followed by a wood-fired pizza lunch with sea-salt fries and salads. On selected days, the lunch is served at a partner seaside restaurant with the same menu. After lunch, the tour passes through one of Phillip Island's smaller settlements en route to Cowes, the island’s main township, where there is an hour for free exploration of beaches, shops, and coastal streets. Alternatively, guests can upgrade for an additional fee to visit the Koala Conservation Reserve to see koalas, wallabies, and native birds along boardwalks. The tour continues with a 15-minute stop at a Bass Strait beach for coastal views and fresh sea air. Then, it moves on to The Nobbies boardwalks during golden hour, where visitors watch seabirds, wallabies, and Australian fur seals while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine. The day’s highlight is the Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach. Guests receive general viewing tickets to watch thousands of Little Penguins return from the sea at sunset, with commentary provided. The Visitor Centre is open for exploration, and dinner can be purchased at the onsite café. An upgrade option is available for closer penguin viewing. The tour concludes with a return to Melbourne including drop-off at the Arts Centre or city hotels on request.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Melbourne Arts Centre
Guests start with a complimentary barista coffee at the Melbourne Arts Centre before boarding a luxury midi-coach. The small-group departs for Phillip Island through Victoria's coastal region.
15 min
San Remo Foreshore
Arrive in San Remo, where the Phillip Island Bridge marks the entrance to Bass Coast. Visitors can walk along the foreshore, observe Australian pelicans, and take photos of this fishing village.
30 min
Phillip Island Overview
Phillip Island is home to around 15,000 residents, a number that increases during holiday seasons.
Phillip Island Winery
Spend about 90 minutes at this boutique winery tasting six award-winning Gippsland wines. Enjoy a grazing platter of Victorian meats, cheeses, and artisan breads. Lunch consists of wood-fired pizza with sea-salt fries and gourmet salads. On some days, lunch is served at a partner seaside restaurant with the same menu.
90 min
Drive to Cowes
The tour passes by one of Phillip Island's three main settlements on the way to Cowes.
Cowes Township
Guests have about an hour to walk around Cowes’ beaches, local shops, and coastal streets. The guide points out local favorites before free time.
60 min
Koala Conservation Reserve (Optional Upgrade)
In place of Cowes exploration, guests can pay an additional fee for a 60-minute visit to the Koala Conservation Reserve. Walk elevated boardwalks to see koalas, wallabies, and native birds in their natural habitat.
60 min
Phillip Island Beach Stop
A 15-minute stop at a Bass Strait beach gives visitors time to enjoy the sand, clear waters, and sea air.
15 min
Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach
Guests attend the world-famous Penguin Parade with general admission tickets. They can explore the interactive Visitor Centre and optionally dine at the onsite café before watching thousands of Little Penguins return from the sea at sunset with guided commentary. An upgrade is available for closer penguin viewing.
120 min
The Nobbies Boardwalk
Arrive at The Nobbies during golden hour and walk the clifftop boardwalks. Spot seabirds, wallabies, and Australian fur seals while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine as the sun sets over Bass Strait.
45 min
Return to Melbourne
After the day's activities, the coach returns to Melbourne with drop-off at the Arts Centre or city hotels upon request.
120 min
Meeting point
- Meet outside Protagonist Café at Arts Centre Melbourne (100R St Kilda Rd) - look for the giant spire. - Easy access via trams in Free Tram Zone. - Just 5 mins from Flinders St Station or 5–10 mins walk from most city centre hotels. - Post-tour we can dropoff to city-center hotels upon request.
End point
- Meet outside Protagonist Café at Arts Centre Melbourne (100R St Kilda Rd) - look for the giant spire. - Easy access via trams in Free Tram Zone. - Just 5 mins from Flinders St Station or 5–10 mins walk from most city centre hotels. - Post-tour we can dropoff to city-center hotels upon request.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.