Itinerary
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Stop At: Caldermeade Farm and Cafe, 4385 South Gippsland Highway, Caldermeade, Victoria 3984 Australia
You will have a chance to grab a freshly made coffee, some snacks for the road, and of course - pet the friendly baby animals!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cowes, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria
Cowes is Phillip Island's main commercial hub, and is a bustling location of restaurants, cafes, breweries, and boutique shops.
Here you will have time to explore in your own time.
Our guide will point out the notable spots, and then allow you some freedom to wander.
Visit the ever popular brewery, take a seat at the pub overlooking the waterfront, take part in some retail therapy, take a stroll along the jetty, or even go for a dip in the sparkling blue waters.
The time is yours!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Koala Conservation Reserve, 1810 Phillip Island Rd., Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria Australia
This is an optional extra in place of your time at Cowes.
Our guide will drop you off here, and you'll be able to wander among the beautiful native Australian bushland, where you are guaranteed to spot Koalas in their natural habitat, as well as plenty more native Australian Wildlife.
Please be aware, it is now illegal to touch or hold a Koala.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phillip Island Winery, 414 Berrys Beach Rd, Ventnor, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
Arriving into this beautiful estate, you'll quickly realise why the Phillip Island Winery is a favoured spot for both locals and visitors alike.
Take part in a Wine Tasting Experience at the cellar door - tasting a range of different wines harvested throughout the Gippsland Region.
Accompanying your tasting is a delicious grazing board, full of meats, cheeses, breads, and other gourmet delights.
You will then indulge in a delicious winery feast, consisting of mouth-watering woodfired pizzas, sea-salted fries, and gourmet salads.
Take some time out to buy more wine, beers, or ciders should you wish - it's a relaxed experience here.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Flynns Beach, 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
One of the most beautiful beaches on Phillip Island, and iconic of golden sands and glistening waters found in these areas.
You will have a chance to walk in the soft sand, admire the beautiful horizon, and soak in the sea-air of this local beach - one that Chris Hemsworth himself has enjoyed since a young boy.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Nobbies Centre, 1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
This is already one of Phillip Island's main attractions, simply for the sheer beauty it possess - however, we visit this stunning spot right on Golden Hour, allowing us a perfect sight over the glistening waters and rocky cliffs.
Enjoy this moment with a Glass of Sparking Wine and Canapes, as you enjoy the views and take a walk along the boardwalk, taking in spectacular sights, and glimpses of native wildlife.
We depart from here along the back roads, providing us unparalleled views over Westernport Bay and Bass Strait, with even more wildlife to spot.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade, 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
A "must do" whilst in Melbourne/Victoria, the Penguin Parade has long been the star attraction of Phillip Island.
We arrive here early enough so as you can take some time in this world-class visitor centre, and grab a bite to eat from the cafe should you wish.
You will then make your way out to the Penguin Viewing Platform, awaiting the arrival of the stars of the shows - the Little Penguins.
As the sun begins to set, your ranger-guide will provide you information on these cute little creatures, and then you will see literally thousands of them make their way onto the beach and up the hill side.
Walk along the boardwalk as you get within inches of these native Australian Penguins, admiring their uniqueness and cuteness alike.
Once we have had our cuteness overload, we board back on the bus - making our way back to Melbourne...with plenty of good memories to accompany us for the journey back
Duration: 2 hours
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100R St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
12 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Andrew_c
What an amazing day, each location we stopped had something to offer. Topped of with the Penguins made it a really great and special day.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Sightsee37836012791
Fantastic trip, good communication, and greatly arranged. Ray was super friendly, and we loved his jokes and all the information regarding Melbie and the Philip’s Island.
Ps. You won’t go hungry on this trip!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Diving-Turtle
Had an awesome day out with Rod.
Small group of 6 including us, Rod shared his local knowledge and showed us some hidden gems on Phillip Island. Will return again without hesitation.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Ivana_I
Katelynn was an exceptional guide! The whole experience at the winery was fabulous, topped off with an amazing lunch. The ultimate experience was seeing the penguins! Truly a lifetime memory - but please honour the rules and don’t take photos. Enjoy the experience as you see it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : F3896HKmelissah
Sue our guide made the trip fantastic. It was so much more than the penguins. And the food and wine was wow.
Plus it was such a small group which really made it fun.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : Antoine_M
Great tour, Rod was a fantastic guide and made the trip memorable. Very knowledgeable and funny guide! Thank you so much from Antoine
Cheers
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : M5193JHnoels
We’d love to say we actually got to take this tour, but we didn’t. We got a call an hour before the tour staying there was no tour guide nor a replacement for the one assigned who became ill. The company sent a text for another company we could call and arrange for a tour. After we contacted Viator, we tour operator then arranged with another company for us to take a tour with them to Phillip Island. It was a less expensive tour, and we had to ask for them to refund the difference. The tour had parts we did not care about, and excluded others we wanted- like no wine tour and no dinner. At least the tour operator arranged another tour, however substandard to what we paid for initially, which is why we are rating two stars. But to run a tourist company with no back up plan is ridiculous. And the fact that Viator took no responsibility makes it even worse.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Rolyat46
This trip was an absolute highlight for my husband, my friend and I from the very start to the very end. Rod was absolutely fabulous bringing all the group together and we had such a lot of laughs along the way. The wine tasting was very good and the accompanying cheese, crackers, meats, dips, cauliflower, olives and strawberries were absolutely delicious and plentiful.
We also paid extra to see the koala bears and whilst we didn’t have long we managed to see five in their natural habitat and we also saw Wallabies.
We then stopped along the way and had a group photograph on Phillip Island which will bring back lovely memories. We did see penguins but only about 20 but we were happy with this and they were very cute.
Later on another couple joined the group and we all sat down together and shared pizza and whilst making new friends from all over the world.
Thank you very much Rod for an extremely enjoyable day from the couple from Penrith, England and their friend from Sydney.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Vani_S
Really glad I took a tour with this company.
The great parts:
Caitlyn, our guide was a delight. She is incredibly well informed, prepared, funny, helpful, thoughtful and professional. Loved her curated playlist, information on wildlife and insider tips.
The tour started and ended on time and I personally found it sufficient time to spend at each spot. There is a nice variety of things to see and do and something for everyone.
Loved the little touches - a postcard, a Gippsland guide to dining etc.
Quite a bit of wine is served on the tour :) which is quite fun.
The communication about pick up, drop, stops etc. were really clear. There was space to keep bags if any and that was helpful too.
If anything, the only thing perhaps for me was that I'm a big bodied person and I wrestled with the seat belt quite a bit and was quite uncomfortably perched on it. Given its a legal requirement, I had to have it on and anyone built like me or bigger would struggle a bit with that. Made the return journey quite strenuous. I'm unsure if anything can be done about that, but it is something to keep in mind.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : pareshn2019
Very knowledgeable guide. Charcuterie platter and pizza for lunch was really good. Penguins were fun to observe and hear them chatter
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
