From Phillip Island: Wine and Wildlife Tour with Penguin Parade

From Phillip Island: Wine and Wildlife Tour with Penguin Parade

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About This Tour in Phillip Island

Experience the best of Phillip Island in one unforgettable afternoon, combining award-winning wine, gourmet food, dramatic coastal scenery, and the world-famous Penguin Parade. Begin at Phillip Island Winery with guided tastings of six premium wines paired with a regional grazing platter, followed by a gourmet feast of woodfired pizzas, salads, and fries. Explore The Nobbies' dramatic coastline on scenic boardwalks during golden hour, spotting wild wallabies, seabirds, and Australian fur seals. Toast the spectacular sunset with sparkling wine before heading to the evening's highlight. Witness the magical Penguin Parade where thousands of Little Penguins—the world's smallest penguin species—emerge from Bass Strait and waddle to their burrows each evening. Travel in premium comfort with WiFi, charging ports and a local guide in our small-group coach. With convenient pickup and return from Phillip Island accomodation, this tour perfectly blends wine, wildlife, and coastal beauty.

Why Visit Phillip Island?

Phillip Island, Australia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Phillip Island provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Phillip Island

You can reach Phillip Island, Australia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take airport shuttles, taxis, rideshare services, or public transportation to reach the city center. Rental cars are also popular for exploring the surrounding areas.

What's Included

  • Premium Comfort Guarantee - midi coach, WiFi, guaranteed window seat for every booking
  • The Nobbies sunset boardwalk - 30-60 minute coastal walk with sparkling wine
  • Cowes village exploration - beaches, shops, and streetscape
  • Small group tour with local guide (maximum 15 guests)
  • Gourmet lunch - woodfired pizzas, gourmet salads, and fries at winery or bay-side location
  • Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade - General Viewing
  • Wildlife viewing in natural habitats - wallabies, seabirds, and native fauna
  • Phillip Island Winery cellar door tasting & grazing platter - 6 Victorian wines, local cheeses
  • Pickup and return from Phillip Island or San Remo accommodation (Cowes, Ventnor, Summerlands, Rhyll)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum Drinking Age is 18

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Arriving at this beautiful estate, you'll quickly realize why the Phillip

For those meeting us at Cowes, we will meet you on the Esplanade, outside Hotel Phillip Island. We ask that you arrive on time, so that we know we have located you - you will then have 10-15 minutes to relax before we depart.

End Point

A "must do" whilst in Melbourne/Victoria, the Penguin Parade has long been the star attraction of Phillip

For those meeting us at Cowes, we will meet you on the Esplanade, outside Hotel Phillip Island. We ask that you arrive on time, so that we know we have located you - you will then have 10-15 minutes to relax before we depart.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point

Pickup Time: 15 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Arriving at this beautiful estate, you'll quickly realize... 1 hour 30 minutes

Arriving at this beautiful estate, you'll quickly realize why the Phillip Island Winery is a favored spot for both locals and visitors alike. Take part in a Wine Tasting Experience, right at the cellar door - tasting a range of different wines harvested throughout the Gippsland Region. Following your tasting, you will sit down and enjoy a delicious share-plate Winery Lunch feast. Complete with Wood Fired Pizzas, Antipasto Platters, Salads, and the ever favorite hot chips (fries). Take some time out here to buy more wine, beers, or ciders should you wish - it's a chilled experience here.

Cowes is Phillip Island's main commercial hub and... 30 minutes

Cowes is Phillip Island's main commercial hub and is a bustling location of restaurants, cafes, breweries, and boutique shops. This is where our tour starts! 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!

One of the most beautiful beaches on Phillip... 10 minutes

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.

This is already one of Phillip Island's main... 1 hour

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, 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. 

A "must do" whilst in Melbourne/Victoria, the Penguin... 2 hours

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 that 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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