Phillip Island Small-Group Penguins & Wine Tour from Melbourne

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About this activity

The perfect Phillip Island tour for those wanting more than just the Penguin Parade, as we also indulge in local food and wine, spot native wildlife, and take in the breath-taking views of the hidden side of the Island.

Your day begins at the Melbourne Arts Centre, where you’ll meet your local guide and settle into our premium midi-coach. We travel in small groups of no more than 15 guests.

Our first stop is the coastal haven of San Remo, the gateway to Phillip Island.

Then, enjoy a cellar door wine tasting and grazing experience at the award-winning Phillip Island Winery, followed by a shared-plate lunch by the bay.

Next, explore charming Cowes at your own pace, with time to wander beaches and boutiques, or choose to spot Koalas at the conversation reserve.

We continue to The Nobbies for golden hour, with sweeping ocean views and wildlife, paired with a glass of sparkling wine.

The day finishes at the world-famous Penguin Parade, with general viewing entry included.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Local Way Tours

Ages: Children (1–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert Local Tour Guide - with insider knowledge of Phillip Island
Included: Wood-Fired Pizza & Sides Grazing Lunch - at our Sea-Side Restaurant
Included: Sparkling Wine or Beer - at our Nobbies Golden Hour Location for Sunset
Included: Small Group Travel on our Premium Midi-Coach with Free WiFi
Included: Penguin Parade Entry - with Boardwalk and Viewing Platform Access
Included: Guided Wine Tasting & Grazing Platter - at the Phillip Island Winery

Not included

Not included: Time will be provided to purchase your own dinner at the Penguin Parade

Itinerary

Arts Centre Melbourne

15 min

Begin your Phillip Island adventure with a complimentary Melbourne barista coffee from the Arts Centre. Board your luxury midi-coach and join fellow travellers for a personalised small-group experience through Victoria's spectacular coastal region to Phillip Island.
San Remo

30 min

Welcome to San Remo, where the iconic Phillip Island Bridge welcomes you to Bass Coast. Stretch your legs along the foreshore, watch resident Australian pelicans, and capture your first coastal photographs of this famous Victorian fishing village.
Phillip Island

Passing by

Welcome to Phillip Island, home to a small population of 15,000 which swells well beyond this number during busy holiday seasons.
Phillip Island Winery

1 h 30 min Admission included

Arrive at boutique Phillip Island Winery for premium cellar-door wine tasting featuring award-winning Gippsland wines. Enjoy guided tasting of six local wines, accompanied by generous grazing boards of Victorian meats, cheeses and artisan breads, followed by wood-fired pizza feast with sea-salt fries and gourmet salads.

Note: On select days, meals are served at our partner Phillip Island seaside restaurant with an identical high-quality menu.
Cape Woolamai

Passing by

Pass by one of Phillip Island's three main settlements as we make our way to Cowes.
Cowes

one hour

Explore Phillip Island's main township with beaches, local shops, and relaxed coastal streetscape. Your guide highlights local Cowes favorites before free exploration time.
Flynns Beach

15 min

Stop at this pristine Phillip Island beach for golden Bass Strait sands, crystal-clear waters, and fresh Victorian sea air.
The Nobbies Centre

45 min Admission included

Arrive at The Nobbies' clifftop boardwalks during golden hour. Spot seabirds, wallabies, and Australian fur seals from spectacular Bass Strait views while enjoying a glass of celebratory sparkling wine as day turns to dusk over Phillip Island.
Penguin Parade

2 hours Admission included

Experience the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade with general viewing tickets. Explore the interactive Visitor Centre, enjoy dinner from the onsite cafe if you wish, then take your place to witness thousands of Little Penguins return from Bass Strait at sunset, with guided commentary as they waddle through. Australia's most popular wildlife attraction.
Melbourne

2 hours

Return back to Melbourne after a fulfilling day of nature, wildlife observation, and wine. We Dropoff back at the Melbourne Arts Centre or city center hotels on request.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.