Meet your Bus & Guide at the Melbourne Arts Centre (beautiful landmark – we suggest a Coffee whilst you wait), and get ready to embark on a journey you won’t soon forget.

On you way to Phillip Island, we will stop in at Caldermeade Farm, giving you a chance to refuel with some coffee, and say hello to some cuddly little farm animals.

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, 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 delicious share-plate Winery Feast.
Complete with Wood Fired Pizzas, Antipasto Platters, Salads, and the ever favourite 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 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!

OR

Maybe you are wanting your fix of the cute and cuddly (and some not so much) Australian Native Wildlife. 
Well, now is your chance to get up close and personal with some of Australia’s best.
Do so at the Phillip Island Wildlife Park, where you will have the chance to pet a Kangaroo, say Hi to a Koala, Feed the Wallabies, and even get harassed by an Emu (in a nice way of course)
Note: this is are your own expense ($21pp) and will be in place of your times at Cowes

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.

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

Alas, all good things must come to an end.
We will get you back to your pickup location safe and sound.
Enjoy the relaxing journey back to Melbourne, as you reminisce on the journey with your newly made friends, scroll through the amazing photos you have taken on the day, and enjoy the memory of the day that was!

During the summer – sure thing!
Depending on the time of year, you will have close to two hours at Cowes to explore, and most certainly take a swim in the beautiful clear waters.

If you ARE planning to swim, please ensure you bring bather, a change of clothes, and a towel.
You will need to be dry and de-sanded prior to getting back on board.

There are changing facilities and showers near the beach. 

The Penguins arent afraid of the rain, and neither are we!

There will be undercover areas at our lunch venue, and the visit to Cowes and the Nobbies.

At the Penguins, there is limited shelter once you are out on the boardwalk, so we suggest a raincoat/umbrella for this part of the tour.

PUBLIC TOUR
Payment is due at the time of booking in order to confirm your booking.

PRIVATE TOUR
We require a $200 deposit to secure your booking – full payment is then due 2 weeks prior to your departure.

If we, for some reason, can’t travel on the day then we will offer you a choice of the following…

• Full Refund
• Full Tour Credit
• Transfer of Tour Date

If a you cancel a tour, the following conditions apply:

• 8+ Days – Full Refund Provided
• 1-7 Days – Full Refund, less $25pp cancellation fee
• Within 24 hours of Departure – No refund.

NO!
We don’t like to include any hidden fees or hidden additional charges on the day.
The price you see here is all that you need to pay.