From Phillip Island: Wine and Wildlife Tour with Penguin Parade

Little Penguins at Phillip Island - the world's smallest penguin species

Regional grazing platter with local Victorian cheeses and artisan produce

Premium midi coach with WiFi and guaranteed window seats - Phillip Island tours

Exploring Phillip Island's beautiful beaches and coastal villages

Wild koala spotting on Phillip Island's scenic wildlife boardwalks

Sparkling wine sunset toast at The Nobbies, Phillip Island

Golden hour at The Nobbies - Phillip Island's dramatic western coastline

Phillip Island Penguin Parade - thousands of Little Penguins return nightly

Small group tour experience - maximum 20 guests with local guide

Gourmet lunch - woodfired pizza, cheese board and Victorian wine

Local Way Tours at sunset - small group Phillip Island wildlife tour

Duration6h

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LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

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)

What to expect

Phillip Island Winery
1h · Admission ticket included

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
1h 30m

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!
Flynns Beach
10m

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.
The Nobbies Centre
1h · Admission ticket included

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.
Penguin Parade
2h · Admission ticket included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

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 details

THIS TOUR IF FOR PHILLIP ISLAND PICKUPS ONLY - if departing from Melbourne, please book on our Melbourne departure Tour.
Please enter you hotel/accommodation on Phillip Island, and we will arrange to pick you up from there.
Alternatively, you can meet us in Cowes on the Esplanade outside the Phillip Island Hotel.

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

Cancellation policy

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

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