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Phillip Island Winery Feast and Penguin Tour
Highlights
- Savour a guided wine tasting and gourmet grazing platter at Phillip Island Winery, immersing in local flavours.
- Drift along pristine beaches and wildlife boardwalks, encountering unique Australian wildlife in their natural habitat.
- Experience the magical Penguin Parade at sunset, witnessing thousands of penguins waddle ashore in a breathtaking spectacle.
- Enjoy the comfort of Premium Seating throughout your tour, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
Experience Phillip Island like a local as you enjoy delicious food and wine, wildlife encounters, and spectacular sightseeing opportunities; all led by your engaging, local guide, and with the comfort of your Premium Seating ticket on board.
Starting with your pickup from your nominated Phillip Island or San Remo Accommodation, enjoy a sumptuous guided wine tasting and grazing platter at the Phillip Island Winey, before relaxing over a delicious gourmet grazing feast. At golden hour you will visit pristine beaches and wildlife boardwalks where Australian wildlife abounds, before entering the Penguin Parade where you’ll witness 1,000s of Penguins waddle up the beach at Sunset.
Itinerary highlights
Phillip Island Winery
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.
Note: on days when the winery is closed, we enjoy our wine & feast at a sea-side restaurant in Cowes.
A Local Beach
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.
Nobbies Lookout
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.
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
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
Tour details
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Available from 1 October 2024 to 1 April 2027
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- Handrails on all stairways
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Operation information
Local Way Tours – Phillip Island Explorer
Phillip Island Explorer by Local Way Tours is designed to make Phillip Island more than just a day trip—it’s about creating a true destination experience that encourages visitors to stay longer and discover more.
With a focus on comfort, sustainability, and authentic local connections, the Phillip Island Explorer brand offers three core travel experiences.
The Hop-On, Hop-Off Island Bus offers unlimited daily access to the island’s highlights, from iconic attractions to hidden gems, with the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Their direct Melbourne–Phillip Island Transfer is a seamless daily connection from Melbourne straight to island accommodations and attractions, opening the way for multi-day stays without the need for a car.
The Golden Hour Penguin Tour is a small-group evening experience that pairs the stunning light at The Nobbies with the world-famous Penguin Parade, where guests watch the little penguins waddle ashore.
By combining flexibility, convenience, and unforgettable encounters, the Phillip Island Explorer is shaping Phillip Island into a must-stay destination—not just a quick stop.
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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