Phillip Island Day Tour

Highlights / General details

Leaving Melbourne we journey through the Gippsland region directly to Phillip Island and make our first stop at the Rhyll Trout & Bush Tucker Farm. Upon arrival our guests enjoy a guided bush tucker tour through three hectares of native food crops to learn about the fascinating array of edible fruits, berries, seeds leaves & flowers that were harvested by the Koori people over millennia. Here, we also enjoy a delicious lunch with our menu offering selections to meet a broad range of tastes. Departing Rhyll, we travel to the famous Koala Conservation Centre to meet some of the friendly locals. We’ll walk among the treetops and view the numerous wild koalas up close at this iconic wildlife attraction. We’ll journey next to the delightful Phillip Island Winery where we’ll enjoy a gourmet afternoon tea featuring not only a range of locally produced wines, but also a selection of Gippsland’s finest cheeses and other gourmet produce. The tasting is accompanied by an informative presentation about each of the foodstuffs sampled, ensuring an experience that is educational as well as truly mouth-watering. A visit to Point Grant and The Nobbies gives us an opportunity to enjoy views over Westernport Bay and Bass Strait, including Seal Rocks, home to Australia’s largest population of fur seals. And then it’s onwards to the main event, where just after dark every night the world’s smallest penguins waddle ashore after spending the day fishing out at sea. You’ll be truly enchanted as the stars of the show emerge from the surf and pass right before your eyes on their journey back to their homes. Your guide will ensure you are able to get the very best vantage point to enjoy the Penguin Parade and will help to keep you toasty warm with a complimentary hot cuppa.

Tour Upgrade Options Penguins Plus Viewing upgrade: Includes access to the “Penguins Plus” exclusive boardwalk at Penguin Parade. Includes free hot beverage.

Private Penguin Parade Experience upgrade: Small group (max 10) ranger-guided tour at the Penguin Parade. Includes priority seating on beach in front of main viewing area & access to the Penguins Plus boardwalk. *Please note a minimum age of 16 years applies to this upgrade.

Inclusion

Guided tour, Complimentary hotel pickup from all major inner-city Melbourne accommodations, Wine, cheese & other gourmet tastings at a boutique regional winery, Guided bush tucker tour with lunch and Afternoon tea.

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hours of operation

Available daily, except December 25th. Pickups start at 10:00am.

Duration

11 hours

Location Departure point/Time: Rendezvous Hotel, 328 Flinders St, Melbourne / 10:50am (Alternate departure location, if hotel is not included in pickup)

Location

Departure point/Time: Rendezvous Hotel, 328 Flinders St, Melbourne / 10:50am (Alternate departure location, if hotel is not included in pickup)

Policies Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher. This tour has a minimum of 2 passengers

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation