Wine, Dine & Penguins Boutique Phillip Island Tour from Melbourne
Experience Phillip Island with locals, journeying from Melbourne for a full day of boutique wine, beachside charm, and native wildlife—ending with the iconic Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach.
After a friendly welcome and complimentary barista coffee at the Melbourne Arts Centre, we head to coastal San Remo, the gateway to Phillip Island. Our first indulgence: a cellar door wine tasting and grazing platter at the award-winning Phillip Island Winery, followed by a gourmet lunch.
Then, guests discover charming Cowes, with its pristine beaches and local boutiques—or upgrade to intimate koala viewing at the Koala Conservation Reserve.
Next, we continue to The Nobbies Phillip Island, where golden hour brings sweeping ocean views and wildlife encounters. A celebratory glass of sparkling wine sets the tone for the evening.
We end at the world-famous Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach, where a general viewing ticket provides full immersion in this world-class wildlife experience.
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Wine, Wildlife, and Penguins
What's included in Wine, Dine & Penguins Boutique Phillip Island Tour from Melbourne
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Arts Centre Melbourne
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
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 Winery
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.
Inclusions
- Gourmet wood-fired lunch with seasonal sides and premium Victorian ingredients
- Penguin Parade tickets - witness Australia's Little Penguins return home at Summerland Beach sunset
- Sparkling wine at sunset - toast the day with bubbles and Bass Strait ocean views at The Nobbies
- Cowes township exploration - free time in Phillip Island's charming main town
- Koala Conservation Reserve upgrade available (+$15pp) - see koalas up close in their native habitat
- Melbourne barista coffee on departure - start your day with quality local coffee
- Premium luxury coach transport - comfortable midi-coach with WiFi and charging ports
- Phillip Island wine tasting with generous grazing platter at boutique local winery
- Locally guided, genuine small-group - maximum 15 people with guaranteed window seat for each booking
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- - 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.
