Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Arts Centre Melbourne 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia - 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.Attractions and Activities: Arts Centre Melbourne (Free entry) 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. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: San Remo (Free entry) 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. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Phillip Island (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Welcome to Phillip Island, home to a small population of 15,000 which swells well beyond this number during busy holiday seasons.
Attractions and Activities: Phillip Island Winery (Ticket included) 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. 1 hr(s)30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Cape Woolamai (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Pass by one of Phillip Island's three main settlements as we make our way to Cowes.
Attractions and Activities: Cowes (Free entry) Explore Phillip Island's main township with beaches, local shops, and relaxed coastal streetscape. Your guide highlights local Cowes favorites before free exploration time. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Reserve (At your own expense) This is an optional extra (+$15 on the day) in place of your time at Cowes. Upgrade to walk elevated boardwalks for guaranteed koala spotting, and see wallabies and native Australian birds in their natural Phillip Island habitat. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Flynns Beach (Free entry) Stop at this pristine Phillip Island beach for golden Bass Strait sands, crystal-clear waters, and fresh Victorian sea air. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Penguin Parade (Ticket included) Experience the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade with general viewing tickets. Explore the interactive Visitor Centre, enjoy dinner from the onsite cafe if you wish, then take your place to witness thousands of Little Penguins return from Bass Strait at sunset, with guided commentary as they waddle through. Australia's most popular wildlife attraction. Penguin Plus viewing upgrades (+$55) available for an extra-special experience to see the penguins at eye level. 2 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Nobbies Centre (Ticket included) Arrive at The Nobbies' clifftop boardwalks during golden hour. Spot seabirds, wallabies, and Australian fur seals from spectacular Bass Strait views while enjoying a glass of celebratory sparkling wine as day turns to dusk over Phillip Island. 45 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Melbourne (Free entry) Return back to Melbourne after a fulfilling day of nature, wildlife observation, and wine. We Dropoff back at the Melbourne Arts Centre or city center hotels on request. 2 hr(s)
Guests leave on their own: Arts Centre MelbourneEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia - 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.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.