What to Bring:
Max. people: 24
Welcome to Go West Tours
Come and share a special day with Melbourne's award-winning day tour specialists.
Our tour incorporates all of the Phillip Island region's world class highlights, including lots of amazing natural features, as well as a little something for the sweet-tooth! All day long you'll be superbly looked after by our experienced guides, with our small group size ensuring excellent award-winning service the whole way.
Travel in air-conditioned comfort, and enjoy the convenience of our free inner city pick-up and drop-off service.
For a tour like never before, travel with the best, experience Go West. Simply Melbourne's finest day tour experience.
Our touring philosophy
At Go West Tours, our mission is to provide Melbourne's most entertaining, informative and memorable day tours.
We recognise that all too often, day tours are little more than a shuttle bus between photo opportunities. We have therefore set out to ensure that our journey is itself a significant part of the touring experience.
Our guides are hand-picked and comprehensively trained to provide you with a truly memorable Australian experience.
What our customers have said
"So much more than we expected. Brilliant value!"
"It's easy to see why Go West won the tourism award. Well done!"
"Old fashioned service and amazing scenery. Unforgettable!"
We challenge you to find another operator that provides all this:
For peace of mind when enjoying Melbourne sightseeing, choose Go West Tours,"Melbourne's leading small group touring company."
Penguins Plus Upgrade at Penguin Parade
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Phillip Island tour
Departing Melbourne at around midday, this small group day tour encapsulates the very best of the region’s wildlife and gourmet delights.
Leaving Melbourne we journey into the Gippsland region and make a stop to explore a quaint country township. Rural communities like our stop prides itself on friendly Australian service, here you will be able to experience country living. With plenty of choices you’re sure to find a delicious Australian lunch.
Continuing on we journey down the South Gippsland coastal highway where we cross the bridge over the eastern entrance of the majestic Western Port bay. Our Phillip Island experience starts at the region’s sweetest attraction, the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory. Watch the chocolatiers at work, as they hand make delicious chocolate varieties using recipes handed down over many generations. Enjoy complimentary samples while exploring the Amazing World of Chocolate where you will marvel at the astonishing array of chocolate creations.
From here we’ll 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.
Our next stop is at the Phillip Island Winery, overlooking the famous Berry’s Beach. Here we sample not only the locally produced wines, but also a selection of Gippsland’s finest cheeses and other gourmet produce. The tasting is accompanied by an informative presentation, 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.
For an exclusive viewing experience, you have been upgraded to the more personalised“Penguins Plus” viewing platform. With numbers limited to 150, you’ll enjoy special ranger interpretation in a more natural setting. This option also includes a complimentary hot beverage.
After the parade we allow plenty of time to explore the Visitor Centre before beginning our own journey back to Melbourne. The journey back is a great chance to upload photo’s, send E-Postcards, and research your next destination as Go West Tours is the proud operator to offer the first infree Wi Fion board all our Melbourne day tours.
With drop off right back to your inner city and St Kilda area accommodation, you’ll remember this day as a true highlight of your Australian holiday.
Depart: Daily, with Melbourne inner city pickups from most accommodation providers between 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Return: Between 8.30pm and midnight depending on the season.
