About this tour
Pair granite peaks and penguin colonies in a single day across Victoria's coast. This 12.5-hour private tour starts at Wilson's Promontory—hiking through fern-lined forest to Mt Bishop for lunch with panoramic views—then shifts south to Phillip Island for the evening penguin return. You'll travel in a Mercedes with a knowledgeable driver who handles logistics, leaving you free to absorb the landscape and wildlife.
Highlights
- Mt Bishop walk through native forest and fern gullies
- Gourmet picnic hamper lunch with coastal vistas
- The Nobbies and Cape Woolami coastal formations
- Little Penguins parade at Phillip Island (Penguin Plus access)
- Private Mercedes transport throughout the day
- Morning tea stop in Korumburra township
- Moderate fitness required; experienced guide included
What to expect
You'll depart Melbourne in a private vehicle, stopping for morning tea before arriving at Wilson's Promontory late morning. The Mt Bishop hike takes 2–3 hours through varying forest terrain, peaking at a lunch spot overlooking the eastern coastline. Afternoon brings a drive to Phillip Island to see dramatic coastal rock formations, then you'll settle in for the Penguin Plus experience as little penguins emerge from the ocean at dusk and shuffle back to their burrows. The day blends walking, scenic pauses, and stationary wildlife observation.
Good to know
Wear sturdy walking shoes and layers—weather shifts between forest shade and exposed coastal headlands. Infant car seats available. You'll skip dinner on Phillip Island; your guide suggests eating there or returning to Melbourne for a late meal. Moderate fitness needed for the Mt Bishop walk.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.