Port Phillip Bay

Spend the day exploring Phillip Island and Brighton Beach on this day trip from Melbourne. See native wildlife at the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and coastal views at Brighton Beach, Nobbies Boardwalk, and Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Start the day by being picked up by an air-conditioned vehicle and head to Brighton Beach. Explore the area and take photos of the iconic Brighton beach boxes. From here, you can also see views of the Melbourne skyline. Next is a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Here you will experience the magic of Australia's native wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary, where you'll meet adorable koalas, playful kangaroos, and other fascinating creatures in a natural bushland setting. There will be time to purchase lunch here before driving to the next location. Stop at Nobbies Tourist and Information Center to learn about Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock precinct. Then walk along Nobbies Boardwalk and enjoy coastal views. After a relaxing walk along Nobbies Boardwalk, visit Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Purchase dinner before watching the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way across the sand to their burrows. From here, head back to Melbourne and be dropped off at your accommodation.

Travel aboard an air-conditioned coach, starting with morning views of Melbourne city and Port Phillip Bay as you cross the Westgate Bridge (Australia’s longest bridge at 2.6 km). Torquay Enjoy a morning tea while taking in seaside views. Memorial Arch Stop to take some photos at this iconic landmark. Kennett River Visit the koala colony, spotting these iconic creatures in the wild. Apollo Bay Time to enjoy lunch (at your own expense) from local restaurants or take a leisurely stroll in this coastal town. Explore the Otway Ranges Take a short walk through the cool, temperate rainforest at Maits Rest. Port Campbell National Park Visit the famous 12 Apostles limestone stacks from the lookout. Explore Loch Ard Gorge and Gibson Steps (time permitting). Colac Enjoy a short dinner stop (at your own expense) in the small town of Colac before heading back to Melbourne. Download the Go West Tours app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store to access the audio guide! Don’t forget to bring your own headphones or earphones for use.

The history of Melbourne centers on its strategic location where the Yarra River empties into Port Phillip Bay. Learn about Melbourne’s early settlement and its evolution from a 19th-century boomtown to the largest port in the Southern Hemisphere on this leisurely, 1-hour river cruise. Relax as you cruise downriver past ultramodern skyscrapers and the active Docklands area, taking in the sights from an outside sundeck or through panoramic windows inside the cabin. During this cruise, you'll get stunning views of Melbourne city center, as well as float past some amazing points of interest, like the Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the 19th century sailing ship "Polly Woodside", the World Congress and Trade center, and more - don't forget to bring your cameras!

Park your car and meet your luxury boat at the end of Sorrento Pier, your crew will greet you and welcome you onboard. See Australian Fur Seals resting and playing in the water, visit the Australasian Gannets and seabird colony, Cruise the famous coastal stretch from Sorrento to Portsea and see the famous cliff top homes and the coloured boat sheds of Portsea, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for the resident Bottlenose Dolphins that inhabit our Bay. Our custom-built tour vessels are designed specifically for our area, ensuring comfort plus allowing you the freedom to move around onboard enjoying the view and also exploring the boat. Our sightseeing tour vessel offers large open deck spaces, covered lounge area, onboard cafe and bathrooms. Find your perfect seat on the boat, enjoy a free hot drink and watch the beautiful scenery on a leisurely 1.5 hour cruise! This tour is led by highly trained interpretive guides who live locally and love what they do – working hard to ensure your experience is fun, enjoyable, entertaining and informative.

Join us at Sorrento Pier, collect your snorkelling equipment and set aboard your luxury tour boat for 2 hours of fun and adventure - Snorkelling with the Australian Fur Seals. Arriving at Chinaman's Hat, a structure built just for the seals in Port Phillip Bay, you will take the plunge to swim with these gentle, playful and curious creatures. This sheltered area has a maximum depth of four meters so you can simply float on the surface and watch the seals swim freely around you. See giant Smooth Rays glide beneath you on the sandy seabed, whilst Seals dart back and forth, eager to swim and dive with you. There is so much beautiful marine life to observe. All our cruises include a variety of inclusions at no additional cost! So your cruise ticket is all you need to pay, we include lunch, snacks and drinks marine park fees and taxes.

Begin your tour with a convenient pickup from Melbourne’s Art Centre and settle into your luxurious midi-coach. Gaze through the panoramic window seats and enjoy breath-taking scenery during the drive. Marvel at the glistening blue waters and golden sands of Port Phillip Bay, as you take a walk (easy) with your guide, where you will witness the stunning far horizons of the Mornington Peninsula - with the option to board the Arthur Seat Gondola for a truly mesmerising experience. Next, venture to one of the Peninsula’s esteemed wineries for an indulgent winery feast lunch paired with local cool climate wine. Then, move on to the Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs. Arrive at this rejuvenating oasis nestled amidst scenic natural surroundings, where a series of thermal pools await. Immerse yourself in over 50 thermal pools, each offering unique therapeutic properties, and surrender to the serenity as stress melts away in the mineral-rich waters.

Discover a bird's-eye-view of Melbourne with this private helicopter tour. Have time to snap some action shots in front of the helicopter before your flight. Enjoy the option of capturing in-flight video recordings or live streams during your flight so you can share your adventure with your friends. Head over to the activity provider's office and get checked in for your flight. As you walk out on to the tarmac you'll be met with incredible views of Melbourne's city skyline, the perfect background for a quick photoshoot in-front of your helicopter before take-off. Protect your ears with the provided headphones and feel the thrill of take-off. Fly by the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel and Docklands Marina at just 1,200 feet above the ground (400 metres) on your way out to Port Phillip Bay. Spot the Spirit of Tasmania which is docked at Station Pier.  Make a left-hand turn to fly you along the coast over St Kilda's famous Boardwalk and Luna Park. Your flight path continues over the Formula 1 Track at Albert Park, the Shrine of Remembrance, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).  Finish your tour with the perfect opportunity to capture a photo of the MCG, the Yarra River and CBD all in one frame. Land back at your meeting point at the end of your tour. 

Your flight path will take you over Flemington Racecourse, towards the South Western side of the city. Check out Docklands and Marvel stadium before your flight continues to Albert Park Lake (Famous for the Melbourne GP) and the St Kilda beaches. Take a look inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground and spot the steps in front of Parliament house. Before turning back take a snap of the Melbourne skyline with Port Phillip Bay in the backdrop. There's no better way to see Melbourne! This flight is perfect for those who want to celebrate a special occasion, propose to a loved one, or sumply experience the thrill of flying. Our pilots are highly experienced and trained to provide you with a safe and comforatble experience. During your helicopter tour, you'll take in some of Melbourne's most iconic landmarks, including the Yarra River, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the iconic Melbourne 108 Tower, and the impressive Melbourne skyline. This helicopter scenic flight is the perfect way to experience Melbourne in all it's glory. You'll create memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take to the skies and see Melbourne like never before!

Phillip Island is the a safe haven for thousands of penguins, seals, wallabies and lots other birds unique to Australia. Over here you can see the pure sandy beaches ideal for surfers stretching towards rugged shorelines where you can have amazing photos from glorious southern ocean. Every sunset, and after that you had a full on encounter with Australian animals, hundreds of little penguins getting out of the water together, waddling toward their burrows while, calling each other and from time to time tumbling over, such view which likes more to a dream than reality. Your full day Little Penguins Tour will be a fantasy escape from big city that will create an unforgettable memory like no other thing. - Take a break from the city and discover the diverse wildlife of Australia on this full-day excursion to Phillip Island. - Learn about the area’s wildlife from your guide - Visiting one of the most beautiful sandy beaches of Australia in Cape Woolamai, next to the nesting place of thousands of mutton birds, who have the longest migration route among all the other birds in the world - Enjoy the breath taking lava based rugged shorelines of the nobbies, where you can have the astonishing views of wave lashing the coastline, have the view of seals rock, the second largest colny of the seals in the world and watch wild wallabies hopping around and the wild geese stopping your car

Join us on our Wildlife Sightseeing Tour on our vessel Maureen .M, where you will meet Port Phillip Bay's friendly (but wild) locals! Throughout the tour, you will watch the playful Australian Fur seals, spot pods of local Burrunan dolphins cruising the bay, be intrigued by the amazing birdlife and marine life around Pope’s Eye, and, through the winter months, even spot Humpback whales as they journey past this iconic and historically significant coastline. Our friendly and knowledgeable crew will chat about the incredible wildlife that resides or transits through Southern Port Phillip Bay and share local history and insights about the region. Surrounded by the historic fishing ports of Queenscliff and Sorrento, the area Southern Port Phillip Bay is packed with history, wildlife, and adventure. We will always do our best to accommodate people with different needs. Please get in touch with our office to discuss any special requirements your group may have. The area boasts fascinating maritime and military history and is home to the highly diverse Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park, world-renowned for its rich biodiversity and unique marine life. Please note: A $10 environmental levy is included in the price of this tour. This levy helps us help our oceans and will be put towards any of the following programs and research through our partnership charity, SOEL (Southern Ocean Environmental Link). Head to www.soel.org.au to find out more about the conservation programs and work.