Private Tour

Melbourne Private Penguins Tour wildlife Wine Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

You will see the Little Fairy Penguins & All iconic Aussie Animals on This Premium Private Tour. Without having to wait till Late Night to See the Iconic Little Fairy Penguins.

And Then we will Discover the charm of Michael Unwin Wines, an independent family-owned winery in Windermere – Ballarat, Western Victoria.

Where the scent of over 20 maturing wines fills the air.

For something truly special, try their exclusive "fill your own" cellar door-only range.

We will also enjoy a selection of artisan pizzas, antipasti, hand made fresh pasta dishes and delicious desserts, all sharing a distinct, rustic Italian twist.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Lunch

Wine

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Entrance/ Admission Fee

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Ararat

offers a comfortable walk around our attraction, with the chance to get up close and personal to some of Australia’s most famous native animals. With over 100 free-roaming kangaroos (you can hand-feed), more than 35 koalas, plus wombats, emus, and an exhibit of the world’s smallest penguins, the family-owned Ballarat Wildlife Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers young and old. You can even see Kai and Akasha, the Sumatran/Siberian tigers – in the state-of-the-art tiger sanctuary. On weekends and school holidays visitors can marvel at one of the biggest crocodiles in Australia, ‘CRUNCH’ the Super-Croc, as he feeds. While at the Park, you can also Go for‘Animal Encounters’, which is a photo of you and an animal, professionally taken as your souvenir to take home.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Michael Unwin Wines

We will Discover the charm of Michael Unwin Wines, an independent family-owned winery in Windermere – Ballarat, Western Victoria. Where the scent of over 20 maturing wines fills the air, and towering wine barrels set the atmosphere. Enjoy a tasting experience featuring our Tram Car, Umbrella Man, Tattooed Lady, and a curated selection from our extensive archive. We will Pair your wine with a delicious cheese platter while taking in breathtaking views. Catch a glimpse of winemaking in action—whether it's vintage, barrel topping, bottling, or labelling, there's always something exciting happening behind the scenes. Plus, Mike’s friendly winery dog, Arlo, will be there to greet you with a wag of his tail (or a friendly paw!).

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Melbourne Private Penguins Tour wildlife Wine Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

100 out of 100 Such A Great Day we’ve Had 🌟💫⭐️
carlahQ2577GQ,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was exactly the kind of tour we were after. Didn’t have to drive for hours to get to the penguins place. And we saw all the down under Animals at the same place I.e koalas kangaroos and a lot more. And we had the best Aussie wine at Michael Uwin wines. It was one of the best wineries we have been to. And the day was organised so well A big Thanks to Jay and Rennie for Such A Great Day
Highly Recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
jerogat,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We came to Melbourne for our Friend’s Wedding. Always wanted to see the little penguins. Since we were flying out at 9Pm. Lucky we found this tour and we were back in Melbourne after a wonderful tour We experienced a Great Penguins show saw other Animals only found in Australia. And went a very cool Winery, It was a very cool experience. Thanks Jay for organising it for us on a very Short Notice.
Worth every Penny and minute 🐧🦘🐨
Camper24317143900,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was great Beautiful park celebrating Australian animals (plus tigers and PENGUINS). Kangaroos are special from Kangaroo island, super friendly and you can feed them - make sure you buy the special food at the entrance, it's worth it! We all loved it, never thought my 23mo would be able to feed, pat and even hug a Kangaroo.. Then we were taken to a Great Local Winery . Wow what an experience we have been to Hunter Mudgee and Barossa Valley but nothing will ever compare to Michael Unwin wines. We meet Michael and learnt how he started making his own wines what a Amazing host. Lindsay did the wine tasting and he was knowledgeable and fun to chat to. I highly recommend stopping tasting. We went home with the merlot shiraz sparkling shiraz and the durif if you like fine strong bodied reds highly recommended purchasing. They offer cheese platters and Amazing hospitality. I cannot brag about this winery enough it's a must do if your doing a trip to Ballarat. OVERALL A GREAT EXPERIENCE 😃