Dianne's Venture Tours
Dianne's Venture Tours
4.5
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Dianne Ray the owner of Phillip Island Boutique Tours (Exceptional Phillip Island Dianne’s Venture Tours, Phillip Island Wine Tours and Exceptional Phillip Island Area Tours), offers a very boutique, friendly, personalised, all-inclusive small group tour packages around the Phillip Island area. All tours can be customised to your liking, altered and or added to and even a private charter. Tours we offer are generally sightseeing of the area, food, wine and beer, penguins, nature and wildlife, family friendly, artists and artisans, and other tours that may interest you. These tours are mainly concentrated in the Phillip Island, Bass Coast, South East Gippsland, Wilsons Promontory and Mornington Peninsula area. There is none better equipped to help you enjoy your local tour. Let Dianne take you on an unforgettable Phillip Island experience and adventure. “All about having fun and making the most of every minute in your life. Enjoy”
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Chris Buley
9 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
Dianne took us first to Purple Hen Winery in Rhyll, where we got to taste 6 different wines ranging from Shiraz, to Pinot Noir, to Cabernet Sauvignon and more.
Next, was the Phillip Island Winery, where we got to enjoy another 6 tastings accompanied by a lovely cheese and cold cuts platter. The owner was incredibly knowledgeable and was eager to share how they produced the wines.
Thirdly, was the Bass River Winery, a family-run winery, headed by the lovely Rosa. We enjoyed another 5 tastings (and came away with a delicious bottle of limoncello).
Last of all, we visited The Gurdies Winery, where we enjoyed another cheese platter and live music with another 5 tastings.
We thoroughly enjoyed the outing and Dianne was an excellent host, full of knowledge and well worth the expense.
Thank you Dianne
Kind regards
Chris Buley.
Next, was the Phillip Island Winery, where we got to enjoy another 6 tastings accompanied by a lovely cheese and cold cuts platter. The owner was incredibly knowledgeable and was eager to share how they produced the wines.
Thirdly, was the Bass River Winery, a family-run winery, headed by the lovely Rosa. We enjoyed another 5 tastings (and came away with a delicious bottle of limoncello).
Last of all, we visited The Gurdies Winery, where we enjoyed another cheese platter and live music with another 5 tastings.
We thoroughly enjoyed the outing and Dianne was an excellent host, full of knowledge and well worth the expense.
Thank you Dianne
Kind regards
Chris Buley.
Written 10 October 2023
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emmamariesydney
Sydney, Australia17 contributions
Jan. 2023
Dianne took my family and I out for a memorable day around the Island.
The tour was extremely worth the value lasting over 12 hours and tailored to our interests. Our main interest was seeing the Island's wildlife and Dianne timed the attractions perfectly ensuring we got to see the animals at their most active. The koalas were feeding when we visited, we got to see baby penguins in their burrows during the day, wallabies roaming in the wild and got great seats at the penguin parade.
Dianne took the time to give us as much information as she could as we drove between attractions and was very knowledgeable on all aspects of Phillip Island. Carefully timed visits to the chocolate factory, Amaze and Things and the Nobbies were a bonus.
The tour was extremely worth the value lasting over 12 hours and tailored to our interests. Our main interest was seeing the Island's wildlife and Dianne timed the attractions perfectly ensuring we got to see the animals at their most active. The koalas were feeding when we visited, we got to see baby penguins in their burrows during the day, wallabies roaming in the wild and got great seats at the penguin parade.
Dianne took the time to give us as much information as she could as we drove between attractions and was very knowledgeable on all aspects of Phillip Island. Carefully timed visits to the chocolate factory, Amaze and Things and the Nobbies were a bonus.
Written 8 January 2023
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Kerri M
Wollongong, Australia57 contributions
Dec. 2021 • Couples
We had a fantastic day with Dianne stopping at a few of the Gippsland Victoria district’s wineries. Great to have a local show us the area. Great day out lunch in Loch & plenty of laughs.
Written 31 December 2021
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Michelle
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Dec. 2021
Dianne was extremely knowledgeable about Phillip Island and surrounds area, it was great to learn about the history of how this area/wineries came to be. She was engaging and took care of our big group well as by the end of the tour we were all pretty tired and ready to take a nap after all the wine.
Very enjoyable experience overall, had a fantastic day
Very enjoyable experience overall, had a fantastic day
Written 23 December 2021
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rob v
2 contributions
Apr. 2021
My wife and I took the tour with Dianne on Anzac Day. As trading hours were different to normal Dianne was flexible enough to change her normal start time and shuffle venues to accommodate. Every venue we visited had something unique to offer and lunch was great. The transport was clean and comfortable and Dianne's local knowledge was excellent. Take the tour, it's one you won't regret.
Written 30 April 2021
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Cecilia R
1 contribution
Mar. 2021
My husband and I recently booked one on Dianne's wine tours. It was such a lovely day! I feel Dianne is a true local and knows so much detail about the area and the wineries. All the stops were wonderful, she arranged a vegan lunch for us as well which was a bonus! Her van was modern and very comfy. The conversation didn't stop all day - a wonderful host. I highly recommend her tour services!
We had some very unique wines - particularly the sweeter ones which we normally don't like..As the previous review mentioned, the Iced Riesling is out of this world!
We had some very unique wines - particularly the sweeter ones which we normally don't like..As the previous review mentioned, the Iced Riesling is out of this world!
Written 22 March 2021
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Emma J
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Feb. 2021 • Couples
My partner and I loved each of the wineries and now we’ll have our own little secret spots to return to in the future!
Written 14 February 2021
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dianneventuretours
It was lovely meeting you and taking you around the local wineries & breweries
Written 5 March 2021
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Christopher Burch
Frankston, Australia3 contributions
Dec. 2020
My partner and I had a winery tour, starting from Cowes on Phillip island today. Visiting wineries, a cheese maker, and a brewery. Picked up by Dianne at 10:30am, and returned to our apartment at 5:00pm. Lots of driving to get to the various locations, but Dianne was a wealth of local knowledge along the way. Met some lovely people during the day, and enjoyed some great local produce. A great day, and thoroughly recommend. Thank you Dianne.
Written 15 December 2020
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WILLIAM B
Port Saint Lucie, FL269 contributions
Feb. 2020
Diane is a local entrepreneur that will work with you to make your visit the best it can be.
Don’t bother with the cruise ship’s inflated offerings. Work with Diane who is pleasant, knowledgeable and can be creative regarding scheduling.
Don’t bother with the cruise ship’s inflated offerings. Work with Diane who is pleasant, knowledgeable and can be creative regarding scheduling.
Written 5 February 2020
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Tim S
Salford, England, United Kingdom6 contributions
Nov. 2019 • Friends
Spent all day being driven round Philip island by the knowledageble guide who was happy to answer all our questions. Stopped for lunch at churchill island, which was included in the tour price. The penguin parade was the highlight of the day. We booked the ultimate package but unfortunately on the day due to the weather we couldnt do this, instead they made a package up on the spot giving us part of each other tour available to book which probably worked out better for us! Highly recommended. Thanks.
Written 27 January 2020
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I am interested in booking for 2 travelers for the full day "Phillip Island Tour Including Phillip Island Penguin Parade". It says that pick up and drop off from Phillip Island locations is included, and locations in Melbourne can be arranged for a fee. What is the fee and how do we arrange?
Dianne Ray
Newhaven, Australia
Hello, I am sorry I did not see your enquiry. The charge to pick up and return to Melbourne is $160 per person. What date are you looking at? Dianne
Happytraveler823
New Jersey2 contributions
We are booked on a Seaborn cruise in December. It stops at Phillip Island at the cruise port. We are interested in the tour of the island and the Penguin parade. Can we be picked up and dropped off at our Ship or in the cruise port? If yes, what are the pick up and drop off times?