A friend put us onto this company. We would never have found them otherwise. Nice relaxed tour and we saw some pretty special stuff over the course of the day. I’m normally a pretty hectic person, rushing from one place to another, but I immediately felt tranquility on the island, especially at the bird hide, while we just sat and watched black swans and their chicks gliding up and down peacefully, and then later, wild wallabies frolicking in their natural habitat. Thee were many other beautiful spots we visited on the island. Sometimes it’s not until you are forced to stop, you suddenly realise we take certain things for granted.
Divatom!
It was so awesome to meet you :)
I'm so glad you managed to channel your 'inner diva' and enjoy the tranquility and peacefulness of Phillip Island. It really is a magical place (just without the unicorns).
Now......Sashay away :) :) :)
Big hugs,
James & Andy
VIC Rainbow Tours
Enjoyed this gay friendly tour of what is billed by most people as one of Australias must visit areas. I would have to agree. The area is diverse and has so many different layers to experience- not just the view!
Slightly irritating that we had to wear covid masks (or as my partner calls them - face nappy’s) but we went along with it as didn’t want our guide to get in trouble. I had heard about some of the air watering fines the police have been giving people in Victoria for not wearing a mask. Pretty incredible.
We would love to come back and do another tour (perhaps Phillip Island) but not until the face mask restrictions have been relaxed.
Dear Superman,
....I thought you would be used to wearing a mask...you know...being a superhero and all that ;)
In all seriousness though, we hate wearing masks too, but know that it ultimately keeps our community safe. We all look forward to the time where we never have to wear a mask again. And yes, the fines in Australia have been pretty big for companies not complying with the government directions.
I'm happy to hear it hasn't put your off from thinking of taking a tour to Phillip Island with us In the future.
Thank You Superman :)
James & Andy
VIC Rainbow Tours
Wow! This is a mammoth tour, be warned, there is a fair bit of driving, especially on day 2 as the Great Ocean Road leg is very long. You can counteract this by doing the same tour over 3 days which might cut your driving down. But this would have pushed up the price so we opted for the shorter 2 day option.
There were so many great parts to this trip I wouldn’t know where to begin. Our guide James was great. He was so well organised wherever we went, as especially on Philip island, we required ticket entry to everywhere, but he had already pre-booked everything so we skipped the queue wherever we went. He advised us a few weeks before booking to upgrade our Penguin parade ticket, which he did for us. Such a good move, as it gained us entry into a limited entry area. Really great!
And the Great Ocean Road is just mind blowing , but perhaps best done by staying overnight along the road. As mentioned, it was an option we did consider but didn’t go for in the end.
Wow indeed! Yes, they are both 2 pretty actioned-packed days that's for sure. We are happy to organise the tours so that you have a 'day off' to recover in-between each full tour day. We just need to know in advance, so we can amend our booking calendar. There is no additional charge to do this. Or, as you mention, you can make it into a 3 day tour (which gives you 2 days on the Great Ocean Road as opposed to just 12 hours.)
Thank You for taking the time to review your experience,
James & Andy
VIC Rainbow Tours
Was relaxing and worry-free in regards to the trip. James was very responsive and friendly. One of the best getaways I have had in a while!
Dear CHS,
So happy to hear it was one of your best getaways in a while. That means a lot :)
Thank You
James & Andy
VIC Rainbow Tours
If you are looking to take a gay tour of Melbourne or the outer reaches of the city, vic rainbow tours are probably you’re go-to guys. I searched and searched online and I kept on coming back to them. So I ended up booking my partner and I onto a one day tour to Phillip island. James was my guide, and he was a great ambassador for the area. He knew all the hidden spots and we managed to really connect with the wildlife in some pretty special and remote parts of the island, away from the larger groups. The highlight was the Penguin parade. There is an incredible array of options to choose from at the penguin parade. So many ticket types it’s mind boggling at times . We left it in their capable hands and I was amazed at the difference of our ticket (which included an underground bunker where we stayed warm and dry) compared to other people’s ticket - who looked cold, wet and miserable (they didn’t have the fortune of a cover over their heads). All in all, a great day out. Thank you for a brilliant time, Dan & luke.
Thanks Dan and Luke,
I had a blast spending the time with you both. My partner and I spent a few years living on Phillip Island (as well as over a decade on The Great Ocean Road), so its an area we know intimately. And with wildlife, they are creatures of habit. They will sometimes only spend a few hours in certain areas. But they are like clockwork, we know exactly which area to visit at what exact time.
So glad you let us choose the upgrade option for you at the Penguin Parade. We don't make any extra revenue from these upgrades. We just pass on the cost that the Penguin Parade charges us for the tickets. But we are happy to help organise this as we want the same outcome as you, which is to have the best possible tour experience as possible. You are only going to visit these areas once, so you want to do it right the first time!!
Thanks again,
James & Andy
VIC Rainbow Tours
