Phillip island is a destination we have been trying to get to for many years. Finally we made it. Surprised to find a gay friendly operator taking tourists out to this region. Very welcome indeed. The Penguin Parade was a stand out and worth the effort to get down there. Just a warning though, the Penguin parade finishes late (based on sunset times) so we didn’t get back to our Melbourne hotel until gone midnight.
Thanks Curtz. Yes currently we are proud to be the only dedicated LGBT+ owned and operated tour company in Melbourne. Sorry for such a late return back to the hotel. Yes the tour can run late over summer. But as you mentioned, the penguins don't arrive back until after sunset, so its always worth sticking around to see them for sure.
Cheers, James & Andy
VIC Rainbow Tours
We weren’t sure which tour to choose at first, but after discussions with James via email (thanks for answering all those questions!) we decided to go for the 2 day. So glad we choose this one. The 1 day tour would have just been too long in the car, as there is just an incredible amount of kilometres you need to cover, in order to get from Melbourne to the end of the great ocean road (which is basically the 12 Apostles). And I fell in love with Apollo bay (our overnight stop). Thanks James, it was a special experience for us both.
Thanks Jordan, so happy to hear you thought it was a 'special experience'. I'm super glad I convinced you to choose the 2 day tour (instead of 1 day). It is definitely the best tour duration available, as there is just so much to see on the road and Apollo Bay is lovely for an overnight stop.
Cheers, James & Andy
VIC Rainbow Tours
My partner and I had a great day out with James on the ocean road. It was a lot of driving, but although the day was long it wasn’t too taxing. James fed and watered us, gave us lots of photo and toilet stops along the way. Some of the stops we visited were just jaw dropping. And plenty of wildlife which made my hubby happy.
Thanks James, I hope business picks up for you in 2022 once covid has disappeared.
Cobi & Steve x
Hi Cobi & Steve, Thanks so much for your best wishes. 2022 has already surpassed 2019 bookings so the future looks bright. I guess people are just desperate to get back out there and are maybe now deciding to finally tick off some of those bucket list locations (such as the Great Ocean Road) that they have been dreaming of visiting all these years.
So glad you were both able to experience the road.
Cheers,
James & Andy
VIC Rainbow Tours
We took a gay friendly private tour with VIC rainbow tours to the 12 apostles via the great ocean road. Really fun day out. Lots of laughs, sites, food and sun burn. Don’t forget to Slip, slop, slap!
Thanks Sam,
And yes great advice - slip, slop, slap the suncream on! Australia does have some of the strongest UV rays on the planet. We do always carry suncream with us that guests can use, along with other added extras, such as complimentary bottled water, snack and fruit :)
Cheers
James & Andy
VIC Rainbow Tours
Two friends and I took a private tour along the great ocean road with James as our guide. He was responsive pre-tour and really fun to spend the day with. A really nice chilled out experience. Nice not to have to do the driving and planning for once. Also nice not to be crammed in like sardines with other randoms (although that is how I like my clubs lol)
Thanks for your review Bob :)
Glad to hear you had a nice chilled out experience. Enjoy the squishy club experience later ;)
Thank You
James & Andy
VIC Rainbow Tours
