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Phillip Island Day Tour
This great value tour is the best way to discover the wild coastal scenery and delightful animals of Phillip Island
What to expect
Every night at sunset, the truly incredible spectacle of the Penguin Parade occurs on the beaches of Phillip Island. The local colony of little penguins emerges from the water to make their way to the burrows in the sand dunes – and this tour is your chance to witness this unforgettable phenomenon in real life! We’ll spend the day exploring top attractions including Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and the Nobbies, before settling in on the sand, ready for the main show at the Penguin Parade. Including all entrance fees, this great value tour is the best way to discover the wild coastal scenery and delightful animals of Phillip Island.
What's included
- General admission to the Penguin Parade
- Entrance to Moonlit Sanctuary
- Wildlife viewing
- Friendly & informative tour guide
- Air-conditioned transport
- Melbourne CBD pick up and drop off
Visit date
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Note
- Child prices are available for children under 3 – 15 years old. Sorry, we don’t carry children under the age of 3 years old on this tour and are unable to accommodate strollers.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Pickup times are seasonal. Please contact the tour operator to confirm the pick-up time for the day of the tour.
Exclusions
- Meals
Itinerary
We will depart Melbourne, heading southeast of the city centre. Our first stop of the day will be at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Here you will get to meet a wide range of native Australian wildlife including kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, and wombats. You can even choose to cuddle a koala!
After exploring the wildlife sanctuary, we will head to Cape Woolamai Beach. This is a great location for a walk along the beach and to watch the surfers in action. We will continue to the Nobbies, where you can stroll along the boardwalk, admiring the gorgeous coastal scenery. From the boardwalk, you will also be able to see Seal Rocks, and you just might be able to spot a fur seal or a whale.
As the daylight slowly begins to disappear, we will go to Summerland Beach to watch the sunset. This is also where the main event of the evening will occur. You will begin to see the Little Penguins popping out of the water after a day out at sea. They will then make their way across the beach to burrow in the sand dunes for the rest of the night. This is truly one of the most adorable phenomena you will ever see!
After an eventful day of taking in the scenery and admiring the wildlife, we will head back to Melbourne.
Time
- Tour departs daily (except for Christmas Day) at approximately 10am - 1pm (seasonal) and returns at approximately 10pm - 12am (seasonal).
Hotel Pickup
- Prior to completing your purchase, enter your preferred pick-up location in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to confirm your hotel pick up time. Please wait outside of hotel lobby at least 5-10 minutes prior to the pickup time.
- Nomads St Kilda (Base), 17 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
- Immigration Museum, Corner Flinders Street and Market Street
- Radisson on Flagstaff, 380 William Street
- Savoy Hotel, 630 Little Collins Street
