Melbourne: Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Private Tour Private Small-Group Tour
ID: GYG407161-739234
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a Private Tour of Phillip Island with a guide on board a luxury vehicle. Visit the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Center, a local Wildlife Park, and Churchill Island Heritage Farm.
Embark on a private small-group guided tour of Phillip Island beginning with a pickup directly from your chosen Melbourne Hotel, in an air-conditioned vehicle. En route, stop off at a popular local Wildlife Park. Meet some of Australia's iconic animals and hand-feed kangaroo's in their natural environment.
Head to Churchill island and visit a famous old heritage working farm. Experience some old traditional farming techniques and activities, including sheep shearing, a working dogs demonstration, and whip cracking.
Go to The Koala Conservation Center to explore the boardwalks and see koalas up close in their natural habitat. Get the chance to visit some quieter locations of the island with your guide, an excellent opportunity for some wildlife spotting.
After dinner, visit the Nobbies Center, home to Australia's largest fur seal population and an incredible cliff-top boardwalk with panoramic views out to sea.
Make a last stop at the Penguin Parade - the main highlight for any visit to Phillip Island. Take your seats and experience one of nature's most natural wildlife sights. Be shown the best vantage spots from your guide who will also supply you with binoculars, cushions, and warm blankets to maximize your Penguin Parade experience.
Highlights
- Marvel at the incredible nightly Penguin Parade
- Get up close to the Koala's on the boardwalk at the Koala Conservation Center
- Watch some of the different farming shows and activities on Churchill Farm Island
- Hand-feed kangaroos at the local wildlife Park
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All guests must be aged 8 years of age or older.
All guests are provided with a Paid 'General Viewing' ticket for the Penguin Parade. If you wish to upgrade, you must contact the local partner in advance to check availability.
Tour departure times vary due to the penguin arrival times.
Tour departure times are as follows: Nov - March 11:00 AM, April - August 9:30 AM, Sep - Oct 10:30 AM.
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You may choose a pick-up from any CBD, Docklands, or Southbank location.
Pickup from outside these areas are not permitted or might incur additional cost.
Please be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
