Melbourne Trip Overview
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Our award-winning small group Phillip Island Penguin and Nature experience focuses on wildlife, conservation and understanding and the rugged scenery, culminating in the world-famous Little Penguin Parade in the evening without the typical tourist attraction “fillers”.
On the Island we visit a family-run open range wildlife sanctuary (we are the only tour operator that visits here – avoiding crowds for a fabulously relaxed and up close experience) where you can feed Kangaroos and Wallabies, meet and walk amongst 80 species of Australian native animals and birds. A fully guided interactive experience! You travel in the ultimate comfort of a Mercedes Benz vehicle designed for Australian touring conditions (11 guests) exclusively by us – no other operators vehicles even come close!.
The Little Penguin Parade in the evening is the pinnacle event of this truly nature-based experience. Our guest reviews articulate our quality!
Additional Info
Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Melbourne, Australia
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
NOTE: All viewing upgrades available on our website.
Our award-winning small group Phillip Island Penguin and Nature experience focuses on wildlife, conservation and understanding and the rugged scenery, culminating in the world-famous Little Penguin Parade in the evening without the typical tourist attraction “fillers”.
On the Island we visit a family-run open range wildlife sanctuary (we are the only tour operator that visits here – avoiding crowds for a fabulously relaxed and up close experience) where you can feed Kangaroos and Wallabies, meet and walk amongst 80 species of Australian native animals and birds. A fully guided interactive experience! You travel in the ultimate comfort of a Mercedes Benz vehicle designed for Australian touring conditions (11 guests) exclusively by us – no other operators vehicles even come close!.
The Little Penguin Parade in the evening is the pinnacle event of this truly nature-based experience. Our guest reviews articulate our quality!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Remo Coastal Circuit, Marine Parade, San Remo, Victoria Australia
Stop for lunch (May to Septmber – own expense) at this gorgeous seaside town. Walk amongst the Pelicans and look for stingrays.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Phillip Island Wildlife Park, 2115 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
EXCLUSIVE! Arriving at Phillip Island, we begin our exploration with an extensive fully guided tour of a free range nature park where you can get close with a huge variety (more than 60 in fact!) of our native friends over 100 acres including walking in amongst and hand-feeding Kangaroos, Emus, Wallabies and Wombats.
Our Cockatoo friend might even welcome you with a ‘Hello”. And of course, Koalas amongst many others. This is a fabulous free-range experience that focuses on the animals. We are the only operator that visits this family owned park.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cowes, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria
October to April explore the seaside town, walk along the pier to spot Seals or Dolphins or just enjoy dinner (own expense) on the foreshore from the many options available and watch the ferries depart.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Summerlands Lookout, The Blvd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
We take you on a spectacular cliff top drive along the oceans edge to witness the islands most dramatic coast. Here we will show you the research and conservation efforts undertaken on the island whilst getting a close up experience of the colonies of penguins on the islands “wild side”. Spot wild Wallabies, Echidnas and Birds of Prey as we delve deep into the life of the Little Penguins. Just before arriving at the days highlight – arriving at the Penguin Parade itself – we take you to a viewing point where we give you the full picture of the nightly experience along with tips to maximise your enjoyment.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Nobbies Centre, 1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
Join us on a fully guided cliff edged boardwalk adventure through a Penguin habitat. Enjoy the spectacular ocean views whilst looking for a penguin even before the Parade starts!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Phillip Island Nature Parks – Penguin Parade, 1019 Ventnor Rd Summerlannds Estate, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
We ensure we arrive well in advance to give you plenty of time to take up the best seats or simply enjoy the Penguin Information centre before we guide you to the best viewing spots for the nightly parade of the Little Penguins – our guests enjoy cushions and warm blankets/jackets (subject to COVID restrictions) for absolute comfort as we spend the maximum time to enjoy their arrival and journey back to their burrows.
Duration: 2 hours
