Private Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne Including Penguin Parade Premium Viewing
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Private Tour Experience
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Duration 9 hours
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Dinner with beer or wine
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Premium seats at Penguin Parade
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Afternoon tea included
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Discover Phillip Island's wildlife and enjoy premium views at the Penguin Parade with a private day trip from Melbourne.
Included
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Dinner with a glass of beer or wine
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Premium seats at the penguin parade
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Afternoon tea
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Transport by air-conditioned minivan
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Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Excluded
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Gratuities
Private Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne Including Penguin Parade Premium Viewing
Discover Phillip Island's wildlife and enjoy premium views at the Penguin Parade with a private day trip from Melbourne.
Highlights
- Afternoon tea at Churchill Island
- Entry into the Koala Conservation Centre
- Dinner in the township of Cowes
- Premium viewing at the Penguin Parade
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
After pickup from your Melbourne hotel, by-pass Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs before driving through beef and dairy cattle farms, horse breeding studs and swampland. Afternoon tea will be enjoyed at Churchill Island.
Recognised as a world leader for environmental conservation, Phillip Island’s sandy and rocky shorelines team with wildlife including over 200 species of birds. Time permitting you can view the local fisherman cleaning their catch of the day whilst battling amongst the fight of gulls and pelicans. It's now time to visit the Koala Conservation Centre. This is one of the few areas in Victoria where you can see a protected koala colony. Walk amongst the treetops in nature reserve bush land and see wild koalas within touching distance. You may spot a wild wallaby or two as well. Enjoy dinner in the township of Cowes before proceeding with the rest of your evening.
Time permitting you will pass by Swan Lake, the island's largest fresh water lake, and head to the ‘Nobbies’. From this magnificent headland, the views stretch over Mornington Peninsula and Bass Strait. One and half kilometers offshore are Seal Rocks, home to Australia's largest Australian Fur Seal colony.
Finally you'll arrive at the Penguin Parade, each evening at dusk Little Penguins arrive in groups on the beach after a day of fishing. See them waddle their way into the dunes where their burrow nests are situated. You will have access to the less populated boardwalks enabling you to gain close contact with the penguins without any hustle and bustle. Seeing and hearing about the penguin behavior, and their daily routines is an amazing learning experience.
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The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant participants
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Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Dress code is smart casual
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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What our experts say
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Try the local seafood at Cowes.
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Arrive early for the best penguin views.
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Dress in layers for changing weather.
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Check for local events on Phillip Island.
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Bring binoculars for wildlife spotting.
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