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Pure Nature - Phillip Island, Penguins & Exclusive Wildlife Sanctuary Encounter

Unravel the Secrets of Phillip Island with our Exclusive Wildlife Encounter and Penguin Parade!

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Pure Nature - Phillip Island, Penguins & Exclusive Wildlife Sanctuary Encounter

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Immerse yourself in the pure beauty of nature on the Pure Nature - Phillip Island, Penguins & Exclusive Wildlife Sanctuary Encounter. This award-winning small group tour takes you on an unforgettable journey to one of Australia's most stunning destinations. Avoiding the typical tourist attractions, you'll have the chance to visit a family-run open-range wildlife sanctuary, where you can feed kangaroos and wallabies, and interact with over 80 species of Australian native animals and birds. Travel in ultimate comfort in a Mercedes Benz vehicle exclusively designed for Australian touring conditions. And the highlight of the experience? The world-famous Little Penguin Parade in the evening, where you'll witness the awe-inspiring sight of these adorable creatures returning to their burrows. With our knowledgeable guides and exclusive access, this nature-based adventure promises an unforgettable experience of wildlife, conservation, and breathtaking scenery.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 11 hours
  • Suitable for 1-11 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Up close with Australian native animals
  • Exclusive visit to a family-run wildlife sanctuary
  • Spectacular cliff top drive along the coast
  • Fully guided tour of a penguin habitat
  • Plenty of time to enjoy the Penguin Parade
  • Expert local guide
  • Central pick up - st. paul's cathedral. complimentary return to your accommodation(melbourne city)
  • Luxury custom built mercedes vehicles - unmatched space and comfort
  • All entrance fees included
  • General admission viewing tickets - penguin parade. upgrades only available on our website
  • Return to accommodation outside melbourne city central.
  • Penguin viewing upgrade options only available direct on our website

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Introduction

Take a break from the bustling city and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature with Pure Nature - Phillip Island, Penguins & Exclusive Wildlife Sanctuary Encounter. This award-winning small group tour is designed to showcase the wonders of wildlife, conservation, and the rugged scenery of Phillip Island. Unlike other tours, we focus on providing an authentic and intimate experience without the typical tourist attractions "fillers".

What to expect?

During this 660-minute journey, you can anticipate a range of incredible experiences. Starting with a delicious lunch overlooking the bay, inspired by local produce, you'll then embark on a fully guided tour of a free-range nature park. Get up close and personal with kangaroos, emus, wallabies, wombats, and even say hello to our friendly cockatoo. The adventure continues with a drive along the dramatic cliff tops, where you'll spot wild wallabies, echidnas, and birds of prey. Finally, the highlight of the day awaits at the Penguin Parade, where you'll witness the enchanting Little Penguins making their nightly journey back to their burrows.

Who is this for?

This tour is tailor-made for nature enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and adventure seekers of all ages. Whether you're a solo traveler, a group of friends, or a family with kids, this immersive experience promises to leave a lasting impression on everyone. Don't worry if you're not an avid explorer or an expert in wildlife, as our guides will provide all the necessary information and ensure you have a memorable time on the island.

Why book this?

Unlike other tour operators, we offer an exclusive and luxurious experience aboard our comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicles. With a maximum of 11 guests, you'll have plenty of space to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery. Our small group size allows us to visit a family-run open range wildlife sanctuary, providing an up-close and personal encounter with Australian native animals and birds. In addition, our guides are knowledgeable and passionate about wildlife conservation, making this tour both educational and inspiring.

Good to know

We provide a door-to-door service, picking you up from your hotel or any central Melbourne location. You'll also have the opportunity to enjoy dinner in the seaside town of Cowes, with options to spot seals or dolphins and watch the ferries depart. Rest assured, we take COVID restrictions seriously and provide cushions, warm blankets, and jackets for your comfort during the Penguin Parade. Don't forget to keep an eye out for penguins even before the parade starts, as you stroll along a cliff-edged boardwalk at The Nobbies Centre.

Reviews

Our guests have shared their incredible experiences with us, praising the quality and authenticity of the tour. They've highlighted the joy of hand-feeding kangaroos and wallabies, the mesmerizing beauty of the cliff top drive, and the unforgettable Penguin Parade as standout moments. The friendly and knowledgeable guides have garnered high praise for their professionalism and ability to create an engaging and memorable journey for everyone. Join us on this exceptional adventure, and get ready to create your own unforgettable memories in the stunning wilderness of Phillip Island.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

San Remo Jetty

Stop for lunch (April to October - own expense) overlooking the bay and enjoy fabulous selections inspired by local produce.

Phillip Island Wildlife Park

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.

Admission Included

Cowes

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.

Summerlands Lookout

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.

The Nobbies Centre

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!

Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade

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.

Admission Included

Reviews

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5 (63)

laura_w

Had an all around great time! The wildlife sanctuary was enjoyable. I half expected it to be kitschy, but it wasn’t at all. Seeing the penguins come out of the water was great! Even better, though, was seeing them from the walkway as they made their way to their dens. Our guide, Pail, was great. I’d highly recommend this tour and this company.

blosso1960

Paul was a interesting and entertaining host and we had a wonderful trip. The small group tour was a great way to go and many laughs were had. The penguins were well worth the time money and effort an was the nature park even for us Aussies. We thoroughly recommend this tour thanks so much Paul for your getting us home safely we appreciate the time and effort you have to put in to make it such a wonderful trip.

Q7091JPdebbieh

Get a better tour guide. Someone who has a sense of humour. Does not risk the lives of his passengers to make his time to be back. Drove like a manic coming home. He wasn't so worried when he picked me up 45 minutes late. More time given to actually see the penguins. Penguins didn't come out and start to walk up our path until 9pm and we were to be back at the bus at 9:30. The whole purpose of this trip was to see the Parade of the Penguins. Would have liked time to watch them nest on the other side of the bridge. I made a joke about going to a bar and seeing a drag queen contest after and he took me serious and told me he'd drop me off because this was not a private tour. If this wasn't a private tour why did a man ask if we could go to the raceway. We went and heard all this boring stuff and I can guarantee you that at least 80% of that bus load of people could have cared less. That wasn't on the agenda but it interested the guide so we went. I was late getting back to the bus because I had to go to the bathroom and then get a ride with the buggy which took time. I even cut my viewing of the penguins short so I could do this. It was a long walk to bathroom as I'm disabled and I had to wait until the cart was empty she could pick me up. I wasn't the only patron needing a ride that night. From now on I will only travel with GO WEST. They treated me with dignity and compassion and even made an unplanned stop on the way home with no problem. When I write my book I will certainly make sure to tell people to stay away from your tour company.

Bhavana61

Brandon our guide was excellent. He is so friendly and funny. It is awesome to see Penguins walking .Must see .👍

Sarannga_V

Penguin parade Our guide Paul was excellent he was understanding flexible knowledgeable Due to miscommunication from trip advisor we went to the cathedral 11.45 instead of 12.45 Otherwise I would have given 5 stars

MadeleineLM

Really incredible experience. Paul was an amazing guide and took the time to chat to everyone on the tour individually and thank everyone sincerely for coming. The sanctuary on Phillip Island was an amazing experience. Every native Australian animal you could want to see all in one. Loads of kangaroos that come right up to you, and Paul personally guided us around the sanctuary and provided interesting facts and commentary. Cowes is a lovely town and Paul gave us a short tour and provided dinner suggestions. Penguins were very cool as well, and the beach was beautiful so it was very enjoyable to sit and wait for them to come out of the water. Highly recommend!

Gurkirat_S

Absolutely loved this tour and my guide Paul too. He was very helpful and incredibly informative and I really enjoyed seeing the wildlife that was there. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Lam W

The ride to Philip island was long. But Paul our guide managed to fill it with lots of funny stories and wonderful character. It was wonderful to get up close with the animals at the sanctuary. The pit stop dinner town was very scenic as well. And the highlight penguin parade was worth the drive. Beautiful new facility built. Nice to just have a coffee in there first. Then watching the penguins against the beautiful southern coast. Once in a life time. P.S. it gets cold. Bring the ride clothing.

KevinMatt

Really enjoyed our day trip from Melbourne to Philip Island Penguin Parade. Picked up, on time, in an executive style minibus. Only takes 11 passengers so very small group which made for a much better trip. Visited Philip Island Wildlife park where we spent a couple of hours seeing, and feeding, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and a variety if other native animals and birds. Despite the rain we gad a lively time there. The highlight of the trip was the penguin parade which was amazing as about a thousand blue penguins emerge from the sea and waddle their way back to their burrows. On our way back to the main building you got even closer to the penguins as theh continued their journey alongside the walkway only about 6 feet from us. The whole experience was made so much mire enjoyable by Paul, our guide. Paul went out of his way to help a young couple who had booked with a rival company, when he didn't really need to. He gave a running commentary about Melbourne history and the wildlife we encountered. Also making detours to show us places of interest. Paul has a great sense of humour and maintained this despite having one demanding client. Great value for money and very enjoyable day

Elissonss

Paul is very nice to talk to and very people oriented all the time. amazing experience. totally recommend not only this tour but any tour provided by this guide.
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