Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour
Description
A perfect tour for the coastal and native animal lovers! Experience both Bays Melbourne has to offer, enjoy the historic Brighton Beach Boxes, get up close to kangaroos, koalas and birds, stretch your legs on stunning coastal walks at The Nobbies, then finish the day seeing the adorable penguins at the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade. There are so many amazing things to see in and around Melbourne that it can be tough to squeeze them all in, but this full-day small group tour to Phillip Island is a great place to start. With this tour you get to visit Brighton Beach, Nobbies Centre, the Penguin Parade, and a Wildlife Park, all without the stress of organizing tickets, transport, and itineraries. Enjoy some of Victoria’s best sights and wildlife on tour -Scenic coastal drive to Brighton Beach’s famed Beach boxes -Wildlife park experience -Visit Phillip Island to see The Nobbies and Penguin Parade -Includes pickup/drop-off in Melbourne CBD and entry fees
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Itinerary
Explore and take amazing photos with your guide of the iconic Brighton Beach boxes where you will be on the beach also witnessing the Melbourne City skyline and taking in the glorious views Port Phillip Bay has to offer.
Experience the magic of Australia's native wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary, where you'll meet adorable koalas, playful kangaroos, and other fascinating creatures in a natural bushland setting.
Here you will be able to find out all you need to know about the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock precinct. Take in the glorious views of the Nobbies and Seal Rock region from this iconic lookout. Then walk the boardwalk with ocean views to the Nobbies blowhole and Seal Rock and just enjoy the spectacular surrounds.
Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade. Watch the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way across the sand to their burrows. You'll be amazed of the experience you have just had.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from selected Melbourne CBD Hotels. Seasonal Pick Up times apply, please refer to pick up time when selecting tour date. Please meet outside your lobby hotel entrance 15 minutes prior to tour departure time.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade is a KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue
- Infants 3 years old and under are free provided they sit on the lap of a parent, if you wish for your infant to have their own seat please purchase a child ticket
Reviews(97)
Russell was a kind, friendly guide who made the trip very streamlined and enjoyable!!!
Wonderful day! The beach boxes were lovely and the kangaroo and wallaby park was so fun for the kids and adults, beating able to pat them was a bonus! The penguins were absolutely adorable, we couldn’t believe how close we could get to them. Our bus driver was so lovely, it was a great tour, I would highly recommend!
This is a good tour. The guide was a good guy who helped when asked.. The beach boxes were a disappointment.
Although it was a rainy day, it was still fun. The penguins were a highlight, as well as the animal preserve.
There is a bit of driving. Our guide Tony was knowledgeable and was a very safe driver. Penguins were right on time out of the ocean. Would recommend excursion
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip Loved seeing and hearing about these very expensive beach boxes. The wildlife park was interesting and saw a few animals we had never heard of. The Penguin parade was a bit of a disappointment. As by the time we arrived all the lower seating in the public area was taken and we were so far back I could not see over the heads of people to even see the beach. The Penguins are so tiny and even on boardwalk trying to watch them there due to darkness and crowds of people at the railings . I would suggest you book on line for the private seating As it was sold out when we got there.
six of us went on a tour and we all had a great time. saw wild life, great sunset view at Hobbies and Penguins!!
What a neat experience and incredible day! We enjoyed the scenic stops, feeding the wallabies and kangaroos at the wildlife sanctuary, and the quaint town of Cowes where we had delicious flakes (shark) and chips for dinner. Of course, the highlight of the trip was watching the adorable little penguins make their way out of the water and onto the beach back home. We only saw 4-5 penguins from the bleachers, but they waddled single file along the boardwalk later on. What a fantastic sight to see! Would highly recommend this tour!
First of all the air conditioning wasn’t working, it was only a trickle of air. The temperature outside was approximately 40 degrees. It was unbearable and the tour should have been cancelled or another vehicle used. Secondly, the driver decided to change the departure time at Moonlit Sanctuary but only told people after everyone was off the bus. He told most people except one couple. We were on that hot bus for 45 minutes waiting for them and we couldn’t get back in the centre to wait. The couple weren’t at fault as they weren’t told. This is totally unacceptable and horrific as it was unsafe in that heat. I have only just recovered and hope this doesn’t happen to anyone again!!!!
Here was another tour guide who was really up for his job and who took care of all the participants with wit and charm so that we could all spend an eventful day. I haven't had such an excellent guided day in a long time.
