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Phillip Island Tour – Churchill Island, Koala Conservation Centre and Penguin Parade

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Hotel Pick up included

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    9 hours

  • Start time

    Pick-up will be between 1pm and 2:30pm.

  • Meeting Point
    Good news! You can get picked up from selected hotels in Melbourne, just give us the details at the time of booking. Don’t worry if you havn't booked your hotel yet, you pass them onto the operator when you are ready.
  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point

Key Highlights

  • Witness the best of Phillip Island with this tour from Melbourne
  • Enjoy farm activities at Churchill Island
  • Enjoy close encounters with koalas at Koala Conservation Centre
  • Take in the scenic beauty of the Cowes and The Nobbies regions
  • Watch the Little Penguins wobble their way up to the beach after sunset at Phillip Island
  • Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from Melbourne

Overview

See the major attractions of Phillip Island, including the famous Penguin Parade, with this guided tour from Melbourne. Visit the site of the first European garden in Victoria at Churchill Island, get up close with koalas at the Koala Conservation Centre and enjoy epic water views at The Nobbies. For many, though, the day’s highlight is witnessing hundreds of Little Penguins make their way to the burrows after sunset during the Penguin Parade.

With a guide and hotel transfers, this Phillip Island tour explores the best of the region’s attractions.

Itinerary

You will depart from Melbourne and head to your first stop, the tiny Churchill Island. Here you will learn about the first settlers of this region and discover more about the lifestyle and farming activities practiced on the island.

Next, you will head to the Koala Conservation Centre, where you will enjoy close encounters with furry koalas in their natural habitats. You will also see wallabies and echidnas along the way.

Continue your tour to the waterfront of Cowes and then to The Nobbies, a magnificent headland with views to the far horizon. Observe one of the largest colonies of fur seals in the world called Seal Rocks from the boardwalk. If you’re lucky you may also see penguins trundle up the beach during the day.

You will then head to the Phillip Island Visitor Centre where you can enjoy a cup of coffee (direct payable) or find out about the Little Penguins and their lifestyle. You can also browse through their souvenir shop for your own little piece of Penguin memorabilia. Walk towards the viewing platform to witness the major highlight of the tour, the Penguin Parade. As the sun sets, see hundreds of the smallest species of penguins, known as Little Penguins, emerge from the sea and trundle up the beach to their burrows on the island.

At the end of the parade, you will head back to Melbourne.

Inclusions

  • Hotel transfers
  • Expert guide
  • Wi-Fi access while on board
  • Churchill Island Heritage Farm
  • Koala Conservation Centre
  • Phillip Island Nature Park (regular viewing area)

Exclusions

  • Meals
  • Gratuities

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. What to bring:- Comfortable walking shoes- Warm water proof clothes recommended

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