Phillip Island and Penguin Experience Tour

This full day wildlife tour is the ultimate experience for those interested in native animals and Phillip Island. Enjoy a traditional horse and buggy ride, view the Nobbies & magnificent coastline & learn about the Little Penguins.

This tour starts and finishes in Melbourne

Cowes Phillip Island and Gippsland Victoria

We depart at 8.15am and return between 9.00pm and midnight depending on time of the year. Final times will be confirmed at time of booking.

Maximum group size 21.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Wildlife Park at Maru Craft where we interact with some of Australia's favourite animals. Learn about orphaned baby wombats, kangaroos and how they are re-established into the wild and see and learn about emus, dingoes and other Aussie animals. Watch the amazing Pelicans feed at San Remo and pause for photos at the spectacular Cape Woolami beach. Walk among the treetops at the Koala Conservation Centre in the company of a ranger who will explain all about Koalas and their habitats. Take a horse and buggy ride along the historic and scenic pathways of Churchill Island where a ranger will explain the history and take us on a tour of the homestead and beautiful gardens. Indulge in a delicious lunch on Churchill Island with tea and coffee. Explore the area known as The Nobbies where we walk along boardwalks built on the cliffs and view rugged coastal scenery. See Seal Rocks just off the Nobbies - home to Australia's largest colony of fur seals. On to the Penguin Parade where we are met by a ranger who will take us through the Information Centre and down to the beach. Learn all about the life and habits of the little Penguins from the ranger and experience parts of the Nature Park off limits to other people. New - “Penguin Plus”... is now included! Experience a more personalised viewing of the little Penguins coming out of the water and waddling across the beach as they make their way to their burrows. Be one of a limited number of people allowed to watch the penguins arrive at this closer viewing platform. Nature Park Rangers are on hand to explain all about the world's smallest penguins and their fascinating lives.

Details will be sent upon confirmation of the booking. There are hotel pick-ups available at some hotels.

Activity rate guide
AUD$ 190
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