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Phillip Island Penguin Parade

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Experience the wonder of Phillip Island Nature Park with this half day tour to see the seals, koalas, kangaroos and of course the Little Penguins that call this island home.

Experience Includes

Hotel pick up for centrally located Melbourne hotels
Air conditioned luxury coach transportation
Visit to the Bass River Winery
Chance to explore Philip Island
Entrance to the Penguin Parade
Afternoon tea and coffee at the Penguin Parade

Overview

Departing Melbourne at around midday, this small group day tour encapsulates all of the Gippsland region's world class travel destinations. Leaving Melbourne you will head to the Bass River Winery. Located in a stunning location in the Gippsland hills, the winery provides a wonderful range of gourmet produce and also has outstanding views. Here you will have the chance to taste some wines and a range of Gippsland’s cheeses and other gourmet products including olives, olive oil, honey, chutneys & cherries.

From here your tour proceeds directly to Phillip Island via the Bass Highway. Arriving on the island, you will make a stop at the region’s sweetest attraction, the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory. Watch the chocolatiers at work, as they hand make delicious chocolate varieties using recipes handed down over many generations. Enjoy complimentary samples as well as a fascinating presentation about this most popular of foodstuffs and how it is created.

From here you will head to the famous Koala Conservation Centre to meet some of the friendly locals. We’ll walk among the treetops and view the numerous wild koalas up close at this iconic wildlife attraction.

A visit to Point Grant and The Nobbies gives us an opportunity to enjoy views over Westernport Bay and Bass Strait, including Seal Rocks, home to Australia’s largest population of fur seals.

And then it’s onwards to the main event, where just after dark every night the world’s smallest penguins waddle ashore after spending the day fishing out at sea. You’ll be truly enchanted as the stars of the show emerge from the surf and pass right before your eyes on their journey back to their homes. Your guide will ensure you are able to get the very best vantage point to enjoy the Penguin Parade and will help to keep you toasty warm with a complimentary hot cuppa.

PENGUINS PLUS: For an exclusive viewing experience, upgrade to the more personalised “Penguins Plus” viewing platform. With numbers limited to 150, you’ll enjoy special ranger interpretation in a more natural setting. This option also includes a complimentary hot beverage.

After the parade there is plenty of time to explore the Visitor Centre before beginning the journey back to Melbourne. On the homeward journey enjoy the industry-first personal video service which allows you to enjoy a movie of your choice on your individual entertainment unit.

With drop off right back to your inner city accommodation, you’ll remember this day as a true highlight of your Australian holiday.

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Details

Departs:

Daily, year round

Start Times:

Between 11.00am-12.00pm depending on your hotel location.

Duration:

11 hours

Experience Exclusions

Refreshments other than those listed above
Optional gratuities

Dress Code/What to Bring

Please bring warm waterproof clothing as the night may be cold at any time of the year.

Additional Information

You will travel in air-conditioned comfort with a maximum group size of 21 passengers, allowing a personal touch with the benefits of a small group environment.

For customers not staying in a City Centre hotel, the central meeting point is Rendezvous Hotel outside Flinders Station. The exact address is 328 Flinders Street between Queen St & Elizabeth St. at 10:50 am.

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Ticket	Quantity	Price
Adult		£87.00
Adult with Penguin Plus Viewing		£99.00
Child		£73.00
Child with Penguin Plus Viewing		£86.00

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