Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne
In just one extraordinary day, experience two of Victoria’s top wildlife attractions: the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, with one of Australia's largest colony of fur seals; and the nightly Penguin Parade, where little penguins pop out of the water and waddle across the beach to their burrows.
At the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, the clifftop boardwalk opens up breathtaking views of Phillip Island’s wild south coast, and there are further lookout points among natural sea bird gardens which have spectacular flowering displays in spring.
Then witness Victoria’s largest colony of little penguins in the nightly Penguin Parade. As dusk falls, hundreds of little penguins splash out of the water onto the beach, making their way to their burrows. They feed at sea and return to their burrows to mate, care for their young and to moult.
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General Viewing
What's included in Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Nobbies
Views of Phillip Island's rugged south coast and home to Australia's largest fur seal colony.
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
World famous Penguin Parade. Enjoy the brand new visitors centre and learn about the daily lives of the Little Penguins. Take a stroll along the paths and boardwalks trying to spot a Penguin who may have stayed behind from the days fishing and is snuggled up in their burrow. As dusk falls, watch as bands of Penguins come ashore and waddle up Summerland Beach.
Inclusions
- General viewing entry fees at the Penguin Parade
- Park Entry Fees
- WiFi on board
- Friendly & informative tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Photography and video are NOT PERMITTED at the Penguin Parade
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- This tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 9pm-12am depending on the season
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum** - Pickup is at 1:45pm if travelling during non-daylight savings times, AEST. - Pickup is at 2:45pm if travelling during daylight savings time, AEDT.
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Ticket Redemption
• You must contact Bunyip Tours directly at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm your booking and pick up details as these will not be provided on your voucher • Pick up is at 1:45pm (Apr-Sept) and at 2:45pm (Oct - Mar) depending on which hotel you select to be collected from • Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board • Our guides are unable to wait for extended periods of time for missing guests and we ask that you arrive at the designated departure point at least 10 minutes early • If you require language translation for this tour please visit the App Store and search ‘Bunyip Tours’ and download our free App prior to departure • Bunyip’s opening hours are: 07:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday 07:00 - 12:00 Saturday to Sunday
