So completely Australian - unique in the world. Every evening at dusk the Little Penguins come home from the sea at Phillip Island. From the waves, across the beach, to the sand dunes - the Little Penguins can almost be touched as they waddle to their burrows.
Sunset at Summerland Beach has drawn millions of visitors to Phillip Island. It is the nightly ritual of these little flightless birds which will enthrall you as you observe from the beach and the elevated boardwalk. Koalas - totally Australian - peering down from the gum trees where they live. Seals near the sea, basking in the late sunlight on halftide rocks compliment this island, rich in wildlife which makes Phillip Island a very special place.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Westernport Bay - Water birds and mangroves
* Visit Warrook Homestead for afternoon tea (own expense)
* Enjoy a short introductory video “The Little Penguin”
* Panoramic views of French Island
* San Remo - maritime fishing village
* Phillip Island Nature Park - a natural home for koalas, seals, shearwaters and Little Penguins
* Koala Conservation Centre - look for koalas in their natural habitat from tree top boardwalks
* Cowes by the sea - a popular holiday resort for over 100 years
* Stop for dinner at Cowes (own expense)
* The Nobbies - a rugged rocky outcrop
* Seal Rocks - home to Australia's largest colony of fur seals
* Witness the Penguin Parade on floodlit Summerland Beach
* See penguin rookeries from an elevated boardwalk
* Inspect the Visitor's Centre - an opportunity to learn about the life of the Little Penguin
* During your evening return to Melbourne a contemporary movie feature will be screened.
Note: Please bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season.
Melbourne (Melbourne - Victoria)
Phillip Island (Phillip Island and Gippsland - Victoria)
This tour departs and returns to Melbourne and visits Phillip Island. Free hotel pick ups are available from most city hotels.
Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
We operate with a minimum of 2 passengers and a maximum of 48 passengers.
This is a full day tour departing daily at 1.15pm and returning between 9.00pm - 11.30pm (seasonal)
Rememer to bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season. Children aged between 4 - 14 years inclusive receive 50% discount off Adult fare unless otherwise stated. Adult fares apply to persons 15 years and over.
Fare Includes: Entrance to Penguin Parade, on-coach videos and Koala Conservation Centre
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