Phillip Island Experience
Duration: 8-9 Hours
Phillip Island is located a 1.5-hour drive from Melbourne and is home to one of the most unique nature-based experiences, the nightly Penguin Parade where the Little Penguins make their way waddling across the beach to their burrows in the surrounding vegetation. The penguin colony at Phillip Island is home to over 32,000 penguins so you are guaranteed to see many penguins during your visit while also hearing them communicating to other penguins.
During your Phillip Island experience, we’ll also explore the rugged Cape Woolamai Surf Beach and take a walk along this beautiful stretch of beach before wandering through the treetop walk to see the resident koalas up close in a natural setting at the Koala Conservation Centre where you’ll learn about Australia’s much loved marsupial.
As part of our visit to Phillip Island, we’ll visit a local winery or brewery (optional), stroll along the clifftop boardwalks at the Nobbies to take in the spectacular views along the coastline and across to Seal Rocks, home of a large colony of Australian Fur Seals while taking a short late afternoon drive to search for wallabies, Cape Barron Geese and echidnas in the wild.
Highlights
- Enjoy a premium viewing of the Little Penguins waddling across the beach at the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade, home to over 32,000 penguins and learn about the penguins at the Visitor Centre displays
- Enjoy a drive through the open farmland to see the sheep and cattle being farmed
- Take a stroll along the tree top boardwalk at the Koala Conservation Centre and enjoy a close encounter with the resident koalas in a natural setting
- Enjoy a private wine or beer tasting at a local winery or brewery
- See the abundance of wildlife that live on Phillip Island including koalas, wallabies, echidna’s and the variety of native birdlife
- Take a stroll along the cliff top boardwalks at The Nobbies with views across to the Australian Fur Seal colony at Seal Rocks
- Visit the rugged surf beach at Cape Woolamai
- Morning Tea and Afternoon Tea at our favourite local cafes
- A delicious casual lunch at one of our favourite Phillip Island cafés/restaurants or enjoy a relaxed locally caught fish’n’chips by the beach
- Enjoy a spectacular helicopter flight over Phillip Island (optional)
Inclusions
- Local expert guide
- Luxurious Mercedes Benz V-Class vehicle
- Local snacks and water during tour
- Morning Tea and Afternoon Tea at one of our favourite local cafes
- Complimentary wi-fi in vehicle
- All behind the scenes experiences, tastings and attraction entry fees
- International language speaking guides including Spanish, Italian, French, German and Mandarin (upon request)
The price of lunch and dinner is not included in our pricing however we provide our guests with a variety of choices for their lunch including premium lunch experiences and casual options.
Phillip Island Helicopter Tour
Seal colony tour
Whale watching tour (seasonal)
Tours can be tailor made for each individual booking, subject to request and availability. See the Customised Experiences list for more ideas.
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