Go West Tours
Phillip Island Tour with Penguins Plus Viewing
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- A visit to the famous Brighton Beach boxes
- A guided tour at the award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
- Meet and feed a wide range of Australian animals including kangaroos, wallabies & emus
- View & learn about koalas, wombats, dingoes, and many more
- Visit Point Grant to view the Nobbies and Seal Rock
- Stroll the coastal boardwalks to enjoy amazing panoramic views
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Departing Melbourne at around midday, we journey to the city’s most colourful attraction – the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes – for an opportunity to visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks.
We continue our journey through Melbourne’s bayside suburbs on the way to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Here, we enjoy a guided wildlife walk where we have the opportunity to meet and hand-feed many species of native Australian animals. Learn about iconic species such as kangaroos, koalas, emus, and wallabies, as well as some of our lesser-known favourites including quolls, owls, bandicoots, and Tasmanian devils.
Included in our visit here is the spectacular “Conservation in Action” wildlife show, which showcases several lesser-known Australian species in a series of interactive and engaging ranger presentations.
Continuing to Phillip Island, 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, the Phillip Island penguin tour. Just after dark every night, the world’s smallest penguins waddle ashore after spending the day fishing out at sea. Your tour includes access to the Penguins Plus boardwalk where 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 get the very best vantage point to enjoy the Penguin Parade.
The Penguins Plus viewing platform is a premium viewing area at the Penguin Parade. With a maximum capacity of 200 people and strategically located in an area that consistently sees a high influx of penguins, this area is a great option for seeing more penguins with less competition for a good view. On average 50-60% of the penguins arrive close to the Penguins Plus boardwalk, making this area a great spot to witness their arrival.
After the parade, we allow plenty of time to explore the visitor centre before beginning our own journey back to Melbourne. With dropoff right back to your inner city accommodation, you’ll remember this day as a true highlight of your Australian holiday.
Note
- Phillip Island Nature Parks enforces a strict no photography rule after sunset, to protect the little penguins from accidental camera flashes.
Inclusions
- Pickup from select locations and deluxe coach transfers with tour commentary
- Kindly be aware that the hotel you select upon checkout may not be the pickup point. Your confirmed pickup point will be detailed on your voucher sent shortly after completing a booking.
- Visit Brighton Beach bathing boxes
- Guided tour of the exhibits at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
- Nobbies & Seal Rocks
- Penguin Plus entry with guide accompaniment at Penguin Parade
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi.
Exclusions
- Lunch
Highlights
- See the famous Brighton Beach bathing boxes
- Visit Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park to learn about & feed a broad range of Australian animals
- Seal Rocks
- The Point Grant
- The Nobbies
- The amazing Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Penguins Plus viewing is included at the Penguin Parade
- Time to explore the award-winning visitor centre
- Return transfers from selected inner city accommodations
- All standard entry fees
Time
- Tours depart seasonally between 10.00am-11.00am (7th April - 5th October) or 11.00am-12.00 noon (1st April - 6th April & 6th October - 31st March)
Hotel Pickup
- Please select your hotel from the drop down menu
- Kindly be aware that the hotel you select upon checkout may not be the pickup point. Your confirmed pickup point will be detailed on your voucher sent shortly after completing a booking
What To Bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Warm clothing as conditions can be cold on the island
Additional Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice
Cancellation Policy
Day Touring Cancellation Policy
- Passenger cancellation/date change of any tour, in less than 48 hours but more than 24 hours prior to a departure time will result in a 50% refund of money paid.
- Cancellation within 24 hours of tour departure or failure to take up a booked tour will result in a 100% forfeiture of the tour fare.
- Please note also that a “cancellation” includes a change to the date of a tour booking that requires the original booking to be cancelled.
“No prams, strollers, luggage or large bags are permitted onboard our touring vehicles due to a lack of appropriate storage space.”