Melbourne Phillip Island 1 Day Tour
Description
Phillip Island is a treasure trove of Australian wildlife; seals, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, birdlife and penguins! Visit Maru Koala and Animal Park, where you can see koalas, wombats, crocodiles, kangaroos, Australian birds, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, emus and even more! Before sunset, we head to the Penguin Parade, where you can wander through the "Penguin Experience" exhibit to learn more about them. Stroll out to Summerland Beach and sit in the main grandstand for the Penguin Parade. On the tour you will visit Maru Koala and Animal Park (own expense), feed our lovely local animals，Visit Caldermeade Farm & Cafe, a modern milk farm and observe the entire process of mechanized milking .Explore The Nobbies , a rugged rocky outcrop with magnificent coastal views , last stop Phillip Island Nature Parks.
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A large modern dairy farm, where you will see the entire semi-automated milking process and learn a little about milk and dairy products.
Maru is a family-run attraction where you can see koalas, wombats, crocodiles, kangaroos, Australian birds, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, emus and even more!
Cowes, situated at the northern tip of Phillip Island, is the island's most populous town. It exudes a charming village atmosphere, featuring a wide array of restaurants and bars. Cowes Beach and Jetty provide stunning views over the tranquil waters of Western Port Bay, with a picturesque backdrop of the Mornington Peninsula.
Continue to the western tip of Phillip Island to The Nobbies Centre, a rugged rocky outcrop with magnificent coastal views. The landscape surrounding the Nobbies Information Centre is full of colourful bird species. Many varieties nest and feed on the cliffs, so keep your eyes peeled! Inside the centre, new-age screens display short presentations that dive into the life and habitat of Phillip Island.
As the sun sets, we head out to Summerland Beach and grab a spot on the boardwalk. Observe hundreds of little penguins come up to the shore, making their way across the beach to their homes in the sand dunes. See the world’s smallest penguin in its natural habitat from viewing stands and boardwalks. Enjoy educational displays in the visitor centre and the spectacular coastal scenery from the Penguin Parade. This experience is sure to be the highlight of your visit. (2 hours drive from Philip Island to Melbourne)
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You can scan the QR code (click the link) to access multilingual tour commentaries
- Phillip Island is quite far from Melbourne, there is around 5 hours will spend on the transportation on the day. And couple hours on meals.
Reviews(6)
Excellent trip. Visited the Koala Reserve and Cowes before going to the Penguin Reserve. Bit of a wait till the penguins started coming out but really good to see the few that did come up the beach before we had to leave to get our coach. Best to leave enough time to see the penguins going up past the boardwalk after leaving the beach. It was very busy. You are not allowed to take pictures once the sun has set.
I had a great time, the driver / guide was extremely kind and friendly. We saw several typical animals of Australia and breathtaking landscapes! I found it useful to have several hours of travel by bus, so I could rest between visits.
The tour operator was good & professional. The good part of the tour was the visit to Bathing boxes , Puffing Billy and Nobbies. However the Penguin island disappointed me. We had to wait for the penguins which hardly showed up. The only restaurant there charges a hefty sum & nothing else was worth it.
Steven’s Puffing Billy and Philip Island tour was absolutely fantastic! His time management was impeccable, ensuring we saw every highlight without feeling rushed. We loved the stop to see Australia’s amazing animals, including kangaroos and koalas. Steven also shared fascinating historical and local information about Melbourne, which truly enriched our experience. A perfect, well-paced day trip. Highly recommend this five-star tour!
Great tour guide who had helpful tips for the penguins. Not very long at koala park and entry is expensive so we opted for minigolf for the 2 kids at the same place. Great fun! Took a star off for sneaky extra charge of $5 per head for 'gratuities'. We paid it without fuss as our driver/guide Curtis was amazing. Otherwise this is a sneaky/unreasonable move by the company Extragreen Holidays, they should not be doing this in my opinion.
Dear, Thank you very much for your kind support. We would like to sincerely apologize for the confusion during your recent tour. As some guests in the group were required to pay tips, it may have caused a misunderstanding, and we are truly sorry for any inconvenience this may have brought you. To make things right, we would be grateful if you could kindly provide your Australian bank account details, so we can arrange a refund of the tip as soon as possible. Thank you again for your understanding and patience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns. Warmest regards,
Children are likely to find this more interesting than adults, but it is still worth the time to make the trip.
