Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour vanuit Melbourne
Beschrijving
Ontdek een van de meest iconische wildlife-ervaringen van Australië tijdens een volledige dagreis van Melbourne naar Phillip Island met Explore Australia Tours. Reis in comfort op onze kleine groepstour aan boord van onze paarse bus, begeleid door een gepassioneerde lokale Expert. Bezoek Moonlit Sanctuary om koala's, kangoeroes en meer te zien in een natuurlijke bosrijke omgeving. Geniet van het uitzicht op de kust bij Cape Woolamai (alleen in de zomer) en geniet van een ontspannen stop in Cowes. Wandel over de Nobbies Boardwalk voor een prachtig uitzicht op de oceaan en het spotten van wilde dieren voor het hoogtepunt van de dag. Kijk bij zonsondergang naar honderden kleine pinguïns die aan land waggelen tijdens de wereldberoemde Penguin Parade. Met alle toegangstickets inbegrepen, meertalige audio via onze gratis app en een eco-geaccrediteerde focus, is dit een naadloze en onvergetelijke manier om Victoria's wildlife en kustschoonheid te ervaren. Dit is echt een unieke kans om van dichtbij en persoonlijk kennis te maken met de natuur en het wild!
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Bezoek het Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, waar je iconische Australische wilde dieren tegenkomt, waaronder koala's, kangoeroes, wallabies, reptielen en de ongrijpbare Tasmaanse duivel. Deze meeslepende ervaring ligt in een natuurlijk struikgewas en stelt je in staat om dichter bij inheemse dieren te komen terwijl je leert over vitale inspanningen voor behoud. U kunt ook genieten van een close-up ontmoeting met een koala of wallaby (extra kosten van toepassing).
Voel het zand onder je voeten met een schilderachtige wandeling langs Cape Woolamai Beach, een van de meest spectaculaire kustlocaties van Phillip Island. Bekend als een surfstrand van wereldklasse, kijk je toe hoe ervaren surfers krachtige golven berijden terwijl je geniet van een weids uitzicht op de oceaan en een dramatisch kustlandschap. (Als de tijd het toelaat)
Geniet van de ontspannen charme van Cowes, de belangrijkste township van Phillip Island, met tijd om te wandelen langs het pittoreske voorland, Cowes Pier en The Esplanade. Deze levendige kustplaats is gevuld met cafés, restaurants, boetiekjes en een lokale microbrouwerij en biedt de perfecte plek om te ontspannen en de vakantiesfeer op te snuiven. Eten en drinken kunt u op eigen kosten aanschaffen. (Als de tijd het toelaat)
Bezoek de iconische Nobbies op Phillip Island, waar u schilderachtige promenades op de klif kunt verkennen met uitzicht op de ruige kustlijn van Bass Strait. Geniet van adembenemende panoramische uitzichten over Seal Rocks, de thuisbasis van een van de grootste pelsrobbenkolonies van Australië, terwijl je onderweg zeevogels en inheemse dieren spot. Dwaal over de verhoogde promenades en, als de omstandigheden het toelaten, zie het indrukwekkende blaasgat in actie. Een must-see hoogtepunt met de rauwe schoonheid van Phillip Island.
Wees getuige van de wereldberoemde Penguin Parade op Phillip Island, de thuisbasis van de grootste kolonie kleine pinguïns. Bekijk vanaf het algemene uitkijkplatform en de promenades hoe honderden pinguïns bij zonsondergang uit de oceaan tevoorschijn komen en over het strand naar hun holen waggelen. Als de duisternis invalt, volg dan hun reis langs de verlichte promenades als ze naar huis terugkeren, wat ongelooflijke close-up kijkmogelijkheden biedt. Deze onvergetelijke wildlife ervaring is zowel hartverwarmend als uniek, waardoor je een zeldzame kans hebt om deze schattige zeevogels in hun natuurlijke habitat te observeren. Een echte must-do bij een bezoek aan Victoria en een van de meest iconische ontmoetingen met wilde dieren van Australië.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
We bieden 4 ophaallocaties vanuit Melbourne CDB, die hierboven vermeld staan. Uw ophaalservice is afhankelijk van de tijd van het jaar die u heeft geboekt. Uw exacte vergadertijden staan hieronder vermeld en ons team zal dit met u bevestigen nadat een boeking is geplaatst. 12:30 uur (oktober-maart, zomertijd) Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour vertrekt vanaf onze belangrijkste ophaallocatie Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street om 12.30 uur en hieronder vindt u de ophaaltijden vanaf onze andere locaties: * 11.45 uur Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * 12.05 uur Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St * 12.15 uur Her Majesty's Theatre - 219 Exhibition St 10:00 uur (apr - september, niet-zomertijd) Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour vertrekt vanaf onze belangrijkste ophaallocatie Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street om 10.00 uur en hieronder vindt u de ophaaltijden vanaf onze andere locaties: * 9.20 uur Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank * 9.35 uur Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St * 9.45 uur Her Majesty's Theatre - 219 Exhibition St Omdat het tijdstip waarop de pinguïns op het strand aankomen aanzienlijk verandert gedurende het jaar, varieert ook onze terugkomsttijd naar Melbourne aanzienlijk van 21:00 tot 0:00 uur
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Hulpdieren toegestaan
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Er zijn speciale kinderzitjes beschikbaar
- Geschikt voor alle condities
Beoordelingen(160)
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Explore Australia, and a huge part of that was our guide, Stuart. From the moment the tour began, Stuart was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about sharing Australia with his guests. He took us to Moonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies, the Penguin Parade, and several other beautiful locations throughout the day. At every stop, he made sure everyone was comfortable and never rushed us. He was always there when we returned, ready with more fascinating information and stories. What really set Stuart apart was his ability to bring Australia to life. He taught us about Australian culture, wildlife, history, and local customs, while also pointing out countless things we would have completely missed on our own. His enthusiasm was contagious, and he was consistently kind, gracious, and engaging throughout the entire tour. We have taken many guided tours over the years, and Stuart ranks among the very best guides we have ever had. The tour itself was fantastic, but Stuart's professionalism, warmth, and knowledge made it truly memorable. We loved every part of the experience and would happily do this tour again. Highly recommended!
Thanks Mike - what a great review. Stuart is an awesome guide, so happy to hear you got to experience his knowlefge and hospitality. I will definately be passing this review onto Stuart. Glad you enjoyed Moonlit Sanctuary and the Penguins as well. Really appreciate you recommending Explore Australia Tours. Thanks Explore Australia Tours Team
Must Visit Experience. Do try it out. Mark was great at his work. An All-In-one person who handled everything well.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback 🌟🐧 We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour 😊 Mark will be so happy to hear your kind words and that he helped make the day run smoothly. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon 💜
This was my second daytrip booking with them. Highly recommended tour agent. Absolutely amazing penguins and wildlife tour. Antony was our tour guide for Moonlit sanctuary experience. He is very professional , polite and cheerful.Very small group and comfortable bus. He explained to us clearly and gave us tips along the way. Me and my kids thoroughly enjoyed feeding the wallabies and ducks and Kengaroos. Very close encounters. Loved it. Saw cute koals. After half day we were combined with another group for Penguin island. Gina was our guide. She is very professional, explained about the wildlife , when to spot. Dos and donts. Stopped at places to get stunning philip island coastal views. Only small vehicles can reach these places. Always ask the guide what is the best place to sit for penguin viewing. Try not to miss the penguins coming out of the ocean. Amazing amazing experience. The little blue penguins are adorable. Prepare for cold winds as you will be seeing penguins after sunset. Walk around after a while to see penguins returning to their homes and interaction with each other. Absolutely loved the trip
Thanks for the awesome review. Looks like you got 2 of our great guides on this tour. I will pass on your comments to them for sure. We also love the helpful tips you shared. Thanks again for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback, and we hope to see you again on another adventure soon! The Explore Australia Tour Team
Had a great time on this tour. Stuart was very knowledgeable. Plenty of time at Moonlit Sanctuary and Penguin Parade station never felt rushed. Thoroughly recommend.
Hi Robin, Thanks for the 5 star review. I will pass this onto Stuart. So glad you enjoyed Moonlit and the Penguin Parade without feeling rushed. Great to hear you will be recommending our Penguins and Puffing Billy Tour!! Thanks Explore Australia Tours Team.
An unforgettable wildlife experience and one of the best introductions to Australia we could have asked for. Moonlit Sanctuary gave us the opportunity to see and interact with Australian wildlife up close, while the Penguin Parade felt genuinely magical once the little penguins began returning ashore at sunset. The entire tour was very organized and balanced wildlife experiences with scenic stops throughout the day. Definitely one of the highlights of the trip. Michael was a wonderful tour guide and driver as well.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback 🌟🐧 We are thrilled to hear the Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour was such a memorable introduction to Australia 😊 It is fantastic that you enjoyed the close wildlife encounters at Moonlit Sanctuary and the magical experience of watching the little penguins return ashore at sunset 💜 Michael will be so happy to hear your kind words about his guiding and care throughout the day. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Great experience viewing wildlife at the animal sanctuary and the penguin march is one of the best things I have ever seen. As you walk out to the ocean keep an eye on the holes and caves because that is where the penguins are headed. One thing I would recommend is that you carry masks because both tours I have taken people are obviously ill and cough profusely. My family got sick after the tours. I think the tour operators should require the people that are continuously coughing to wear a mask or prevent them from going on the tour.
Thanks so much, Michael. We are really glad to hear you enjoyed the wildlife sanctuary and the penguin march on the Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour. It is such a special experience watching them come in from the ocean. We are very sorry to hear about your concerns regarding other guests being unwell during the tours. That is not the experience we aim to provide, and we appreciate you raising it. Your feedback is important and will be passed on to our team for review. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you and your family again for a smoother experience in the future.
The sanctuary was nice but obviously the real highlight was seeing the penguins! They were soo adorable! I also really loved the Nobbies- when you get there walk to the left side (the path splits)- very magical place :)
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you had a beautiful day on the Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour and that the penguins were the highlight for you. It’s wonderful to hear you also enjoyed the Nobbies, it really is a magical spot. We appreciate your helpful tip for future guests and hope to see you on another tour soon!
We saw some incredible sights among the nobbies, the penguins and the ocean pyramids. But, there was a lot of lost time waiting for the bus to pick up at different locations. The seating on the bus was too tight. No leg room, especially when you are spending several hours on the bus. The driver was very nice, but less joking and more facts would have improved the tour.
Thank you for your honest and detailed feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed the incredible sights at the Nobbies, the Penguins and Pyramid Rock, they really are unforgettable highlights of the day. We truly appreciate your comments regarding the bus comfort, timing and tour commentary. Guest comfort is very important to us, especially on a full day tour, and your feedback will be shared with our team as we continually work to improve the experience. We are glad to hear the driver was welcoming, and we hope to provide an even better experience for you next time.
I took this tour on a weekday, which turned out not to be the best choice. One of the towns we stopped in had all their cute souvenir and boutique shops closed which left only restaurants open, so we ended up with about an hour there and very little to do. We also visited Moonlit Sanctuary, which was a huge letdown. The sanctuary looked run down and not very well maintained, and the overall atmosphere was quite depressing. We spent around an hour and a half there, which felt far too long for what there was to see. The rest of the tour included a few quick stops at beaches and coastal viewpoints, but nothing that really made up for the earlier parts of the day. I would have been better off renting a car and exploring on my own, especially just to see the penguins. NOT WORTH IT!
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the weekday timing and visit to Moonlit Sanctuary did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments about the shops and sightseeing stops, as this helps us look for ways to improve the experience for future guests. We are glad you were still able to see the penguins and hope you will give us another chance in the future.
We had the most incredible experience!! I couldn’t recommend it enough!! Our tour guide Peter was so great!!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so glad you had an incredible experience on the Penguins and Wildlife Nature Tour. Peter will be thrilled to hear your kind words about his guidance. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another memorable adventure soon!
