Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

 (Includes: Morning Tea, 1 Breakfast & 2 Dinners, Dorm Accommodation, Queenscliff to Sorrento Ferry ride, Park fees & inner city hotel pick up and drop off)

   

Day 1 Highlights:

  

Colac Park

Meet and greet over Morning tea.

 

Twelve Apostles

View the beautiful limestone stacks that form the mighty 12 apostles

 

Loch Ard Gorge

Find yourself surrounded by towering limestone cliffs & take a walk along the beach , View the Archway, The Razorback and Dumpling Pots. Hear the history, romance and heartbreak as our guides re- tell the tale of Australia’s most famous shipwreck!..... The Loch Ard

 

Gibson steps

Walk on the beach and be dwarfed by the magnificent 12 Apostles

 

Otway’s Rainforest (Mait’s Rest)

Take a guided bushwalk through this very rare, ancient, cool temperate rainforest. You’ll feel dwarfed as you stroll past some of the tallest trees in the world.

 

Apollo Bay

Cute seaside town, stop for refreshments

 

Spot wild Koala’s , Kookaburras and Parrots (Kennett River)

Go for a pleasant walk through the coastal town of Kennett River, see how many Koala’s you can find!

Get up close and personal with the friendly beautiful birds; Parrots, lorikeets, and look out for the famous kookaburra.

 

*Lorne

 Go for a wander along the pier.

*Split Point Lighthouse

Famous for Aussie TV show 'Round the Twist'

 

Anglesea

Look for Kangaroos as we leave the beaten track to our overnight accommodation.

 

Tasty Aussie BBQ for dinner.

 

** Accommodation

Spring Creek Horse Ranch: Take a swim in the lake, go for a horse ride, chill by the fire and toast some marshmallows at our true-blue Aussie Eco-Mudbrick house on 150 acres of farmland.

 

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Day 2 Highlights:

 

Delicious Breakfast

Pancakes, toast, fruit and juice.

 

Bells Beach

Watch surfers and take a morning beach walk at the Surf Capital of Australia

 

* Torquay

Shopping - Top surf brands, factory outlets

 

Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove

Cruise through scenic seaside towns.

 

Ferry ride

Lookout for seals and dolphins as you cruise from Queenscliff to Sorrento on the Ferry.

 

*Sorrento Beach

Take a walk and explore the rockpools

 

Visit winery

Taste and test some of the finest drops.

 

Australian Wildlife Park

Koalas, Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats, Crocodiles, Tasmanian Devils and various birdlife; a photographer's dream!

 

Spend the rest of the day exploring Philip Island:

 

* Woolamai

Be blown away by the rugged surf beach

 

Grand Prix Track

Take a look at where the action happens

 

Pizza Dinner

Enjoy a dinner in Cowes.

 

*Swan Lake

Wander and spy wetland birds and wallabies from the hidden observation platforms

 

Nobbies, Seal Rocks and the Blowhole

Gaze across the rough headland and spot seals sunbathing

 

Summerlands

Observe the thunderous surf beneath the sheer cliff faces.

 

Penguin Parade

Watch the magic as the world's smallest penguins appear out of the surf!

 

** Optional Activities:
• Horse Ride through the Australian Bush. ($45)
• Shop and explore Torquay.

 

 

What you need to bring:

Water, hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, warm and cool clothing, a rain jacket, a towel and insect reppellent.
 

 

Departs: Saturday, Monday & Thursday*
*(Peak season)

Return: 9:00PM (Winter) , 12 Midnight (Summer)

(Includes: Morning Tea, 1 Breakfast & 2 Dinners, Dorm Accommodation, Queenscliff to Sorrento Ferry ride, Park fees & inner city hotel pick up and drop off

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*Note - YOU MUST NOTIFY US WITH YOUR INTENDED PICKUP LOCATION.

Hotel Pick up is available from most inner city accommodation providers. Please ask reservations for your exact pick up time.

It is recommended you arrive at your pick up location at least 5 minutes before you scheduled departure time. If the bus has not picked you up within 10 minutes please phone our office on 1300 661 730 or (03) 9314 2225.