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

Depart Melbourne and enjoy stunning views over the Westgate bridge as we head to colac park for some 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 and explore the township of Lorne
*Split Point Lighthouse

Famous for Aussie TV show 'Round the Twist' 

Tasty Aussie BBQ for dinner.

 

* Accommodation

Stay overnight at the Great Ocean Road Cotages in the coastal resort town of Lorne! surrounded by lush australian forest, with regular visits from beautifully coloured Australian Birds and the occasional Koala visit. Superbly situated alongside the cumberland river and only a few minutes walk into town. You wont be dissapointed with these YHA affiliated cute cottages!

 

Dorm Accommodation: $239 (per person)

Upgrade to a Twin, Double or Private Room: $285 per person

 

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Day 2 Highlights: (B, D)

 

Delicious Breakfast

wake up to a delicious breakfast. Cereal, Pancakes, toast, fruit and juice. 

Bells Beach

Watch surfers and take a morning beach walk on this world famous beach! 

Torquay

Pass through the cool coastal town of Torquay, the Surfing Capital of Australia!  

Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove

Cruise through scenic seaside towns. 

Ferry ride

Lookout for seals and dolphins as you catch the ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento across port phillip bay 

*Sorrento Beach

Take a walk and explore the rockpools 

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 beaches of Phillip Island

Grand Prix Track

Take a look at where the action happens for the Annual Australian Moto GP 

Pizza Dinner

Enjoy a pizza dinner (summer) or cafe lunch (winter) 

*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!

 

What you need to bring:

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

 

Tour Includes:

Morning tea, Accommodation, 1 breakfast, 2 dinners, wildlife viewing, all park entry fees, friendly informative guide, queenscliff to sorrento ferry ride & courtesy inner city pick up and drop off service

 

Tour Price:

a)  $239 per person - With Dorm Accommodation

b)  $285 per person - Upgrade to a Double, Twin or Private Room 

 

Bonus options and package discounts:

a) 12 Apostles helicpoter ride $80 (save $20 when booked with the tour, usually $100)

b) Penguin plus viewing platform $15 extra

 

Departs Melbourne: Saturday, Monday & Thursday* (between 07:00 - 08:00 am)
Returns: 9:00PM (Winter) , 12 Midnight (Summer)book now

 

 *Please note:  Itinerary may vary slightly depending on group size, group pace and other external factors beyond our control. Activities noted with * This symbol are subject to daylight hour restrictions and will be ommitted if time does not permit.

 

 

popular pickup

 

*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.