Phillip Island Little Penguins Parade Evening Tour

Location:Melbourne, Australia
Duration:6 hours (approx.)
TOUR Code:2230M11

From USD $107.44 View price calendar

Take a Phillip Island evening tour from Melbourne and see the heartwarming phenomenon of these little penguins as they emerge from the surf and waddle to the safety of their dune burrows. From your nearby vantage point you'll be able to watch the penguins feed their waiting young with the pilchards and anchovies they've caught.

Highlights

Watching Phillip Island's little penguin colony return home to their burrows
Round trip evening tour makes the most of limited time in Melbourne
Afternoon drive through Melbourne and the countryside
Visit to Phillip Island information centre provides vital background on local wildlife
Spotting migratory shearwaters and other migratory birds
Friendly and informative guide
Includes hotel pickup and drop off

The Phillip Island Little Penguins Parade Evening Tour leaves Melbourne in the late afternoon, following the Yarra River through the city to Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs and on to Phillip Island. You'll learn about Phillip Island's wildlife at the information center and at dusk see the little penguins (the smallest penguin species there is) leave the ocean to return to their sand dune burrows.

You'll also have the opportunity to see migratory shearwaters (muttonbirds) and other seabirds on the tour, and learn about the conservation and environmental issues involved in protecting Phillip Island's wildlife.

Schedule Details

The Little Penguins Parade Evening Tour is not to be missed!

Departs:

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Departure Point: Tour departs from selected Melbourne hotels
OR
Federation Square Departure Time:

5:00pm - December to March
3:00pm - April to November

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Duration:

6 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately between 9:30pm - 10:30pm

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Transport by air-conditioned coach
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
Admission to the Penguins Parade
Live commentary on board
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions:

Food and drinks

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations

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