Description

The day will commence in Melbourne, and our journey will lead us along the picturesque coastline to our first destination: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park. Here, your guide will provide a comprehensive tour of this acclaimed wildlife park, where you'll encounter an array of iconic Australian animals such as kangaroos, wombats, and Tasmanian devils. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to discover lesser-known species like the spot-tailed quoll, yellow-bellied glider, and long-nosed potoroo. Engage in a ranger talk focused on koalas, gaining insights into one of Australia's most beloved marsupials. Take pleasure in interacting with native Australian birds and reptiles, hand-feeding kangaroos and wallabies, or capturing a memorable photo with a cuddly koala (at your own expense).

Our journey will then progress to Phillip Island, with our next stop at Cape Woolamai Beach (if time permits). Observe the surfers in action and relish a leisurely stroll along the sandy shores.

Continuing onwards, we'll arrive at the Nobbies, where you can explore coastal boardwalks and marvel at the rugged scenery. Keep an eye out for fur seals at Seal Rocks and witness the impressive blowhole, which occasionally sends seawater cascading into the air. During winter, you may even have the chance to spot whales offshore, while in summer, you can peek into small burrows to catch a glimpse of penguin chicks awaiting their parents' return.

As the day transitions into evening, we'll head to Summerland Beach in anticipation of the main attraction. After sunset, the endearing little penguins will emerge from the water in small groups, embarking on their journey across the beach. Follow along the boardwalks to witness these charming creatures as they waddle back to their nests, their bellies full from a day of fishing at sea.

To conclude our adventure, we'll reconvene at the bus and commence our return journey to Melbourne.

Other Information

Includes:

• General admission to the Penguin Parade (Optional Upgrade available)
• Entrance to Moonlit Sanctuary
• Wildlife viewing
• Friendly & informative driver guide
• Air-conditioned transport
• Melbourne CBD pick up and drop off

Excludes:

• All meals and any personal consumption

OPTIONAL ADMISSIONS:

• Upgrade to Penguin Plus: $45/adult (16+ years), $25/child (4-15 years)
• Upgrade to Underground Viewing: $55/adult (16+ years), $30/child (4-15 years)
  Please note that optional upgrades, even pre booked upgrades, are subject to availability.

Note:

• This tour is based on Seat In Coach (SIC) transportation (please talk to us for private charter option)
• Cancellation within 48 hours of departure will result in full fare forfeiture

Children Policy:

1. Children aged 3 years and up to 11 years must pay child price
2. Adult price apply to persons 12 years and over.
3. Children 2 years and under will be charged at $95/infant.

Pick Up:

Pick Up Locations:

1. Please wait outside meeting point 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
2. Pick up times may vary depending on traffic.
3. For alternate pick up location, you may contact us prior to arrange a special pick up for you at additional cost.

Itenary:

We’ll start the day in Melbourne and head along the coast to our first stop of the day: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park where your driver guide will show you around the award-winning wildlife park. Moonlit Sanctuary is home to stacks of well-known Aussie animals including kangaroos, wombats, and Tasmanian devils, plus many lesser-known species such as the spot-tailed quoll, yellow-bellied glider and long-nosed potoroo. Enjoy a ranger talk on koalas to learn more about one of Australia’s most popular marsupials. Admire the native Australian birds and reptiles, hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies or even get a photo with a fluffy koala (own expense).

We’ll continue the journey to Phillip Island, making our next stop at Cape Woolamai Beach. Watch the surfers in action and get some sand between your toes with a walk on the beach. **Woolamai Beach if time permitting.

Next up we travel to the Nobbies, where you can wander the coastal boardwalks and admire the craggy scenery. Look out to Seal Rocks to see if you can spot any fur seals and be amazed as the blowhole shoots seawater into the air. In winter, you might get lucky and spot whales off the coast. In summer, peek inside the small burrows to see if there are any penguin chicks waiting for their parents to return home and feed them.

As the sun begins to lower, we’ll make our way to Summerland Beach ready for the main event Penguin Parade. Once the sun has set, the little penguins will feel safe enough to emerge from the water in small groups and make their way across the beach. Take a stroll along the boardwalks to walk alongside these adorable birds as they waddle their way back to their nests with their bellies full from a day out at sea fishing. Finally, we’ll all meet back at the bus and make our return journey to Melbourne.