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Penguin Parade + Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park: Day Trip from Melbourne

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Penguins are walking at Summerlands Beach.
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Duration12 h
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About

Departing from Melbourne, this trip takes participants to the region’s most cherished natural gems, including the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, The Nobbies boardwalk, and the famed Penguin Parade.

In the Moonlit Sanctuary, the Australian wilderness comes alive with kangaroos, wallabies, reptiles, Tasmanian devils, and Koalas. For a small extra charge, adventurers can get up close and personal with a Koala or wallaby!

Next, The Nobbies offers breathtaking views of the Bass Strait from its boardwalks. Stroll along the clifftop paths and enjoy views of The Nobbies and Seal Rocks.

Last but not least is the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. There, spectators can marvel as adorable little penguins hustle back to their burrows from the sea.

What's Included

  • Admission to the Penguin Parade
  • Admission to the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
  • National Park fees

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Snacks and beverages

Must Know

  • The Penguin Parade is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the open outdoors. Please bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season.

Good to Know

Alternative pick-up locations:

  • Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
  • Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
  • Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Itinerary:

  • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park: Encounter Australian Wildlife, stroll through Wallaby Walk, and meet Koalas, Tasmanian Devils, and more.
  • Town Stroll Cowes: Walk the Pier and Esplanade, and explore Main Street with its restaurants, cafes, microbrewery, and boutiques.
  • Nobbies Boardwalk & Wildlife: Enjoy the dramatic headland, home to a Seal Colony, with dramatic sea bluffs and panoramic ocean views. Experience amazing birdlife.
  • Penguin Parade: Learn about these fascinating creatures at the Penguins Visitor Centre and watch the little Penguins waddle ashore.

Instructions

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Before you buy

You can also be picked up at: the Regent Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre, or the Mercure Melbourne Southbank. If so, please fill in your choice location at checkout, otherwise, enter NA.

2

On-site usage

  • Pick-ups begin 40 minutes before the tour starts
  • Show your smartphone ticket to the guide
  • Meeting Point: Bus stop outside Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Pick-up locations:

  • Regent Theatre - 191 Collins Street
  • Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition Street
  • Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank

If so, please fill in the address (see Additional info) of your preferred pick-up location at checkout.

3

After your visit

  • Please be ready and wait at your pickup location 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
  • It is recommended to contact the tour operator at +61 3 5257 4588 or [email protected] to reconfirm your pick-up time

Meeting Point

Bus stop outside Mail Exchange Hotel/Southern Cross - 688. Bourke Street, Melbourne

GPS:-37.81680, 144.95369

Get There

Phillip Island Nature Park, 1019 Ventnor Rd, Cowes

VIC 3922

Reschedule and cancellation policy

Cancel for free until 2 days before your visit date and get a full refund.

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