Penguin Parade & Koala Highlights Full Day Tour (RT Melbourne)

Major Attraction:

Phillip Island

Please contact your travel agent or planner to get more information or to make a booking.

Description

Heading out to Penguin Parade, we begin our day at a Wildlife Park to meet some furry Australian favourites. Hand feed the kangaroos, see koalas and get up-close and personal with other native Australian wildlife. Travel to Phillip Island Nature Parks, known for its natural beauty, sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and unique wildlife experiences home to a colony of around 32,000 little penguins. Phillip Island Tour is one of the popular and must watch tourist attractions in Victoria.

Highlights:

Visit a Koala Wildlife Park

Experience incredible coastal views

Seal Rocks & Nobbies Coastal Boardwalks

Experience WWF Antactic Journey valued at AU$18

Travel off the beaten track on dirt roads along Phillip Islands coastal cliffs passing little penguin Burrows

Have time to explore the Penguin visitor center

Enjoy up to 90 minutes of watching the little penguins return home

Activity Days: Daily

Block Out Dates: 25-Dec, 1-Jan

Itinerary Plan

Penguin Parade & Koala Highlights Full Day Tour (AT-1) (Apr-Sep)

Activity Arrangement

12:00 Departing Melbourne, we drive towards the we begin our day at a wildlife park where you will have the pleasure of meeting some furry Australian favourites. Hand feed the kangaroos and get up close and friendly with koalas and other native wildlife animals.

Tour the full length of Phillip Island, known for its natural beauty, sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and unique wildlife experiences. Be azed by the giant powerful surf at Woolai beach and rugged coastline of Cape Woolai as we enjoy some afternoon tea and biscuits. In the hot summer months, we take this opportunity to cool off with a visit to the beach.

Explore the far Western tip known as the Nobbies, two ancient volcanoes that shaped the end of the island creating a majestic rocky coast, home to a colony of fur seals. Stroll along the boardwalk checking penguin burrows for life and then it's onto the penguin parade.

View the Phillip Island Nature Parks award winning Penguin Parade and Visitor Information Center and as the sun fades, witness the world's littlest penguins emerge from the sea and waddle ashore. It's truly a magical and unforgettable experience in Phillip Island Tour!!!

22:00 Return to Melbourne

Inclusions

Inner City Melbourne and St Kilda Pick-up and Drop-off.
Small-group tour in air-conditioned modern vehicle.
Experienced Professional Driver/Guide.
Knowledgeable and Entertaining Commentary.
Entry into the Penguin Parade & Viewing Platform.
Entry into Wildlife Park.
Morning Tea and Snacks.
Picnic style Lunch.
Free Audio Translation APP in 10 different Languages.
Free Wifi for the journey home and secure electronic feedback forms.

Exclusions

Dinner (at own expense).
Own expense.

Attention Items

Booking is essential.
This tour and vehicle is not suitable for young infants, we recommend children over the age of 4 years old.
Transport Type: Maximum of 20-24 seats.
Only hand luggage is allowed on day/overnight tours, wheelchairs, pushers and prams are not permitted on tour.
Guests' pickup location must be reconfirmed with tour supplier at least 24 hours prior to departure (1300 933 334 within Australia or +61 3 9393 1333 outside of Victoria):
9:25 YHA Melbourne Metro 78 HOWARD ST NORTH MELB
9:30 Space Hotel 380 RUSSELL ST MELBOURNE
9:35 Ibis on Therry 15 THERRY ST MELBOURNE
9:40 Discovery Melbourne 167 FRANKLIN ST MELBOURNE
9:45 Pegasus Apartment Hotel 206 A’BECKETT ST MELBOURNE
9:50 Immigration Museum CNR FLINDERS/MARKET ST MELBOURNE
10:00 Windsor Hotel 111 SPRING ST MELBOURNE
10:08 Adina Apartment Hotel 189 QUEENS ST MELBOURNE
10:12 Vibe Savoy 630 LITTLE COLLINS ST (stand on corner) MELBOURNE
10:15am Holiday Inn 575 FLINDERS LANE MELBOURNE
10:20 Crown Promenade Hotel 8 WHITEMAN ST SOUTHBANK
10:25 Hotel Pullman Albert Park 65 QUEENS RD ALBERT PARK
10:30 Base Backpackers 17 CARLISLE ST ST KILDA
10:35 Habitat HQ 333 ST KILDA RD ST KILDA
** Please arrive 5-10 mins prior to you nominated pickup time so as not to delay or miss your tour.
What to bring: Sunscreen, Water Bottle, Hat & Sunglasses, Warm clothes, Camera & Comfortable walking shoes.
Please notify any dietary requirements, medical conditions and travelling contact number while booking.
Provide ipod translation device.

Change and Cancellation

Cancellation and amendment policies vary by suppliers. Please send request to booking@starhoptour.com for any cancellation or amendment as early as possible. We will process on a best effort basis according to the terms & conditions set by the supplier.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 2 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, only administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received between 2 to 7 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, AUD 25 plus administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received within 2 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days or ‘No Shows', no refund will be issued.
A working day means it is not a weekend or a public holiday in China or Hong Kong SAR.

Language	：	English
Hotel pickup & dropoff	：	Excluded
Total time	：	10 hours

Penguin Parade & Koala Highlights Full Day Tour (AT-1) (Oct-Mar)

Activity Arrangement

14:00 Departing Melbourne, we drive towards the we begin our day at a wildlife park where you will have the pleasure of meeting some furry Australian favourites. Hand feed the kangaroos and get up close and friendly with koalas and other native wildlife animals.

00:00 Return to Melbourne

Inclusions

Inner City Melbourne and St Kilda Pick-up and Drop-off.
Small-group tour in air-conditioned modern vehicle.
Experienced Professional Driver/Guide.
Knowledgeable and Entertaining Commentary.
Entry into the Penguin Parade & Viewing Platform.
Entry into Wildlife Park.
Morning Tea and Snacks.
Picnic style Lunch.
Free Audio Translation APP in 10 different Languages.
Free Wifi for the journey home and secure electronic feedback forms.

Exclusions

Dinner (at own expense).
Own expense.

Attention Items

Booking is essential.
This tour and vehicle is not suitable for young infants, we recommend children over the age of 4 years old.
Transport Type: Maximum of 20-24 seats.
Only hand luggage is allowed on day/overnight tours, wheelchairs, pushers and prams are not permitted on tour.
Guests' pickup location must be reconfirmed with tour supplier at least 24 hours prior to departure (1300 933 334 within Australia or +61 3 9393 1333 outside of Victoria):
11:25 YHA Melbourne Metro 78 HOWARD ST NORTH MELB
11:30 Space Hotel 380 RUSSELL ST MELBOURNE
11:35 Ibis on Therry 15 THERRY ST MELBOURNE
11:40 Discovery Melbourne 167 FRANKLIN ST MELBOURNE
11:45 Pegasus Apartment Hotel 206 A’BECKETT ST MELBOURNE
11:50 Immigration Museum CNR FLINDERS/MARKET ST MELBOURNE
12:00 Windsor Hotel 111 SPRING ST MELBOURNE
12:08 Adina Apartment Hotel 189 QUEENS ST MELBOURNE
12:12 Vibe Savoy 630 LITTLE COLLINS ST (stand on corner) MELBOURNE
12:15pm Holiday Inn 575 FLINDERS LANE MELBOURNE
12:20 Crown Promenade Hotel 8 WHITEMAN ST SOUTHBANK
12:25 Hotel Pullman Albert Park 65 QUEENS RD ALBERT PARK
12:30 Base Backpackers 17 CARLISLE ST ST KILDA
12:35 Habitat HQ 333 ST KILDA RD ST KILDA
** Please arrive 5-10 mins prior to you nominated pickup time so as not to delay or miss your tour.
What to bring: Sunscreen, Water Bottle, Hat & Sunglasses, Warm clothes, Camera & Comfortable walking shoes.
Please notify any dietary requirements, medical conditions and travelling contact number while booking.
Provide ipod translation device.

Change and Cancellation

Cancellation and amendment policies vary by suppliers. Please send request to booking@starhoptour.com for any cancellation or amendment as early as possible. We will process on a best effort basis according to the terms & conditions set by the supplier.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 2 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, only administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received between 2 to 7 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, AUD 25 plus administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received within 2 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days or ‘No Shows', no refund will be issued.
A working day means it is not a weekend or a public holiday in China or Hong Kong SAR.

Language	：	English
Hotel pickup & dropoff	：	Excluded
Total time	：	10 hours

Penguin Parade & Koala Highlights Full Day Tour w/ Penguins Plus Viewing Platform (AT-1-PP) (Apr-Sep)

Activity Arrangement

22:00 Return to Melbourne

Inclusions

Inner City Melbourne and St Kilda Pick-up and Drop-off.
Small-group tour in air-conditioned modern vehicle.
Experienced Professional Driver/Guide.
Knowledgeable and Entertaining Commentary.
Entry into the Penguin Parade & Plus Viewing Platform.
Entry into Wildlife Park.
Morning Tea and Snacks.
Picnic style Lunch.
Free Audio Translation APP in 10 different Languages.
Free Wifi for the journey home and secure electronic feedback forms.

Exclusions

Dinner (at own expense).
Own expense.

Attention Items

Booking is essential.
This tour and vehicle is not suitable for young infants, we recommend children over the age of 4 years old.
Transport Type: Maximum of 20-24 seats.
Only hand luggage is allowed on day/overnight tours, wheelchairs, pushers and prams are not permitted on tour.
Guests' pickup location must be reconfirmed with tour supplier at least 24 hours prior to departure (1300 933 334 within Australia or +61 3 9393 1333 outside of Victoria):
9:25 YHA Melbourne Metro 78 HOWARD ST NORTH MELB
9:30 Space Hotel 380 RUSSELL ST MELBOURNE
9:35 Ibis on Therry 15 THERRY ST MELBOURNE
9:40 Discovery Melbourne 167 FRANKLIN ST MELBOURNE
9:45 Pegasus Apartment Hotel 206 A’BECKETT ST MELBOURNE
9:50 Immigration Museum CNR FLINDERS/MARKET ST MELBOURNE
10:00 Windsor Hotel 111 SPRING ST MELBOURNE
10:08 Adina Apartment Hotel 189 QUEENS ST MELBOURNE
10:12 Vibe Savoy 630 LITTLE COLLINS ST (stand on corner) MELBOURNE
10:15am Holiday Inn 575 FLINDERS LANE MELBOURNE
10:20 Crown Promenade Hotel 8 WHITEMAN ST SOUTHBANK
10:25 Hotel Pullman Albert Park 65 QUEENS RD ALBERT PARK
10:30 Base Backpackers 17 CARLISLE ST ST KILDA
10:35 Habitat HQ 333 ST KILDA RD ST KILDA
** Please arrive 5-10 mins prior to you nominated pickup time so as not to delay or miss your tour.
What to bring: Sunscreen, Water Bottle, Hat & Sunglasses, Warm clothes, Camera & Comfortable walking shoes.
Please notify any dietary requirements, medical conditions and travelling contact number while booking.
Provide ipod translation device.

Change and Cancellation

Cancellation and amendment policies vary by suppliers. Please send request to booking@starhoptour.com for any cancellation or amendment as early as possible. We will process on a best effort basis according to the terms & conditions set by the supplier.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 2 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, only administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received between 2 to 7 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, AUD 25 plus administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received within 2 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days or ‘No Shows', no refund will be issued.
A working day means it is not a weekend or a public holiday in China or Hong Kong SAR.

Language	：	English
Hotel pickup & dropoff	：	Excluded
Total time	：	10 hours

Penguin Parade & Koala Highlights Full Day Tour w/ Penguins Plus Viewing Platform (AT-1-PP) (Oct-Mar)

Activity Arrangement

00:00 Return to Melbourne

Inclusions

Inner City Melbourne and St Kilda Pick-up and Drop-off.
Small-group tour in air-conditioned modern vehicle.
Experienced Professional Driver/Guide.
Knowledgeable and Entertaining Commentary.
Entry into the Penguin Parade & Plus Viewing Platform.
Entry into Wildlife Park.
Morning Tea and Snacks.
Picnic style Lunch.
Free Audio Translation APP in 10 different Languages.
Free Wifi for the journey home and secure electronic feedback forms.

Exclusions

Dinner (at own expense).
Own expense.

Attention Items

Booking is essential.
This tour and vehicle is not suitable for young infants, we recommend children over the age of 4 years old.
Transport Type: Maximum of 20-24 seats.
Only hand luggage is allowed on day/overnight tours, wheelchairs, pushers and prams are not permitted on tour.
Guests' pickup location must be reconfirmed with tour supplier at least 24 hours prior to departure (1300 933 334 within Australia or +61 3 9393 1333 outside of Victoria):
11:25 YHA Melbourne Metro 78 HOWARD ST NORTH MELB
11:30 Space Hotel 380 RUSSELL ST MELBOURNE
11:35 Ibis on Therry 15 THERRY ST MELBOURNE
11:40 Discovery Melbourne 167 FRANKLIN ST MELBOURNE
11:45 Pegasus Apartment Hotel 206 A’BECKETT ST MELBOURNE
11:50 Immigration Museum CNR FLINDERS/MARKET ST MELBOURNE
12:00 Windsor Hotel 111 SPRING ST MELBOURNE
12:08 Adina Apartment Hotel 189 QUEENS ST MELBOURNE
12:12 Vibe Savoy 630 LITTLE COLLINS ST (stand on corner) MELBOURNE
12:15pm Holiday Inn 575 FLINDERS LANE MELBOURNE
12:20 Crown Promenade Hotel 8 WHITEMAN ST SOUTHBANK
12:25 Hotel Pullman Albert Park 65 QUEENS RD ALBERT PARK
12:30 Base Backpackers 17 CARLISLE ST ST KILDA
12:35 Habitat HQ 333 ST KILDA RD ST KILDA
** Please arrive 5-10 mins prior to you nominated pickup time so as not to delay or miss your tour.
What to bring: Sunscreen, Water Bottle, Hat & Sunglasses, Warm clothes, Camera & Comfortable walking shoes.
Please notify any dietary requirements, medical conditions and travelling contact number while booking.
Provide ipod translation device.

Change and Cancellation

Cancellation and amendment policies vary by suppliers. Please send request to booking@starhoptour.com for any cancellation or amendment as early as possible. We will process on a best effort basis according to the terms & conditions set by the supplier.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 2 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, only administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received between 2 to 7 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, AUD 25 plus administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received within 2 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days or ‘No Shows', no refund will be issued.
A working day means it is not a weekend or a public holiday in China or Hong Kong SAR.