Phillip Island Penguin Deluxe Tour with Blue Dandenongs, Heritage Farm Visit and Lunch
Free Courtesy Pick-up
Day Tour 366 between 1/4/2012 to 31/3/2013
Adults $186.00
Children $93.00
Description
The world phenomenon of the Penguin Parade, the Blue Dandenong Ranges and the hospitality of country Australia combine to create this unique deluxe tour.
Spend time with a farmer and become involved in the diversity of activities on this island farm - listed by the National Trust.
Included In Price
Coach touring, entrance to Churchill Island and Penguin Parade, meeting wallabies and kangaroos, Koala Conservation Centre, on-coach video and country lunch.
Highlights:
- Blue Dandenong Ranges - superb traditional gardens and towering mountain ash forests
- Churchill Island - explore the magic of this working heritage farm with magnificent views over Western Port
- Enjoy a hearty country style Gippsland roast lunch
- Meet your farmer for a guided tour of the heritage farm
- Feed 'Tiger' the goat
- Pet baby animals in the nursery
- Try your hand at milking 'Daisy' the cow!
- Watch 'Panda' the Border Collie dog round up the ducks
- Observe the farmer and his dogs herd Scottish Highland cattle
- Learn the art of sheep shearing
- Blacksmith demonstration
- Take a ride on a horse drawn wagon
- Guided tour of the original cottage, homestead and heritage gardens
- There is time for afternoon tea (own expense)
- Look for wetland birds from the boardwalk (seasonal)
- Phillip Island Nature Park - a natural home for koalas, shearwaters, seals and Little Penguins
- Cowes by the sea - a popular holiday resort for over 100 years
- The Nobbies - a rugged rocky outcrop
- Seal Rocks - home to Australia's largest colony of fur seals
- Witness the Penguin Parade on floodlit Summerland Beach
- See penguin rookeries from an elevated boardwalk
- Inspect the Visitors Centre - an opportunity to learn about the life of the Little Penguin
- During your evening return to Melbourne a panoramic Victorian video feature will be screened.
Location
Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia
Participant Guidelines
Please bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season. The Penguin Parade is a natural phenomenon taking place in the open outdoors.
Price Valid For
Per person (Prices valid 1/4/2012 to 31/3/2013)
Booking Notes
Operates DAILY (October to March) and Operates Mon,Wed,Frid,Sun - (April to September).
Depart: 10:00am
Return: 9:00pm -11:30pm
Please check in 15 minutes prior to departure.
Children aged 4-14 are eligible to receive a 50% discount off Adult fares unless otherwise stated (15 and over is an adult. Under 4 is free).
Departure Time
10:00am
Session Length
Full day
