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Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne

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Melbourne, Australia

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Overview

In just one extraordinary day, experience two of Victoria’s top wildlife attractions: the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, with one of Australia's largest colony of fur seals; and the nightly Penguin Parade, where little penguins pop out of the water and waddle across the beach to their burrows.

At the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, the clifftop boardwalk opens up breathtaking views of Phillip Island’s wild south coast, and there are further lookout points among natural sea bird gardens which have spectacular flowering displays in spring.

Then witness Victoria’s largest colony of little penguins in the nightly Penguin Parade. As dusk falls, hundreds of little penguins splash out of the water onto the beach, making their way to their burrows. They feed at sea and return to their burrows to mate, care for their young and to moult.

What's Included

  • General viewing entry fees at the Penguin Parade
  • Park Entry Fees
  • WiFi on board
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Flinders Street & Market Street, Flinders St & Market St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum**- Pickup is at 1:45pm if travelling during non-daylight savings times, AEST. - Pickup is at 2:45pm if travelling during daylight savings time, AEDT.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

The Nobbies

Views of Phillip Island's rugged south coast and home to Australia's largest fur seal colony.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade

World famous Penguin Parade. Enjoy the brand new visitors centre and learn about the daily lives of the Little Penguins. Take a stroll along the paths and boardwalks trying to spot a Penguin who may have stayed behind from the days fishing and is snuggled up in their burrow. As dusk falls, watch as bands of Penguins come ashore and waddle up Summerland Beach.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Photography and video are NOT PERMITTED at the Penguin Parade
  • Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
  • This tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 9pm-12am depending on the season

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5325P24

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour’s local time.
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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