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From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour

By Melbourne Sights
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Overview
  • Watch the penguins come ashore as the sun sets and stars emerge
  • Enjoy a relaxed afternoon departure from Melbourne to Phillip Island
  • Soak up the scenery as you travel through beautiful coastal towns
  • Listen to the soothing sounds of waves crashing along the beach
  • Travel with Wi-Fi, USB and toilet facilities for a comfortable drive
Activity location
    • Melbourne
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Southern Cross Station Access Rd, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia | The bus departs from Bay 58 at Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station’s bus terminal. The best entrance to the terminal is off Spencer Street, opposite Little Burke Street.
    • Carlton North, Victoria, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

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    Transport by premium tour bus
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    Wi-Fi and USB charge points on the vehicle
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    Toilet access on the bus
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    Phillip Island Penguin Parade entry ticket
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    Commentary
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    Bottled water
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Evening meal

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Flash photography

What you can expect

Depart from Melbourne's Southern Cross Station and go straight to Phillip Island via the Bass Coast Highway with panoramic views of Western Port and French Island.

Crossing onto Phillip Island at San Remo, your first stop is Seal Rocks and the Nobbies Centre to take a walk along the boardwalk and soak in the views back towards the Mornington Peninsula from Phillip Island’s most western point (during winter solstice this may be omitted).

From September to late March, also have the chance to explore the township of Cowes, maybe grab an early meal or enjoy a cool drink in a local hotel or Cafe.

Head to Phillip Island for the penguin tour. Just after dark every night, the world’s smallest penguins waddle ashore after spending the day fishing out at sea. Be captivated as the stars of the show emerge from the surf and pass right before your eyes on their journey back to their burrows.

An evening meal (at your own expense) can be enjoyed before or after the Penguin Parade depending on the season at either Cowes or the Penguin Parade.

Your return to Melbourne is direct via the Monash Motorway for an evening arrival back to Southern Cross Station and limited CBD drop-off points (Flinders St Station and Queen & Lonsdale st).

*If less than 10 guest's a mini van may be used without a bathroom.

Location

Activity location
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    • Melbourne
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Southern Cross Station Access Rd, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia | The bus departs from Bay 58 at Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station’s bus terminal. The best entrance to the terminal is off Spencer Street, opposite Little Burke Street.
    • Carlton North, Victoria, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 720 Little Bourke St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia | The bus departs from Bay 58 at Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station’s bus terminal. The best entrance to the terminal is off Spencer Street, opposite Little Burke Street.
    • Docklands, Victoria, Australia