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.

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

Meeting Point

Melbourne Day Tour Centre, Federation Square East, crn Flinders & Russell Streets, Melbourne OR Alternatively we offer free hotel courtesy pick-ups. If you wish to be picked up from your hotel please wait outside at least 5 minutes prior to pick-up time. Note: Pick up times may vary depending on traffic, no hotel drop-off after morning tours.

Location

Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

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