Get up close and personal with a host of Aussie wildlife, see the fantastic coastline of Phillip Island and then witness one of Australia’s most spectacular wildlife experiences as hundreds of the world’s tinniest penguins waddle ashore!
Jump on board a tour to Phillip Island and get up close and personal with an array of Aussie wildlife! Check out the awesome coastline of Phillip Island and then witness one of Australia’s most spectacular wildlife experiences as hundreds of the world’s smallest penguins waddle ashore. You’ll also get to hand-feed kangaroos, get up close to koalas and spot Fur Seals on the rugged rocky coastline of the Victorian Island
We escape the concrete jungle of Melbourne and begin our day at a wildlife park where you will have the pleasure of meeting some furry Australian favourites. We will also stop here and have lunch (own expense).
We move on to tour the length of Phillip Island, known for its sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and unique wildlife experiences. Be awed by the giant surf at Woolamai beach and the rugged coastline of Cape Woolamai as we stop to enjoy some afternoon tea in Cowes. During the summer months, we take this opportunity to cool off with a visit to the beach.
At the Western tip of the island there is a majestic rocky coast, home to a colony of fur seals. We wander along the boardwalk checking penguin burrows for life and then we're on to the penguin parade. Check out the award-winning Visitors Centre and as the sun drops, witness the world`s littlest penguins emerge from the sea and waddle ashore. This is a truly magical experience.
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We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the Charchit! Thank you for your review, and we hope to see you again on our other tours!
Ash our guide was very knowledgeable and had a variety of story’s to tell us about the area, despite the rain he managed to entertain us for the entire journey, the penguin parade is amazing to watch and left me mesmerised I would definitely go back to see this again, the koala and wildlife park was a little bit of a let down due to small paddocks but it was lovely to walk amongst the kangaroos and wallaby’s. Ash took us to a number of beach locations which were lovely to see but would have been more enjoyable if not in the rain.
Thank you Susan for your review! We are happy to hear that Ash took good care of you through out the day and made up for the rain! We hope to see you again on our other tours!
The organiser/ guide is very friendly and and nicely explains each and every aspects of the tour.
Hi Motibabu, and thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your day with us!
Up close and personal with the penguins, great for families but even on a weekday in summer the venue is crowded
Hi Tkarunphan, Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic up-close experience with the penguins. It truly is a special opportunity, perfect for families to learn and appreciate these amazing birds. We understand your comment about the venue being crowded, even on a weekday in summer. Penguin exhibits can be popular attractions, and we strive to manage visitor numbers whenever possible to ensure a positive experience for everyone. If you're interested in future visits, you might consider inquiring about any off-peak times or special tours offered by the venue. These can sometimes provide a less crowded experience! Thank you again for sharing your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed getting up close with the penguins! Kindest regards, GLT Group
Some of the advertized activities/stops were not actually implemented during the tour: - no fur seals spotting - not the slightest mention of ancient volcanoes Another big disappointment: the use of cameras was prohibited during the penguins parade. This was surprising as our guide/driver had told us just to turn off the flash on our cameras/cells. If this is the rule, it should be acknowledged up front. - the stop at the Maru Animal Park was another disappointment as this place is so clearly more interested in cashing in on tourism than in taking care of their animals. What you get to see up close are animals looking trapped and stressed out. The one thing that was exciting was the spotting of kangaroos in the wild along the road. We did get good sightings.
Dear Moune, Thank you for your review! We are sorry to hear we did not meet your expectations this time. The Penguin Parade is a very special event and we are very privileged to be able to see the little penguins in their natural habitat. We do not want to disturb them, just observe respectfully, due to which photographing is indeed prohibited. You can buy pictures of the penguins from the Nobby's centre, to bring home with you as a souvenir. Maru is a wildlife shelter and helps injured animals by providing them a thorough veterinary check, and caring for them until they have recovered enough to be able to make it in the wild again. I hope this info gives some insight for the day, and we wish you enjoyable travels in Australia!
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charchitb from India wrote on 02 March 2020
Fantastic day!!!!
It was one the best tours we have had on our trip to Australia. Troy our guide/driver was so good and friendly, he was so knowledgeable and gave us good tips where to sit in penguin parade. All in all a must go trip specially for families.