Penguin Parade + Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park: Day Trip from Melbourne
- Cowes
- Australia
Book Penguin Parade + Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park: Day Trip from Melbourne tickets online to watch Penguins march on Phillip Island
About
Duration:
12 hoursSmartphone tickets accepted
Instant ticket delivery
Kid friendly
Max group size:
21Free cancellation
Free rescheduling
Live Guide:
English.Overview
Departing from Melbourne, this trip takes participants to the region's most cherished natural gems, including the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, The Nobbies boardwalk, and the famed Penguin Parade.
In the Moonlit Sanctuary, the Australian wilderness comes alive with kangaroos, wallabies, reptiles, Tasmanian devils, and Koalas. For a small extra charge, adventurers can get up close and personal with a Koala or wallaby!
Next, The Nobbies offers breathtaking views of the Bass Strait from its boardwalks. Stroll along the clifftop paths and enjoy views of The Nobbies and Seal Rocks.
Last but not least is the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. There, spectators can marvel as adorable little penguins hustle back to their burrows from the sea.
What's Included
Admission to the Penguin Parade
Admission to the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
National Park fees
What's Not Included
Lunch and dinner
Snacks and beverages
Instructions
- Pick-ups begin 40 minutes before the tour starts
- Show your smartphone ticket to the guide
- Meeting Point: Bus stop outside Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne
- Pick-up locations:
- Regent Theatre - 191 Collins Street
- Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition Street
- Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
- If so, please fill in the address (see Additional info) of your preferred pick-up location at checkout.
Additional Info
The Penguin Parade is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the open outdoors. Please bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season.
Alternative pick-up locations:
Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Mercure Melbourne Southbank - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Itinerary:
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park: Encounter Australian Wildlife, stroll through Wallaby Walk, and meet Koalas, Tasmanian Devils, and more.
Town Stroll Cowes: Walk the Pier and Esplanade, and explore Main Street with its restaurants, cafes, microbrewery, and boutiques.
Nobbies Boardwalk & Wildlife: Enjoy the dramatic headland, home to a Seal Colony, with dramatic sea bluffs and panoramic ocean views. Experience amazing birdlife.
Penguin Parade: Learn about these fascinating creatures at the Penguins Visitor Centre and watch the little Penguins waddle ashore.
You can also be picked up at: the Regent Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre, or the Mercure Melbourne Southbank. If so, please fill in your choice location at checkout, otherwise, enter NA.
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Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation is possible until 48 hours before your visit date
- Rescheduling is possible until 48 hours before your visit date
How to Get There
Penguin Parade + Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park: Day Trip from Melbourne
- Cowes
- 12 hours
Watch Penguins march on Phillip Island
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