1-Day Penguins and Wildlife Nature Experience
Departure City End City
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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park
Upgrades available at Moonlit Sanctaury
Town Stroll Cowes
Nobbies Boardwalk & Wildlife
Penguin Parade
Upgrades (must be pre-booked)
Itinerary
This small group day tour departing from Melbourne will take you to some of the most popular nature spots in the region, including Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, The Nobbies boardwalk, and the world-famous Penguin Parade.
Moonlit Sanctuary, you'll get to encounter famous Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, reptiles, Tasmanian Devils, and of course, Koalas! You may even have the opportunity to get up close to a Koala or wallaby.
The Nobbies, you can explore the boardwalks and enjoy panoramic coastal views of Bass Strait, stroll along the clifftop boardwalks with views out to the Nobbies and Seal Rocks. You'll be able to take in an array of stunning sights as you explore the boardwalks, and if you're lucky, you might even see the blowhole in action!
Penguin Parade Experience the amazing sight of little penguins waddling home from the ocean to their burrows at Phillip Island. Home to the largest little penguin colony in the world, you can watch these amazing seabirds every night of the year from our viewing platforms and boardwalks.
As darkness falls, see the little penguins dash across the sand to their nests. Then explore the boardwalks and discover these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. You might see them greeting their neighbours, mating, or caring for their chicks. While you're on your wildlife adventure, keep an eye out for other resident animals including swamp wallabies, Eastern barred bandicoots, Cape Barren geese and short-tailed shearwaters. This is a truly unique opportunity to get up close and personal with nature and wildlife!
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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
Meeting & Transfer Info
Her Majesty's Theatre 1002-Her Majesty's Theatre
Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time, Please wait at the corner of Exhibition & Little Bourke Sts.Pickup: Her Majesty's Theatre - 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (Please wait at CNR Exhibition & Lt Bourke St)
Mail Exchange Hotel 1003-Mail Exchange Hotel
Pickup: Mail Exchange Hotel - 688 Bourke Street (opposite Southern Cross Station)
Mercure Melbourne Southbank 1005-Mercure Melbourne Southbank
Pickup time: 40 minute prior to the tour start time, Pickup: Mercure Melbourne - 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
Regent Theatre 1004-Regent Theatre
Pickup time: 25 minute prior to the tour start time, Pickup: Regent Theatre - 191 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD
What’s Included
- Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park
- The Nobbies Boardwalk
- World Famous Penguin Parade
- Personal expense
- Insurance
Special Notes
* Cancellation Policy: Cancellations within 4 days or failure to board on the day of tour, will result in 100% full fare forfeiture. We will not be held responsible for guests failing to familiarise themselves with the booking terms and conditions.
* Booking Changes: Changes to bookings must be made more than 4 days of tour departure, however, you can transfer your booking to another person, and we must be advised of the name change.
* Please note that whilst we have a fleet of modern, comfortable vehicles (ranging from 13 to 21 seats) these are not modified to be wheelchair accessible. There are a number of steps leading to the main cabin which you will need to be able to manage these unassisted. For safety reasons we are only able to store fully collapsible wheelchairs on board. Please advise if you are bringing a collapsible wheelchair along, as we would need to book an additional seat and ensure we have the correct equipment with us on the day to secure it, so it does not pose a safety issue for you or any of your fellow passengers. Not all attractions visited on tour are wheelchair accessible. Please contact our customer service team prior to booking so we can assist you.
* You may bring a small bag to place on your lap, under your seat or in the overhead compartment. We do not have luggage storage for larger bags, strollers or prams. Most accommodations venues in Melbourne offer luggage storage facilities.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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