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Penguin Parade + Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park: Day Trip from Melbourne

Watch Penguins march on Phillip Island

  1. Duration: 12h

  2. Max group size: 21

Registered address: 1 Wharf Street East Queenscliff VIC, 3225, Melbourne, AU
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Included

  • Admission to the Penguin Parade
  • Admission to the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
  • National Park fees

Not included

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Snacks and beverages

Meeting point

Bus stop outside Mail Exchange Hotel/Southern Cross - 688. Bourke Street, 3000, Melbourne
  • 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.

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.

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.
  • Cancellation is possible until 48 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 48 hours before your visit date.

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