French & Phillip Island Wildlife Expedition Upgrade Penguins
Explore Australia - Melbourne
Cost: |
A$0 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
12-14 Hours. The return time is between 21:00 and midnight depending on the season as Penguins waddle in at Sunset.
Departure Days:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday except 01APR, 25APR, 10JUN, 05NOV, 25DEC-01JAN, 27JAN, 10MAR.
Departure Time:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25: 10:00am (07APR-30OCT), 12:30PM (01APR-06APR, 06OCT-31MAR)
Departure Point:
- Bus stop outside Mail Exchange Hotel (Across from Southern Cross train Station)- 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Pickup:
- Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St.
- Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St.
- Her Majesty's Theatre, 219 Exhibition St.
- Mercure Melbourne Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay Southbank.
Dropoff:
- Mail Exchange Hotel, 688 Bourke St.
- Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St.
- Her Majesty's Theatre, 219 Exhibition St.
- Mercure Melbourne Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay Southbank.
Meals:
Afternoon Tea (daylight savings) or lunch (non-daylight savings)
Not Included:
- Lunch (During daylight savings)
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Snacks and Drinks
Not Available
Cost: |
A$0 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
- National Park Fees
- Ferry Crossing
- 2.5 hour guided 4WD adventure on French Island
- Afternoon Tea (daylight savings) or lunch (non-daylight savings)
- Penguins Plus upgrade at the Penguin Parade
- Informative and friendly tour guide
- Round-trip transport to and from selected pickup location informative and friendly tour guide.
What to Bring:
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
Start off your journey with a short ferry crossing across Western Port Bay to French Island. Cruise over the crystal-blue sea, taking in views of the picturesque scenery along the way. Arrive on French Island, a hidden treasure of wilderness and where your guided 4WD tour will take place. Buzz around the island as your guide shares knowledge of the surrounding environment. Admire the koalas and the vast array of wildlife the inhabits the island. Stop at a local farm gate, experiencing how locals live. Travel by ferry across the Western Port to one of Australia's most amazing locations, Philip Island, which is renowned and locally loved. Explore this magical place, home to some of the greatest surf conditions, amazing beaches, native Australian wildlife, and the world-famous motorbike circuit. Set off then on a short adventure to Point Grant, known by the locals as Nobbies. Marvel at the remarkable natural sights and discover the home to a seal colony, dramatic sea bluffs, panoramic ocean views. To finish off the journey, get up close and personal with some cute little penguins and listen to expert ranger commentary on the lives of these delightful creatures at the Penguin Parade. Upgrade to the Penguins Plus viewing platform for a more personalized viewing experience. Limited to 300 people, this viewing platform provides a closer look at the Penguins on Parade.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
Child: 0-15 years: Child rates apply.
French and Phillip Island Wildlife Expedition upgrade to Guided Ranger Tour
Child: 0-15 years: not catered for.
Important Information:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
- Photography at the Penguin Parade is strictly not allowed, for any photography whether flash or not affects the Penguin's safety.
- Child booster seat can be provided on request at least 72 hours prior to tour departure or the customer may supply their own.
- Low level of difficulty, most travelers can participate
- Please wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothes and shoes.
- Dietaries must be advised at the time of booking or 72 hours prior to the tour departure.
- A refillable water bottle is recommended
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Weather and sea conditions, as well as tidal variations can make operations challenging to/from French Island.
- If the ferry to French Island is canceled this part of the tour will be replaced with other attractions.
Not Available
