Phillip Island and Moonlit Sanctuary - M3
Oceania Tours and Safaris - Melbourne
Cost: |
A$434 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
8-10 hours.
Departure Days:
Daily except 25DEC, 31DEC.
Departure Time:
01:00pm - 02:00pm - Departure times vary from season to season.
Departure Point:
Melbourne accommodation.
Pickup:
Melbourne accommodation - City Centre, Southbank and Docklands.
Dropoff:
Melbourne accommodation - City Centre, Southbank and Docklands.
Meals:
- Not included.
Not Included:
ngers for Guaranteed Departure: 2.
Maximum Passengers per Vehicle: 11.
Inclusions: - Small group touring
- Expert local guide for personalised interactions with passengers
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entry fee to Moonlit Sanctuary
- Entry fee to Phillip Island Nature Park (Regular Viewing area)
- Eco Certified
- Recorded commentary in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German, via a QR code link which needs to be accessed by passenger's mobile phones.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Warm water proof clothes recommended.
Meals:
- Not included.
Entrance Fees:
- Included.
On Request
Cost: |
A$434 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
- Small group touring
- Expert local guide for personalised interactions with passengers
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entry fee to Moonlit Sanctuary
- Entry fee to Phillip Island Nature Park (Regular Viewing area)
- Eco Certified
- Recorded commentary in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German, via a QR code link which needs to be accessed by passenger's mobile phones.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Warm water proof clothes recommended.
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR23-31MAR25:
Let Oceania Tours whisk you away to discover Phillip Island’s unique nature experiences and dramatic landscapes. Your small group tour will help to further the protection and conservation of the local fauna and flora. We drive south-east from Melbourne to reach Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park where you will meet endangered species, kangaroos, wallabies and koalas plus an array of colourful birds and reptiles.
Our journey then leads onto Phillip Island, the home of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and our famous Little Penguins. Upon arrival on the island, depending on the time of year and your particular interests, we will visit Woolamai beach to see surfers riding the waves. From here, we go to the western corner of the island to enjoy magnificent views of Bass Strait and the Nobbies, which is home to the largest colony of fur seals in Australia.During the daylight savings months, you will travel to the town of Cowes where you will have free time for dinner. In the winter months you can have something to eat at the Penguin Parade Visitor Center or wait for your early arrival back at your city hotel. Finally, a trip to Phillip Island is not complete without its black tie gala event: the Penguin Parade. You will head to the Visitor Centre to shop, have a coffee and meander along the boardwalk to the viewing platform where you will see the little penguins come ashore, decked out in their tuxedos as they hurry off to find their burrows. On this tour, you will be treated to viewing the penguins at the special Penguins Plus viewing platform close to the little penguins' favourite spot to exit the water.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
Oceania 24, Oceania tours and Safaris:
Child: 0-15 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Baby/booster seat must be used and requested at time of booking.
Oceania Private Tours:
Infant: 0-3 years inclusive - free of charge (Baby/booster seat at an extra cost)
Child: 4 years and above - adult rates apply.
Baby/booster seat must be used and requested at time of booking.
Ranger and VIP:
Child: 0-11 years inclusive - not permitted on tour.
Important Information:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
The redevelopment of Phillip Island nature park has been intentionally planned for our quieter months and will occur between May and September 2024 in two phases to ensure minimal impact to both visitors and the little penguins. The dates are included below. Should the construction be completed earlier than the dates below we will communicate this to you and open up bookings.
Construction Period from To
Guided Ranger Platform
8 weeks 3 May 13 June
Penguin Plus 14 weeks 14 June 18 September
Please note that during the redevelopment, visitors can still enjoy:
• Penguin Parade Visitor Centre
• General Viewing
• Underground Viewing
• Ultimate Adventure Tour
• Family Wildlife Tour
Any existing bookings the Ranger stand which will give us a comparable experience to the Penguin Plus. We also have a number of spots in the Underground area to help provide pax with a premium viewing option.
As always capacity is limited, if that's the case we will inform you at time of confirming booking requests.
Valid for 01APR20-31MAR22:
Notice:
- Photos and video of the little penguins are not permitted.
On Request
