~~ 01-Apr-2023 to 30-Sep-2023~~Valid for 01APR23-30SEP23:
Winter Itinerary
An Australian Luxury Escapes vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence your Penguin, Koalas and Wildlife tour. From the city we by-pass Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs before driving through beef and dairy cattle farms, horse breeding studs and swampland. Afternoon tea will be enjoyed on route, before we skirt to Westernport to enjoy views of French Island, we cross over the bridge to Phillip Island. Recognised as a world leader for environmental conservation, Phillip Island’s sandy and rocky shorelines team with wildlife including over 200 species of birds. Time permitting we can view the local fisherman cleaning their catch of the day whilst battling amongst the fight of gulls and pelicans. Have a quick distant view of Churchill Island, home to Victoria's oldest garden and crop of wheat. On Phillip Island's northern side, look out for masked lapwings, spoonbills, ibis, herons and black swans. It's now time to visit the Koala Conservation Centre. This is one of the few areas in Victoria where you can see a protected koala colony. Walk amongst the treetops in nature reserve bush land and see wild koalas within touching distance. We may spot a wild wallaby or two as well. Time permitting we pass by Swan Lake, the island's largest fresh water lake, and head to the ‘Nobbies’. From this magnificent headland, the views stretch over Mornington Peninsula and Bass Strait. One and half kilometers offshore are Seal Rocks, home to Australia's largest Australian Fur Seal colony. Finally we get to the Penguin Parade, each evening at dusk Little Penguins arrive in groups on the beach after a day of fishing. See them waddle their way into the dunes where their burrow nests are situated. We have access to the less populated boardwalks enabling you to gain close contact with the penguins without any hustle and bustle. Seeing and hearing about the penguin behaviour, and their daily routines is an amazing learning experience. Your evening finishes with dinner in the township of Rhyll before returning to Melbourne late evening.
Note: There is a full ban on all photography at the Penguin Parade.~~~~
~~ 01-Oct-2023 to 31-Mar-2024~~Valid for 01OCT23-31MAR24:
Summer Itinerary (during daylight savings)
An Australian Luxury Escapes vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence your Penguin, Koalas and Wildlife tour. From the city we by-pass Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs before driving through beef and dairy cattle farms, horse breeding studs and swampland. Afternoon tea will be enjoyed at a working dairy farm in Caldermeade on route, before we skirt to Westernport to enjoy views of French Island before we cross over the bridge to Phillip Island. Recognised as a world leader for environmental conservation, Phillip Island’s sandy and rocky shorelines team with wildlife including over 200 species of birds. Time permitting we can view the local fisherman cleaning their catch of the day whilst battling amongst the fight of gulls and pelicans. It's now time to visit the Koala Conservation Centre. This is one of the few areas in Victoria where you can see a protected koala colony. Walk amongst the treetops in nature reserve bush land and see wild koalas within touching distance. We may spot a wild wallaby or two as well. Enjoy dinner in the township of Rhyll before proceeding with the rest of your evening. Time permitting we pass by Swan Lake, the island's largest fresh water lake, and head to the ‘Nobbies’. From this magnificent headland, the views stretch over Mornington Peninsula and Bass Strait. One and half kilometers offshore are Seal Rocks, home to Australia's largest Australian Fur Seal colony. Finally we get to the Penguin Parade, each evening at dusk Little Penguins arrive in groups on the beach after a day of fishing. See them waddle their way into the dunes where their burrow nests are situated. We have access to the less populated boardwalks enabling you to gain close contact with the penguins without any hustle and bustle. Seeing and hearing about the penguin behavior, and their daily routines is an amazing learning experience.
Note: There is a full ban on all photography at the Penguin Parade.~~~~
~~ 01-Apr-2024 to 31-Mar-2025~~Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
An Australian Luxury Escapes vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence your Penguin, Koalas and Wildlife tour. From the city we by-pass Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs before driving through beef and dairy cattle farms, horse breeding studs and swamp land. Afternoon tea will be enjoyed on route, before we skirt to Westernport to enjoy views of French Island, we cross over the bridge to Phillip Island. A world leader for environmental conservation. The first stop of the day is at Churchill Island, the cafe offers picturesque views; your afternoon tea will await you on your arrival. Next, it’s time to visit the Koala Conservation Centre. This is one of the few areas in Victoria where you can see a protected koala colony, walk amongst the treetops in nature reserve bush land and see wild koalas within touching distance; you may spot a wild wallaby or echidna as well. Time permitting, we pass by Swan Lake, the island's largest freshwater lake, and head to the ‘Nobbies’. From this magnificent headland, the views stretch over Mornington Peninsula and Bass Strait. One and half kilometres offshore are Seal Rocks, home to Australia's largest Australian Fur Seal colony. Afterwards, you will have access to the less populated boardwalks during the Penguin Parade; enabling you to gain close contact with the penguins without any hustle and bustle. Experience watching these incredible, flightless seabirds waddle home from the ocean into the dunes where their burrow nests are situated. Lastly, enjoy locally sourced and seasonal produce dinner while you sip on a glass of beer, wine, or soft drink at Rusty Water Brewery in Cowes. Re-join the the vehicle to return to your accommodation in the late evening.
Note: There is a full ban on all photography at the Penguin Parade. Winter and Summer itinerary (during daylight savings) is subject to change.~~~~ |
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