Melbourne Half-Day City Tour Experience
Experience Melbourne's Cultural Landmarks and Nature on a Guided Half-Day City and Phillip Island Tour
Victoria
people
1 participant
hours
- • Discover Melbourne's Iconic Landmarks on a City Tour
- • Experience a Comprehensive 10-12 Hour Melbourne Tour
- • Witness the World's Most Endearing Penguin Parade on Phillip Island
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the vibrant culture and stunning sights of Melbourne, combined with the unforgettable charm of its wild inhabitants. The Discover Melbourne City and Penguin Parade Eco Tour offers an exciting opportunity to uncover the rich history and architectural beauty of this bustling city, followed by a magical evening watching the adorable little penguins emerge from the ocean at Phillip Island. This captivating combination is perfect for adventurers and nature lovers alike.
The tour begins with a half-day exploration of Melbourne, where participants will visit iconic landmarks such as the historic Melbourne Museum, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the bustling Queen Victoria Market. Immerse yourself in the local culture as the trip takes you through delightful parks, heritage-listed buildings, and vibrant neighborhoods. Following the city tour, the adventure continues to Phillip Island, known for its stunning natural landscapes and thriving wildlife. Here, witnesses the awe-inspiring Penguin Parade, where hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at dusk, creating a heartwarming spectacle that will leave a lasting impression.
This Eco Tour not only offers an immersive experience in the heart of Melbourne but also makes a fantastic gift for friends, family, or anyone seeking a unique adventure. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply wanting to share the joy of exploring beautiful destinations, this tour promises memories that will be cherished forever. Treat a loved one to an experience filled with culture, nature, and unforgettable moments in Melbourne.
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Experience Overview:
Discover Melbourne City And Penguin Parade Eco TourWe present a captivating Half-Day Melbourne City Tour, providing a curated exploration of Melbourne's history, architecture, and landmarks. Highlights include visits to the Melbourne Museum, Royal Exhibition Building, Parliament House, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Albert Park F1 Track, Queen Victoria Market, James Cook Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens, and the War Memorial. Additionally, their Express Phillip Island Tour offers a 12-14 hour nature experience featuring Seal Rocks, The Nobbies, and the world-famous Penguin Parade. With limited group sizes, personalized experiences, and inclusive amenities, We invite travelers to immerse themselves in Melbourne's cultural essence and natural grandeur.
Meeting Point
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
328 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
,Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne
380 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
,Grand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
,ibis Melbourne - Hotel & Apartments
15-21 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
What to expect:
Duration: between 10 hours and 12 hours
Queen Victoria Market
Victoria Street, Corner of Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria
The Queen Victoria Market is a major landmark in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Covering over seven hectares, it is the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere.
30 minutes
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson St., Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, 3001, Victoria
The Melbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia. Located adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building, the museum was opened in 2000 as a project of the Government of Victoria, on behalf of Museums Victoria which administers the venue.
15 minutes
St. Patrick's Cathedral
1 Cathedral Place, , Melbourne, 3002, Victoria
The Cathedral Church and Minor Basilica of Saint Patrick is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, and seat of its archbishop, currently Peter Comensoli. In 1974 Pope Paul VI conferred the title and dignity of minor basilica on it.
15 minutes
Cooks' Cottage
Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Parade, Melbourne, 3002, Victoria
Cooks' Cottage, also known as Captain Cook's Cottage,[7] is located in the Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne, Australia. The cottage was constructed in 1755 in the English village of Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, by the parents of Captain James Cook, James and Grace Cook, and was brought to Melbourne in 1934 by the Australian philanthropist Sir Russell Grimwade. It is a point of conjecture among historians whether James Cook, the famous navigator, ever lived in the house, but almost certainly he visited his parents at the house.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Brunton Ave, Yarra Park, Jolimont, Melbourne, 8002, Victoria
Photo stop at one of the world's biggest cricket grounds.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Shrine of Remembrance
St. Kilda Road, , Melbourne, 3004, Victoria
The Shrine of Remembrance is a war memorial in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road. It was built to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I, but now functions as a memorial to all Australians who have served in any war.
30 minutes
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale, 3912, Victoria
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is a 25-acre (10 ha) biopark within the Pearcedale Conservation Park located at Pearcedale on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne, Australia. It aims to display the fauna that was found in the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve prior to European settlement as well as working towards the recovery of threatened Australian fauna.
1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Cowes Beach
The Esplanade, Cowes, Victoria
The only northern facing beaches in Victoria, the Cowes Main Beaches are ideal for swimming and summer fun.
These golden, sheltered, sandy beaches in Cowes are located in Westernport Bay with low winds and gentle waves, making them a popular choice for families. The beaches at high tide offer excellent swimming, and have an abundance of shallow rocks and tidal flats to explore at low tide. The jetty is perfect for fishing and is the departure point for several ferries. You'll also find the Cowes Yacht Club west of Mussel Rocks.
1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Nobbies
1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, 3922, Victoria
The Nobbies is an incredibly important site for Australia’s largest colony of Fur Seals. These cobblestone rocks that jut out of the water are a dramatic strip of land attached to the Phillip Island coastline. At the Nobbies Visitor Centre boardwalk that leads out to the lookout, keep an eye out for the penguins who nest underneath the boardwalk.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Phillip Island Nature Parks - Penguin Parade
1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, 3922, Victoria
Watch little penguins dash home across the sand at dusk at Phillip Island Nature Parks' Penguin Parade. Explore boardwalks after dark to see, smell and hear these penguins in the colony, greeting neighbours, partners and their chicks. While you wander, keep an eye out for resident wildlife including swamp wallabies, Eastern barred bandicoots, Cape Barren geese and short-tailed shearwaters.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining for the total duration will be allocated for travel time to each destination and for the length of time the penguins will be visible during the Penguin Parade.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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ANZ EXPRESS TOUR
Product SKU: AU-15751-0001
Melbourne Half-Day City Tour Experience
Victoria
people
1 participant
hours
- • Discover Melbourne's Iconic Landmarks on a City Tour
- • Experience a Comprehensive 10-12 Hour Melbourne Tour
- • Witness the World's Most Endearing Penguin Parade on Phillip Island
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