Phillip Island Hiking Tour with Penguin Parade
Journey to Phillip Island on this Full Day Tour, Visiting Cape Woolamai, Cowes, a Koala Reserve and More
VIC
people
1 participant
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- • Phillip Island Hiking Day Tour from Melbourne
- • Full Day Guided Tour with Koala Sanctuary Visit
- • See the Famous Penguin Parade of Phillip Island
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Melbourne Experience Gifts: See the fantastic penguin parade of Phillip Island and visit the Koala Reserve during an amazing hiking day tour from Melbourne.
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and get back to nature as you explore this wonderful island. You’ll admire the stunning rock formations of Cape Woolamai, see cute koalas up close at a Koala Sanctuary and watch in awe as the famous parade of penguins make their way up the beach from the ocean at sunset. Lose yourself in Eucalyptus tree top boardwalks and feel serenity descend upon you as you stroll along peaceful, sandy beaches. Your tour guide is an expert on the area and will happily answer all your questions, so you can leave with a renewed appreciation for this fascinating region.
With return transportation included, this Full Day Phillip Island Tour makes for a fun-packed day out not too far Melbourne, and a unique experience gift for animal lovers!
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Experience Overview:
Phillip Island Hiking Tour With Penguin ParadeTAKE IN AMAZING VIEWS OF THE BASS STRAIT & MAKE FRIENDS WITH PHILLIP ISLANDS LOCAL PENGUINS & OTHER AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE ON OUR SMALL GROUP DAY TOUR.
It’s time to hit the road with a small group (max 8 guests). Enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee and sit back and relax as we take the 1hr 45min drive down to Phillip Island. Our first stop is a surfer’s dream beach, Cape Woolamai. From here we will lace up the boots and start our hike that will guide you through rugged rock formations, known as the Pinnacles. As we make our way around the Nature Park of Phillip Island you can witness stunning views over the Bass Strait and pounding surf below. Look out for wallabies, echidnas, shearwater birds and whales in the winter months.
After our easy/moderate 6.8km hike we will head into Cowes for a delicious lunch or dinner (depending on the season) at one of our favourite local cafes or restaurants before we make our way to the Phillip Island Koala Reserve. Stroll through this eucalyptus woodland and come ‘face-to-face’ with koalas in their natural habitat. The Koala Reserve’s unique tree top boardwalks and close viewing areas allow visitors to see how truly amazing koalas are.
Our next stop is The Nobbies for an easy stroll along the boardwalk to discover breathtaking coastline views and the impressive thundering blowhole. This area is home to Australia’s largest seal colony, little penguins and silver gulls.
And to finish the day we will take a waddle on the wild side and see hundreds (sometimes thousands) of penguins emerge from the surf at sunset at the world-famous Penguin Parade.
This experience is a wildlife lover’s dream!
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Please note: during the summer months, be sure to eat prior to the 11:30 am departure.
HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS
Entry into Penguin Parade & Phillip Island Koala Reserve
An easy to moderate 6.8km guided circuit hike around Phillip Island’s Nature Park
Plenty of chances to see wildlife including penguins, wallabies, kangaroos and unique birds such as the shearwater and silver gull
INCLUSIONS
Organic fruit & healthy snacks
Freshly Brewed Coffee Supreme & Organic Tea
Modern VW Caravelle – 9 seater with Air Con
Rain Ponchos, First Aid & Towels
Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
Unforgettable memories
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch / dinner
Hotel pickup
What to expect
- Entry into Penguin Parade & Phillip Island Koala Reserve
- An easy to moderate 6.8km guided circuit hike around Phillip Island’s Nature Park
- Plenty of chances to see wildlife including penguins, wallabies, kangaroos and unique birds such as the shearwater and silver gull
- Organic fruit & healthy snacks
- Freshly Brewed Coffee Supreme & Organic Tea
- Modern VW Caravelle – 9 seater with Air Con
- Rain Ponchos, First Aid & Towels
- Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
- Unforgettable memories
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 8 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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Hike & Seek
We are James & Mette, nature lovers, hikers and seekers.
While hiking through Victoria’s Sealers Cove in Wilson Promontory we came up with the idea of Hike & Seek as a way of combining our love of nature, nutrition, travel and good times with fellow travellers and locals alike.
So we set out on a mission to find the most beautiful and epic hiking destinations all within a short drive from Melbourne. We thought what better way to see all that Victoria has to offer than in a VW Kombi van, the original adventurer. We named her Olivia and restored her for maximum comfort on the road. Since our humble beginnings we have introduced a few newer model VW to the fleet, Biggie & Panda. Both are built for adventure and share the same free-spirited soul of what we set out to offer through Hike & Seek.
Our intimate, small group hiking tours have been designed for other like-minded folk who share the same enthusiasm, curiosity and sense of respect for nature and the outdoors that we have.
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Full Day Phillip Island Tour from Melbourne
VIC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Phillip Island Hiking Day Tour from Melbourne
- • Full Day Guided Tour with Koala Sanctuary Visit
- • See the Famous Penguin Parade of Phillip Island
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