Take the bus from Melbourne to Phillip Island to watch the famous spectacle of penguin homing. Phillip Island is limited to 500,000 visitors every year. You can witness the lovely penguins swim back to the shore from the sea and then walk home!
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企鵝島一日遊(實際出發時間請以前一天訊息為主，請務必查看行前通知）
The Highlight
・The day tour of Phillip Island is guided by a driver and tour guide, with zero communication barriers
・Watch the penguin homing parade on Phillip Island and enjoy the spectacular animal wonders
The Experience
－ Itinerary introduction－
Australia Phillip Island one-day tour starts from Melbourne city, passing by San Remo and then going to Cowes town for dinner (own expense), after dinner, go to Penguin Island to watch the penguins return to their nests.
Penguin Parade is the largest wild penguin protection base in the world, with more than 30,000 penguins living on Phillip Island. Every time after the sunset, surprises will appear. Petite penguins are fighting in the waves, their mouths are full of food to be brought back to the nest, and they are walking and swaying, very cute! Under the guidance of management staff, you and passengers from all over the world will sit in turn on the open-air observation deck built along the coast, waiting for the penguins to return to their nests.
－ Attractions Introduction－
・ San Remo (San Remo)
San Remo (San Remo) is a must-see place to go to Phillip Island (Phillip Island, also known as Penguin Island), and it is also the The only bridge connecting the island to Victoria.
・Penguin homing underground viewing platform Underground Viewing
The town and commercial center of Phillip Island, you can take a leisurely walk on the beautiful beach, enjoy delicious fish and chips at the seaside restaurant, or buy some souvenirs.
・Penguin Parade Watching penguins homing
There is a large colony of little penguins here, with the world's smallest fairy penguins, about 30 to 40 centimeters in height and only about 1 kilogram in weight. Swim from the sea back to shore after the sun goes down and waddle in line back to the nest in a magnificent migration known as the Penguin Parade.
－ Important Information－
・Photography and video recording are not allowed when penguins return to their nests. Because of the fear of artificial light sources irritating the penguins’ eyes, the island will implement light control, and only a few incandescent lamps with very small wattage will be set along the coast.
・Depending on the environment and other factors, the number of penguin colonies will change every year, and the number of spring, summer, autumn and winter will also be affected.
・The penguin homing wonder of this itinerary is a general observation deck (General)
・The above attractions will be fine-tuned according to the actual situation of the day
Itinerary
- BoxHill / 906 Whitehourse Road 接駁
- Transfer from the city, then head to Phillip Island
- 彩虹小屋（Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes）
- MARU 動物園 (自費 : 成人AUD30/兒童AUD16，觀看澳洲獨有的動物
- Arrive at Cowes for dinner (at your own expense)
- 途經諾比斯角（The Nobbies）
- Arrive at Phillip Island to see the penguins
- Depart from Phillip island
- Arrive at Melbourne city
- 返回到BoxHill
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
・Itinerary length: about 8-9 hours
・Assembly time: 13:00-13:30 (the assembly time is adjusted according to the season, the local travel agency will be at 19:00 the night before the departure at the latest Inform the actual meeting time, please refer to the latest information)
・Meeting location: No.108 Little Bourke Street in Melbourne City
・Return information:
Spring/Summer (October-March): about 09:00 00 - 11:00 pm return trip
autumn and winter (April-September): about 07:00 - 09:00 pm return trip
・ Ticket type: Show e-ticket
*・ vehicle type: * dispatch vehicles according to the number of people
- The return journey time is about 2 hours after sunset and the penguin's return time. The actual departure and arrival time are determined by the sunset time of the day and the traffic conditions.
Important Booking Information
- On the day before departure, please ensure that the mobile phone is unblocked and check the mobile phone message box. The latest information received the previous night shall prevail.
Australian law recommends that children under the age of 7 ride in safety seats, but local travel agencies cannot provide them. Passengers are advised to bring their own.
In autumn and winter, the weather on the coast is cold and windy. Please bring warm clothes. In summer, please bring your own sunscreen-related supplies, clothing, and watch out for flies. The journey is long. Passengers who suffer from motion sickness should bring their own motion sickness medicine and water.
This itinerary does not include meals, and the tour guide will wait for the traveler to dine at a restaurant near the scenic spot.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 4 day(s) before departure date, will charge 40%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 3 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)
