See numerous Melbourne sights, including Port Phillip Bay and prestigious bayside suburbs on the way to scenic Phillip Island. Visit the Koala Conservation Centre and see these magnificent marsupials in their natural habitat. Later in the evening, observe the nightly ritual of the Penguin Parade, as the little penguins march up the sand to their nesting places. This is truly a uniquely Down Under experience!

• See the cosmopolitan city of St. Kilda
• See the bayside suburbs of Brighton and Beaumaris
• Enjoy spectacular views of Port Philip Bay
• See water birds and mangroves at Westernport Bay
• Stop at the Warrook Homestead for afternoon tea (price of tea not included in tour rate)
• Watch a short introductory video, The Little Penguin
• Enjoy panoramic views of French Island
• See San Remo, a maritime fishing village
• Stop at Phillip Island Nature Park, a natural home to koalas, seals, Shearwaters, and Little Penguins
• Stop at the Koala Conservation Centre to look for koalas in their natural habitat
• Visit Cowes by the Sea, a popular holiday resort
• See “The Nobbies,” a rugged rock outcrop
• See Seal Rocks, home to Australia’s largest colony of fur seals
• Witness the penguin parade on the well-lit Summerland Beach
• See penguin rockeries from an elevated boardwalk
• Explore the Visitor’s Centre
  
  Inclusions :
  
  • Roundtrip transfer from select downtown Melbourne hotels
  • Admission to Penguin Parade
  • Chance to hand feed kangaroos and meet wombats
  • On-coach videos
  • Admission to the Koala Conservation Centre
  
  Duration:
  Approx. 9 hours
  
  Available:
  Daily
  
  Departure time and location:
  1:30 PM, from Swanston Street; hotel pick-up is available for select downtown Melbourne hotels
  
  Return time and location:
  Approx. 10:30 PM, to Swanston Street; hotel pick-up is available for select downtown Melbourne hotels
  
  Note:
  Please be sure to bring warm, waterproof clothing as the nights can be cold on Phillip Island, no matter the season. The penguin parade is a natural phenomenon taking place in the open outdoors.
  
  

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Reservations are required. You will not be guaranteed a place on this tour without calling Gray Line Melbourne at least 24 hours in advance of the date you wish to take this tour. The customer service phone number will appear on your printed voucher(s). You may also confirm if your hotel is on the pick-up route at this time. If your hotel is not on the pick-up route, you may meet the tour on Swanston Street; the exact address will appear on your voucher(s). Please present your voucher(s) to the staff member upon arrival at Swanston Street; you will be directed to your coach. Present your voucher(s) to the boarding staff as you board the coach.