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At sunset witness the Penguin Parade from the tiered seating of general viewing grandstands directly overlooking floodlit Summerland Beach. Look for koalas in their leafy native bushland habitat
Highlights
Look for koalas in their natural habitat from tree top boardwalks
Check out Seal Rocks, home to Australia's largest colony of fur seals (seasonal)
Witness the Penguin Parade on floodlit Summerland Beach
See penguin rookeries from an elevated boardwalk
Description
Every evening at dusk the Little Penguins come home from the sea at Phillip Island. Watch from an elevated boardwalk as they waddle cautiously from the beach to their burrows after a long day out at sea.
Phillip Island is a treasure trove of Australian wildlife; seals, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, birdlife and penguins! At Koala Conservation Reserve, look for koalas in their natural habitat and before sunset, we head to the Penguin Parade where you can wander through the 'Penguin Experience' exhibit to learn more about them. Stroll out to Summerland Beach and take your seat in the main grandstand for the Penguin Parade.
Highlights of this tour
Panoramic views of Western Port and French Island
Phillip Island – a popular holiday destination
Phillip Island Nature Park – a natural home for koalas, wallabies, seals, shearwaters and Little Penguins
Visit Koala Conservation Reserve
Look for koalas in their leafy native bushland habitat from treetop boardwalks
Keep an eye out for wallabies (smaller looking kangaroos) grazing the woodlands floor
Afternoon tea snacks (own expense) available here or at our next stop
Continue to the western tip of Phillip Island to The Nobbies Centre, a rugged rocky outcrop with magnificent coastal views
Stroll down the extensive boardwalk where you may spot Little Penguins’ homes (dependant on the season)
Admire Seal Rocks – home to Australia’s largest colony of fur seals
Explore the Visitor’s Information Centre at the Penguin Parade
Learn about the life of the Little Penguins as you walk through the “Penguin Experience” display
Dining options available at the Penguin Parade
At sunset witness the Penguin Parade from the tiered seating of general viewing grandstands directly overlooking floodlit Summerland Beach
See penguin rookeries from an elevated boardwalk.
Includes
Central pickup and drop off points in Melbourne, entrance to Koala Conservation Reserve, entrance to Penguin Parade with general viewing and free Wi-Fi at the Penguin Parade.
Important Information
Please bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season. The Penguin Parade is a natural phenomenon taking place in the open outdoors.
Itineraries subject to change without notice.
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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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