Phillip Island Heritage Farm, Sheepdog Show & Penguin Parade

Great Lakes, New South Wales, Melbourne



Experience the charm of a century-old farm. Witness traditional farm life with sheep shearing, cow milking, and a shepherd dog herding show. Watching penguins return to their nests

Highlights

  • Experience the charm of a century-old farm and its historic buildings
  • Witness traditional farm life with sheep shearing and cow milking
  • Watch a shepherd dog herding show with smart border collies
  • Stroll along the boardwalk at Cape Nobis and enjoy the sea views
  • See the world's smallest penguins return to their nests at sunset

Description

Begin your day with a pickup from your designated meeting point in Melbourne. Firstly, head to the Rainbow Cottage in Brighton, where 82 colorful wooden cottages are neatly arranged on the golden beach, complementing the azure sea and creating a vibrant coastal landscape. Nowadays, it has become one of the most popular check-in spots in Melbourne Head to Phillip Island and start your journey with a visit to Churchill Island Heritage Farm, a century-old farm and one of the earliest European settlement farms in Victoria. Take in the vast pastures, beautiful bay views, and historical buildings that blend together, making you feel as if you have traveled back to the Australian countryside of the 19th century. Watch traditional Australian farm life up close, including a cow milking display, shearing performance, and a shepherd dog herding show. See smart border collies accurately drive away flocks of sheep and experience the most classic working scene on Australian farms. Next, stroll along the wooden boardwalk at Cape Nobis, enjoying the spectacular sea view and rugged coastline of the Bass Strait. This is also the location of Australia's largest seal habitat, Seal Rocks, where on clear days, there is a chance to overlook groups of seals perched on the rocks. As night falls, head to Penguin Island to watch the world's smallest penguin return to its nest. Witness hundreds of fairy penguins end their day foraging and return to their nests swaying from the sea. Up close, watch the world's smallest penguin line up to return home and experience the most famous and stunning natural ecological wonder of Phillip Island.

Includes

Driver and tour guide Visit to Churchill Island Heritage Farm Farm performances Visit to Nobbies Cape Penguin viewing at Penguin Island

Excludes

Lunch

Important Information

  • Lunch is self-provided Wear comfortable clothing and bring a camera for photos

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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