Penguin & Puffing Billy Tour

Morning
Tour departs Federation Square at 8.10am
Travel through the Dandenong Ranges National Park with its towering mountain ash
forest, traditional gardens and home to the lyrebird
Visit Sherbrooke Forest – the heart of the Dandenongs; tall eucalypts,
kookaburras and bellbirds
See colourful Crimson Rosellas and King Parrots (opportunity to hand feed) at
Grant’s Picnic Ground
Enjoy morning tea Aussie style with a Bush Billy tea and the chance to sample
some Aussie food favourites – lamingtons, Vegemite and crackers
Ride through the forest from Belgrave to Menzies Creek, the most scenic section
of the original steam locomotive’s journey
Pass numerous quaint villages noted for their cafes, craft shops and beautiful
gardens
Stop and explore Sassafras, home to a range of local crafts and antiques
Tour returns to Federation Square at 1.00pm approx.

Afternoon
Tour departs Federation Square at 1.15pm
Visit Warrook Homestead for afternoon tea (own expense)
Get up close to kangaroos with the opportunity to feed (own expense)
Admire the resident koalas
Panoramic views of Western Port and French Island
San Remo – maritime fishing village
Look for birdlife at the island wetlands (seasonal)
Phillip Island Nature Park – a natural home for koalas, seals, shearwaters and
Little Penguins
Koala Conservation Centre – look for koalas in their natural habitat from tree
top boardwalks
The Nobbies – a rugged rocky outcrop with an excellent boardwalk where you may
spot Little Penguins’ homes (shoulder/summer months)
Witness the Penguin Parade on floodlit Summerland Beach from the general viewing
area
See penguin rookeries from an elevated boardwalk
Inspect the Visitors Centre – an opportunity to learn about the life of the
Little Penguin
A dinner stop will be made before or after the Penguin Parade (dependent on the
season and at own expense)

Note:
There is limited time for lunch in between the tours. We highly recommend purchasing a takeaway lunch in Sassafras (on the morning tour) to take with you on the coach.

The morning tour concludes at Federation Square at approximately 1.00pm. The afternoon tour then departs at 1.15pm with the next opportunity to purchase food at approximately 3.00pm during the stop at Churchill Island.

Please Bring:
Please bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights are cold on the island in all seasons. The Penguin Parade is a natural spectacle and happening outdoors. An open mind to enjoy with a smiling face. Please dress that suits the weather. You should bring your hat, sunscreen and sunglasses in summer. Always wear comfortable shoes, umbrella and raincoats are handy if it rains.

Children:
Child prices are applicable for children age between 2 – 15 years old Children below the age of 2 normally travel on parents’ lap

Group Discount:
We offer discounts for travelling 5 or more people together. Please Contact Us before booking.

Private Group Tour:
Private Group Tour organised as required. The minimum cost of the Private Tour is equal to the value of at least 12 full paying adults for this price quoted here.

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Adina Melbourne 7.30
Albert Heights Apartments – 7.20
Aria Apartments Join at Crown Promenade
Atlantis – 7.10
Batmans Hill Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders
Bayview Eden – 7.10
Bayview on the Park 7.10
Causeway Inn Join at Novotel on Collins
Causeway 353 Join at Novotel on Collins
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Clarion Gateway – 7.30
Cosmopolitan Hotel – 7.00
Crest on Barkly – 7.05
Crossley Hotel Join at Rydges Melbourne Hotel
Crown Metropol 7.20
Crowne Plaza Melbourne 7.10
Crown Promenade 7.30
Crown Towers 7.35
Discovery Melbourne 7.20
Doubletree by Hilton Join at Melbourne Day Tour Centre
Downtowner on Lygon – 7.10
Flagstaff City Join at Radisson Flagstaff
George Powlett – 7.15
Grand Chancellor – 7.35
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Grand Hotel Join at Holiday Inn on Flinders
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Hilton South Wharf 7.05
Holiday Inn on Flinders 7.25
Hotel Como – 7.00
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Langham Hotel Melbourne 7.25
Magnolia Court – 7.15
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Mantra on the Park – 7.40 Join at Marriott
Marriott 7.40
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Mercure Welcome Join at Mantra on Russell –
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Novotel St Kilda – 7.00
Park Hyatt 7.25
Parkview – 7.10
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Princes Park Motor Inn – 7.00
Pullman & Mercure Albert Park 7.10
Pullman on the Park 7.30
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Rendezvous Melbourne 7.40
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Rydges Melbourne 7.30
Rydges on Swanton – 7.10
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Stamford Plaza 7.35
Travelodge Docklands – 7.00
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