Phillip Island Penguin Parade and Churchill Island Farm Bus Tour 2
Highlights
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Explore a heritage working farm on Churchill Island
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Partake in traditional farming activities
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See historic buildings furnished as they were a century ago
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See the largest Fur Seal colony in Australia
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Walk the famous Nobbies boardwalk to the blowhole
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Witness the Little Penguins waddle home to their burrows
Explore the best bits of Phillip Island on this full-day bus tour from Melbourne. First head to Churchill Island Farm, a preserved historic homestead and working heritage farm dating back to 1872. Here you can partake in traditional activities such as milking a cow, cracking a stockwhip and sheep shearing. Next head to the scenic views from The Nobbies Lookout to spot Australiaβs largest fur seal colony. Then, just before dusk, itβs time to witness the Phillip Island Penguin Parade and watch the largest Little Penguin colony in the world, roll in from the surf and make their way across the sand back to their burrows. Β
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Inclusions
- All entry and admission fees
- Convenient central Melbourne pick up & drop off
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
Time
- This experience departs at 10.30 am and returns at 9.30 pm
Duration
- This experience has a duration of 11 hours
Departure Location
- This experience departs from the Great Southern Hotel, 44 Spencer St, Melbourne
What To Bring
- Water
- Hat and sunscreen
- Camera
- Warm clothing
- An umbrella if rain is forecast
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund available if cancellation is made more than 48 prior to the start of the tour
- Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice incur a late-cancellation fee of 100% of the tour price
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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