Inverloch Coast & Phillip Island Penguin Parade | Private Tour

Melbourne, Australia
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Duration11h - 12h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Experience Phillip Island and the spectacular Bunurong Coast the way they were meant to be explored—at a relaxed pace with an experienced local guide on a private tour.

Along the way, your guide shares local stories, history and fascinating insights as you discover dramatic coastal scenery, ancient geology and hidden gems. Visit the Dinosaur Dreaming fossil site, the Amazon Shipwreck Site and Eagles Nest, with free time to enjoy lunch in the seaside town of Inverloch.

Continue to Phillip Island to stroll the boardwalks at The Nobbies before experiencing the world-famous Penguin Parade, where Little Penguins return ashore at sunset.

Travel in a premium Mercedes-Benz V-Class with complimentary bottled water and an onboard fridge. Because you're not travelling with strangers, you can spend more time at the places you enjoy most. It's your day on the Bunurong Coast and Phillip Island—enjoy it at your own pace.

What's included

  • Admission to Penguin Parade
  • Complimentary bottled water throughout the day
  • Live commentary and local insights
  • Private tour exclusively for your group
  • Premium Mercedes-Benz V-Class with air conditioning
  • Experienced local guide
  • Door-to-door service (Melbourne CBD & inner suburbs)
  • Meals are at your own expense. You'll have time to purchase lunch in Inverloch and dinner before the Penguin Parade.

What to expect

  1. Melbourne
    Pass by
    Depart Melbourne and head east towards Victoria's spectacular Bunurong Coast.
  2. Lang Lang
    Pass by
    Travel through the gateway to South Gippsland as the scenery changes from Melbourne's suburbs to rolling farmland and rural landscapes.
  3. Inverloch
    1h
    Enjoy free time to explore the town and purchase lunch from one of Inverloch's cafés or eateries.
  4. Bunurong Environment Centre And Shell Museum
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Discover the geology, marine life and coastal history of the Bunurong Coast through interactive exhibits. Visits are subject to the centre's opening hours.
  5. Inverloch Surf Beach
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the site where the barque Amazon was wrecked in 1863 and hear the fascinating story behind one of Victoria's most famous shipwrecks.
  6. Dinosaur Dreaming
    30m
    Stand where fossils were found; scan the rock shelves and imagine this coast 115 million years ago.
  7. 20m
    Explore dramatic coastal formations carved into the Bunurong coastline by millions of years of erosion.
  8. Eagles Nest
    45m
    Take in the signature lookout; feel the breeze at the cliff edge over Bunurong Marine Park.
  9. Pass by
    Follow one of Victoria's most scenic coastal drives as you travel through Cape Paterson, where rugged cliffs, surf beaches and sweeping Bass Strait views mark the beginning of the spectacular Bunurong Coast.
  10. Wonthaggi
    Pass by
    Pass through the historic coal mining town of Wonthaggi, once home to Victoria's State Coal Mine and an important part of the state's industrial heritage.
  11. Kilcunda Trestle Bridge
    15m
    Stop for photos at the historic timber trestle bridge overlooking the rugged coastline.
  12. San Remo
    Pass by
    Pass through the seaside town of San Remo, the gateway to Phillip Island, before crossing the bridge onto the island.
  13. The Nobbies
    45m
    Wander the clifftop boardwalks overlooking Seal Rocks and the wild Southern Ocean.
  14. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Watch the world-famous Little Penguins return to shore at sunset in one of Australia's most memorable wildlife experiences.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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