A unique wildlife experience perfect for families and penguin lovers.
Many consider Phillip Island’s iconic penguin parade an unmissable wildlife experience. Its immense popularity has made it hard to escape the tourist droves but a private tour with a local host will ensure this is as intimate as possible. With plenty of unique wildlife, coastal and nature experiences on offer, this is an experience the whole family will enjoy.
Suggested but highly flexible itinerary:
Be met at your hotel by your expert Localing host for a 2/4 pm start. The drive out from Melbourne is a great chance to share some of your tastes and interests so these can be made a feature of your uniquely tailored experience.
Sit back and get to know your host in a luxury touring vehicle equipped with wi-fi, water and a selection of Victorian treats.
En-route to Phillip Island, stop at our favourite local wildlife park to see all our furry natives in a lovely bushland setting.
Visit a few of the island’s beautiful natural attractions like The Nobbies or Pyramid Rocks. Keep an eye out for local wallabies and endemic bird species unique to the area.
During the cooler months, the penguins arrive earlier in the evening and typically, we would visit before dinner.
We will make sure to reach the penguins in time for you to take your place in the premium viewing area (subject to availability) to experience this marvelous natural wonder up close.
After you have admired the penguins, take time to walk the boardwalks and hear from naturalist guides about this curious and memorable phenomenon.
Enjoy a lovely meal in a charming seaside restaurant boasting plenty of delicious local fare (not included).
In the summertime, we are able to arrange a classic seaside BBQ (weather permitting) before visiting the penguins.
Your host will have you back in Melbourne by 10 pm (Winter) or midnight (Summer).
Tour Code: PI
Special Interests: Tastings, History, Private, Regional Tour, Wildlife
Duration: 8 hours
Languages: A range of languages please send request
Departures: Central Hotel
Departure Time: 2pm start (Winter)/4pm start (Summer)
Returns: Central Hotel
Return Time: 10pm (Winter)/12am midnight (Summer)
- Foreign language host +$250A total
- Public holidays +$250A total
- Gourmet dining +$100A p. p.
- Penguin guided ranger experience+$60A p. p.
- One-way private heli transfer (min 3 pax) +$750A p. p.
- 10-min scenic heli flight +$150A total
Spectacular Additions (by arrangement)
- Unique, farm-to plate dining experiences
- A host of unique water-based activities like fly-boarding
- Eco-boat experiences and fishing trips
Terms and Conditions
Bookings cancelled outside of 7 days of a tours departure will receive a 100% refund. Bookings cancelled inside 7 days but outside of 24 hours of a tours departure will receive a 50% refund. No refund is possible inside 24 hours of a tours departure. All amendments and rescheduled tour date requests inside of 48 hours will incur a change fee of $50 plus any additional costs incurred.
Weather is not a reason to cancel a tour except in the most extreme circumstances, we advise guests to dress comfortably and appropriately.
$1290A for up to 2 guests
$200A for each additional guest (up to 7 total)
Children under 5 free
Includes:
- Expert Localing guide
- Premium private touring vehicle with in-car wi-fi
- Locally bottled spring water and Victorian treats
- Hand feed native wildlife
- Stunning coastal views by car or foot
- Gourmet afternoon tea
- Penguins Plus premium viewing (or equivalent)
- Fascinating stories and unique insights
- Meet interesting island locals
- Standard activity and admission expenses
Excludes:
- Dinner
