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Penguin Deluxe with Farm Activities
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- Tour Code:745-765
- Available:Daily
- Depart from:Melbourne,
- Duration:12 hrs
- Highlights:The world phenomenon of the Penguin Parade, the Blue Dandenong Ranges and the tranquil island setting of a working heritage farm combine to create this unique tour. Spend time with a farmer and become involved in the diversity of activities on this island farm - listed by the National Trust.
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| Adult $155.80/person |
| Child 4-14yrs $77.90/person |
| Adult w/Lunch $185.14/person |
| Child w/Lunch $96.11/person |
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Blue Dandenong Ranges - superb traditional gardens and towering mountain ash forests
- Churchill Island - explore the magic of this working heritage farm with magnificent views over Westernport Bay
- Enjoy a hearty country style Gippsland roast lunch (Optional). Lunches and snacks are available at your own expense.
- Meet your farmer for a guided tour of the heritage farm
- Feed 'Tiger' the goat
- Pet baby animals in the nursery
- Try your hand at milking a cow!
- Watch 'Panda' the Border Collie dog round up the ducks
- Observe the farmer and his dogs herd Scottish Highland cattle
- Learn the art of sheep shearing
- Blacksmith demonstration
- Ride on a horse drawn wagon
- Guided tour of the original cottage, homestead and heritage gardens.
- There is time for afternoon tea (own expense)
- Opportunity to hand feed wallabies and kangaroos*
- Look for wetland birds from the boardwalk (seasonal)
- Phillip Island Nature Park - a natural home for koalas,
shearwaters, seals and Little Penguins - Koala Conservation Centre - look for koalas in their natural habitat from tree top boardwalks
- The Nobbies - a rugged rocky outcrop
- Seal Rocks - home to Australia's largest colony of fur seals
- Witness the Penguin Parade on floodlit Summerland Beach
- See penguin rookeries from an elevated boardwalk
- Inspect the Visitor's Centre - an opportunity to learn about the life of the Little Penguin
- During your evening return to Melbourne, a contemporary
movie feature will be screened.
- Departure and Return Details
- Complimentary hotel pick-up service is available from most hotels in Melbourne area, please enter your hotel name and address in the 'Pickup Hotel Info' field. Click here to check available pickup service.
- Passengers will be picked-up from their hotel approximately 9:00am, depending on the hotel location. Exact pick-up time will be provided upon reconfirmation 24 hours prior to tour.
- Tour departs at 10:00am and returns 9.00pm-11.30pm approx.
- Inclusions
- Roundtrip Hotel Transfers for Select Hotels
- Entrance to Churchill Island heritage farm, meeting wallabies and kangaroos*, Koala Conservation Centre, Penguin Parade and on-coach video.
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- Food and Beverages
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- Additional Note
- Operates: DAILY October 1 through to March 31 / DAILY except TUES, FRI April 1 through to Sept 30
- Please bring warm, waterproof clothing as nights can be cold on the island in any season. The Penguin Parade is a natural phenomenon taking place in the open outdoors.
- *Wallabies and kangaroos available from mid April.
- Redemption
- You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
- Terms & Condition
- Currency Fluctuations: All tour prices are current at the time of publication and are susceptible to currency fluctuations. We reserve the right to alter the tour price in accordance with changes in foreign exchanges rates and changes in prices for services. The rate that you pay when you reserve your tour will protect you against future currency fluctuations; on the other hand, no price adjust (refund) will be made based upon change in tour prices.
- All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within one business day.
- Standard Cancellation and Refund policy (please read before booking)
- Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
- We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.
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