Penguin Deluxe with Farm Activities with lunch
Additional Information
- Included in price:
- Entrance to Churchill Island and Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, on-coach video and country lunch
- What to bring:
- 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.
- Fitness level required:
- Low
- Child policies:
- Children 4 - 14 years receive 50% discount off Adult Fare unless otherwise stated. (15 and over is an adult. Under 4 is free).
- Departure points:
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Departure time:
-
10:00 AM Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Federation Square East (cnr Flinders & Russell Streets). Hotel pickups available
- Duration:
- 11hrs to 13hrs (seasonal)
- Mar/Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
Tour Details
- Operator
- Gray Line Sightseeing Day Tours
- Destinations
- Phillip Island and Dandenong Ranges
- Departs From
- Melbourne
Tour Description
The world phenomenon of the Penguin Parade, the Blue Dandenong Ranges and the hospitality of country Australia combine to create this unique deluxe tour. Relive the heady Colonial days at Warrook Homestead, a magnificent turn of the century home and become involved in the diversity of activities at this working Australian beef cattle stud and sheep property.
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
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 'Daisy' the 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
Take a ride on a horse drawn wagon
Guided tour of the original cottage, homestead and heritage gardens
There is time for afternoon tea (own expense)
Look for wetland birds from the boardwalk (seasonal)
Phillip Island Nature Park - a natural home for koalas, shearwaters, seals and Little Penguins
Cowes by the sea - a popular holiday resort for over 100 years
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 Visitors Centre - an opportunity to learn about the life of the Little Penguin
During your evening return to Melbourne a panoramic Victorian video feature will be screened.
Prices & Availability
Prices for 21 March 2010.
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Tour
Penguin Deluxe with Farm Activities with lunch
Rates
- Adults
- $181.00
- Children
- $90.50
- Pensioners
- $181.00
