2 Day Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour

2 Day Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Penguins Adventure Tour

* Day 1 Highlights (D)

• Colac Park: Meet and greet over a light morning tea.

• Twelve Apostles: View the beautiful limestone stacks that form the mighty 12 apostles

• Loch Ard Gorge
Find yourself surrounded by towering limestone cliffs & take a walk along the beach, view the Archway, The Razorback and Dumpling Pots. Hear the history, romance and heartbreak as our guides re- tell the tale of Australia’s most famous shipwreck!..... The Loch Ard

• Gibson steps: Be inspired by the majestic 12 apostles from eye level! Get down on the beach alongside these incredible monoliths

• Otway’s Rainforest (Melba Gully)
Take a guided bushwalk through this very rare, ancient, cool temperate rainforest. You’ll feel dwarfed as you stroll past some of the tallest trees in the world.

• Apollo Bay: Stop in this cute seaside town for refreshments

• Kennett River
Spot Wild Koalas, Kookaburras and Parrots

• Spot wild Koala’s , Kookaburras and Parrots (Kennett River)
See how many Koala’s you can find! Get up close and personal with the friendly beautiful birds; Parrots, lorikeets, and look out for the famous kookaburra.

• *Lorne: Go for a wander along the pier

• *Split Point Lighthouse: Famous for Aussie TV show 'Round the Twist'

• Anglesea: Look for Kangaroos as we leave the beaten track to our overnight accommodation.

•BBQ Dinner (included): Tasty Aussie BBQ in the Aussie bush for dinner.

* Accommodation
Overnight at YHA Lorne


Day 2 Highlights: (B, D)

• Delicious Breakfast: Wake up to a delicious breakfast -pancakes, toast, fruit and juice.

•* Torquay: Shopping - Top surf brands, factory outlets

• Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove: Cruise through scenic seaside towns.

• Ferry ride: Lookout for seals and dolphins as you cruise from Queenscliff to Sorrento on the Ferry

• *Sorrento Beach:Take a walk and explore the rockpools

• Australian Wildlife Park: Koalas, Kangaroos, Emus, Wombats, Crocodiles, Tasmanian Devils and various birdlife; a photographer's dream!

•Phillip Island: Spend the rest of the day exploring Philip Island:

•* Woolamai: Be blown away by one of Phillip Islands rugged surf beaches

• Formule One Grand Prix Track: Take a look at where the action happens

• Pizza Dinner (summer) OR Lunch (winter): Enjoy a dinner in Cowes.

• *Swan Lake: Wander and spy wetland birds and wallabies from the hidden observation platforms

• Nobbies, Seal Rocks and the Blowhole: Gaze across the rough headland and spot seals sunbathing

• Summerlands: Observe the thunderous surf beneath the sheer cliff faces.

• Penguin Parade: Watch the magic as the world's smallest penguins appear out of the surf!

* Optional Activities:
• Helicopter Flight $80 (book with tour and save $20)
• Shop and explore Torquay. (free)

Accommodation upgrade:
Twin/double: $46 per person
Single private: $92 per person

**Note: Accommodation is pre – arranged for our customers
**Note: Accommodation upgrades are subject to availability.
**Note: If you would like to have an upgrade to a double or twin, you have to notify us your of preference and Wildlife Tours will contact you to finalise and collect payment for the upgrade.

Departs: Saturday, Monday & *Thursdays
*(Thursday’s Peak season)

Returns: 9:00PM (Winter) , 12 Midnight (Summer)

Includes: Morning Tea, 1 Breakfast & 2 Dinners, Dorm Accommodation, Queenscliff to Sorrento Ferry ride, Park fees & inner city hotel pick up and drop off

*Special Notes – Any items on itinerary bearing this symbol (*) may be omitted during seasonally restricted daylight hours



* Popular pick up locations and times

Melbourne Oasis: (76 Chapman St, North Melbourne) - 6:50 am
Melbourne Metro: (78 Howard St, North Melbourne) - 6:55 am
The Nunnery: (116 Nicholson St) - 7:05 am
Victoria Hall: (Corner Russel St & McKenzie St) - 7:25 am
Hotel Discovery: (167 Franklin St) - 7:10 am
Nomads Industry: (196 A'Beckett St) - 7:15 am
St. Paul's Cathedral: (Cnr Flinders St & Swanston St) - 7:20 am
Exford Hotel: (Corner Little Bourke St & Russel St) - 7:25 am
King Street Backpackers: (Corner of Little Bourke and King St) - 7:35 am
Holiday Inn: (Corner Spencer St and Flinders Lane) - 7:45 am
Base Backpackers: (17 Carlisle St, St Kilda) - 7:20 am
Habitat HQ: (333 St Kilda Road, St Kilda) - 7:25 am
Coffee Palace: (Corner of Grey and Jackson St, St Kilda) - 7:35 am
Urban Central: (334 City Road, Southbank) - 7:55 am