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Private Penguins Plus Express Tour
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Private tour to visit the Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Your own transport for your private group of friends, family or work colleagues

Description

Melbourne to Phillip Island: Private Penguins Plus Express Tour

Direct to the Penguin Parade Tour 2-11 guests

Explore Phillip Island with us

  • Private Transport for you and your guests; groups of 2-11 passengers.
  • Personal Driver, Guide, and Host.
  • includes upgraded admission to Phillip Island Penguin Parade (Penguins Plus)
  • Complimentary chilled bottle of water per person.
  • Our service includes the cost of any tolls and petrol; no additional fees.

For Larger groups of 12-24, please contact our office.

What’s Excluded

  • Multiple pick-ups and drop-offs – please discuss this with our office prior to the day if required (additional costs may apply).
  • The cost of food or beverages

 

What Makes the Day Special

  • This is a direct transfer to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
  • We book and secure all tickets/admission to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, so you don’t have to!
  • Enjoy a scenic drive just 2 hours from Melbourne.
  • Relax in our air-conditioned, late-model transport, and feel free to play your own music on the day via Bluetooth connection.
  • Additionally, our drivers know when to step in and step out, ensuring they are friendly and serve as your personal guide and host for the day

 

What to Expect

  • Our driver pick-up times may vary depending upon your location. This will be part of the final itinerary we send you. All start times will adjust in our online booking system if you would like an indication.
  • We will arrive to the Penguin Parade approximately 1 hour prior  to when the penguins will arrive (sunset).
  • Grab your seats early or take the time to have something to eat.
  • You’re welcome to have some food from the onsite restaurant, or bring along your own.
  • Please bring warm clothes. As the parade is on the beach, even in summer, the wind can be cold.

Please note that payment will only be taken once we have confirmed penguin ticket availability; after we secure your tickets, your booking will update and you will be able to proceed with payment

Tour Options

  • Upgrade your Tickets to see the Penguin parade with a choice of: General Viewing, Premium, Underground Viewing, and Guided Ranger.
  • Children are welcome, please contact our office for children rates. We can provide children’s safety seats where required.

Inclusions

  • Admission to all attractions on the day
  • Private Bus or Vehicle
  • Door to Door Pick up
  • Chilled bottle of water for every guest
  • Goods & Services Tax (GST)
  • Accredited Quality Tourism Australia
  • Accredited Safe Transport Victoria
  • No hidden surchages or costs

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Price Table

Monday To Friday
2 people – $434 per person
3 people – $335 per person
4 people – $286 per person
5 people – $256 per person
6 people – $260 per person
7 people – $243 per person
8 people – $230 per person
9 people – $219 per person
10 people – $211 per person
11 people – $205 per person
*Based on Adults guests
2 people – $488 per person
3 people – $371 per person
4 people – $313 per person
5 people – $278 per person
6 people – $254 per person
7 people – $258 per person
8 people – $243 per person
9 people – $231 per person
10 people – $222 per person
11 people – $214 per person
*Based on Adults guests
2 people – $554 per person
3 people – $415 per person
4 people – $346 per person
5 people – $304 per person
6 people – $276 per person
7 people – $277 per person
8 people – $260 per person
9 people – $246 per person
10 people – $277 per person
11 people – $260 per person
*Based on Adults guests

*Please note Sunday & Public Holiday tours attract a surcharge.

Availability

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Private Penguins Plus Express Tour is great for families or groups traveling together that don’t want to share the day with strangers on a public tour. Be aware that public tours sell by the seat and usually have a set itinerary. On this tour the vehicle is exclusively for you and your group. Also, another great advantage is that you can leave when you are ready to move on or return to your accommodation. On a public tour you must wait on the bus for everyone to return.
This tour time will adjust weekly based on the current sunset times. The Little Penguins do not begin coming ashore until it darkens and they feel safe. To make it easier our booking calendar will have a time adjustment once you select your ideal date.
The penguins start return to their burrows at sunset each night. They will wait together and swim to shore in large groups when they feel it is safe. As sunset changes so does their arrival time – anywhere from 5:30pm to as late as 9:30pm.
Yes! We will collect you from your Hotel, private address, office or convenient meeting point. All Melbourne Hotels included. This is a door to door private tour. If you would like to be returned to a different address please advise our booking office. We pick up from Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. Extra fees may apply if you are outside our usual pickup zone.
To be honest, you will be able to see all the penguins up close on the boardwalks once the penguins arrive and begin walking to their burrows. However, if you want the best seats to watch them walk ashore the Penguins Plus seating will be best. From here you will be able to see the majority of the penguins choose to waddle past. These tickets are at a premium but does give you the best view.
We highly recommend you bring a warm coat. As the ocean wind can be quite cool even in summer. During winter warm gloves ,hat and jackets are advised. You are not undercover so bring rainproof jackets where possible. The penguins parade will still go ahead in the rain so be ready.
A lot of the tours available include a visit to a wildlife sanctuary, in fact our 1 day Phillip island penguin parade tour does. But for those who have already seen our Australia’s native wildlife somewhere else, we have built our 2 tours the go straight to the penguin parade. Private penguins plus express and our Private Penguin Parade Evening Tour. Both these tour will be direct transfers from Melbourne including admission to the penguin parade.
The duration of the tour is 7-8 hours from pick up in Melbourne. Phillip Island is 2 hour drive from Melbourne.
The Penguin Parade is a great experience for all ages. We can provide you a quote for children passengers. if you would like a child safety seat please let our office know
Yes, the visitor center has a full restaurant with generous meal servings. It is ideal to get the seats early as we have allowed for 1 hour before the parade begins but this time is entirely up to you.

Approaching The Day Of Your Tour

Our office will be available via call/text/email . If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Final balances and last minute adjustments will be required no later than 48 hours prior to tour commencement. 

Particulars

Things to know

  • Pick Melbourne CBD: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • N/A
  • Estimated return : 8:30pm-12:15am
  • No smoking
  • No Drinking on the bus
  • Committed to Sustainability tourism
  • Australian Quality Tourism Accredited
  • Accredited bus operator Victoria
Proceeding  with a booking
  • Type or select the number of guests in your private group and choose your ideal date. Click on time shown in the booking calendar. Start time will vary based the penguins arrival time. 
  • Please choose from tour options and add-ons. Proceed to check and provide your pick up details and select option for payment. 
  •  If your tour includes meals we will contact your chosen lunch venue availability to update you as soon as possible.
  • Our booking office will send you an itinerary and tax invoice. We will then email and secure your admission to all relevant attractions .
  • We will require the pick-up/drop-off address for the day.
  • We will contact you the week of the tour date with any final adjustments. On occasion, someone can’t make it on the day. That’s fine, we just need to know 48 hours prior.
  • The day of the tour, the driver will arrive 15 minutes early, giving the group time to settle on the bus ready to go.

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