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French Island and Phillip Island Sightseeing and Wildlife Tour including Lunch

Wildlife encounters and natural wonders await on this day tour to French Island and Penguin Island from Melbourne.
French Island and Phillip Island Sightseeing and Wildlife Tour including Lunch

Highlights

  • Island hop from French Island to Phillip Island

  • Experience a 4WD adventure with a friendly guide

  • Travel across the Western Port Bay

  • Take the ferry across to the famous Phillip Island

  • Get up close & personal with the penguins

  • Visit a local farmgate and depending on the season enjoy lunch or afternoon tea

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Inclusions

  • National Park fees
  • Ferry crossings
  • 2.5 hour guided 4WD adventure on French Island
  • Visit a local farm gate
  • General entry into Penguin Parade
  • Friendly & knowledgeable guide

Highlights

  • Island hop from French Island to Phillip Island
  • Experience a 4WD adventure with a friendly guide
  • Travel across the Western Port Bay
  • Take the ferry across to the famous Phillip Island
  • Get up close & personal with the penguins
  • Enjoy a meal at a local farmgate (Afternoon tea Oct - Apr Or lunch Apr - Oct)

Time

  • Tour departs Monday to Friday at the following approximate times:
  • Oct - April (During daylight savings) 12.30 pm (or earlier from your hotel) and April - Oct (Non-daylight savings) 10 am (or earlier from your hotel)
  • Tour returns between 9.30 pm - Midnight (Depending on the season as Penguins waddle in at Sunset)

Duration

  • Approximately 11-15 hours

Location

April - October (Non daylight savings)

  • 9.20am Mercure Melbourne Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay
  • 9.35am Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St, Melbourne
  • 9.45am Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne
  • 10am Mail Exchange Hotel Southern Cross - 688 Bourke Street. (Please wait at the bus stop)

October - April (Daylight savings)

  • 11.45am Mercure Melbourne Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay
  • 12.05pm Regent Theatre - 191 Collins St, Melbourne
  • 12.15pm Her Majesty’s Theatre - 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne
  • 12.30pm Mail Exchange Hotel Southern Cross - 688 Bourke Street. (Please wait at the bus stop)

Please ensure you are waiting at pick up point at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick up

What To Bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Water Bottle
  • Hat & Sunglasses
  • Warm Clothes
  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability is accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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