5D/4N Join Trip Melbourne with Philip Island and Great Ocean Road
Embark on an incredible 5-day, 4-night Melbourne discovery! Witness the enchanting Philip Island Penguin Parade and the breathtaking Great Ocean Road for an unforgettable vacation.
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Day 1 Arrival Melbourne - Free Time
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Arrive at Melbourne Airport and relax, knowing your join-in transfer to your hotel is sorted. Check in and then, the freedom is yours! Enjoy your free and easy time on the Melbourne. |
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Day 2 Philip Island Penguin Parade (B)
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One of the favourite Melbourne Day Tour spectacles is the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Get yourself ready and join us in our Phillip Island Tour showcasing the world-famous Penguin Parade and Coastal Vistas. The main attraction has always been the Little Penguins doing their daily ritual of penguin parade. These little friends are the smallest of their kind in the world. But we’ll showcase more than just the penguins. Koala Conservation Reserve: It is only a 1hr 45min drive from Melbourne directly to Phillip Island. Self-guided walk through Phillip Island’s Koala Conservation Reserve. Learn about Koalas, the history, and relevance of the Reserve, and the last area of natural woodland on the island. Explore Phillip Island: From the Koala Wildlife Park, it is a short drive to Phillip Island, a 10,000-hectare home to more than a hundred varieties of animal species. Phillip Island boasts a population of approximately 15,000 which is boosted during the busy tourist seasons. There are three main settlements Cape Woolamai, New Haven & Cowes. Cowes: Generally, we make time to wander through the coastal township of Cowes. Sheltered alongside the calm Westernport Bay this township was named after Cowes on the Isle of White. Beautiful coastal scenery, unique stores to peak into and many nice restaurants to purchase food. Phillip Island Nature Park: At the Phillip Island Nature Parks, the amazing scenery of sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and exotic native wildlife is simply eye-catching. Phillip Island serves as a colony of and home to over 32,000 Little Penguins. Nobbies and Seal Rocks: Next, we arrive at the Nobbies Rocks where we take you on an optional guided walk down the boardwalks to see the rocky coast and spot Penguins nesting in their burrows. Phillip Island Penguin Parade: Next, we travel along backroads through Phillip Island Penguin Habitat. Enjoy incredible views of the coastal cliffs on your way to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Enjoy sunset at the Visitor Information Center and choose the right seat to have a great view of the main spectacles of the day — the Penguin Parade! The main attraction of the Phillip Island tours has always been the Little Penguins, who perform their daily ritual of penguin parades. These little friends are the smallest of their kind in the world. They’re also called “fairy penguins.” Measuring about 30 centimetres tall, the Little Penguins weighed just 1 kilogram, making them the smallest penguin species in the world. They have established colonies on the coastlines of Australia and New Zealand. You can also spot them in Tasmania and the Chatham Islands. These penguins are also called Blue Penguins due to the colour of their plumage — indigo-blue and a white stripe from the chin to the belly. Living in large colonies, the Little Penguins made Phillip Island one of their territories. On this Phillip Island tour, witness the Little Penguins appear magically from the surf to magically appear out of the surf to walk back to their homes. Crossing Summerland Beach they travel in small groups back to their burrows. And it happens every day at sunset. Right after the day’s hard work of fishing in the waters to bring food to their little ones left at home in the dunes.
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Day 3 Great Ocean Road Reserve (B,L)
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Escape the city by travelling inland directly to the Shipwreck Coast via Colac. Take a journey and experience the Great Ocean Road reverse tour in the opposite direction to the masses, enabling you to escape the crowds and enjoy this famous & picturesque coastline in all its glory. The Great Ocean Road Reverse Tour direction enables our passengers to experience the National Heritage-listed Great Ocean Road in all its glory in the reverse direction. By operating this tour in reverse, we avoid all the usual tourist masses that visit the 12 Apostles, giving our passengers a better opportunity to capture that picture-perfect photograph without the crowds. This Great Ocean Road reverse tour itinerary will see all the same vital destinations and highlights as our standard Great Ocean Road tour, so rest assured you won’t miss a thing. Escape the city by travelling inland directly to the Shipwreck Coast via Colac. Take a journey and experience the Great Ocean Road reverse tour in the opposite direction to the masses, enabling you to escape the crowds and enjoy this famous & picturesque coastline in all its glory. Our first major stop will be the breathtaking 12 Apostles and the extraordinary rock formations of Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell. Discover Mutton Bird Island & Razorback Lookout, both offering excellent views. Then, enjoy a guided walk through Maits Rest or Melba Gully, an ancient rainforest, admiring some of the world’s tallest trees in the Great Otway National Park. We continue our journey along this spectacular National Heritage-listed road winding between hillsides, pristine beaches, stunning ocean views and dense rainforest. The Great Ocean Road is famously known as one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes, and you will get to enjoy it without all the crowds. Our local guides will try to seek out the iconic Australian koala, as this coastal region is heavily populated with these furry creatures hidden within the pockets of Eucalyptus forests. Stopping next at the Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch, one of the most photographed spots along this rugged coastline. This monument is a tribute to the World War One serviceman who built the Great Ocean Road, stretching 243 kilometres and was finally completed in 1932. A great location to grab a group photo under the archway and share it with friends on social media. From here, we sit back, relax and enjoy the drive back into Melbourne’s dynamic and cosmopolitan city. Driving Distance: 530km. |
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Day 4 Melbourne Free Time for Leisure (B)
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Start your day with a satisfying breakfast, and then the adventure begins! Your free time is your canvas to paint your perfect Melbourne experience. |
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Day 5 Melbourne Departure (B)
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After a delicious breakfast, seize your final moments in Melbourne with some precious free time. Check-out, then join the comfortable transfer to Melbourne Airport. Your adventure in this magnificent city concludes here, leaving you with a treasure trove of unforgettable memories. |
- 3 Nights accommodation stay
- Daily hotel breakfast
- Return Airport SIC Transfer by Con-X-Ion
- Full Day Tour Sit In Coach Philip Island Penguin + General Viewing
- Full Day Tour Sit In Coach Great Ocean Road Reserve with Lunch
- International and Domestic flights
- Personal expenses
- High and Peak Season surcharge
- Additional charge for airport transfer between 8PM to 7AM
- Optional Tour
- Tipping
- Meals and tours not mentioned in itinerary
- Visa Australia
- Travel Insurance
- Quotations are based on Australia Dollars and is inclusive of GST
- Validity Tours: Every Wednesday, from 1 April until 30 September 2025 (low season only)
- Rates are current and are subject to availability. Hotels may impose additional surcharge during peak period-TBA
- Join Transfer for Airport transfer available for departure between 07.01 AM to 07.59 PM
- This is only a quotation and No-Booking has been made for this enquiry. All rooms are subject to availability at time of actual booking
- Cancellation policy apply
- Child rate valid for child 3-12yrs
- Note: Con-X-Ion Sit In Coach DO NOT Allow Child below 7 years old due to Child seat policy. Hence If family with Child below 7 years old will need to made own transfer to Hotel V.V.
- No refund or exchange can be made in aspects of accommodation, tours, transportation and any other services
- No refund will be given for any unused services
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