Top Experiences in Moonlit Sanctuary

See all the world class attractions of Phillip Island in one day on this small group eco tour from Melbourne.

Departing Melbourne at around midday, you'll travel to Victoria's most colourful attraction, the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes for an opportunity to visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks.

Get up close to koalas and other Australian animals at the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park under supervision from the incredible staff at the Sanctuary. Watch a wildlife show and even have the chance to hand feed cute Wallabies and Kangaroos!

The highlight of your Phillip Island experience will begin at dusk as you watch the fairy penguins waddling up the beach into their burrows in the sand dunes.

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Tour includes:
• Local Melbourne Tour Guide
• 8 hour tour
Admission to Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary
• Luxury vehicle
• Complimentary bottled water
• Custom and private tour for up to 7 passengers

Be treated to a visit at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park where you will have the opportunity to interact with an array of Australian native animals such as koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, an array of colorful birds & reptiles. Visit the Nobbies - home to the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. Then it is on to the gala event! Delight in the magic of visiting the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you will have the privilege of witnessing a true miracle - our beautiful little penguins arriving ashore to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia. After a long swim at sea, they will be dressed up in what looks like a tuxedo - marvel at these stunning flightless birds as they waddle right past you on the way to their home. Depending on the time of year, you can tailor your tour and include free time exploring Phillip Island at your own pace.

Enjoy this highly personalised tour with a small-group limited to only 11 passengers.

Our tours are fun and educational. The places we visit have a focus on conservation of Australia’s wildlife. Our Medium size groups of up to 24 passengers give our passengers the opportunity to experience the best of a day out to Moonlit Sanctuary and Phillip Island at an affordable price.

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This is a tour that combines Australia's unique wildlife in a beautiful setting, an amazing forest drive and the adorable Puffing Billy.
Drive To Emerald and spend time exploring the visitor canter and grabbing some lunch. Board Puffing Billy on a 1-hour steam engine ride to Belgrave Station.
From here we drive to Moonlit Sanctuary to meet adorable koalas, friendly kangaroos and Wallabies, Tasmanian Devils, Dingoes and more.
This tour also includes time at Chadstone Shopping Centre and shuttle bus to city.

Looking to get up close and personal with some of Australia's most iconic wildlife? Then look no further than the Penguins & Wildlife Nature Experience!

This small-group day tour departing from Melbourne will take you to some of the most popular nature spots in the country, including Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, The Nobbies boardwalk, and the world-famous Penguin Parade.

This is a truly unique opportunity to get up close and personal with nature and wildlife!

Make the most of your time in Melbourne and see all the city’s main attractions in the morning and explore Phillip Island in the afternoon. On this small-group tour with no more than 11 participants, you’ll discover Melbourne at a relaxed pace with your local expert guide, then travel to Phillip Island in the afternoon. Visit Moonlit Sanctuary to learn of Australia's unique wildlife. Continue your tour reaching Phillip Island and the boardwalks at Nobbies. End your exploration of Phillip Island at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade and watch the little penguins waddle up the beach , before returning to the city .

Mornington is one of those wonderful regions you can’t make enough time for. Its proximity to Melbourne and abundant natural and culinary assets keep locals coming back week after week, year after year… and we’re all retiring down here. Spend a morning on a spectacular coastal trail or hand-feeding koalas. Chat with wine-makers about back vintage pinots before dining among the vines with a private picnic. Pop your head in at galleries, distilleries, or a local cheesemaker and drive home along the spectacular Port Phillip Coast.

Tour Highlights / Inclusions:
– Expert Local host
– Premium private touring vehicle and in-car wi-fi
– Locally bottled spring water and Victorian treats
– Breathtaking coastal views
– Hand-feed native wildlife
– Local morning tea
– Fascinating stories and unique insights
– Wine tasting and cellar door experience
– Standard activity and admission expenses
– Cheese or pastries fresh from the maker
– Optional bushwalk in a native eucalyptus forest

This is a tour that combines Australia's unique wildlife in a beautiful setting, an amazing forest drive and the adorable Puffing Billy. Drive to Emerald and spend time exploring the visitor canter and grabbing some lunch. Board Puffing Billy on a 1-hour steam engine ride to Belgrave Station. We also drive to Moonlit Sanctuary to meet adorable koalas, friendly kangaroos and Wallabies, Tasmanian Devils, Dingoes and more and drive back to Melbourne.

Enjoy the two most popular day tours from Melbourne in a small group of up to 11 passengers and package these two day trips together to get extra value and make the most of your time in Melbourne. On one day, you will travel to the iconic Great Ocean Road where your guide will take you to the best hiding spots for koalas and kangaroos and give you time to take in the incredible scenery. On your Phillip Island day trip, the famous penguin parade will lure you to the island but the Phillip Island Tour with Oceania Tours will allow you to discover so much more, including: Moonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies, Woolamai Surf beach (time permitting) and of course, the island’s black tie gala event: the Penguin Parade.

Pick up and drop off to your Melbourne hotel is included for both days, accommodation is not included.

This bestselling private 11 hour tour includes Pre-Paid entry to some of the islands most popular attractions, including the Penguin Parade, The Koala Conservation Centre, Cape Woolamai and a Local Wildlife Park. We also make a stop for wildlife spotting as we search for wild wallabies in a quiet natural woodland location and visit other beauty spots on the island.

***Please note that our visit includes a General Entry ticket to the 'Standard Viewing Platform' at the Penguin Parade. If you wish to upgrade your ticket option to 'Penguins Plus, Underground Viewing, Guide Ranger, Ultimate or VIP', please note this is strictly subject to availability and out be booked in advance. We therefore recommend you call / text us on +61 466 888 775 to discuss the many different options you have on this tour. We can check upgrade availability for you, on your requested date***

A comprehensive, all-inclusive, nature tour which will expose you to the sun, sand, wild animals, nature walks and the Australian bush. Experience each of these in this 6 hour nature extravaganza that covers six locations.
The highlight of the tour is the Moonlit Sanctuary which is located on the Mornington Peninsula, about 60km from the Melbourne CBD. This location has been selected as the sanctuary of choice because of the ability for visitors to interact with Australian native animals. You will have the opportunity to pat and feed kangaroos and wallabies as well as see other native animals such as koalas, wombats, cockatoos, Aussie the Emu, and many more.

An Australian style picnic dinner is included.

As with all tours provided by 69 Tours, this is a private tour, which offers some room for flexibility, is never rushed, conducted in a relaxed, easy going fashion, by an experienced local guide. Experience Melbourne through the eyes of a local.

Join us on an Exclusively Private 2 day Tour to explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island, in your own comfy air conditioned private vehicle together with an experienced guide.

On day 1, you will visit all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus other must-see attractions inside Great Otway National Park. Visit the beautiful coastal township of Apollo Bay before embarking on a stunning introduction to Port Campbell National Park. You will be dropped back at your Melbourne selected Hotel.

On Day 2, upon pick up from your selected Melbourne Hotel, we will whisk you off the Phillip Island. You will visit all the main attractions on the island, including the Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island and The Penguin Parade.

All National Park fee's and entrance fee's are included for all the attractions that we visit on both days. the only expense you need to worry about is your Melbourne Hotel Accommodation and food/drink over the 2 days.

We present a captivating Half-Day Melbourne City Tour, providing a curated exploration of Melbourne's history, architecture, and landmarks. Highlights include visits to the Melbourne Museum, Royal Exhibition Building, Parliament House, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Albert Park F1 Track, Queen Victoria Market, James Cook Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens, and the War Memorial. Additionally, their Express Phillip Island Tour offers a 12-14 hour nature experience featuring Seal Rocks, The Nobbies, and the world-famous Penguin Parade. With limited group sizes, personalized experiences, and inclusive amenities, We invite travelers to immerse themselves in Melbourne's cultural essence and natural grandeur.

This is a truly fabulous tour, relaxed and informative, with a qualified local guide. As seen in the Best of the "Mornington Peninsula guide"

Take in breathtaking sightseeing includes the Bathing Boxes at Brighton Beach, Australian Wildlife viewing, Kangaroos feeding at Moonlit Sanctuary, continues onto one of Melbourne's world class wine regions, the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

For wine tasting and lunch at one of the most popular restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula, Merrick's General Wine Store. On this tour, sit back and enjoy the views of Port Phillip Bay from look outs at Arthur's Seat and experience the gorgeous scenery, and interesting commentary.

Pick up will be at the designated time. 9.15am at Station Pier, Melbourne Port with a return 1 hour before cruise ship departure scheduled time.

You will be returned back to the ship at agreed time. Mornington Peninsula is an hour from Station Pier

Return time to be requested and the tour inclusions tailored accordingly

Here’s the very best of Victoria’s wildlife experiences. The Penguin Parade is an absolute ‘must’ on every visitor’s itinerary, but this tour gives you so much more.

First stop is Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where you can get up close to wallabies on the wallaby walk (you may see little joeys peeking out of their mothers’ pouches). Enjoy a ranger providing unique insights and information during the daily koala presentation.

Then we travel on to the spectacular Cape Woolamai Surf Beach. Located on the southern coast of Phillip Island, this beach is exposed to the ocean swells and the surf here is truly impressive. It's also not uncommon to see dolphins or seals swimming in the waters just off the beach.

We also visit the Nobbies and Australia’s largest Fur Seal colony at Seal Rocks. Finally, the ultimate attraction: hundreds of Little Penguins emerging from the ocean and waddling across the beach to their sand dune burrows.

Take a private tour of the beautiful Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island, in your own personal luxury vehicle together with an experienced driver / tour guide.

This trip will cover the entire Great Ocean Road, including all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus wildlife spotting, nature walks, ancient rainforests, towering rock formations.

Phillip Island offers visitors the chance to see incredible Australian wildlife amongst spectacular landscapes. The Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Heritage Farm and Nobbies Centre are just a few of the island's unique attractions.

Stay overnight in Apollo Bay & and the 2nd night in Melbourne (Own Cost).

Tour departs Melbourne 10am. Returns back to Melbourne late evening on the final day of the tour.