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Phillip Island: Three parks pass - Churchill Island, Koalas and Penguins

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Great for
  • Wildlife & nature

Simply the best way to discover Phillip Island, this pass is perfect for those who are travelling independently to Phillip Island and wanting to explore under their own steam. The pass includes entry to Churchill Island with its unique heritage farm. Meet the friendly Koala's at the conservation centre and learn all about the lives of these native animals. After a day of discovery head to the western tip of the island for a ranger guided tour of the Penguin parade including entrance to a smaller private viewing section. Watch the world's smallest penguins come ashore at sunset - a truly unique experience.

From £55 per adult

Please Note: Tour includes entry to 3 parks, ranger guided tour, access to private elevated platform for penguins arrival.

Sovereign Hill and Daylesford tour

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Great for
  • Culture & history

Sovereign Hill is an absolute must for anyone visiting the Goldfields area to the west of Melbourne, which magnificently recreates Ballarat's first ten years after the discovery of gold back in 1851. Enjoy street theatre, live music, and the opportunity to pan for gold yourself, whilst learning about the history and rags to riches tales of the people that ventured here. Sovereign Hill is now a major Australian tourism icon winning countless major tourism awards and attracting some 450,000 visitors each year.

From £89 per person

Otway Fly Treetop Walk

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Great for
  • Adventure

An adventurous addition to your Great Ocean Road adventure! Join a one hour rainforest walk on the 30 metre high treetop canopy walkway, the longest and tallest of its type in the world. Following this, enjoy an experience like no other as you travel high above the trees on a 2.5 hour zip line fully guided tour.

From £52 per adult

Wilsons Promontory National Park

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Great for
  • Wildlife & nature

One of Victoria's best kept secrets, Wilsons Prom is 2 hours south of Melbourne and is a wildlife haven with spectacular coastline and pristine untouched beaches. Take time to explore on a bush walk where you'll be able to spot native animals, visit the enormous granite formations at Giant Rock, and learn about the extraordinary national park. Hike to the top of Mount Oberon summit for the best views of 'The Prom', and stroll across the quartz sands of Squeaky Beach before your journey back to Melbourne.

From £79 per adult

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Marvellous Melbourne

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Great for
  • Visiting friends & family

On this tour you will experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne. Hear about it's wonderful history, famous buildings, sensational shopping, great sporting centres and universities. Stop and explore the Fitzroy Gardens, including a visit to Captain Cook's Cottage, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. Travel over the Westgate Bridge, drive along the Grand Prix track and see the Melbourne Cricket Ground, St Paul's Cathedral, the Arts Centre, Crown Casino and Port Phillip Bay.

From £39 per adult

Please note: Tours depart daily at 8.10am from selected Melbourne accomodation. Meals are not included.

Phillip Island Helicopters - The Flight with the Lot

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Great for
  • Adventure
  • Visiting friends & family
  • Wildlife & nature

This is a full island tour. Departs from the airport and turn left at the coast for Cape Woolamai. Follow Woolamai Surf Beach, regarded as one of the best surf beaches in the country, before flying around the Cape itself. You will then fly over the water towards the San Remo Bridge with great views of San Remo and Newhaven. Following the coast to Rhyll and it's Inlet where migratory birds fly thousands of kilometers to feed here. Then it's on to Cowes, Red Rocks Point then Ventnor before the spectacular Nobbies and Seal Rocks come into view. Seal Rocks are home to Australia's largest colony of fur seal's. Heading East, fly past Summerland Beach, home to the world famous Penguin Parade then onto Pyramid Rock and the Grand Prix circuit, then wave to the swimmers and surfers on Smiths Beach and Surfers Point before returning to the airport.

From £128 per person

Please Note: Tour includes transfers from Phillip Island hotels, plus a 25 minute flight over the island. Tour operates daily however are subject to weather conditions on the day of your flight.

Phillip Island Seal Watching Cruise

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Great for
  • Adventure
  • Beaches & boats
  • Visiting friends & family
  • Wildlife & nature

A spectacular two-hour cruise witnessing one of Australia's largest wild fur seal colonies situated on Seal Rocks lying two kilometres off the rugged south west coast of Phillip Island. The boat drifts within metres of thousands of seals enabling you to witness their natural environment first hand. It is impossible not to be captivated by these naturally playful and inquisitive animals who regularly approach the boat for a closer look at you! Along the way you'll be enthralled by the beautiful coastline as you learn about the history of Phillip Island's western shoreline.

From £44 per person

Please Note: Tour includes 2 hour wildlife eco-cruise, park fees, expert crew and commentary. Departure point is Cowes Jetty, Phillip Island from May - September at 2pm, and from October - March at 2pm and 4.30pm.

Great Ocean Road Day Tour

Twelve Apostles, Victoria
Great for
  • Adventure
  • Visiting friends & family

Travel from Melbourne through the township of Kennet River before a BBQ lunch in Apollo Bay with photo stops along the way. Then it’s on to the famous Port Campbell National Park and the majestic monoliths of the Twelve Apostles, before spotting wildlife in the Otway National Park. Enjoy dinner on the way back to Melbourne (own expense) after a day you won’t forget.

From £79 per adult

Please Note: Price includes experienced guide and commentary, all entry fees, personal video service on homeward journey, BBQ lunch plus return transfers. Tour departs Melbourne accommodation at approx. 7am and tour is 12 hours in duration. Tour departs daily except 25 December.

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