3 days: Australian Fur & Feathers - Wild Kangaroos, Koalas & Penguins
Additional Information
GROUP SIZE: 2 to 8 adults allows maximum flexibility and wildlife viewing opportunities
This tour operates IN THE WILD. Please ensure you wear clothing to suit daily weather conditions and wear enclosed shoes (no open sandals).
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- Included in price:
- Full interpretation by expert Nature Guide throughout the tour, involvement in Koala Research Project, access to 'behind the scenes' wildlife viewing, in-vehicle wildlife guide books, entry fees, transport. Meals included: Day 1 - Lunch. Day 2 - Dinner. Day 3 - Breakfast and Lunch. (NB Vegetarian or other food preferences should be noted at the time of booking). Accommodation on Day 2 at well appointed B&B. Prices are for twin share/double use rooming. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: If you require a single use room an extra fee of AUD133 will be applied.
- What to bring:
- A love of wildlife in the WILD. Lots of enthusiasm! PLUS Strong enclosed footware, clothing to suit variable weather conditions (please check weather forecast for accurate predictions or ask us when you confirm), sun hat, rainproof coat, small torch, insect repellent, sunscreen, daypack and 1 litre water bottle. Don't forget your CAMERA! You can also bring swimming gear. As space is limited please keep luggage to 1 sausage bag OR 1 backpack OR 1 small suitcase per person. During the journey we can store extra luggage in Melbourne as required, but we must be notified in advance. Hand luggage should be small.
- Fitness level required:
- Medium
- Child policies:
- Children from 2 to 13 years travel at the child rate. Infants to 2 years travel free of charge except for an AUD$20 child seat surcharge if required.
- Departure points:
- Melbourne City, Victoria
- Departure time:
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No Specific Times Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- From Melbourne city locations between 9am and 9:30am. Please contact us no later than 12 hours before your tour departs to finalise your pick up time and location.
- Duration:
- 3 Days
- Approximate Return Time:
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To Melbourne City:
Day 1 - 6:00pm.
Day 3 - 5:00pm
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Echidna Walkabout
- Destinations
- Melbourne, Phillip Island and Western Plains
- Departs From
- Melbourne City
Tour Description
This relaxing 3 day wildlife tour from Melbourne showcases the very best wildlife of southern Australia. Your expert Nature Guide will help you find mobs of wild Kangaroos, track down wild Koalas (as part of a special Koala Research Project), and walk quietly beside wild Little Penguins as they emerge from the ocean in the evening. But that’s not all. During this tour your guide will introduce you to many more wild animals and birds. That’s why we’ve named this tour Australian Fur and Feathers - it's all about the wildife! As part of this experience you will have a relaxing night on Phillip Island near Melbourne, and an opportunity to learn about the early history and culture of this region.
DETAILS - (meal inclusions shown as: B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Day 1 Kangaroos and Koalas in the Wild (Savannah Walkabout)
This fascinating guided journey begins with a detailed introduction to Australian wildlife starting with a visit to the You Yangs Ranges to search for Koalas in the wild. We also visit and important Aboriginal Cultural site with spectacular views over the surrounding plains. After a bush lunch we search for wild Kangaroos, Emus and many birds in the open range grasslands, open forests and billabongs of Serendip Sanctuary.
Late in the afternoon you return to your Melbourne Accommodation. (L)
NOTE: Accommodation in Melboiurne on this night is NOT included
Day 2 The Little Penguins of Phillip Island – overnight on the island
After a relaxing morning your guide will pick you up at your hotel in the afternoon (timing dependent on season – pick up time provided at time of booking). Drive to Phillip Island south-east of Melbourne. This island is famous for its large colony of the Little Penguins – the smallest penguin in the world – which come ashore in a delightful “parade” each evening at dusk. After taking in the fascinating Koala Conservation Centre on the island you will join a small group of people and get close up and personal with the penguins as they walk from the sea to their burrows. Dinner and accommodation are on the island. (D)
Accommodation (included): Holmwood B&B, Phillip Island, or similar
Day 3 Historic Churchill Island – transfer to Melbourne
This morning your guide picks you up mid morning for a short drive to Pyramid Rock overlooking the wild Southern Ocean where we often see rare ocean-going birdlife. Next we travel a short distance to Churchill Island historic homestead. Run by the National Parks Service this homestead and surrounding farm date back to the original discovery of the Melbourne region. Here you can walk in the footsteps of the early settlers in this part of the world. After lunch on Churchill Island you will be transferred back to Melbourne (B,L)
(option – transfer direct to Melbourne Airport for ongoing travels – extra cost)
Prices & Availability
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3 days: Australian Fur & Feathers - Wild Kangaroos, Koalas & Penguins
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Optional Extras
Single use rooming
Extra cost for single use of a room
Transfer to Melbourne airport
Extra cost for airport transfer at end of tour