Co dělat v Penguin Parade

I když jsem si koupil nejlevnější lístek, měl jsem tentokrát velké štěstí, protože jsme viděli skupinu malých tučňáků (15 až 20) vylézt na břeh a pochodovat podél pobřeží zpět do svých domovů. I když se podél cesty shromáždilo mnoho lidí, mohl jsem jasně vidět, jak se čistí a komunikují se svými společníky. Také rackové přiletěli blízko k divákům, což bylo velmi neobvyklé. Spolu se západem slunce jsem opravdu cítil krásu přírody. Navíc jsme tam byli koncem června, takže celá akce začala dříve, vstup byl kolem čtvrté hodiny, a po shlédnutí jejich průvodu bylo asi 19:30. Pak jsme si mohli zajít na večeři do nedaleké restaurace. Bylo to velmi chutné, prostě perfektní den.

Amazing experience. This is my 2nd time to book the Philip Island tour (first one was from another tour company) and this is way better than the 1st one I booked. The guide, John, was very engaging and entertaining. He told us interesting stories on the places we visited. Even told us a lot of fun facts of the animals native to Australia. Time for each location is just enough (not rushed). He is also very efficient, too. Took our orders in advance (optional) so we didn't have to wait long for our lunch. Also took our penguin parade tickets ahead so we were able to enter the venue while other tours are still outside on queue. I highly recommend this tour.

Náš průvodce, Chris, byl úžasný. Dokázal se s námi podělit o mnoho zajímavých anekdot o památkách a zvířatech a měl skvělý smysl pro humor. Tento výlet jsem si rozhodně moc užil.

Skvělý poměr ceny a kvality! Navštívili jsme 5 různých míst, protože bylo pěkné počasí. První byly koupací kabinky na pláži Brighton Beach (škoda jen, že jsme neměli více času na prozkoumání okolí), potom Puffing Billy, což je skvělý zážitek při cestování s dětmi. Po obědě jsme jeli do Maru Koala and Animal Park, což bylo velké překvapení, protože jsme si to moc užili. Nakonec jsme navštívili The Nobbies a přehlídku tučňáků Penguin Parade na Phillip Island. Náš autobusový řidič a průvodce Curtis byl velmi dobrý, ochotný a vstřícný. Celkově tento zájezd na Klooku vřele doporučuji!

Náš průvodce Rhys byl veselý a vtipný. Vždy na nás čekal včas a jeho úvod byl jasný a poučný. Minivan byl pohodlný a čistý, ale bylo by lepší, kdyby byl pro každého cestujícího k dispozici úložný prostor nad hlavou.

Our guide, William, made the whole experience seamless from pick up to finish. He gave a detailed itinerary the night before and updated us on everything throughout the trip. The tour was a great way to do many things in a day. I tried looking for a way to get the Puffing Billy train tickets but it was way simpler to have it part of the tour. There were various discounted extras during the tour for the wine tasting, lunch(the beef was tasty and tender), and Maru Koala which I thought were good deals. The vehicle was a smaller 13person bus/van so it was a more personalized tour as well. The penguin parade is also later at night due to daylight savings, so it was very convenient to have the leisurely ride back to Melbourne. Overall had a great time.

Views are beautiful! We saw wild penguins and kangaroos. I had an amazing time on this tour, and our guide, Jared, was absolutely outstanding! He is remarkably professional and has an incredible depth of knowledge about Australian history. Throughout the trip, I asked him so many questions, and he answered every single one effortlessly—even backing up his explanations with fascinating data and facts. Jared was also incredibly polite and thoughtful. When it came to watching the penguins, he shared some fantastic tips and strategies that helped us get the best experience possible. Even though it was a long 14-hour day, it felt completely engaging and fulfilling from start to finish. I learned so much from Jared today. I highly recommend taking a tour with him!

We had a wonderful trip to Phillip Island guided by James. James slowed down the coach to help us spot the Aussie wildlife along the way. He told us a lot about their habits. After arriving at the visitor centre, he suggested the best route to spot the little penguins. The penguins were adorable. On the way back to Melbourne, James also gave us some recommendations of local coffee and snacks. We all had a great time.

​I can truly recommend this tour and would do it again in a heartbeat! We got to do and see even more than expected, and it never felt rushed at all! For example, we even did a lovely walk through the rainforest. ​Riding the historic Puffing Billy was truly special, and the little penguins are just super cute! A great tip for the penguin parade: it is well worth staying a bit longer. Many people leave after 10 minutes, but if you stay, the crowds thin out and you get a much better view. ​Our guide, Matty, was amazing—a true local full of insider knowledge who even shared a custom website with top Melbourne recommendations.