Tekemistä paikassa Penguin Parade

Even though I bought the cheapest tickets, I was incredibly lucky this time. We saw a group of little penguins (15 to 20 of them) come ashore and waddle along the beach back to their homes. Despite many people watching, I could clearly see them cleaning themselves and interacting with their companions. It was also quite novel to have seagulls fly so close to the audience. Combined with the sunset, it truly made me appreciate the beauty of nature. Since we visited at the end of June, the entire event started earlier, with entry around 4 PM. After watching their parade, it was about 7:30 PM, which left us time to go to a nearby restaurant for dinner. It was delicious, a perfect day.

Mahtava kokemus. Tämä on toinen kerta, kun varasin Phillip Islandin retken (ensimmäinen oli toisen matkanjärjestäjän kautta), ja tämä oli paljon parempi kuin ensimmäinen varaamani. Opas, John, oli erittäin mukaansatempaava ja viihdyttävä. Hän kertoi meille mielenkiintoisia tarinoita vieraileamistamme paikoista ja kertoi myös paljon hauskoja faktoja Australian kotoperäisistä eläimistä. Aikaa kussakin kohteessa oli juuri sopivasti (ei ollut kiire). Hän oli myös erittäin tehokas. Hän otti ruokatilauksemme vastaan etukäteen (vapaaehtoinen), joten meidän ei tarvinnut odottaa lounasta pitkään. Hän hoiti myös pingviiniparaatin liput valmiiksi, joten pääsimme sisään alueelle, kun muut ryhmät olivat vielä ulkona jonottamassa. Suosittelen tätä retkeä lämpimästi.

Oppaamme Chris oli upea. Hän jakoi monia mielenkiintoisia anekdootteja kohteista ja eläimistä suurella huumorintajulla. Nautin tästä matkasta ehdottomasti paljon.

Great value for money! We went to 5 different locations because the weather was nice. First were the bathing boxes at Brighton Beach (wish we had more time to go around though), then the Puffing Billy which is a fun experience when traveling with kids. After lunch, we went to Maru Koala and Animal Park which was a big surprise because we enjoyed it a lot. Lastly, we went to The Nobbies and the Penguin Parade in Phillip Island. Our bus driver and tour guide, Curtis, was very good, helpful and accommodating. Overall, would recommend this tour here in Klook!

Oppaamme Rhys oli iloinen ja hauska. Hän odotti meitä aina ajoissa, ja hänen esittelynsä oli selkeä ja informatiivinen. Minivan oli mukava ja puhdas, mutta olisi parempi, jos jokaisella matkustajalla olisi oma ylälokero.

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.