Saker att göra i Penguin Parade

Även om jag köpte den billigaste biljetten hade vi turen att se en grupp små pingviner (15-20 stycken) komma upp på land, och de gick längs stranden tillbaka till sina hem. Trots att många människor stod och tittade på kunde jag tydligt se dem rengöra sig själva och interagera med sina kamrater. Dessutom flög måsar nära publiken, vilket var mycket spännande. Tillsammans med solnedgången fick det mig verkligen att känna naturens skönhet. Eftersom vi var där i slutet av juni började hela evenemanget redan vid fyratiden, och efter att ha sett deras parad var klockan ungefär 19:30. Vi kunde sedan äta middag på en närliggande restaurang. Mycket gott, en perfekt dag.

Fantastisk upplevelse. Det här är andra gången jag bokar Phillip Island-turen (den första var med ett annat reseföretag) och den här är så mycket bättre än den första jag bokade. Guiden, John, var väldigt engagerande och underhållande. Han berättade intressanta historier om de platser vi besökte och delade till och med med sig av en massa roliga fakta om Australiens inhemska djur. Tiden på varje plats var precis lagom (inte stressigt). Han är dessutom väldigt effektiv. Han tog upp våra beställningar i förväg (valfritt) så att vi slapp vänta länge på lunchen. Han hämtade också ut våra biljetter till pingvinparaden i förväg så att vi kunde gå in medan andra grupper fortfarande stod i kö utanför. Jag rekommenderar den här turen varmt.

Our guide, Chris was wonderful. He was able to share many interesting anecdotes on the sites and animals and with a great sense of humour. Definitely enjoyed this trip a lot.

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!

Vår guide Rhys var glad och rolig. Han väntade alltid på oss i tid och hans introduktion var tydlig och informativ. Minibussen var bekväm och ren, men det hade varit bättre om det fanns förvaring ovanför varje passagerare.

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.