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Located in the bushlands of Mornington Peninsula, Moonlit Sanctuary is a wildlife conservation park that is home to native Australian wildlife, including koalas, wallabies, kookaburras, and dingos. The sanctuary is most famous for its night tours, which allow visitors to see nocturnal pythons, feathertail gliders, quolls, and more.
550 Tyabb Tooradin Road, Pearcedale, Melbourne, 3912
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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park Daytime General Entry Ticket
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See some of Australia's most famous native animals at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, which is conveniently located on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne. The sanctuary shelters kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils, crocodiles, and more on the 25-acre (10-hectare) grounds. Learn more about the mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, amphibians and insects at daily keeper talks and wildlife shows.
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Phillip Island Penguin, Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary from Melbourne
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Discover the natural delights of Phillip Island with an eco-tour from Melbourne. See the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes, visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks. Visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park for an up-close encounter with koalas and other Australian wildlife. Finish the day at a local beach where you can watch hundreds of some of the world's tiniest penguins waddle out of the ocean and across the sand to their burrows.
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$99.99
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Puffing Billy, Moonlit Sanctuary & Penguins Day Tour
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Experience Australian wildlife and rainforest up-close and personal with a full day trip to Moonlit Sanctuary and the Puffing Billy Steam Train from Melbourne. Explore Moonlit Sanctuary's bushland setting with an experienced guide, and meet animals that range from koalas to kangaroos, dingos to monitor lizards. Learn about local conservation efforts. Soak up the wild atmosphere of a mountain rainforest while riding a century-old steam train along scenic tracks before returning to Melbourne.
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Small-Group Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne
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Get up close to Australia’s native wildlife on this memorable full-day tour of Phillip Island from Melbourne, including hotel pick-up. See adorable koalas and wallabies at the island’s Koala Conservation Centre, spot Australia’s largest colony of fur seals at Seal Rocks and watch the sunset penguin parade along the coast. This small-group tour has a maximum of 12 participants, ensuring a personalized experience.
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$142.13
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Small-Group Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne
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Travel on a small-group tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island to see the penguin parade and other wildlife highlights of Victoria. Your full-day tour stops at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park to meet Australian natives such as koalas and wallabies. Head to Churchill Island to visit a historic farm and then go to see the dramatic Cape Woolamai surf beach and the Nobbies boardwalk where you can enjoy the views of the rugged South Coast.
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$103.56
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Private Tour: Phillip Island, Penguin Parade and Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park from Melbourne
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Journey to Phillip Island for a day filled with spectacular vistas and amazing wildlife encounters. On this private tour from Melbourne, visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park to observe sleepy koalas in their natural habitat and meet several Australian native animals such as wallabies, kangaroos and colorful birds and reptiles. As dusk falls, witness one of nature’s most adorable spectacles at the Penguin Parade, when hundreds of tiny fairy penguins waddle out of the ocean and make their way across a local beach to their burrows. Enjoy the personalized attention of your guide and request customized stops to suit your interests.
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$436.39
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Phillip Island Medium Size Group Tour
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Every night, thousands of little blue penguins come ashore on Phillip Island to rest up and spend time with their mate. The nightly penguin parade is a uniquely Australian spectacle, and a perfect opportunity to see some of the south coast's sea life. This tour makes getting to the penguin parade easy; instead of hiring a car and organizing accommodation on the island, same-day chauffeured transfers make it possible to see the best of Phillip Island in a single day.
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$89.28
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Melbourne City Tour and Phillip Island in One Day
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Maximize your time in Melbourne with a great-value full-day tour, combining the best bits of the city and Phillip Island. Spend the morning touring Melbourne landmarks like Federation Square, St Patrick’s Cathedral and St Kilda Beach, then visit the Eureka Skydeck 88 for a spectacular aerial view. After lunch (own expense), tour the Churchill Island Heritage Farm, get up close to Aussie wildlife at the Koala Conservation Centre, then watch the sunset Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people for a personalized experience.
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2-Day Great Ocean Road, Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island Tour
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Experience the best of coastal Victoria with this packed, 2-day tour that takes you to three favorite destinations around Melbourne. See the spectacular beaches and limestone cliffs of the Great Ocean Road, watch the famous Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, and visit the charming seaside villages and colorful bathing boxes of the Mornington Peninsula. The tour package includes overnight accommodation, two meals, all park fees, and guided transport.
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$210.70
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1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne and spend a day discovering Australian wildlife on this full-day excursion to Phillip Island. Alongside a private guide, enjoy stops at nature parks, museums, natural monuments, and wineries to get a full overview of the area. Then, in the evening, head to the Phillip Island Nature Park to watch hundreds of penguins parade back down to their beach burrows.
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$323.55
Price varies by group size
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$323.55
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Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island - 3 Days, 2 Nights
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Take a private tour of the beautiful Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island, in your own personal luxury vehicle together with an experienced driver / tour guide.
This trip will cover the entire Great Ocean Road, including all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus wildlife spotting, nature walks, ancient rainforests, towering rock formations.
Phillip Island offers visitors the chance to see incredible Australian wildlife amongst spectacular landscapes. The Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Heritage Farm and Nobbies Centre are just a few of the island's unique attractions.
Stay overnight in Apollo Bay & and the 2nd night in Melbourne (Own Cost).
Tour departs Melbourne 10am. Returns back to Melbourne late evening on the final day of the tour.
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$1,351.32
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$1,351.32
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Puffing Billy, Wildlife Sanctuary & Penguins Day Tour from Melbourne
Enjoy a full day of heritage, beautiful scenery and wildlife encounters!
The Dandenong Ranges are home to some of the most beautiful temperate rainforests in Victoria. Dotted with small towns, this area is vastly untouched and offers a chance to really get back to nature. Your trip on Puffing Billy will take you through towering gullies, under huge ancient ferns and up winding hills, giving you the best views of the area.
Next you will have the chance to see Australia's most iconic wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary. Wander the Wallaby Walk where Kangaroos roam free or spot the sleepy Koalas.
Towards the end of your day, our guide will take you to the world-famous Penguin Parade to watch hundreds of Little Penguins arrive at dusk. See them waddle up the beach to their nesting grounds for a rest before returning to sea the following day. Don't forget to take a walk along the many board walks and paths as you might be able to see them up even closer!
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$139.27
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$139.27

3 Day Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island & Wilsons Promontory Ultimate Tour
This is the ultimate package! Visit the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island & Wilsons Promontory in just three days. Coupled with overnight stays at fantastic locations, this is a must-do tour for any wildlife & nature lover visiting Victoria.
You will be able to experience the true diversity of Victoria including an abundance of native wildlife, beautiful coastal views, stunning beaches, temperate rainforest, mountainous ranges & geographical wonders.
This tour provides highlights of the very best to see within Victoria's top tourist destinations, the Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island. But we have also chosen to journey onward to Wilsons Promontory, the hidden gem of our great state. With low visitation numbers and vast, untouched nature, Wilsons Prom will make you feel as though you are visiting an area which has never been explored!
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$342.12
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$342.12

Private Two Day Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Tour
Join us on an Exclusively Private 2 day Tour to explore the beautiful Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island, in your own comfy air conditioned private vehicle together with an experienced guide.
On day 1, you will visit all the main hot spots such as the world famous 12 Apostles, plus other must-see attractions inside Great Otway National Park. Visit the beautiful coastal township of Apollo Bay before embarking on a stunning introduction to Port Campbell National Park. You will be dropped back at your Melbourne selected Hotel.
On Day 2, upon pick up from your selected Melbourne Hotel, we will whisk you off the Phillip Island. You will visit all the main attractions on the island, including the Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island and The Penguin Parade.
All National Park fee's and entrance fee's are included for all the attractions that we visit on both days. the only expense you need to worry about is your Melbourne Hotel Accommodation and food/drink over the 2 days.
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$647.09
Price varies by group size
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$647.09
Price varies by group size

Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Overnight Tour
Experience two of Victoria's most popular destinations on this overnight tour.
The Great Ocean Road will inspire you with its spectacular coastal scenery, cliff-side panoramas and famous landmarks. Be amazed by the iconic limestone formations including the stunning 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Gibsons Steps. Immerse yourself in the lush rainforest at Maits Rest before taking time to spot wild koalas in the trees.
Stay overnight on the Bellarine Peninsula before boarding the ferry across Port Phillip Bay to the Mornington Peninsula. The second day of our journey is a wildlife immersion. Experience a guided tour of the award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park to learn about a range of Aussie animals, including kangaroos, koalas and more.
Finally, experience the spectacle of hundreds of little blue penguins emerging from the waves and journeying across the beach before you up to their homes in the sand dunes.
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$242.84
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$242.84

Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne
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See native Australian wildlife, including the nightly ‘penguin parade,’ on this small-group tour to Phillip Island from Melbourne. Take in the breathtaking views of Phillip Island's rugged coastline along the Nobbies Boardwalk, then head to Summerland Beach to observe a procession of little penguins from Victoria's largest penguin colony.
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$85.71
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The Ultimate Melbourne Attractions Pass
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Enjoy the Melbourne attractions and activities that interest you most with this flexible attractions pass. There are multiple options to choose from to suit your schedule—select a pass that offers unlimited attractions for a set number of days, or select a flexi pass that offers a set number of attractions within a longer time period. Then explore Melbourne however you wish, choosing from more than 25 experiences such as the zoo, Eureka Skydeck, a city sightseeing tour, a ride on the Puffing Billy steam train or entry to Healesville Sanctuary.
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$72.52
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