Melbourne Full-Day City Sightseeing and Phillip Island Penguin Parade
by Go West Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$438Overview
The highlight of this full-day bus tour is the evening visit to Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade, where visitors watch little penguins return to shore along coastal boardwalks near a visitor center with exhibitions about the species. Before heading to Phillip Island, the guided tour spends about two hours exploring Melbourne’s central landmarks by bus and on foot. Stops include a walk through Hosier Lane’s street art, a visit to Fitzroy Gardens with its Conservatory and Cook's Cottage, and a look at the Shrine of Remembrance with views over the city. Other notable drive-bys include Flinders Street Station, St Paul's Cathedral, the National Gallery of Victoria, Old Treasury Building, Parliament House, Royal Exhibition Building, and Queen Victoria Market. The tour also pauses at St Patrick's Cathedral and the Melbourne Cricket Ground forecourt. On Phillip Island, the itinerary includes stops at Cape Woolamai Beach and a dinner break in Cowes during summer months. Visitors will have time at The Nobbies to observe the seal colony before the Penguin Parade begins. This approximately 14-hour trip includes all internal transfers, entrance fees to attractions and the Penguin Parade, onboard WiFi, air-conditioned transport, and a knowledgeable guide. Food and drinks are not included, and photography is not allowed during the Penguin Parade.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Melbourne
The tour begins with about two hours exploring Melbourne city by bus and on foot before traveling to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade.
120 min
Hosier Lane
Guests walk through Hosier Lane, a narrow laneway known for its constantly changing murals and vibrant graffiti representing Melbourne’s street art scene.
15 min
Flinders Street Station
The coach passes by Melbourne’s iconic Flinders Street Station, a historical railway station and city landmark.
St Paul's Cathedral
A drive-by stop allows viewing of St Paul's Cathedral, an example of grand architecture in Melbourne’s city center.
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Passing the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia’s oldest and most visited art museum with an extensive international art collection.
Shrine of Remembrance
A 30-minute visit to the Shrine of Remembrance, a memorial for Victorian service members with a viewing area overlooking Melbourne.
30 min
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
A 15-minute stop at the forecourt of the MCG, Australia’s largest stadium, to learn about Australian Rules Football.
15 min
Old Treasury Building
View the Old Treasury Building, a heritage site reflecting Melbourne’s historical development.
Parliament House of Victoria
Drive past Parliament House, an architectural landmark central to Melbourne’s government.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
A 20-minute stop at St Patrick's Cathedral, noted for its Gothic-revival architectural style.
20 min
Fitzroy Gardens
A 15-minute visit includes the Conservatory, displaying various plants, and Cook's Cottage, the home of Captain James Cook’s parents.
15 min
Little Lon Distilling Co.
A brief five-minute walk at a local distillery showcasing Melbourne’s craft spirits scene.
5 min
Lygon Street
Drive past Lygon Street, known for its Italian cafés and restaurants.
Royal Exhibition Building
Pass through the Royal Exhibition Building, a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for its design and history.
Queen Victoria Market
Drive by Queen Victoria Market, a busy marketplace for fresh produce and local goods.
Phillip Island
After meeting near the Immigration Museum post-lunch, the group travels to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade.
180 min
Cape Woolamai Beach
A 30-minute stop at Cape Woolamai Beach, a popular surf spot visited only during summer.
30 min
Cowes
A 60-minute dinner break in Cowes, offering various dining options, available during summer.
60 min
The Nobbies
A 15-minute stop at The Nobbies to view ocean scenery and observe the local seal colony.
15 min
Penguin Parade
A two-hour visit to see the penguins returning to their nests at sunset, walking along boardwalks near a visitors’ center with exhibitions about the penguins.
120 min
Meeting point
Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum** - Pickup is at 9am if travelling during non-daylight savings, AEST. - Pickup is at 10am if travelling during daylight savings, AEDT.
End point
Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum** - Pickup is at 9am if travelling during non-daylight savings, AEST. - Pickup is at 10am if travelling during daylight savings, AEDT.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Melbourne Full-Day City Sightseeing and Phillip Island Penguin Parade
by Go West Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$438Overview
The highlight of this full-day bus tour is the evening visit to Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade, where visitors watch little penguins return to shore along coastal boardwalks near a visitor center with exhibitions about the species. Before heading to Phillip Island, the guided tour spends about two hours exploring Melbourne’s central landmarks by bus and on foot. Stops include a walk through Hosier Lane’s street art, a visit to Fitzroy Gardens with its Conservatory and Cook's Cottage, and a look at the Shrine of Remembrance with views over the city. Other notable drive-bys include Flinders Street Station, St Paul's Cathedral, the National Gallery of Victoria, Old Treasury Building, Parliament House, Royal Exhibition Building, and Queen Victoria Market. The tour also pauses at St Patrick's Cathedral and the Melbourne Cricket Ground forecourt. On Phillip Island, the itinerary includes stops at Cape Woolamai Beach and a dinner break in Cowes during summer months. Visitors will have time at The Nobbies to observe the seal colony before the Penguin Parade begins. This approximately 14-hour trip includes all internal transfers, entrance fees to attractions and the Penguin Parade, onboard WiFi, air-conditioned transport, and a knowledgeable guide. Food and drinks are not included, and photography is not allowed during the Penguin Parade.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Melbourne
The tour begins with about two hours exploring Melbourne city by bus and on foot before traveling to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade.
120 min
Hosier Lane
Guests walk through Hosier Lane, a narrow laneway known for its constantly changing murals and vibrant graffiti representing Melbourne’s street art scene.
15 min
Flinders Street Station
The coach passes by Melbourne’s iconic Flinders Street Station, a historical railway station and city landmark.
St Paul's Cathedral
A drive-by stop allows viewing of St Paul's Cathedral, an example of grand architecture in Melbourne’s city center.
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Passing the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia’s oldest and most visited art museum with an extensive international art collection.
Shrine of Remembrance
A 30-minute visit to the Shrine of Remembrance, a memorial for Victorian service members with a viewing area overlooking Melbourne.
30 min
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
A 15-minute stop at the forecourt of the MCG, Australia’s largest stadium, to learn about Australian Rules Football.
15 min
Old Treasury Building
View the Old Treasury Building, a heritage site reflecting Melbourne’s historical development.
Parliament House of Victoria
Drive past Parliament House, an architectural landmark central to Melbourne’s government.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
A 20-minute stop at St Patrick's Cathedral, noted for its Gothic-revival architectural style.
20 min
Fitzroy Gardens
A 15-minute visit includes the Conservatory, displaying various plants, and Cook's Cottage, the home of Captain James Cook’s parents.
15 min
Little Lon Distilling Co.
A brief five-minute walk at a local distillery showcasing Melbourne’s craft spirits scene.
5 min
Lygon Street
Drive past Lygon Street, known for its Italian cafés and restaurants.
Royal Exhibition Building
Pass through the Royal Exhibition Building, a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for its design and history.
Queen Victoria Market
Drive by Queen Victoria Market, a busy marketplace for fresh produce and local goods.
Phillip Island
After meeting near the Immigration Museum post-lunch, the group travels to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade.
180 min
Cape Woolamai Beach
A 30-minute stop at Cape Woolamai Beach, a popular surf spot visited only during summer.
30 min
Cowes
A 60-minute dinner break in Cowes, offering various dining options, available during summer.
60 min
The Nobbies
A 15-minute stop at The Nobbies to view ocean scenery and observe the local seal colony.
15 min
Penguin Parade
A two-hour visit to see the penguins returning to their nests at sunset, walking along boardwalks near a visitors’ center with exhibitions about the penguins.
120 min
Meeting point
Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum** - Pickup is at 9am if travelling during non-daylight savings, AEST. - Pickup is at 10am if travelling during daylight savings, AEDT.
End point
Please wait at the corner of Flinders & Market Streets, next to the Immigration Museum. **Please do not wait at the front entry of the Museum** - Pickup is at 9am if travelling during non-daylight savings, AEST. - Pickup is at 10am if travelling during daylight savings, AEDT.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.