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MELBOURNE
AND BEYOND TOURING / Victoria
Melbourne City Tour
Operated by Oceania Tours & Safaris
Join your small group of up to 12 guests on the Melbourne City Tour . This tour allows guests to enjoy the main attractions of this marvellous metropolis in a relaxed and entertaining way . Guides bring to life the stories behind the iconic buildings and also outline the most interesting places to visit . Whether it is a walk in the park , a trip to the cathedral or a shopping spree at Victoria Market , there is a lot to admire and take in .
The tour covers the hustle and bustle of downtown to the tranquillity of Carlton Gardens ; from trendy Fitzroy to edgy St Kilda . Visit world-famous Albert Park , home of the Australian F1 , and the sports precinct including the famous MCG and Melbourne Park , home of the tennis Australian Open . The tour includes a stop at the Shrine of Remembrance and ends at Eureka Skydeck 88 , where you can enjoy magnificent views of Melbourne from the 88th floor . price guide : $
Phillip Island Day Tour
Operated by Oceania Tours & Safaris
Join your small group of up to 12 guests on this tour full of history , amazing landscapes and wildlife encounters . The first stop is at a historic working farm on Churchill Island . Here you will get a glimpse into a day in the lives of the first settlers on this remote island . A visit to the Koala Conservation Centre guarantees a closeup encounter with these furry little fellas in their natural habitat . Wallabies and echidnas can often be seen here in the wild . Stop for a walk on the boardwalk at The Nobbies where you can appreciate the full force of the ocean and maybe spot a few penguin nests .
In summer months the tour allows for free time in Cowes for a stroll along the pier and a local seafood dish ( own expense ). Arrive at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre with time to shop , have a coffee and meander down to the viewing platform to see the amusing arrival of the little penguins coming in on the surf . price guide : $$
Koalas and Kangaroos in the Wild
Operated by Echidna Walkabout
Walk with koalas and kangaroos in the wild on this full-day , fully inclusive , small group ecotour from Melbourne city , led by an experienced Wildlife Guide . Walk through bushland to meet wild koalas and learn about their history and social life from your koala researcher . Help create koala habitat by removing a weed . Join wild mobs of kangaroos on the plains . Their natural instinct is to flee humans , but your guide will show you how to get great sightings and photos without disturbing them .
The tour is vehicle-based and includes short walks and a substantial picnic lunch . Maximum group size is ten adults . price guide : $$
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Ultimate Ecotour
Operated by Bunyip Tours
Get up close and personal with the friendly residents of Moonlit Sanctuary . Visit the historic Churchill Island and see sheep-shearing in action . Next stop is the Koala Conservation Centre to marvel at the koalas in their natural environment . Continue on to The Nobbies and Seal Rock Centre for a stroll along the boardwalks before arriving at Summerland Beach for the nightly penguin parade . Home to Victoria ’ s largest colony of little penguins , Summerland Beach provides a spectacular backdrop to the world-famous penguin parade . Watch as hundreds of cute penguins make their way across the beach heading home for the night . Take in the beauty and native wildlife of Phillip Island on this magical visit . Tours depart daily and include hotel pick-up and park entry fees .
Receive complimentary entry to Melbourne Aquarium and Eureka Skydeck when you book this tour in conjunction with the same operator ’ s Great Ocean Road Classic Tour .
price guide : $
ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.