Melbourne Combo: Great Ocean Road Day Trip and Phillip Island Day Trip from Melbourne

Highlights

  • Expect to travel with a small group that is limited to 12 participants, with pickup and drop-off included from hotels in central Melbourne. Choose the date for your Great Ocean Road tour when booking your combo package. Then reserve directly with the supplier for the Phillip Island tour, selecting a date that falls within the seven days of your first tour. Please note that accommodation is not included. Great Ocean Road full-day tour: Take in the scenery along Victoria's famous coastal route and go in-depth at several stops along the way. Stroll along long sandy beaches, and visit the critters that live in the wilderness outside the Great Ocean Road Ecolodge. Walk into a eucalyptus forest to look for animals such as koalas, kangaroos and colorful birds. Stop in the picturesque town of Apollo Bay to purchase lunch at one of the excellent cafes or restaurants. At the end of the day, check out the striking rock formations and ocean scenery at Loch Ard Gorge and Twelve Apostles. Phillip Island penguin parade: Phillip Island is known for the penguin parade at dusk, but the journey there also provides great opportunities to see a range of animals. Visit the Churchill Island Heritage Farm to see a working farm and how early settlers lived, then stop into the Koala Conservation Centre to view koalas, wallabies and echidnas in their natural habitat. Next up, look for frolicking Australian fur seals at Seal Rocks as you walk along the Nobbies boardwalk. In the summer, have some leisure time in the town of Cowes before topping off the day by watching the little penguins waddling home to their burrows on Phillip Island.

Summary

Expect to travel with a small group that is limited to 12 participants, with pickup and drop-off included from hotels in central Melbourne. Choose the date for your Great Ocean Road tour when booking your combo package. Then reserve directly with the supplier for the Phillip Island tour, selecting a date that falls within the seven days of your first tour. Please note that accommodation is not included. Great Ocean Road full-day tour: Take in the scenery along Victoria's famous coastal route and go in-depth at several stops along the way. Stroll along long sandy beaches, and visit the critters that live in the wilderness outside the Great Ocean Road Ecolodge. Walk into a eucalyptus forest to look for animals such as koalas, kangaroos and colorful birds. Stop in the picturesque town of Apollo Bay to purchase lunch at one of the excellent cafes or restaurants. At the end of the day, check out the striking rock formations and ocean scenery at Loch Ard Gorge and Twelve Apostles. Phillip Island penguin parade: Phillip Island is known for the penguin parade at dusk, but the journey there also provides great opportunities to see a range of animals. Visit the Churchill Island Heritage Farm to see a working farm and how early settlers lived, then stop into the Koala Conservation Centre to view koalas, wallabies and echidnas in their natural habitat. Next up, look for frolicking Australian fur seals at Seal Rocks as you walk along the Nobbies boardwalk. In the summer, have some leisure time in the town of Cowes before topping off the day by watching the little penguins waddling home to their burrows on Phillip Island.

Tour info

Duration
2 days
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Why take this tour?

Enjoy the two most popular day tours from Melbourne in a small group of up to 11 passengers and package these two day trips together to get extra value and make the most of your time in Melbourne. On one day, you will travel to the iconic Great Ocean Road where your guide will take you to the best hiding spots for koalas and kangaroos and give you time to take in the incredible scenery. On your Phillip Island day trip, the famous penguin parade will lure you to the island but the Phillip Island Tour with Oceania Tours will allow you to discover so much more, including: Moonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies, Woolamai Surf beach (time permitting) and of course, the island’s black tie gala event: the Penguin Parade. Pick up and drop off to your Melbourne hotel is included for both days, accommodation is not included.

What’s included?

  • National Park fees

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Penguin Parade (regular viewing)

  • Food and drinks

  • Accommodation

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Oceania Tours & Safaris

About operator:

Oceania Tours operate small group tours for up to 11 passengers in Melbourne and surrounds. You will love the personalized experiences and enjoy the interaction with our friendly and expert guides. You will discover the best city sights on our Melbourne City Tour or if you choose to venture out of the city, you can enjoy the awe-inspiring sights of the Great Ocean Road featuring the Twelve Apostles and special interactions with kangaroos, koalas, tiger quolls and bandicoots. Perhaps you prefer a trip to visit the famous little penguins on our Phillip Island tour where you will have time to fully explore the island and chat to your expert guide. We look forward to sharing our beautiful city with you.

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