Itinerary:
1 Airport Pickup-Phillip Island
Airport Transfer:
1. Melbourne airport transfer service hours: 07:00 AM - 21:00 PM. An additional overtime fee of $30 per vehicle will apply for services outside this time frame. On the first day, guests joining the Phillip Island tour should schedule flights to arrive in Melbourne before 09:00 AM during winter (April-September) or before 11:00 AM during summer (October-March).
2. Guests not requiring airport transfer should proceed independently to the designated meeting point in the city. Specific details will be provided one day prior.
Meeting Points:
42 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (In front of Grand Hyatt, by the eagle statue)
287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 (Between McDonald's and Emporium Shopping Center)
220 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (Opposite Southern Cross Station)
52 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000(In front of Great Southern Hotel)
Our first destination is Caldermeade Farm, a century-old farm featuring semi-mechanized milking demonstrations in the afternoon. Visitors can interact with adorable farm animals and sample world-renowned Jersey Cattle milk, celebrated for its rich flavor, creamy texture, and distinctive pale yellow color.
Next, we'll visit Maru Koala and Animal Park (optional, additional fee). Here you can observe koalas, wombats, crocodiles, kangaroos, Australian birds, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, and emus. For 2-3 AUD, you may purchase feed to hand-feed the wallabies.
We then proceed to The Nobbies Centre at Phillip Island's southwestern tip, offering spectacular coastal views and unique wildlife.
At dusk, witness the famous Penguin Parade as little penguins return from sea to their burrows. After this remarkable spectacle, we'll return to Melbourne.
Day 2 Split Point Lighthouse-Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway-Apollo Bay-Twelve Apostles-Loch Ard Gorge
After city pickup, we'll travel along the spectacular Great Ocean Road, visiting the iconic "Red Hat" lighthouse and unusual "Eagle Rock." We'll stop for photos at the historic Memorial Arch at Eastern View, marking the road's beginning. The coastal town of Lorne features pristine beaches popular with surfers. At Kennett River, we'll search for wild koalas in their natural habitat (frequently visible in clear weather). Lunch (optional) will be in Apollo Bay.
Post-lunch, we'll pass through Great Otway National Park en route to the Twelve Apostles in Port Campbell National Park. Walk along viewing platforms to admire these limestone stacks, then explore Loch Ard Gorge while learning about its shipwreck history (1878 Loch Ard disaster).
We'll return to Melbourne via inland roads through rural towns like Colac, concluding the tour in the city.
Day 3 Airport Drop-off
Check out by 10:00 AM. Airport transfers will be arranged according to flight schedules.
For evening flights, consider exploring Melbourne's landmarks: National Gallery of Victoria (international art collections); Flinders Street Station (iconic architecture); Federation Square; St Paul's Cathedral; Hosier Lane (street art); Royal Arcade (historic shopping arcade); State Library of Victoria. Enjoy Chinese cuisine in Chinatown or specialty restaurants on Flinders Lane. Admire Yarra River views from Princes Bridge, or experience Melbourne's free tram zone.
- Melbourne Airport (MEL) Transfers
- 3-star Downtown Hotel Accommodation & Breakfast
- Tickets: Penguin Parade General Stand Admission
- Taste a glass of the freshest Jersey milk.
- Luxury Tour Bus
- Professional Chinese-speaking Driver and Tour Guide
- Driver-cum-guide gratuity: $5 per person per day (to be paid in cash to the guide during the tour)
- Maru Koala and Animal Park Tickets: Adults $30 per person, Children $16 per person
- Twelve Apostles - London Bridge Sightseeing Helicopter (15 minutes): $175 per person (advance booking required)
- Meals
- Peak Season Hotel Surcharge
- Round-trip tickets to Melbourne
- Personal Travel Insurance
- The standard pick-up and drop-off hours are from 07:00 AM to 09:00 PM. An additional fee of AUD 30 will apply for services outside these hours.
- Airport pick-up with sign or check-in assistance: $30
- Child Seat (Mandatory for children under 7 years old): $10
- Avalon Airport (AVV) Transfer Service Additional Fee: $100
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: Refund of the amount minus non-recoverable costs such as airfare, accommodation, travel agency, and agent commissions. For date changes, passengers are required to cover any price differences if applicable.
- Cancellation 15 days or more before departure: 50% of the amount after deducting non-recoverable costs such as airfare, accommodation, travel agency, and agent commissions will be refunded.
- Cancellation or failure to participate in the booked travel product or service within 14 days of the departure date: Full forfeiture of the paid amount, with no eligibility for refund.