City Tour AM + Phillip Island and Moonlit Sanctuary

Welcome to Melbourne, a city of contrasts, world famous sporting arenas and historic gardens. Be dazzled by the wondrous sights of Australia's most vibrant city and learn about Melbourne's fascinating history with your expert guide. Join a small group tour to make the most of your stay, visiting such wonders as Federation Square, the MCG and our world-famous sports precinct, St Patrick's Cathedral, Albert Park Lake and St Kilda Beach.

Visit world famous Albert Park, home of the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, as well as our inner-city sports precinct, home to the famous MCG and Melbourne Park where the Australian Tennis Open takes place. Enjoy a short break in the city to have some lunch (own expense) before continuing your journey to Victoria's most famous Island.

Phillip Island is home to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia. More than 30,000 little penguins live along its shores and each night penguins emerge from the surf and waddle along the beach to their burrows.This afternoon tour you will enjoy seeing this natural phenomenon and be amazed by the dramatic coastline of the Island. At the Nobbies stroll along the boardwalk to experience the waves crashing along this rugged coastline, see the blowhole and be mesmerised by the stunning views. You might even encounter your first penguin nests. From here it's off to the world- famous penguin parade. As darkness falls, they swim to shore and waddle across the beach back to their homes in the sand dunes of Summerland Beach. This is an experience you will never forget. Return to your Melbourne hotel at the FINAL of your eventful day.