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Australian Fur and Feathers 3 Day Wildlife Tour offered by supplier M18697 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 3 day(s) Group Size: 2 - 8 people Destination(s): Australia   Specialty Categories: Wildlife Viewing   Ecotourism   Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: Yes Minimum Per Person Price: 1150 Australian Dollar (AUD) Maximum Per Person Price: 1260 Australian Dollar (AUD)

See the famous wildlife of Melbourne in the wild - Kangaroos, Koalas and Penguins! On this 3 day, small group tour, your expert nature guide will help you find large mobs of wild Kangaroos, track down wild Koalas (as part of a special Koala Research Project), and walk quietly beside wild Little Penguins as they emerge from the ocean in the evening. Enjoy a relaxing night on Phillip Island near Melbourne, and learn about the early history and culture of this region. During this tour your guide will introduce you to many more wild animals and birds. Tour includes 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and 1 night at a friendly, very comfortable B&B

Tour departs Melbourne on request all year except: no tours run on or through Christmas Day (December 25)

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Kangaroos and Koalas in the Wild:
This fascinating guided journey begins with a detailed introduction to Australian wildlife in the wild including large mobs of Kangaroos, Emus and many birds in the open range grasslands of Serendip Sanctuary followed by a visit to a secret location to search for Koalas in the wild in the You Yangs National Park. Late in the afternoon you return to your Melbourne Accommodation. Includes: (L).

Day 2: The Little Penguins of Phillip Island – overnight on the island:
After a relaxing morning your guide will pick you up at your hotel in the afternoon (timing dependent on season – pick up time provided at time of booking). Drive to Phillip Island south-east of Melbourne. This island is famous for its large colony of the Little Penguins – the smallest penguin in the world – which come ashore in a delightful “parade” each evening at dusk. After taking in the fascinating Koala Conservation Centre on the island you will join a small group of people and get close up and personal with the penguins as they walk from the sea to their burrows. Dinner and accommodation are on the island. Includes: (D).

Day 3: Historic Churchill Island – transfer to Melbourne:
This morning your guide picks you up mid morning for a short drive to Pyramid Rock overlooking the wild Southern Ocean where we often sight rare ocean going birdlife. Next we travel a short distance to Churchill Island historic homestead. Run by the National Parks Service this homestead and surrounding farm date back to the original discovery of the Melbourne region. Here you can walk in the footsteps of the early settlers in this part of the world. After lunch on Churchill Island you will be transferred back to Melbourne. Includes: (B), (L).

Note: this itinerary is an indication only, due to weather or other circumstances tour may change to maximise wildlife viewing opportunities.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

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