Head out of Melbourne for the day and experience life on a real, working Australian farm. Experience a taste of the 'true-blue' Australian farming lifestyle at Warrook, a 300 acre working cattle farm situated one hour from Melbourne. See the historic homestead with its antique furniture, take a hayride, watch sheep dogs in action or try milking a cow. Afterwards, top off your day on the farm with an evening visit to Phillip Island to see the ever-popular Penguin Parade.
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- Ideal choice for families
- Fully narrated tour
- All entrance fees included
- Get up-close to native wildlife
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Your of your Warrook Farm and Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour include:
- Experience genuine Australian country hospitality at Warrook Farm, a 'fair dinkum' cattle and sheep property " Feed the kangaroos, wombats and baby farm animals
- Watch the sheep dogs run through their paces as they muster sheep
- 'Click go the shears' during the interesting sheep shearing demonstration out in the shed or barn
- Lunch includes Red-gum smoked roast beef or marinated chicken with fresh seasonal local produce loaded with lots of secret Australian bush herbs...Yum
- Visit the Koala Conservation Centre and learn about these cuddly creatures
- Stroll along the elevated boardwalks to view koalas in their natural habitats
- View spectacular coastal scenery at Nobbies (summer only), two rocky outcrops abundant in marine life. From the walkway, you may catch a glimpse of Australia's largest population of fur seals
- Browse through the educational Phillip Island Visitors Information Centre
- Consider some optional up-close penguin packages
- Take your place in special viewing stands to watch the daily evening ritual of the wild Little Penguins
- Watch the Little Penguin parade at dusk, as they exit the surf and waddle to their nests
During the summer months between October to March, the tour will stop in Cowes for dinner (at your own expense), followed by a drive to Nobbies and Seal Rock before heading to Penguin Parade.
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Schedule details
Warrook Cattle and Sheep Farm, Koalas and Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne
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Departure Point:
Tour departs from selected Melbourne hotelsOR
Federation Square
Departure Time:
- 10:00am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details:
Returns to original departure point at approximately:9:30pm - 10:30pm - Winter (April - September)
11pm - 12am - Summer (October - March)
Pricing information
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Warrook Farm and Phillip Island tour departing Melbourne at 10am . Pickup/drop off from centrally located Melbourne hotels.
Conducted in English
Warrook Farm and Phillip Island tour departing Melbourne at 10am . Pickup/drop off from centrally located Melbourne hotels. Includes a delicious homestead lunch
Conducted in English
Additional information
Warrook Cattle and Sheep Farm, Koalas and Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne
Inclusions:
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Visit Warrook Cattle Farm
- Admission to the Koala Conservation Centre
- Admission to Penguin Parade
- Live commentary on board
- Lunch (if option selected)
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions:
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
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