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Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island 2-Day Tour from Melbourne

1 to 3 days

Overview

This combo packages two of Melbourne’s most popular day trips into one booking, which is handy if you want to cover a lot in a short stay. You’ll join small-group tours of up to 11 passengers and visit both the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island on separate days. It includes selected Melbourne hotel pickup and drop-off, national park fees, a professional guide and regular viewing entry to the Penguin Parade. Accommodation is not included, so this suits travellers already based in Melbourne.

Why backpackers love it

It’s a simple way to knock over two big Melbourne side trips without hiring a car or piecing together separate bookings. The small-group format can feel less hectic than bigger coach tours, and having park fees, guiding and Penguin Parade entry bundled in makes planning easier. It’s not a budget-basement option, but if you’re short on time and want transport sorted, it offers solid convenience and good coverage.

What to expect

You’ll take these as two separate day tours, not one overnight trip, and the Phillip Island tour needs to be taken within 7 days of your Great Ocean Road date. On the Great Ocean Road day, your guide takes you along the coastal route with stops for scenery and chances to spot koalas and kangaroos. On the Phillip Island day, the focus is the Penguin Parade, but the itinerary also includes Moonlit Sanctuary and the Nobbies, with Woolamai Surf Beach visited if time allows. Both tours include selected hotel pickup and drop-off in Melbourne. Bring warm, waterproof clothing for the Great Ocean Road day.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • National Park fees
  • Selected City Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Penguin Parade (regular viewing)

Features

  • Covers two popular Melbourne day trips in one booking, saving time on planning
  • Includes Penguin Parade entry, national park fees and selected hotel pickup and drop-off
  • On one day, you will travel to the iconic Great Ocean Road where your guide will take you…
  • On your Phillip Island day trip, the famous penguin parade will lure you to the island but the…

Details

Additional details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Warm and waterproof clothes recommended for the Great Ocean Road day trip
  • Please note: accommodation is not included
  • Please note: these are two separate day tours. You MUST take the Phillip Island tour within 7 days of the Great Ocean Road day trip; book the Great Ocean Road day trip for the day you prefer, and then contact the local tour operator directly to book the second tour (contact info will be printed on your confirmation voucher)

Prices, availability, and cancellation policies are managed by the tour provider and may change. Please confirm all details on the booking page before purchasing.

From A$474.00

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