Larry P.United States
Ben was very accommodating. A pleasure to work with. I’m a little hard of hearing and Ben was very soft spoken. But all good. It worked out.
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Private tour in Melbourne Ben A
Full-Day Private Australian Wildlife Tour of Phillip Island with a friendly guide
5.0
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9 hours
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Private tour for 1-3 people
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Ben A.
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There's always more to a place than first meets the eye. My tours aim to bring you on a journey to the very core of what makes every place unique—the people, the stories and the local culture. On my tours, I aim for you to experience the unique beauty of nature and Melbourne's diverse culture. I always suggest the most popular itinerary first and listen to your preferences to craft a tailor-made tour for the best experience. A bit about me: I started guiding when I was a teenager from being mountain guide since then, I got more into tour guiding and have been a guide for more than 20 years now, I did tour guiding in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Cairns. - Accredited member of Tour Guides Australia - 20 years experience in tour guiding - Nominated by Lonely planet I can offer three different vehicle type. A clean new Toyota Camrt to make it more budget. For more luxury options or bigger groups I can offer an 8 seater Mercedes Benz Vito and a 12 seater Mercedes Benz Sprinter. I appreciate you letting me know with some notice.
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Experience Australian unique wildlife and get amazed by world class experience Penguin parade
Overview of your Melbourne tour
Hello, amazing people! On this tour, first up, we'll start from beautiful St Kilda and Brighton Beach suburbs; then, we'll stop at Maru Animal Park, home to koalas and kangaroos. Here, you'll have the chance to engage with Australia's most famed animals and learn about Philip Island's wildlife. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even hand-feed kangaroos! On our way, I will share many stories about nature and the Island, which you could only have known if you were a local, a historian and a Zoologist! Next up, we'll walk along the boardwalk at the Nobbies, where fur seals lounge on rocks, wallabies hop through the grassy expanses, and geese wander up to cars. To top off the day, watch hundreds of penguins waddling from the beach to their burrows for the night while the sun sets into the glimmering waters of the Southern Ocean. This penguin parade is a delightful daily routine not to be missed! I also take my surprise signature video from you so you can remember your new friend in Melbourne forever!
Recent Reviews
Ferris M.United States
Ben was great and willing to customize the tour based on our interests. He shared a lot of interesting information about the area and wildlife. Highly recommend!
Marni S.United States
Ben was an amazing guide. He customized the tour perfectly for us. He was very responsive when booking and easy to communicate with. We had a great day on Phillip’s Island.
Elizabeth W.United States
Ben was a terrific guide! We thoroughly enjoyed his selections of sights, well thought through insights and friendly approach. Best way to experience the penguin parade— he knows the best viewing area and gives interesting information about the penguins( and other animals). Really appreciated that he shared a spectacular beach outlook that is relatively unknown to most.
Nancy F.United States
We had a great tour of Phillip Island with Ben. He was friendly and knowledgeable. We asked him to upgrade our penguin experience and he got us great tickets. We did not have time to eat dinner before the experience so Ben was nice enough to order us dinner while we were doing the penguin experience because he knew the restaurant would be closed when we finished. I highly recommend this tour.
Cathryn B.United States
Beautiful day planned by Ben. He was very knowledgeable about the city of Melbourne. We enjoyed every minute with him.
Your Melbourne tour itinerary
On tour we will see: - Brighton Beach - Maru Sanctuary (if Open) - Woolamai beach - Nobbies - Penguin Center (Please note the price is for up to 3 people, for groups larger than 3, please message me first to let you know about the price. ) Please note this tour can be customised. Use the 'message guide' button to contact me for a customised tour.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van
I will be driver guide on this tour. I will provide a private vehicle depending on the group size; on default, up to 3 people will have my comfortable Toyota Camry, 4-6 people a Kia Carnival people mover and 6 plus Van. If you need any specific car, let me know. The car upgrade might have an additional charge and is subject to availability.
What's included
Other: - Ticket for General Penguin Viewing and Maru Koala Sanctuary.
- A bottle of water.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Penguins, Sanctuary
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
6 Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne, Victoria, 3207, Australia
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- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Bird Watching
Tour reference number
1172582
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Traveller reviews
5.0
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Melbourne best suited for?
This private tour in Melbourne is perfect for travellers who want to experience Australia's unique wildlife up close and personal. It's ideal for those interested in nature, wildlife, and local stories, as well as anyone looking to enjoy a world-class experience like the Penguin Parade. With Ben A. as your guide, you'll gain insights that only a local, historian, and zoologist could provide.
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9 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-3 people
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9 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-3 people
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