Melbourne City Tour and Phillip Island in One Day
Overview
Make the most of your time in Melbourne and see all the city’s main attractions in the morning and explore Phillip Island in the afternoon. On this small-group tour with no more than 11 participants, you’ll discover Melbourne at a relaxed pace with your local expert guide, then travel to Phillip Island in the afternoon. The Morning City tour includes a 45 minute walking tour of the lanes and arcades of Melbourne. Visit Moonlit Sanctuary to learn of Australia's unique wildlife. Continue your tour reaching Phillip Island and the boardwalks at Nobbies. End your exploration of Phillip Island at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade and watch the little penguins waddle up the beach , before returning to the city .
What's Included
- Selected City Centre Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Penguin Parade
- Moonlit Sanctuary access
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
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9 Riverside Quay
Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Brighton Beach
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Block Arcade
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Confirmation will be sent at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Maximum group size limited to 11
- Children under 3 and under not catered for. Booster seat for children 4 to 7 available.
- Tour not normally suitable for cruise ship passengers. Tour starts at 8:30 from city centre, it is your responsibility to check you can make it on time to avoid missing out on tour and cancellation fees.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Activity code: C-5706P13
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Selected City Centre Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Penguin Parade.
- Moonlit Sanctuary access.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 4..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Melbourne City Tour and Phillip Island in One Day is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Melbourne City Tour and Phillip Island in One Day will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Selected City Centre Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Penguin Parade
- Moonlit Sanctuary access
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Confirmation will be sent at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Maximum group size limited to 11
- Children under 3 and under not catered for. Booster seat for children 4 to 7 available.
- Tour not normally suitable for cruise ship passengers. Tour starts at 8:30 from city centre, it is your responsibility to check you can make it on time to avoid missing out on tour and cancellation fees.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
