Throughout my holiday in Australia, I used Bunyip Tours. I choose 3 packages that included popular destinations in Melbourne. Bunyip Tours is an award winning Victorian tour operator, offering a variety of adventurous, informative and unique tours.
The weather Melbourne is famous for is to be unpredictable "four season in one day". Like people say "don't worry if you don't like the weather in Melbourne, it will no doubt change a few times over the course of a day"
When coming to Melbourne, I only brought a pair of flip flops. That morning, the weather is freaking freeeezing outside..... Luckily the tour starts at noon, so I have time to get myself a pair of shoes. I managed to get a fluffy Crocs sandals for Aus $20 only. Weeeeeee...
Bunyip van are conducted in modern air - conditioned with 24 seat.
1st stop: Moonlit Wildlife Conservation Park
1st stop: Moonlit Wildlife Conservation Park
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is located on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria on the way from Melbourne to Philip Island. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is an Australian Wildlife specializing in local and endangered species.
The sanctuary has over 200 animals of some 30 species. At here, you can see Kangaroos, Wallabies, Dingoes, Wombats and more.
dare or not?
After that, a guide takes us on a walk through natural bushland where we can spotlights a variety of nocturnal animals which many of them endangered.
The Emu is the largest bird native to Australia. It's believed these birds became extinct due to hunting and to fires started on the island.
Another loveble animal is going extinct. Dingoes may seem like just another dog but this dog could be extinct within 50 years.
Koalas have become endangered because for its soft fur, their habitat is being destroyed and also a fussy eater which only eats eucalyptus leaves.
Take a guided tour around the natural bushland garden. Here, we can come into close contact with the animals in their natural habitats and observe their natural behavior.
A large goose resident in Southern Australia
2nd stop: Churchill Island Heritage Farm
2nd stop: Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Churchill Island just off the coast of Philip Island holds an important place in the history of European settlement in Victoria. Churchill Island is easily accessible by an all vehicle bridge from Philip Island.
This tiny island of 57 hectares is now open to the public as an historic working farm that boasts significant natural and cultural values with world class wetlands, ancient Monnah trees, heritage gardens and historic buildings.
The Visitor Center features an exhibition on the history of the island, quality gift shop and licensed cafe.
A young Clydesdale
3. Woolamai Beach
Woolamai Beach is on the South-East corner of Phillip Island, which is around 100km South of Melbourne, in the state of Victoria, Australia
Woolamai Beach is on the South-East corner of Phillip Island, which is around 100km South of Melbourne, in the state of Victoria, Australia
There are two main car parks and access points to Woolamai, the western (first) access point is also known as Anzacs Beach.
Black Swans
4. The Nobbies Centre
We then drove to The Nobbies. Located only 5 minutes from the Penguin Parade. The Nobbies Centre offers spectacular coastal scenery from the boardwalks or lookout point set amongst natural sea birds garden and the chance to walk among nesting seabird colonies.
Spotted little penguin hiding inside the hole
Little Penguins are often seen here resting between seasonal and daily duties
Little Penguins are often seen here resting between seasonal and daily duties
Silver Gulls nest here and chicks can be seen during spring and early summer.
wondering why the seagull bite at the chick ;(
wondering why the seagull bite at the chick ;(
Last stop: Penguin Parade
Drive down to the parade to watch the world smallest penguins. Every evening, at Summerland Beach this little penguins colony will emerge from the sea and waddle ashore to their sand dune burrows.
SORRY!!
No photos from Penguins Parade as no photography or video at penguins allowed
It's all store in my brain ;p
so enjoy the Welcome to Penguin Parade photo....
No photos from Penguins Parade as no photography or video at penguins allowed
It's all store in my brain ;p
so enjoy the Welcome to Penguin Parade photo....