V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Wildlife Park / Tours Capacity No limit, some restrictions on encounters Group facilities Guided & evening tours, education programs Opening hours Daily Closed Christmas Day F E A T U R E S • En route to Phillip Island • Eco-Tourism Association Eco-accredited • Feed a kangaroo, pet a koala, play with a dingo, hold an owl or a python • Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour • Light meals and refreshments, gift shop Fantastic opportunities to get close to Australian native animals at this awardwinning wildlife conservation park. Explore 10 hectares of bushland, meeting endangered species, feeding kangaroos and wallabies, petting koalas and enjoying hands-on encounters with friendly birds, wombats, pythons and dingoes. Moonlit Sanctuary is home to over 70 Australian species. Find out about endangered species or enjoy a magical evening wildlife tour. During the day, visitors can enjoy nine different keeper presentations as well as a daily wildlife show. At night, Moonlit Sanctuary comes alive in a remarkable way, with world-famous lantern-lit tours. Evening tours must be booked. MOONLIT SANCTUARY WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PARK 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road, Pearcedale VIC 3912 T: +61 3 5978 7935 E: info@moonlit-sanctuary.com W: moonlitsanctuary.com.au V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Special Interest Tour Capacity 11 passengers Group facilities Small groups welcome, private tours can be tailor-made Opening hours Tour days / times vary from each departure point. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day F E A T U R E S • Small, private touring • Unspoilt wilderness, amazing wildlife • Knowledgeable guides Discover French Island, a pristine, off the grid, eco destination, located just one hour from Melbourne and a short ferry ride from Phillip Island or the Mornington Peninsula. Perfect for nature lovers and visitors looking for that ‘yet to be discovered’ gem. Travel by 4WD through National Park and forests, stop for wildlife encounters including koalas, echidna and birds of prey. Venture off road to hidden spots exclusive only to Naturaliste Tours. Stop at a farm, winery or providore and meet the locals. Experienced guides will share the stories of then and now, with a sense of fun and adventure! NATURAL I STE TOURS 10 Tankerton Road, French Island VIC 3921 T: +61 3 5257 4570 E: info@naturalistetours.com.au W: naturalistetours.com.au V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Attraction / Wildlife Capacity Unlimited Group facilities Group catering, private tours, educational programs, function areas Opening hours 10am-5.30pm. Opening times vary, check website F E A T U R E S • Meet the Island’s local wildlife • Walk alongside koalas on treetop boardwalks • Café, visitor centre, gift shop • Accessible facilities and parking Get close to wild koalas in their natural habitat in one of Phillip Island’s last remnant woodland reserves at the Koala Conservation Reserve, home to 17 koalas boasting two elevated treetop boardwalks which allow visitors an up-close viewing. You may also spot other Australian wildlife throughout the bushland – swamp wallabies, brushtail and ringtail possums, echidnas and over 150 species of birds. Learn the history of koala conservation on Phillip Island in the interactive museum and exhibition space. Phillip Island Nature Parks is a self-funded organisation. Revenue generated through ecotourism activities is invested into vital conservation, research and education. KOALA CONSERVATION RESERVE 1810 Phillip Island Road, Phillip Island VIC 3923 T: +61 3 5951 2830 E: info@penguins.org.au W: penguins.org.au ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS 51
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