Travelling south east, driving through revitalised South Melbourne and Port Melbourne we head for Phillip Island. Every evening at dusk the Fairy Penguins return from the sea and waddle across the beach to their burrows in the sand dunes. Sunset at Summerland Beach brings this nightly ritual. These tiny flightless birds will fascinate you as you observe them from the beach and elevated boardwalks. On today s tour you also have the opportunity to visit the Koala Conservation Centre and see these famous Australian marsupials in their natural environment.
Warm clothing is recommended as nights on the island can be very cold.
Tour terminating at your hotel late evening. Transferred by charter coach to Melbourne domestic Airport to meet your Flight to Cairns. Upon arrival Cairns, you will be transferred to your hotel. It is a tropical city with tree-lined streets, excellent shopping and good restaurants. The city is surrounded by lush sub-tropical rainforests, and to the north and south are miles of white sandy beaches and turquoise oceans filled with technicolour fish.