Duration:
									12h								
				
									Our Phillip Island Express Tour is for those with limited time. Late start to Penguin Parade.								
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									Experience the best of Melbourne and its relationship with the South Pole friends. This tour is express to Phillip Island for those with limited time or late arrival in Melbourne. Penguin Parade is approximately 2-2.5hours from Melbourne. Upgrade to Penguin Plus viewing is subject to availability.
				- Penguin Parade.
 - Max 11 in Luxury Mercedes Minibus
 
- Penguin Parade General Admission
 - WIFI
 - Bottled Water
 
What to bring:
				- Comfortable walking shoes.
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Warm clothing
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Rain jacket
 
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				Frank
20 Sep 2025
 Our guide has been very welcoming and clear during the whole trip. We had the chance to visit different breathtaking corners and to spot several wildlife animals.
Highly recommended for a complete daily trip along the great ocean road!
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 Noemi
20 Sep 2025
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				Kristina
19 Sep 2025
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Melvin M, Manager at Awesome Leisure Group, responded to this review - 2025-09-25
				I am glad you had a great tour, and do apologise, we had to use our limo bus as one of our buses hit a Kangaroo.  This was just a temporary change, and we wanted to maintain the comfort for you rather than hire a Toyora bus.  I can also confirm that the issue has now been fixed, as the radio has an auto volume levelling feature that was switched on by mistake. This meant that whenever he increased the volume, the system would automatically lower the noise, hence loud and lower at times. 
				Jorge
19 Sep 2025
 Peter's commentary was louder and softer at various points. This made it a little difficult for me to hear.
I have to remind myself that as an Australian I know some of the info, but for the others it is all new.
The koalas were a great hit.
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Melvin M, Manager at Awesome Leisure Group, responded to this review - 2025-09-25
				We sincerely apologise for the volume issue experienced during the tour. The vehicle used on this occasion was not our usual bus, but a luxury limousine bus that is typically reserved for musicians’ transport. This vehicle is equipped with an advanced audio system.
I’m pleased to confirm that the issue has now been fixed. The radio’s auto volume levelling feature had been switched on by mistake, which caused the system to automatically reduce the sound whenever the volume was increased — resulting in the fluctuations you noticed.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding.
				mymaschere
18 Sep 2025
 Even though it was a topical Melbourne weather Peter it didn’t dampen his positive energy to ensure all passengers were catered to.
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				Trish
16 Sep 2025
 The stops along the way were breathtaking and lots of photo opportunities.
Make sure to dress in layers for ultimate comfort along the way.
Highly recommend!
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				Stephanie
23 Jul 2025
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				Culture18491840905
11 Jul 2025
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 sk
05 Jul 2025
 Our itinerary:
7:00 Pick Up (25mins late)
9:15 Bakery in Colac (15mins)
10:15 Apostles (35mins plenty of time to walk the trail R/T) BEST STOP
11:15 Loch Ard Shipwreck site (30mins plenty of time to walk the trail R/T)
12:20 Rainforest (30mins R/T walk to waterfall) 2nd BEST stop
1:30 Koala Bears in Trees
2:00 Apollo Bay Lunch (45mins) cheeseburgers @ Pit Stop Bros- very good
3:40 Kangaroos (waste of time)
4:00 Teddy’s Lookout near Lorne
4:30 Great Ocean Road Sign and beach (waste of time)
4:55 Chocolate Factory and final bathroom stop (15mins)
6:40 Southern Train Station (you find your way home from here)
The times are approximate, but you can see there are lots of stops. I would definitely cut out 2-3 stops. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking: rolling hills, sheep farms, cattle ranches, mountains, rainforest, and beaches. However, the 3* rating reflects Mike being a poor guide.
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Melvin M, Manager at Awesome Leisure Group, responded to this review - 2025-07-09
				Thank you for sharing your feedback following your recent tour with us. We appreciate you taking the time to outline your experience in such detail.
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the comfort of the vehicle, the stunning scenery, and stops like the 12 Apostles and the rainforest walk. Your itinerary breakdown is helpful and gives us useful insight into how the tour flowed from a guest’s perspective.
Regarding the late pickup and guiding experience, we acknowledge your concerns. While delays can occasionally occur due to traffic or logistical factors, we understand the importance of punctuality and will be reviewing this instance with our scheduling team.
As for the guiding style, our guides are trained to balance commentary with allowing guests to enjoy the scenery at their own pace. However, we recognise that expectations vary, and more narration and engagement would have improved your experience. Your feedback will be shared with Mike and our team to ensure alignment with our service standards.
We also appreciate your suggestions about the stops and pacing. We're continuously refining our itineraries based on guest feedback, and your comments will be taken into consideration as we evaluate this route.
Thank you again for choosing us. We value all feedback — both positive and critical — as it helps us improve and evolve.
				
 Bnizzle76
05 Jul 2025
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				James
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