Safaris Southbank

Welcome to Melbourne, a city of contrasts, world famous sporting arenas and historic gardens. Be dazzled by the marvellous sights of Australia’s most vibrant city and learn about it’s fascinating history with your expert guide.
Your Oceania Guide will pick you up from your Melbourne hotel before you embark on your city discovery.
By choosing a small group tour with Oceania, you will make the most of your time in Melbourne.
After pick up, your guide will show you in and around the city, you will see some of Melbourne’s iconic sights such as Federation Square, the MCG and our world-famous sports precinct.
Travel to St Patrick’s Cathedral, south to Albert Park Lake, home to the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix and on to the renowned bayside suburb of St Kilda, home to Melbourne’s most famous beach.
Your tour finishes outside Melbourne’s famous Melbourne Skydeck.

Your animal adventures will start with a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park where you won’t even have time to take photos as there will be fascinating Australian animals at every turn. You have up-close encounters with animals like kangaroos, wombats and echidnas.
Next, we will head to the island (Phillip Island) where will head to Woolamai Surf Beach to catch a glimpse of the awesome waves and die-hard surfers. (time permitting).
We then cross the island to reach the dramatic west coast and the Nobbies where you will be awe-struck by the crashing waves.
And finally, it’s time for the main event, the Penguin Parade. There is a reason that this is one of Australia’s top attractions and the little penguins will not disappoint! You will sit on the protective platform to see possibly hundreds of little penguins waddling onto the beach. This fabulous natural spectacular is run by a non-for-profit organisation where all profits are directly reinvested in conservation efforts to protect the little penguins.
Your Oceania24 Guide will take you back to Melbourne.
*If you prefer not to advise a pick up hotel, we will collect you from the Travelodge Southbank – 9 Riverside Quay Southbank.

To start the day, you can organise a city hotel pick up with Oceania24 before heading off from Melbourne.
We will make plenty of stops along the way. There will be opportunities to spot some famous Australian animals, stop at a lighthouse and take in the wild scenery and breathe in the fresh air.
Enjoy the breathtaking views over the Southern Ocean and stop for a little rainforest walk to appreciate the cool climate and heavy rain that this region enjoys.
We will treat you to a light lunch and the chance to chat to your fellow travellers. Later in the day, head towards the limestone rock formations otherwise known as the 12 Apostles. Nearby you will discover another ancient natural attraction; Loch Ard Gorge where you will hear the story of the shipwreck and its survivors. Dip your feet in the water at the Gorge’s quaint beach and you will never want to leave.
But alas, it’s time to return to Melbourne.
We are sure that you will love your adventures along the Great Ocean Road with Oceania24 .
If you prefer not to advise a pick up hotel, we will collect you from the Travelodge Southbank – 9 Riverside Quay Southbank.

Visit the Moonlit Sanctuary to see Australia’s fauna very close in their natural habitat.
From the Nobbies – Seals Rock we can appreciate the full force of the ocean. We may also see penguins here.
Visit the town of Cowes for a stroll along the main road, the pier or have dinner (not included – summer only)
We arrive at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre with time to shop, have a coffee or walk straight to the viewing platform to see the arrival of the little penguins.

Drive South West to the City of Geelong (second largest in Victoria)
Enjoy spectacular views of the Southern Ocean and the surfers riding waves.
Our small groups allows for more stops along the way to take photos or just enjoy the sound of the ocean breaking on the waves.
Stop in the town of Apollo Bay for lunch (not included)
Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge