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Planning a TripGetting There Most visitors come to Phillip Island on a day trip from Melbourne and arrive in time for the penguin parade and dinner. Several tour companies run day trips. Among them are Gray Line (tel. 03/9663 4455; www.grayline.com), which operates daily "penguin express" trips for those who are short of time, departing Melbourne at 3:15pm (later in summer) and returning at between 9pm and 11:30pm. Tours cost A$109 (US$98/£49) for adults and A$54 (US$49/£24) for children, and can be booked online in U.S. dollars before arrival. Upgrades to premium seating at the penguin parade are available. If you're driving yourself, Phillip Island is an easy 2-hour trip from Melbourne along the South Gippsland Highway and then the Bass Highway. A bridge connects the highway to the mainland. V/Line (tel. 13 61 96 in Australia) runs a bus from Melbourne to Cowes, but does not take you to any of the attractions on Phillip Island. Once on the island, you need to hire a car, take a tour, or hire a push bike to get around. The parade is 15km (9 1/2 miles) from the center of Cowes. Visitor Information The Cowes Visitor Information Centre, Thompson Ave., Cowes (tel. 1300/366 422 in Australia, or 03/5951 3396; www.visitphillipisland.com), is open daily from 9am to 5pm (except Christmas Day).
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. Related Features
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