Pluses: small group, personable guide, who gave us helpful advice on managing the crowds - like when to go out to the seating, where to sit, wait until the masses leave after the first penguin wave and then move up, stand on the boardwalk and let the penguins come to you.
Minus: there is limited access to food at the...
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The Little Penguin Bus
51 May Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3025, Australia
1800466080
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Ranked #3 of 145 activities in Melbourne
Type: Bus tours
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The Little Penguin Bus is a budget-priced express transport operator travelling direct to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Enjoy a two hour scenic...
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Owner description:
The Little Penguin Bus is a budget-priced express transport operator travelling direct to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Enjoy a two hour scenic drive to Phillip Island, with commentary, arriving an hour before the penguins are due to appear. Time for a visit to the cafe, souvenir shopping and learning all about the Little Penguins in the visitor centre. We offer a selection of penguin viewing options and the personal service and small-group atmosphere of much more expensive operators. All fares advertised include return transport and Penguin Parade entry. Book and pay direct online. Full details on the website bookings page.
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PenguinMac, Owner at The Little Penguin Bus, responded to this review
May 10, 2013
Hi dkhay. Thanks for the 5 star review, it's really appreciated when you found a couple of minuses!
I have regularly passed on feedback on the cafe to the Penguin Parade and I can only encourage more people to do the same. I agree it does need improvement but of course it's totally beyond my control. I will pass on...
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Great Falls, Virginia
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There are lots of ways to get to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade but forget the rest- you should go with Mac! Charming, interesting and lively it was like having your gregarious cousin driving you around. Plus, he has done this for so long he knows what you should do and where you stand to have the best experience. His...
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PenguinMac, Owner at The Little Penguin Bus, responded to this review
May 10, 2013
Hi Meredith. Thanks so much for the wonderful (and speedy!) review. I'm so glad it was a great experience for you both, after a bit of a rocky start! It was fun having you and Bob on board. Next time you're in town give me a call and I WILL invite you in for lunch!
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Scottsdale, Arizona
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The Little Penguin Bus was a treat. Simple, on time, well narrated trip, courteous and considerate - all for a very reasonable price.
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May 2, 2013
Hi Julian. Thanks so much for your positive (and prompt!) review, it's really appreciated. And thanks to everyone else that's taken the time to share their experience recently, again, it's hugely appreciated. Thank you.
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Singapore, Singapore
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Believe every bit of the excellent reviews that you read on TripAdvisor about the Little Penguin Bus. We were a group of five from Singapore and Beijing and found this service over the internet on TripAdvisor. We were not disappointed. Mac's the man !! His service allows you the maximum time to enjoy the parade and his commentary, knowledge and...
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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My wife found this on tripadvisor and Mac sure lived up to the reviews and more. We went on 3rd April and there were three families and two young students on the bus.
He informed a couple of days earlier that traffic was heavy and thus moving an hour ahead of schedule would be good. We reached early and he...
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If you're looking to get straight to the Penguin Parade with a small group (we had 7) and skip all the extras that other tour companies do, then Little Penguin Bus is an outstanding choice.
Mac's customer service was superb. He helped us decide which ticket-level (we went with the Private Penguin Parade), and during the drive was very personable,...
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Went on this trip on the 8 th April based on the reviews from Trip Advisor. What can I say other than absolutely brilliant.
Mac our host for the trip was first class and gave good information throughout the trip and his timings were absolutely spot on.
When we arrived on Phillip Island he gives a real insight into the...
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Concord
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My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Penguin Tour on the "Little Penguin Bus." Mac, our driver, navigated all kinds of traffic issues to get us there in time for a special tour with a naturalist. This cost us about $30-$35 dollars more per person, but it was worth it. We had special front row seating and we were provided...
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Rybnik, Poland
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I tried Little Penguin Bus, because I had only free afternoon, not the whole day (tour starts at 4pm during summer time). There were only four of us and our driver/guide Mac, so it was really great experience and I have a lot of fun during the parade itself, but also while driving there. Thanks Mac!
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My partner & I had been to Melbourne 6 years ago & having previously done a Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour before we weren't planning on going again, but this trip was with my parents. Whilst researching penguin parade tours for them I kept on coming back to Mac's Little Penguin Bus & all of it's brilliant reviews. After emailing...
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