Booked at the last minute on a very tight schedule, I absolutely recommend this tour. Mac was so helpful and friendly, and was a thoroughly informative guide. We were very lucky, and even caught sight of the little penguins in their burrows before the parade... Mac gave us invaluable advice as to where to sit in the stands when we...
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Type: Bus Tours
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The Little Penguin Bus is a budget-priced express transport operator traveling direct to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Enjoy a two hour scenic......
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The Little Penguin Bus is a budget-priced express transport operator traveling 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.
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Melbourne, Australia
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Given a pretty tight time frame in Melbourne we decided to take a direct bus service to Phillip Island. The Little Penguin Bus was a cheap option so we signed up. While we certainly got everything we paid for, the journey was pretty tedious and as we drove past a number of other attractions in the area we wished we'd...
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Neville McCrostie, Owner at The Little Penguin Bus, responded to this review
10 May 2012
Hi Wonky! I'm genuinely sorry it was an average experience for you but as you said yourself you did get exactly what you booked and paid for. From the beginning of setting up the business I tried hard to avoid calling it a tour but for sales and marketing it's impossible. It's simply an express shuttle bus to the Penguin...
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Brisbane, Australia
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We was met by Mac on time and quickly got on our way. Everyone meeting in one place is so much better which stops the long boring pick ups you often get with tour company's. Mac gave us commentary as we made our way to Phillip Island about some of the history and local knowledge, which was great. We even...
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Neville McCrostie, Owner at The Little Penguin Bus, responded to this review
5 May 2012
Hi Jimbo. Thanks for the great review! I'm especially glad you appreciated the single pickup point. It was considered a bit radical by some industry colleagues! Getting picked up at your hotel seems like a great idea until you remember you will be driving around everyone elses hotels as well! Not much fun if you are first on and last...
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Guildford, England, United Kingdom
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We went on this tour on our first evening in Melbourne, having arrived somewhat jet-lagged early that morning and a little uncertain about whether a tour so early on in our stay was a good idea. We need not have worried: it was the perfect introduction to Australia and perfect cure for the jet-lag. Mac was a friendly and welcoming...
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Neville McCrostie, Owner at The Little Penguin Bus, responded to this review
1 May 2012
Hi Colin. Thanks for sharing such a positive and beautifully written review. It's hugely appreciated. I hope the rest of your time here was as enjoyable. Thanks again. Mac
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san diego
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The penguin parade is a MUST when visiting Melbourne and The Little Penguin Bus is the best way to do it. With limited time in Melbourne and Philip Island being about 2 hours from the city, we wanted to see the penguins but we didn't want to make a full day of it. The Little Penguin Bus allows you to...
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brisbane
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A great afternoon with Mack driving through the Melbourne city and surrounding countryside and a quick tour of Phillip island , His commentry and knoweledge provided excellent background to the Magic of watching 1074 penguins marching up the beach for over an hour -- worth every cent ..
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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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We booked up to go as heard it wa sone of the must things to do. I did not what to expect as i had seen the programme on tv an dthought it would not be like that but it was. You make you way to the beach and as it starts to get dark the penguins come on to...
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The Little Penguin Bus is one that really shouldn't be missed. The experience offered by Mac, the owner/driver/guide is one that my family and I wouldn't forget.
First off, I had some queries about the tour and emailed Mac about it. I was definitely pleasantly surprised to find a reply from him within just a couple of hours. Really prompt...
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Neville McCrostie, Owner at The Little Penguin Bus, responded to this review
19 April 2012
I'm running out of ways to say thanks! Seriously though it's hugely appreciated having people taking the time to share their experience with other travellers. And it's really nice to know people appreciate the service. It was a pleasure! Cheers Mac
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Singapore
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Great value For money. Friendly and helpful service and generally very good tips coming from Mac on how to get the best of the experience.
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Singapore
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We found the experience very good. Mac was very generous with his tips and mostly spot on.
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