Summary
FRENCH ISLAND WILDLIFE & HISTORY TOUR
Wildlife & History – French Island Tours
This tour is a wonderful introduction to French Island, exploring the National Park and wilderness environment with ease and comfort in our 4WD vehicle. Our local guides will share their knowledge of island life, history and the treasure trove of flora and of course the wildlife, including the iconic koala & echidna. This tour will go off the beaten track and provide the opportunity to have an up close and personal encounter with all of French Island’s natural beauty. Take in the silence and pristine beauty of this unique, off the grid, eco destination.
Highlights & Inclusions
- Transfer by fast catamaran aboard Western Port Ferries
- Meet and greet at ferry arrival on French Island
- Experienced, local tour guides
- Travel in a purpose built, 4WD tour vehicle
- Expert commentary
- Wildlife spotting up close & personal
- Photo point stops including vistas and look out points
- Exclusive vehicle access to French Island National Park
- Historic Sites including iconic Chicory Kilns
- Short guided walks to points of interest
- Morning Tea or Lunch
- Chilled Water
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Sunscreen & Insect Repellent available
Pricing
| TOUR PRICE | TOUR ONLY | TOUR WITH FERRY TRAVEL |
|---|---|---|
| ADULT | $89 | $99 |
| CONCESSION | $79 | $89 |
| CHILD (8-16) | $49 | $59 |
| FAMILY (2+2) | $249 | $299 |
TOUR BOOKINGS WITH FERRY TRAVEL INCLUDED
Online bookings must be made 24 hours in advance of departure time.
The following Public Holidays will run on a different timetable. See below for details:
Australia Day Public Holiday, Monday 27th January 2020 – Naturaliste Tour will run on the Saturday Timetable
Labour Day Public Holiday Monday 9th March 2020 – Naturaliste Tour will run on the Saturday Timetable.
Good Friday, Friday 10th April 2020 – Naturaliste Tour will run on the Sunday Timetable.
Easter Monday, Monday 13th April 2020 – Naturaliste Tour will run on the Saturday Timetable.
Queens Birthday Public Holiday, Monday 8th June 2020 – Naturaliste Tour will run on the Saturday Timetable
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Departs From | Start Tour | End Tour | Ferry Returns to | Tour with Ferry | Tour only |
| Phillip Island – 8:35am | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Phillip Island – 12:05pm | Book Now | Book Now |
Please note the 08.35am tour departing from Phillip Island includes a morning tea. All other tours include lunch.
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Departs From | Start Tour | End Tour | Ferry Returns to | Tour with Ferry | Tour only |
| Stony Point – 11:50am | 12:10pm | 2:50pm | Phillip Island – 2:55pm Stony Point – 3:45pm |
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| Bonus Stopover Phillip Island – Tours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday include a bonus ferry ticket directly after the tour to Cowes, Phillip Island. Passengers can disembark at Cowes Jetty & return to Stony Point on a later ferry. For those who wish to return directly to Stony Point after the tour can remain on the ferry for the return trip. | |||||
| SATURDAY | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Departs From | Start Tour | End Tour | Ferry Returns to | Tour with Ferry | Tour only |
| Phillip Island – 10:50am | 11:15am | 2:15pm | Phillip Island – 2:20pm | Book Now | Book Now |
| SUNDAY MAY till OCT (from Nov-Apr changes to our Wines, Vines & Vistas Tour) |
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| Ferry Departs From | Start Tour | End Tour | Ferry Returns to | Tour with Ferry | Tour only |
| Stony Point – 10:00am | 10:20am | 1:05pm | Stony Point – 1:10pm | Book Now | Book Now |
