Quote Originally Posted by iceburn View Post
to get cheap tours, there's a shop on swanston st, after collins and before little colins (on the side of the theatre). the only thing is that you have to get tickets the day before the trip...i'll try to find the name of the shop again...

Okay...made the effort to go today after work...
the shop is called

Half-Tix
Melbourne Town Hall
Entrance off Swanston Street

Opening Hours:
Mon 10am-2pm
Tue-Thur 11am-6pm
Fri 11am-6.30pm
Sat 10am-4pm
Sun Closed

As mentioned, tickets for trips have to be bought the day before in order for the price to be 50% off!

There are 3 different Philip Island trips:
1. Penguins Direct
Discounted Price A$47.50+ per person
Departs 3.15pm or 5.30pm (Seasonal) Returns 9.00pm - 11.30pm (Seasonal)
Admission to Penguin Parade only

2. Penguin Parade
Discounted Price A$55.50+ per person
Departs 1.30pm Returns 9.00pm - 11.30pm (Seasonal)
Admission includes Penguin Parade and Koala Conservation Centre

3. Penguin Deluxe
Discounted Price A$77.50+ per person
Departs 8.30am Returns 9.00pm - 11.30pm (Seasonal)
Admission to Puffing Billy Steam Train, National Park fees, Admission to Warrook Farm, Koala Conservation Centre, Penguin Parade

Note: There is also an additional A$7-A$8 charge per person I think (can't really remember). Do give them a call if you have any doubts.


Also, if you want pricing for anything else, let me know...the brochure is here