Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne

4.9 (4,117 reviews) Melbourne, Australia
Duration12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesHindi, German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Malay, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese
Group sizeUp to 24 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application available in 16 languages, including German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, and more.

Options

Single day tour

Standard Penguin Parade: See the Phillip Island Penguin Parade from public boardwalks and viewing stands. No maximum number of people
Pickup included

Book 2 Tours + FREE City Tour

Experience Melbourne’s best: Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Penguin Parade day tours & receive a FREE Melbourne City Sights tour (RRP $85pp)
Duration: 3 days: Day 1 - Great Ocean Road Day Tour. Day 2 - Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour & choose any day for your City Sights Tour
Pickup included

What's included

  • Pickup from Selected Hotels
  • WiFi on board
  • Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry fees for Moonlit Sanctuary and Phillip Island Penguin Parade
  • Book 2 Tours + City Tour option includes a Great Ocean Road, a Phillip Island and a FREE City tour
  • Food & Drink (you may bring your own)
  • Kangaroo & Wallaby Food

What to expect

  1. Brighton Bathing Boxes Association Inc.
    20m
    Start your day with a colourful photo stop at Melbourne’s famous Brighton Bathing Boxes. Take in the vibrant beachfront setting and capture one of the city’s most recognisable sights before continuing your journey.
  2. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Get up close to some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary. Explore the sanctuary, see a variety of native animals, and enjoy the opportunity to feed kangaroos and wallabies.
  3. Phillip Island
    Pass by
    Arrive on Phillip Island and watch the scenery change as you travel through this beautiful coastal destination. Along the way, your guide will share local stories and insights as you make your way towards the island’s wildlife and coastal highlights.
  4. Cape Woolamai
    30m
    Stop at the stunning Cape Woolamai surf beach and take in the dramatic coastline, rolling waves and wide-open ocean views. It’s a beautiful taste of Phillip Island’s wild coastal scenery.

    We visit this spot only during the summer.
  5. Cowes
    1h
    Enjoy a relaxed dinner stop in the seaside town of Cowes, with time to choose from a variety of local dining options and soak up the island atmosphere before the evening’s main event.

    We only stop at this spot during the summer.
  6. The Nobbies
    15m
    Take in sweeping ocean views from The Nobbies, one of Phillip Island’s most spectacular coastal locations. Keep watch for native wildlife and look out towards the offshore seal colony as your guide helps bring the landscape and wildlife of the area to life.
  7. Penguin Parade
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Finish the day with Phillip Island’s most unforgettable wildlife experience. Watch as the little penguins emerge from the ocean after sunset and waddle across the beach towards their nesting grounds, a magical natural event and the perfect way to end your Phillip Island adventure.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is only available from the list of hotels provided upon checkout.

Your pickup will be between 10am-11am (non-daylight savings, AEST) or 11am-12pm (daylight savings, AEDT), depending on which hotel you selected. Your exact meeting time will be provided after a booking is placed.

This tour returns to Melbourne between 9pm-12am midnight depending on the season.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
  • Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
  • 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: This package includes 3 seperate tours, Great Ocean Road Day Tour, Philip Island Penguin Parade Tour & Melbourne City Discovery Half-day Tou
  • 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: Please note that you will be booked as follows: Great Ocean Road Day Tour, on the date selected. Phillip Island Day Tour, on the following date. You may choose any date for your Melbourne City Tour by contacting us directly

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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