Philip Island Penguin Parade and Koala Reserve from Melbourne

Up close exclusive Penguin Parade Viewing Platform, Phillip Island

Get up close with Australia's cute koalas at the Koala Conservation Reserve

Ride in coach comfort and style with Autopia Tours

View hundreds of cute penguins waddle ashore at the Penguin Parade in Phillip Island

A surfers paradise, the Great Ocean Road is the perfect place to watch as surfers try to catch the best wave.

Perfect place to watch the penguins coming ashore. Great for families and kids.

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Cute Penguins waddling ashore during the Penguin Parade

Great Views over Phillip Island from the Nobbies Centre

Penguins waddle across the beach at sunset

Duration9h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 39 travelers

Overview

Enjoy one of Australia's most incredible wildlife experiences on this magnificent Phillip Island tour. Witness the world famous penguin parade from the brand new exclusive penguins plus viewing platform, definitely the highlight of this day tour. Your day trip includes a visit to Phillip Island Koala Reserve where you can see the iconic Australian koalas up close.

What's included

Expert driver guide with live commentary spoken in English
Travel in comfort and style of a large coach with air-conditioning
Admission to Phillip Island (Penguins plus viewing area)
Admission to Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve

Meals not indicated
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What to expect

Koala Conservation Reserve
45m · Admission ticket included

It is only a 1hr 45min drive from Melbourne directly to Phillip Island. On arrival you will be greeted by Phillip Island Nature Parks Ranger for a guided walk through Phillip Island’s Koala Reserve. You will be given a presentation about Koalas, history and relevance of the Reserve and the last area of natural woodland on the island. Guide to accompany the group and assist Ranger with the group.
Phillip Island
45m

From the Koala Wildlife Park, it is a short drive to Phillip Island, a 10,000-hectare home to more than a hundred varieties of animal species. Phillip Island boasts a population of approximately 15,000 which is boosted during the busy tourist seasons. There are three main settlements being Cape Woolamai, New Haven & Cowes.
Cape Woolamai
Pass by

Phillip Island boasts a population of approximately 15,000 which is boosted during the busy tourist seasons. There are three main settlements being Cape Woolamai, New Haven & Cowes.
Cowes Beach
30m

Generally, we make time to wander through the coastal township of Cowes. Sheltered alongside the calm Westernport Bay this township was named after Cowes on the Isle of White. Beautiful seaside scenery, unique stores to peak into and many nice restaurants to purchase food.
The Nobbies Centre
45m · Admission ticket included

Next, we arrive at the Nobbies Rocks where we take you on an optional guided walk down the boardwalks to see the rocky coast and spot Penguins nesting in their burrows. Then we travel along the Phillip Island backroads through Phillip Island Penguin Habitat. Enjoy incredible views of the coastal cliffs on your way to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
Penguin Parade
2h · Admission ticket included

The main attraction of Phillip Island tour has always been the Little Penguins doing their daily ritual of penguin parade. These little friends are the smallest of its kind in the world. Enjoy sunset at the Visitor Information Centre and choose the right seat to have a great view of the main spectacles of the day — the Penguin Parade!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our main meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne.
Alternatively, if you wish to change your pickup location please contact our reservations team on +61 39393 1333.

End point

Our main meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne.
Alternatively, if you wish to change your pickup location please contact our reservations team on +61 39393 1333.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
Only a small day pack per person with no more than 5 kg is permitted

Cancellation policy

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

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