1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade
Overview
Available languages
11 hours
Mobile ticket
This bestselling private 11 hour tour with POSH PENGUINS includes entry to some of the islands most popular attractions, including the Penguin Parade, The Koala Conservation Centre, Cape Woolamai and a Local Wildlife Park. We also make a stop for wildlife spotting as we search for wild wallabies in a quiet natural woodland location and visit other beauty spots on the island.
***Please note that our visit includes a General Entry ticket to the 'Standard Viewing Platform' at the Penguin Parade. If you wish to upgrade your ticket option to 'Penguins Plus, Underground Viewing, Guide Ranger, Ultimate Adventure', please note this is strictly subject to availability and often sold out in advance. We therefore recommend you call / text us on +61 466 888 775 to discuss the many different options you have on this tour. We can check upgrade availability for you, on your requested date***
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted travel
Tours operate in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately according to local conditions
Comfy trainers/sneakers are advised. A warm jumper, plus a waterproof jacket is advisable.
We wish to advise larger groups of 4 or 5, that our luggage capacity is limited, so we recommend 1 x airplane cabin-sized bags per person. For groups of 3 passengers or less, 1 x standard size suitcase & 1 x cabin-sized bag per person is acceptable.
Please note that we do not stop at every attraction we have listed. This is just an advisory of the different options. The tour can be extended to include some of these options. On every tour, we do of course still stop at the Penguin Parade and the koala conservation centre. We do also try and include as many other attractions as we can to maximise your time and enjoyment on the island.
What To Expect
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade
Guests will experience a private tour on Phillip island, stopping at different attractions on the way (included in your tour cost). Attractions include the Penguin Parade, Churchill Island, Koala Conservation Centre and a local waildlife park.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
This attraction is one of our ''OPTIONAL EXTRAS'' To enjoy this attraction you will need to upgrade your booking to add 1 x additional hour. You may only do this but contacting us after making your booking, to check if this option is available or not.
Options
1 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Penguin Parade
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Professional Driver / Guide
Warm blankets for the Penguin Parade
WiFi on board
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pre-paid entry to The Penguin Parade (General Viewing) *Upgraded tickets available at aditional cost
Pre-paid entry to the Koala Conservation Centre
Entrance fee's to all the attractions that we visit are included in the tour price
Upgraded ticket option to the Penguin Parade (*subject to availability if you wish to upgrade).
Food and beverages
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ultimate tour of penguins was well worth it!
justin43210,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James reached out after we booked the tour and suggested that we upgrade to the ultimate tour. It was worth it! We had a guide with a separate private beach away from the crowds with a small group of less than ten people. We also got up close with the penguins on the walk from the beach back to the main building. Our guide Richard was great and gave lots of interesting info at each stop.
Do not book. we booked...
Jack G,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00DO NOT BOOK. We booked this several months in advance and thought it would be a highlight of the trip. We were never contacted by the tour guide and when we tried calling, we learned that the phone numbers were disconnected. Luckily we were able to find a last-minute alternative through our hotel concierge, but I’m now having to work out a refund in the middle of my vacation. Again, DO NOT BOOK. This listing should really be taken down by Viator.
Certainly a Posh day out
Curious19928630416,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed our time on Phillips island with our guide Erin. Prior to booking we had been in communication with James who not only assisted us with this booking but even offered some really helpful advice about other aspects of our trip to Melbourne which It turned out, was worth its weight in gold. Tip - not matter where you go, always check if there are to be any major events on the local calendar. We got stuck during an event but James wasn’t equally great to offer helpful suggestions even though it was on his own time and it had nothing to do with the tour he was supplying. Just good Old fashioned customer service - something which seems to be lacking these days. But back to the tour itself. We were disappointed that James wasn’t doing the tour as he had guided our friends the year before (he did warn us in advance he wouldn’t be available) but Erin wasn’t equally as fabulous. Witty, knowledgeable, friendly and a very safe driver. We knew we had made the right choice before we had even turned onto the freeway 10 minutes into the start of the tour. The day flowed really well ending in the culmination of the Penguin Parade - A marvel not to be missed. Top marks.
Perfect Day Exploring Phillip Island with Posh Penguins - Highly Recommend
Stacey P,Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day exploring Phillip Island with Posh Penguins. James was fantastic - very professional and ensured our day was a success. He reached out in advance of our tour for any last minute details. He was on time and had even brought water and great healthy snacks in the car, which was a very clean and comfortable mini van. Phillip Island is scenic and beautiful, and James is knowledgeable about the area. The penguins are super cute as well! Highly recommend a trip to Phillip Island using Posh Penguins and James as your guide.
Highly recommended!
sftrav,Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful all day tour! Not just the Penguin Parade, which was a highlight, but many other animals and beautiful walks, with James, who is not only charming and easy to talk to but very knowledgeable!
Perfect day at Phillip Island!
kaileyt,May 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James was a fantastic tour guide for our day on Phillip Island! He was prompt, the car was super comfy and was super accommodating. We really wanted to see animals and we were able to see so many both wild and at wildlife sanctuaries. He took us all over the island and showed us some great spots. He also gave us some great tips for the best penguin parade experience and I can’t tell you how special that evening was. Seeing hundreds of little penguins come from the ocean and waddle back to their burrows was incredible. Make sure you upgrade to penguin’s plus tickets - the grandstands would be very disappointing as they’re quite far away.
Excellent full-day tour!
chikofthesea,Apr 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic! The Phillip Island Penguin Parade was the end goal, but James packed so much more into the full-day tour. He asked if there was anything specific I wanted to see, and suggested, “We can go to A, B, or C if you like.” He mentioned a place where I could pet a koala, and I immediately opted for that. A few minutes later at the Maru Koala and Animal Park, I got to meet Mana the Koala. He was soft, fluffy, and adorable, and I spent several minutes petting him as he sat on his perch, slowly chewing eucalyptus leaves and looking at me. Then, James walked with me through the rest of the park, telling me about the dingoes, emus, kangaroos (including all-white, albino ‘roos), wombats, and a Tasmanian devil. I loved that the ‘roos let us come right up to them. They even nibbled food from the palm of my hand. James took me to some more animal conservation parks on our way to the Penguin Parade. To my delight, I got to see wallabies bouncing through the woods, an echidna rooting in the ground for ants, and a kookaburra chirping in a tree. The Penguin Parade that evening was fun and fascinating. Watching the 12-inch-tall Little Blues come out of the sea in groups, and waddle up the beach to their burroughs and mates was the highlight of an amazing day. I highly recommend Posh Penguins and James. You will get a great tour, customized to your interests, with a professional, friendly, and knowledgeable guide.
The Penquin Parade, and much more. Don't miss it!
skiuba3,Mar 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip with James to Phillip Island. The highlight was the Penguin Parade, which is definitely worth a visit. We were advised that the General Viewing can be crowded in the summer ( and it certainly was), so James got us Penquin Plus tickets. We were escorted by an enthusiastic park guide, and were able to go to special areas such as the underground viewing and the staff lookout tower. This full-day tour included other great experiences: the Koala Preserve, and Phillip Island Wildlife Park, where we were able to feed kangaroos and see Emus, large snakes, exotic birds and a Tasmanian Devil. James has a great personality. He was knowledgeable, relaxed, accommodating, and never rushed us. It was a fun day. I would definitely recommend this tour, especially with James.
Top notch tour guide and visit to Philip Island.
675bh,Feb 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful tour we were given by James. Throughout the booking James kept in touch with me and explained everything in full detail. One could not ask for better guide. James avoided the crowds and insured that the animals we saw were active and entertaining. The Italian restaurant where we ate had delicious food and again, we were able to avoid the crowds. The penguins parade was a delight. We were mesmerized by an overstuffed penguin who kept toppling over as it waddled past the underground viewing area. The koalas, wombats, Tasmanian devil, kangaroos, snakes, long neck turtles and other animals all were fascinating. James also made a few stops where we could watch surfers and observe magnificent beach views. James is an excellent tour guide and a delight to be around. I highly recommend touring Philip Island in a small group; you will surely not be disappointed!
Highlight of trip!
gailh582,Feb 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a 10 day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef from Sydney and after disembarking, we flew to Melbourne specifically to do Posh Penguin Parade and we’re lucky to have had James as our guide! Such a wonderful and easy to converse with young man! Totally enjoyed our 12 hours with him and learned so much from all his knowledge about the area and animals we seen. He truely enjoys what he does and it shows….i can’t imagine being able to enjoy showing people wild animals in their natural habitat! We upgraded to the underground bunker viewing area and it was not over crowded because they only sell so many tickets to prevent that from happening. People don’t listen though about not taking photos which is just awful….i could say so much more but won’t. The kangaroos hopping around the fields were excitingly enjoyable and James pointed out an echidna going into a field from the side of the road and said it’s rare to see that, so we felt special to be able to see it! I /we would not hesitate to do the tour again in a heartbeat especially with James! Well worth it We Thank you James! Gail, Larry, Brittany and Scott USA
Related Experiences
Operated by James Williams