Full-Day Penguins and Wildlife Nature Experience from Melbourne
Overview
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12 hours
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Looking to get up close and personal with some of Australia's most iconic wildlife? Then look no further than the Penguins & Wildlife Nature Experience!
This small-group day tour departing from Melbourne will take you to some of the most popular nature spots in the country, including Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, The Nobbies boardwalk, and the world-famous Penguin Parade.
This is a truly unique opportunity to get up close and personal with nature and wildlife!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All fees and taxes
Admission into Moonlit Sanctaury
General admission into Penguin Parade
Return transport to/from Melbourne
Lunch is available to purchase at Moonlit Sanctaury
Dinner is available to purchase at Phillip Island
Snacks at own expense
What To Expect
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
At Moonlit Sanctuary, you'll get to encounter famous Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, reptiles, Tasmanian Devils, and of course, Koalas! You may even have the opportunity to get up close to a Koala or wallaby. *Small fee applies
Cape Woolamai
Get sand between your toes on a stroll across Woolamai Beach, and watch surfers complete entertaining tricks on the beautiful waves at this world-renowned surf beach. (Time permitting)
Options
Tour Plus Penguins Pus
Penguin Plus Upgrade: Superb up-close viewing from the tiered seating in Penguins Plus.
Pickup included
General Viewing
Pickup included
Reviews
146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The smallest (and cutest) penguins in the world
grace c,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00We enjoyed the day- it was an easy pickup from the Mail Exchange hotel, then a seamless drive to the Moonlit Sanctuary (we got to feed so many wallabies and kangaroos), a few other less memorable stops, then Phillip Island for the smallest penguins in the world. We had a wonderful time seeing the animals, and I also appreciated that our guide/driver gave us an additional information about the city sights as we drove to the different drop-off locations.
A tour to remember
kala K,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00A very good tour . Driver and guide was awesome . Enjoyed the tour and the penguins . It was a delight to see them walking together
Amazing trip
Taira S,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00I glad I took the tour, it was lovely experience to feed kangaroo, see the ocean..thank you for organizing everything so well. Taira
Be prepared
Serena S,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00Make sure you dress as warm as possible. We bought some extra knit hats at one of the souvenir shops. The souvenirs were cheaper in Cowes than the penguin center too. We regretted not paying for the Penguin Plus option as we couldn’t see anything with general admission though we did see a few penguins along the boardwalk.
Crowded, small bus but fun
Donald P,
Feb 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00The bus was very small. Sanctuary was ok, have to pay extra for encounters with animals. Nobbies were so busy could hardly walk down walkways. Penguin parade fun but people were continually walking by and standing up so hard to see penguins and even when asked to not take pictures they would try and do it, very rude.
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Operated by Explore Australia Tours