Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Every night at sunset, the truly incredible spectacle of the Penguin Parade occurs on the beaches of Phillip Island. The local colony of little penguins emerges from the water to make their way to the burrows in the sand dunes - and this tour is your chance to witness this unforgettable phenomenon in real life!
We’ll spend the day exploring top attractions including Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and the Nobbies, before settling in on the sand, ready for the main show at the Penguin Parade. Including all entrance fees, this great value tour is the best way to discover the wild coastal scenery and delightful animals of Phillip Island.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unfortunately we cannot take infants under the age of 3 years old
Please note: Evenings on Phillip Island can be cold and windy during the Penguin Parade. We recommend wearing warm clothing, such as a good jacket, to stay comfortable.
Most travellers can participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance to the Moonlit Sanctuary
General admission to the Penguin Parade
Wildlife Viewing
Air-conditioned vehicle
Free Audio Guide App
Melbourne CBD Pick up and Drop off
Lunch
You can purchase dinner at the town of Cowes
Please bring you own water bottles, we discourage the use of single use plastic bottles
What To Expect
Moonlit Sanctuary is home to stacks of well-known Aussie animals including kangaroos, wombats, and Tasmanian devils, plus many lesser-known species such as the spot-tailed quoll, yellow-bellied glider and long-nosed potoroo.
Woolamai Beach
Located at the base of Cape Woolamai, Woolamia Beach is one of Victoria's most beautiful and rugged beaches. With huge surf and a soft golden sand, any trip to Phillip Island must include a stop here.
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Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade
Pickup included
Reviews
588 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Steve (driver) very helpful
WeiHong N,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Steve is very friendly throughout our tour, we personally request him to drop us at A'Becker street, which my mum cant walk much after a long time, he did it~
Phillips Island Tour
Henry T,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was such a great experience seeing the wallabies and the small little penguins arrive home from the shore in groups. The tour operator was very kind and informative.
Great trip,watched the Penguins,were fully entertained during the journey by Steve
117anujg,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip,very nice sight seeing and the driver Steve explained everything very nicely. All in all had a fun trip and enjoyed it.
Philip Islands
Stefan B,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An exciting day to Philip island, Stop at some nice places and surfspots / beaches that were appreciated extra much. Nice guide and positive atmosphere. Rounding off the Ping-Pong Parade was an experience we will talk about with our friends.
Ok but quiet long
Haseeb A,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The driver Chris or so is hard working old man. However, he did not have any consideration that the passengers especially at the back were freezing. He put the constantly kept the temperature at 21 even though the day was cold with heavy rain. Due to this the windows were fogged. You can't see anything. I asked him to increase the temperature which would have warmed up the bus and passemger comfort while defogged the windows so you can enjoy the view. To which he said the temparature is just fine. The penguins is the nost exciting part at the end but better to book the upgrade in advance as the general seating is far and no fun. Especially if the weather is bad. If you can go in a private tour to the kangroo/koala farm and the penguins directly. The remaining stops are nothing exciting and mainly for the use of bathroom which is important for a long trip.
Super fun!
Cynthia S,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Super fun and guide was so much knowledge in one young man. We had lots of opportunities to explore our destinations
Fantastic Day
303fionam,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From our very first contact with Steve, he made our trip so enjoyable with information of sights along the way, his Dad jokes and honking of the horn. It was a wonderful day. From the animals and birds at Moonlight sanctuary to the Penguin parade, such an amazing experience. Would recommend this tour.
Metallica Atlanta travelers
Nani W,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An awesome experience. The penguin parade was so hard to see at the platform. Might be better to see it from the boardwalk
Penguin Parade Should Not Be Missed
17seanl,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great day and Luke was fun guide. Enjoyed the wildlife park and seeing the koalas, wombats, dingos, etc. Loved the penguin parade. The staff at the parade are very knowledgable. Highly recommend !
Tour guide makes a difference
Felicia C,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I was very pleased with our trip and the guide tour Luke made a big difference. The drive to Phillip island is about 2 hours and that would’ve been very boring if we wouldn’t have entertainment. Our tour guide was very funny we laughed a lot and even sang. Also was important he gave us directions and emphasized the returning time for each stop we made. It was a hot day and the stop at the animal sanctuary was a bit on the lazy side for the animals. The highlight of the trip was the penguin march when they returned to their burrows. We attended general admission but we all had the chance for a close up visual encounter from the overpass just before we returned to the bus.
From A$145.00
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