Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade
Overview
Available languages
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 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.
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
Options
Full-Day Phillip Island Tour with Kangaroo, Koala and Penguin Parade
Pickup included
Reviews
712 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Day at Prince Island
Michael W,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Long day, but lots of fun. Missed the koala experience (was sold out when we got there) but was able to feed and pet wallabies and baby kangaroo. Penguin march was a bit anticlimactic (not an army, just a dozen or so at a time), but still fun. Definitely worth the trip and our guide/driver, Craig, was wonderful.
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V4106POcatherinel,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting journey. Information that the guide distills over the trip and visits. Magic the spectacle of the arrival on the beach of pygmy penguins. .
Penguin Parade over-rated.
C8233KIkimg,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Ticket had pickup time of 12:30, but bus never showed so a message was sent, and we were advised pickup time is 1:20 so we had to wait. There was a big build up to the Penguin Parade. We were told that hundreds of penguins would come up we were highly disappointed as there were only a couple groups that came out of the water and we never were even able to see them cross the beach. The driver was very friendly though and Moonlit Sanctuary was the best part of the trip.
Great time
Trip8-KR,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The amount of wildlife spotted was excellent, and our guide knowledgeable. Highly recommended to purchase kangaroo and wallaby food at Moonlight Sanctuary. The penguins were (as expected) absolutely adorable.
Phillip island tour
Jane P,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour. Our guide Elliot was first rate. We all throughly enjoyed our day. Our only quip was that the pick up time was a little unclear but we were just early but the tour itself more than made up for that
Fun and Informative Tour
Susan B,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver/guide John was excellent-- one of the best we've ever had. He gave us a wealth of information, plus little stories and fun facts about the animals and places. He was super friendly and funny, and an excellent driver as well. I liked the itinerary and being able to walk about on our own at each stop, rather than in a guided hoard. He maybe gave us a bit too much time at the Penguin Parade stop and we were the last bus to leave (of over 50 busses) to return back to Melbourne.
Amazing experience and...
Ashmita L,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Amazing experience and Elliott is a great tour guide, super helpful and engaging! only thing if you’re on the bigger side the bus is tiny and very uncomfortable to get around. otherwise can’t complain
No penguins
Irene M,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00All was good. Guide showed up 45 minutes late…but he was knowledgeable and good. All fun to do we waited and waited and waited for the penguins……. Really didn’t see any…but maybe it was a bad day.
Unforgettable!
L801UChollyf,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of our favourite days of our whole holiday! Craig the tour guide was lovely, very knowledgeable and made sure we had a wonderful day. It's a full day tour but moves at a nice relaxed pace, we never felt rushed even though there were several stops.
Penguin walk
Joe S,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was amazing as we got to see the penguins in their natural environment and had an opportunity to see how they interacted with each other. Our driver John was very knowledgeable and provided a very entertaining tour and answered all our questions. Truly a worthwhile experience.
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