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
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
What‘s Included
Entrance to the Moonlit Sanctuary
Wildlife Viewing
General admission to the Penguin Parade
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
775 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour for animal lovers!
Gieselle S,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It will be a long day but very fun! If you are going during the Australian winter or weather predicts rain, make sure to wear warm, rain wear. Eliot was a great guide and loved the smaller group size. Wish we saw some seals but the Penquin Parade at the end was the best!
Wildlife in Southern Australia
Kathy R,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a long day - about 11 hours in all, but worth it. The weather could have cooperated a bit more, but all our stops were beautiful. Koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and of course penguins! Craig took great care of us. I would do this trip again!
Little Disappointed
Mehul P,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Phillip Island does not have any koalas and kangaroos. Though penguin parade is amazing. Tour takes you to Moonlit Sanctuary and then to Phillip Island.
Lovely experience....
Rachel Y,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely experience. Wonderful sights, wildlife. The penguin parade was magnificent. Dress warmly because it’s breezy by the ocean.
A Great Day With Wildlife
Paula H,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great wildlife day with our tour guide, Elliot, who educated and entertained us. The Moonlit Sanctuary was a pleasant surprise to walk among so many animals or be so near them. My husband got to pet a kangaroo and you can feed them. The Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park is a great surrounding and experience but please note that the penguins are on their schedule - not yours - so don’t be surprised about a wait or the possibility of not seeing many as viewers jostle for positioning. We enjoyed our guide’s tips and info about Melbourne and other towns including great restaurant suggestions. Our only disappointment was we thought this was a smaller tour (rather than a large busload). Will pay closer attention next time to avoid the hassles of a large group.
Zero out of 5. Very poor
Joanne F,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00This tour was an absolute waste of time and money. Although the bus arrived on time for my sister and me, every other stop was a disaster long delays, constant waiting around for late passengers, and a tour guide who made zero effort to stick to the schedule. Moonlit Sanctuary was nothing more than a pointless filler activity. The advertising makes it sound like part of the Phillip Island experience, but it’s nowhere near it and adds nothing except wasted hours. Because people didn’t follow the timings and the guide didn’t enforce them, we lost valuable time at the Nobbies Boardwalk and had no chance to visit the Penguin Parade information centre, grab food, or even look around. To make it worse, after finally seeing the penguins, we were told to be back on the bus within an hour completely unrealistic and unfair given the chaos earlier in the day. When I requested a refund for this poorly run, misleading tour, I was offered a 25% of the ticket price. Save yourself the frustration. Skip this tour entirely. Hire a car and do the trip yourself, you’ll have a far better experience without the incompetence and time‑wasting.
Travelling around Port Philip
Jane S,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great bus driver/guide. Loved the stops on the way, especially Moonlit sanctuary. We should have had more time there. I was upset that the penguin parade was so commercialized. Too many people at one time. I felt we were infringing on the penguins territory.
Tour review of Philip island
Tapan M,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour itinery is good but the satisfaction depends on the guide which was not visited ble here. The tour guide is rubbish in information sharing to make the tour interesting He is over smart than required
Fun tour
Lisa C,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elliott did a great job leading the tour. I enjoyed the Moonlit Sanctuary, and while it was cold and raining during the penguin parade, it was fun to see the penguins when they arrived. I accidentally left a souvenir on the bus, but Sightseeing Tours Australia helped to get the souvenir back.
You should stick to the...
Anonymous,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00You should stick to the plan obviously, if the flight is cancelled and you've got delay, they wont wait for you even for 15 minutes but that's fine, al least I learn something.
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