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
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
568 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A five star experience
Jen A,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was a fabulous way to spend the day. The bus made it easy, Jono was a friendly guide, and the animals (koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, kookaburras and, of course, penguins) were so much fun to see. When seeing the penguins, go as far down the stairs as possible and stay to the right.
A must do if in Melbourne
Angela B,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a unique experience. Great tour guide - Burton! Told us exactly where to sit for best views of the March.
Lovely day!
Jill K,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful day tour with James- learned so much about the area, saw all the bucket-list animals and truly enjoyed seeing the little penguins! The only issue we had was with the pickup time: all the communication from Viator was for 12:30- but the tour provider didn’t arrive then. When we communicated with them directly they said it was 1:20. So a bit of a wait
Oh well
Megan G,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00The bus ride, driver and stops were all fantastic (driver just needed to speak louder) but the penguins were a little disappointing I guess because there were SO MANY people, and I mean thousands, and so many of them totally disregarded all requests to put cameras away and remain seated - it was distracting and ruined the experience. Plus, we were a LONG way back from the approx. 20 little penguins, and with low lighting it was quite hard to even see them. I'm sure other nights are more fruitful, and people with better eyesight probably fare better but it's just a shame the penguin-parade organizers have chosen to pack SO many people in and don't provide enough crowd control (or food outlets)!!!
Great tour to see penguins!
Lydia V,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great day but it is quite long so be prepared for that. Also make sure to have a long coat and hat or a poncho in case of bad weather. James, our guide for the day, was terrific! He was so informative and entertaining and has very good taste in music! He was also super helpful with practical suggestions throughout the tour. I highly recommend him!
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