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• Long day - Good trip- could be better

  Niroshan S,May 27, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  This is a really great tour packing in a number of things but just felt so hurried at every place. Better communication about pick up time would have enabled me to have not rushed getting there for 9.45 am when the pick up was in fact at 10.50am... There was a few of us who had not got any messages. No Headcounts - I was left at one place and coach had to come back. Viator and The zoo was excellent in getting the coach to come back and pick me up. I got a free voucher to use at the zoo cafe , but unfortunately I had already eaten ...so gave it to the driver.... Passengers should have been told to remain in same seat throughout the journey. This caused some friction amongst some passengers during trip which I don't think driver was made aware off. 30 Mins for a dinner stop off- hardly had time to eat . We should have been warned that no photos would be allowed where the penguins were to be seen. I had some excellent Viator trips during this holiday and feel with a few minor operational adjustments, it could easily be a 5 star review. ..simple things like headcounts, passengers asked not to move seats ( seat numbers should be allocated ) and an hour for dinner as well as a bit longer duration at zoo .. The beach spot was lovely but cafe was shut...

• A day with a great tour guide and even better views of penguins

  Josh A,May 26, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  WHAT A DAY!!! Tour was brilliantly guided by Elliot and he made the day go by so quickly, he helped bring laughs and smiles to the bus and he was excellent at showing us around Philip island and the sanctuary. The tour itself was well structured and none of the journeys felt too long. I would highly recommend not only booking Philip island through this company but also the other tours they offer. Also, the penguin parade was very fun and watching the little penguins waddle up the beach was another great part of the day and added to the overall experience.

• Phillip Island Tour

  traceymH4300AY,May 25, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We enjoyed this tour, especially seeing the Penguins. Elliot (our guide) was great. He kept everyone entertained and informed during the tour. Good value and well organised with stops along the way. Would definately organise another tour with this company. Tracey & Glen

• Penguin parade day trip

  Nellyfreed,May 25, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  It’s a long day so ve prepared. Viator scheduled this through another provider and therefore we did not get the message if the derailed tine fir pick up. Also we did not have an option to upgrade our seating to watch the penguin parade through our reservation with Viator

• Animals Galore!

  Tyrone F,May 23, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  A full day out of the city to explore the beautiful Phillip island and the lovely seaside town of Cowes before ending the tour watching the penguins during twilight. The first stop at Moonlit Sanctuary was a great start feeding the Ozzie wildlife before we continued on the tour. Overall a very enjoyable day out in the capable hands of our driver and tour guide Craig. He did an excellent job indeed!

• Excellent

  Manmohan N,May 20, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  John was excellent as our tour guide. He was good with clear communication and timings and had enough time for sight seeing

• The best day ever. Top notch.

  I7623KPkellyg,May 19, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We have had the best ever day. One of my bucket list items to come to Phillip Island & to see the Penguins. We visited so many places. Steve our guide is amazing, friendly, funny & very knowledgeable. Fantastic tour, great value for money & our quide was the best guy ever. Thanks so much.

• Wonderful experience, great guide and spectacular views

  michelecartier,May 17, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Amazing experience, great guide Elliot who really took the time to provide us with some historical facts about the city, Philip Island and penguins

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• The guide made very...

  Cheryl T,May 16, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  2.00

  The guide made very inappropriate jokes some of which were transphobic, sexist, and ethnic. He started 20 minutes late and never gave us a chance to really eat. At the Moonlit Sanctuary, he left one of the passengers behind because he never bothered counting and then blamed the rest of us for not realizing the person was not there. We finally got to the penguin parade but by then it was pretty much dark and the person at the park told me that we had missed the bulk of the penquins coming out of the water. The guides attitude was, "as long as you see some, that's good enough". He just doesn't seem to care about the quality service he provides.

• A safe place to see the koala

  america775,May 13, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Arriving at noon in Melbourne, part of the group decides to visit the city while I and others in my car go to visit some places. We start the tour at a center where we see many koalas; I must say they are very cute. Then we go along the sea where a strong wind blows to see the penguins, but due to the strong wind, we are only able to see one hidden under a bridge. Along the road, we stop to take a photo where the motorcycle grand prix takes place.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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