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Phillip Island: Golden Hour Penguin Express Tour w/ Island Pickup

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Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

***Important - this tour DOES NOT depart from Melbourne, pickup is only included from Phillip Island***

Experience the magic of Phillip Island's world-famous Little Penguins at sunset on this expertly guided small-group tour. Departing from your Phillip Island or San Remo accommodation, journey through golden-hour coastal landscapes, encounter native Australian wildlife, and witness thousands of penguins waddle ashore at the iconic Penguin Parade.

Perfect for short-stay visitors and nature enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable Victorian wildlife experience with premium comfort and authentic local guiding.

Skip the hassle of planning logistics and let expert local guides showcase the best of Phillip Island Nature Parks, Cowes coastal village, and Bass Strait's dramatic ocean scenery.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Small group authentic travel — Maximum 15 guests with engaging local guide

The Nobbies Golden Hour Experience — Scenic wildlife boardwalk

Premium Comfort Guarantee — WiFi-equipped midi coach, window seat guarantee for every booking

Cowes village exploration — Beach, shops & coastal streetscape

Wildlife viewing opportunities — Wallabies, echidnas, seabirds, Cape Barren geese, fur seals

Entry to Phillip Island Penguin Parade - General Viewing

Complimentary sparkling wine — Served on board after Nobbies

Convenient pickup & return — From your Phillip Island or San Remo accommodation

Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

Phillip Island

Begin your adventure with convenient pickup from your nominated accommodation. Board your premium midi coach, meet your expert local guide, and settle into your guaranteed window seat for every booking with WiFi access for the journey ahead.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Cowes

Explore the charming seaside village of Cowes on the shores of Western Port Bay. Stroll the sandy beach along The Esplanade, browse local shops and boutiques, and experience the relaxed island village atmosphere. There's time for optional refreshments at local cafes if desired.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Golden Hour + Penguin Plus

Penguin Plus Upgrade Ticket
Pickup included

Golden Hour Penguin Express

Pickup included

Reviews

4.73

48 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • The best time

    Journey826119,

    Nov 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Had the best time even tho the weather wasn't the greatest. Cloudy,windy,miserable sky. Mike collected us from our accommodation on Phillip Island. Mike was very polite,friendly and welcomed us on to his bus with a cheery smile. We collected the remainder of our tour guests from around the Island and the tour began. We were extremely fortunate to be sharing our tour with 6 lovely overseas tourists who were the best people. Cheery,happy,bubbly,friendly. An all round great small group. Mike is very knowledgeable and is great at his job. I would highly recommend this tour and company to anyone wanting value for money and a fun time. Was one of the highlights of my vacation.

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  • Phillip Island. Simple pickup and return from accom. Excellent interactions with the crew. Friendly guys. Penguins and wildlife

    Rod C,

    Oct 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Pickup and return was excellent. Penguins and wildlife were great. Crew were friendly and helpful. Well worth the cash.

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  • Pleasure to deal with and a beautiful place to visit!

    Voyage12107641223,

    Oct 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We were so well looked after by both coordinator Filip and tour guide Yuri. We had a large group including a number of kids - this entailed a little chaos than perhaps normal. Yuri handled us all with grace and good humour, even when a few of the group got lost and meant we had a leave much later than planned! Highly recommend this company - honest, straight forward and a pleasure to deal with!

  • Great service. Easy pick...

    Christine W,

    Sep 29, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great service. Easy pick up and drop off. Ample time to explore Nobbies Point before entry to Penguin parade. Great seats attained due to early drop off however the rudeness of people standing and taking photos spoilt the night. Really needed longer at the penguins as the rude people rushed to the boardwalk. The opportunity to view was hastily done as we were due back to the bus. No opportunity to explore the shops surrounding complex. Glad we went with this tour and recommend it to any traveller.

  • Excellent

    sarathsisirakumarad,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent service, the driver given his service to customers beyond his limits. I highly recommend this friendly service to everyone

  • Great Experience

    Paula W,

    Sep 4, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was such a lovely experience. Our guide, Jordan, was cheerful, knowledgeable and helpful. Long Ways Travel even agreed to move our booking forward by one day when we were delayed and couldn’t make the booked date and time. It was absolutely fascinating to see the little penguins wash up on the beach by the surf, gather in numbers before rushing up the sandbanks to meet their awaiting partners. It was so lovely to hear all the happy chirping when they were reunited. Highly recommend this tour and company. Thank you so much for accommodating us! 😀

  • Very nice tour

    oenache,

    Aug 6, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Very nice tour, well organized, the landscapes are beautiful, we saw many amazing animals and our guide Russell was great

  • Great experience Penguin Tour

    425phillw,

    Jun 24, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We enjoyed this tour, from the first note we received clear, well-timed instructions for pick-up, no missed beats. Rod was quickly in-tune with the type of people we are and it was obvious he likes to conduct his tours with passion and energy. Michael joined the tour as a guide in training. His calm demeanour balanced well against Rod's energy. Michael spotted a penguin in its own burrow (on the side of the road) and allowed us to get unique photos that no other tour buses before or after us noticed. The tempo of the tour was just right with no rushing between locations and plenty of time to compose our photos. This penguin tour hits all the right notes and we highly recommend it

  • Must do tour if staying at Phillip Island

    Relax75703,

    Jun 7, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    As a family of 5 with 3 small children this tour was a perfect way for us to see the highlights of Phillip Island. Ray, our tour guide, was insightful with lots of local knowledge. The pick up and drop off to our accommodation was super convenient. Highly recommend.

  • Heartwarming and welcoming

    362mies,

    Apr 19, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Ray was an excellent guide with a big smile, great humour and just everything we could’ve wanted for our evening 😄 10/10 experience

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