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Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Afternoon Eco Tour from Melbourne

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Overview

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Experience this enchanting afternoon tour and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, with stunning views of Phillip Island's wild south coast from the clifftop boardwalk.

Prepare to be captivated by the nightly Penguin Parade, as Victoria's largest colony of little penguins emerges from the water and makes their adorable journey across the beach to their burrows. Witness their fascinating rituals of feeding, mating, caring for their young, and moulting.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board

Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: This package includes our Puffing Billy Half-day tour & our Phillip Island Penguin Parade Afternoon tour

Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: Please note that when booking this package you will participate in both tours on the same day, Puffing Billy in the morning & Penguin Parade in the afternoon. You will have a lunch break in Melbourne between the tours

Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option: If joining this option your return time to Melbourne will be between 9pm-midnight depending on the season

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

1

Phillip Island

Experience an afternoon adventure that takes you directly to Phillip Island for the spectacular Penguin Parade!

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Cape Woolamai Beach

Stop by this stunning surf beach at Cape Woolamai! We visit this spot only during the summer.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

WiFi on board

Entry fees for Phillip Island Penguin Parade

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Professional, Friendly & Informative Tour Guide

English Speaking Tour Guide

Combo: Puffing Billy + Penguin option is 2 half-day tours joined together & taken on the same day

Gratuities

Food & Drink

Options

Standard Viewing

Standard Penguin Parade: See the Phillip Island Penguin Parade from public boardwalks and viewing stands. No maximum number of people.

Puffing Billy & Penguins combo

Add on Puffing Billy: Continue your journey by joining our Phillip Island afternoon tour following your Puffing Billy experience in the morning.
This is a full day experience: You'll return to Melbourne after Puffing Billy & enjoy a lunch break before rejoining for the Phillip Island Afternoon tour

Reviews

4.92

457 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Friendly and experienced tour guide.

    Wilson L,,Feb 22, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Booking and confirmation were smooth. Our driver/guide, Raquel was punctual and very friendly. Most importantly our tour was smooth.

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  • Jacqui was amazing

    Alexandra S,,Feb 22, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Probably one of the best experiences of my life. I was solo and our guide Jacqui was basically my private tour guide as I could ask her so many questions sitting next to her. Highly recommend. The weather was not great and it was raining a lot, but it didn’t matter because we saw so much wildlife that came out :)

  • Phenomenal

    K9870ZUneilt,,Feb 17, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing experience, Jacqui was excellent! I recommend getting the penguin plus ticket -- we got that and the view of the penguins was phenomenal.

  • An Unforgettable Day on Phillip Island — Thanks to Jai!

    brandin548,,Feb 16, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My husband and I had an absolutely incredible time on our Phillip Island day tour, which ended with the magical Penguin Parade. We loved every moment of it and would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Melbourne. A huge part of what made our day so special was our tour guide, Jai. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the area. Throughout the trip, he shared fascinating insights and fun facts that brought each stop to life. His expertise made the journey just as enjoyable as the destinations themselves. Jai consistently went above and beyond to make sure everyone had the best possible experience. Thanks to his thoughtful guidance, we had amazing views, learned so much about the island’s wildlife and history, and were perfectly positioned to see the adorable Little Penguins during the parade. Insider Scoop - sit on the edges of the benches instead of beach front. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a more memorable day. Highly recommend!

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  • Rich itinerary

    DickyS353,,Feb 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The itinerary is very rich, each attraction, the tour guide Matt is very carefully explained, also has to share the best location and time to appreciate the penguin nest, so we can be happy! Thank you very much for Matt's arrangement!

  • Great wildlife!

    A8688NWcarriep,,Feb 14, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    We loved spending the afternoon with Jess- she was fun, informative, and so friendly! The penguins were a huge highlight and we were able to see several other animals in the wild! Jess gave us great directions every step of the way.

  • Very recommended trip

    Navigate14524526807,,Feb 12, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our tour guide is Rhys, who is humorous and warm to introduce us to the city while driving a day, so that people in the outside world can better understand and love the city. We first went to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conversation Park for almost two hours, the length and content are perfect for families with children. Then we headed to Cape Woolamai Beach on Philip Island, where it started to rain. Rhys didn't help us throw away, but instead started driving in the rain and taking us to find animals Safari, everyone was excited to find the penguin's home, watching various animals run out to drink water on the road. Finally came to Penguin Parade for dinner. Unfortunately, it was raining and there was no way to Cows and Nobbies Centre. Rhys experience very old tell us how to arrange the details of the trip to watch the penguin parade. We had a very nice day with the whole family and thank you very much Rhys!

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  • Top experience

    danielkO2933HV,,Feb 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    As an unbelievable day out, aside from the actual tour itself, Rhys was an unbelievable tour guide. Learnt so much surrounding the locations on the tour but aside from that so much about the country of Australia. Top bloke. Would highly recommend this tour for anybody but as a solo traveller it was great.

  • Nice day with lots of animals

    I1485MNkimn,,Feb 10, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Nice day where we saw lots of nature and wildlife. Moonlit Sanctuary is a really nice little zoo with Australian wildlife. The Penguin Parade is a tourist trap, but you almost have to experience it. Our guide Chris N was cozy and entertaining, so we were lucky to drive with him.

  • Really smooth tour where everything was on time and clear instructions were followed

    400jadync,,Feb 8, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Only the funniest and most energetic tourist guide ever ps Ed Sheeran would be proud of him but in all seriousness it was an amazing tour in every aspect and would definitely love to do this again .

From A$155.00

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