Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Afternoon Eco Tour from Melbourne
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
Phillip Island
Experience an afternoon adventure that takes you directly to Phillip Island for the spectacular Penguin Parade!
Cape Woolamai Beach
Stop by this stunning surf beach at Cape Woolamai! We visit this spot only during the summer.
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
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
Standard Viewing
Standard Penguin Parade: See the Phillip Island Penguin Parade from public boardwalks and viewing stands. No maximum number of people.
Reviews
396 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bluely is a great tour guide
691karisc,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bluey was a great tour guide! he’s so great he taught us alof and gave us good recommendations on where to eat he also suggested where to sit during the penguin parade allowing us to see a vast amount of penguins
Yiota the best tour guide!!!
324adityb,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yiota from Go West is a fantastic tour guide who took us on a long but beautiful tour day around Brighton, Moonlit Conservative Park and finally the Philips Island where we witnessed the lovely Penguin Parade. She was very compassionate and accommodating throughout the day that made our tour experience really awesome. I would recommend you to book your next tour with Go West if you are planning to come to Melbourne!! And if you got the company of Yiota, you are in for a really great day!!!
Philip Island Tour
803aparnai,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Philip Island tour was great, thanks to our tour guide Benjamin (Ben). He was very insightful, helpful and made us pretty comfortable during our time on the trip.
Super penguins, great guide
652leop,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The highlights of the tour were the penguins and they chipper, helpful, friendly guide, Alecia. The other stops - 30 min beach stop, some other landmark - were forgetable. The town Cowes we stopped in was somewhere in between. Mostly, it was my fault for opting for the half day over full day tour but overall Alecia's energy and friendliness and the mass of Penguins waddling out of the ocean were worth the 9 hour commitment.
Thank Mr Bob
486chenb,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day tour to zoo & philip island. Mr Robbo is a great and humorous tour guide and great driver. He shared his life stories snd share about the stories of the places we went. He cared about us and even ofger his jacket to us and he left monhacket.
Penguin perfection
Behler98,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour. Rhys was a great guide who managed to provide us with a fun experience even though we caught some traffic on our way to Phillip Island. Loved his tips on the best spots for seeing the penguins.
Bluey was a great guide, funny and very kind. It was amazing to have him as our tour guides. I would love to go to phli
khushiin2025,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bluey was a great guide! It was amazing to have him. One of the most memorable trips Phil Island is beautiful, the penguins walked so cutely.
Philips Island and Penguin Parade
DonnaG780,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed Lucy's humor. Trip was jam-packed with lovely sites and adorable animals. Thank you for a most enjoyable day.
Great Experience
shaeppy26,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Naomi was great guide! Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour is highly Recommendable. We got a very good impression of Aussie wildlife.
Phillip island penguin tour
michaelsX8619QS,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the tour with Jools & Gumnet. Jools was an exceptional host and made every part of the journey very magical. Lots of information was provided along the way, and Jools went out of her way to take us the special spots and see new sights that added an extra bit of enjoyment. Jools is thoroughly a lovely woman and we would love to be her friend in the future.
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