Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne

Overview

Available languages

Hindi

German

Russian

Portuguese

Korean

Chinese

Malay

Cantonese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Arabic

Vietnamese

Thai

Japanese

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In just one extraordinary day, experience two of Victoria’s top wildlife attractions: the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, with one of Australia's largest colony of fur seals; and the nightly Penguin Parade, where little penguins pop out of the water and waddle across the beach to their burrows.

At the Nobbies and Seal Rocks, the clifftop boardwalk opens up breathtaking views of Phillip Island’s wild south coast, and there are further lookout points among natural sea bird gardens which have spectacular flowering displays in spring.

Then witness Victoria’s largest colony of little penguins in the nightly Penguin Parade. As dusk falls, hundreds of little penguins splash out of the water onto the beach, making their way to their burrows. They feed at sea and return to their burrows to mate, care for their young and to moult.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Photography and video are NOT PERMITTED at the Penguin Parade

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

This tour returns to Melbourne at approximately 9pm-12am depending on the season

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

General viewing entry fees at the Penguin Parade

Park Entry Fees

WiFi on board

Friendly & informative tour guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Options

General Viewing

Reviews

4.74

160 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

136

Great experience!
Amruta P,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Excellent experience! We loved seeing the little penguins. The weather was terrible, but everything else totally made up for it. Special shoutout to our incredible tour guide and driver James C! We were traveling with our whole family with kids and grandma- he took very good care of us. We liked all the stories about Australia, Philip island and the food recommendations. He was also very kind to drop us off very close to our hotel to make our journey very very comfortable. 10/10 would recommend.
Simon was a great guide,...
Debra E,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Simon was a great guide, safe driver and informative. Tour left on time and Simon provided information along the way. Only 14 on the tour, maximum was 24 so we had room to spread out on the bus. Despite the afternoon traffic and slightly longer journey time we still had plenty of time to walk along the boardwalk and explore the shop at The Nobbies. Simon showed us the viewing area for the parade and best place and time to sit. We had eaten before the start of the tour so didn’t need to buy food at the information centre. There were long queues. Gift shops had plenty of selections. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate as it started to rain and was windy as the penguins came ashore, luckily we were prepared. Simon had allowed plenty of time for us to view the penguins before having to rejoin the bus for the trip back to Melbourne. We were dropped off closer to our hotel in the way home as it was around 11pm. Would happily do another tour with GoWest as they were very professional.
Riding for the Penguins
Doraiswamy R,
Jan 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The bus ride itself was a unique experience with Alisha driving us all the way and telling us about the different places on the way. And the penguin parade at the end was just spectacular
Loved it!
Andrea G,
Oct 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed this experience. Our driver/guide was excellent and the Penguin Parade was so amazing I don’t have words. Loved it.
Penguins parade Phillip Island
Ramunas K,
Sep 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Absolutely worth it, experience of a lifetime to see world's smallest penguins returning from the sea to their burrows after sunset.