Phillip Island Wildlife And Brighton Beach Boxes Bus Tour
Overview
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There are so many amazing things to see in and around Melbourne that it can be tough to squeeze them all in, but this full-day group trip to Phillip Island is a great place to start.
Description
Summer
Pickups range between: 11am – 12pm
Return to Melbourne approx: 11pm – 12pm
Winter
Pickups range between: 10am – 11am
Return to Melbourne approx: 10pm – 11pm
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Itinerary
Stop At: Brighton Bathing Boxes Association Inc., Esplanade Brighton Beach, Brighton, Bayside, Victoria 3186 Australia
Explore and take amazing photos with your guide of the iconic Brighton Beach boxes where you will be on the beach also witnessing the Melbourne City skyline and taking in the glorious views Port Phillip Bay has to offer.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale, Victoria 3912 Australia
Experience the magic of Australia's native wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary, where you'll meet adorable koalas, playful kangaroos, and other fascinating creatures in a natural bushland setting.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Nobbies Centre, 1320 Ventnor Road, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
Here you will be able to find out all you need to know about the Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock precinct.
Take in the glorious views of the Nobbies and Seal Rock region from this iconic lookout.
Then walk the boardwalk with ocean views to the Nobbies blowhole and Seal Rock and just enjoy the spectacular surrounds.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade, 1019 Ventnor Rd, Summerlands, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade
Watch the penguins emerge from the rolling waves and make their way across the sand to their burrows.
You'll be amazed of the experience you have just had.
Duration: 3 hours
Please note:
Pick up from (or very close to) your choice of Melbourne CBD accommodation. Pick up location and times to be confirmed by the company once booking completed 24 hours prior to the start of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 2 days before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting points
The Hotel Windsor
Ibis Melbourne Hotel & Apartments
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
The Victoria Hotel
Atlantis Hotel
The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
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Reviews
89 reviews
Penguins and more
ommar w,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00six of us went on a tour and we all had a great time. saw wild life, great sunset view at Hobbies and Penguins!!
Adorable Little Penguins
annettel272,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a neat experience and incredible day! We enjoyed the scenic stops, feeding the wallabies and kangaroos at the wildlife sanctuary, and the quaint town of Cowes where we had delicious flakes (shark) and chips for dinner. Of course, the highlight of the trip was watching the adorable little penguins make their way out of the water and onto the beach back home. We only saw 4-5 penguins from the bleachers, but they waddled single file along the boardwalk later on. What a fantastic sight to see! Would highly recommend this tour!
Horrific trip from hell
patriciavallis,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00First of all the air conditioning wasn’t working, it was only a trickle of air. The temperature outside was approximately 40 degrees. It was unbearable and the tour should have been cancelled or another vehicle used. Secondly, the driver decided to change the departure time at Moonlit Sanctuary but only told people after everyone was off the bus. He told most people except one couple. We were on that hot bus for 45 minutes waiting for them and we couldn’t get back in the centre to wait. The couple weren’t at fault as they weren’t told. This is totally unacceptable and horrific as it was unsafe in that heat. I have only just recovered and hope this doesn’t happen to anyone again!!!!
Great tour guide
Heike W,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Here was another tour guide who was really up for his job and who took care of all the participants with wit and charm so that we could all spend an eventful day. I haven't had such an excellent guided day in a long time.
Disappointing
Eileen P,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00They give the expectation that you will see hundreds of penguin marching along the beach but we only saw about 20 and they were far from where we were seated. Huge disappointment! The best part is leaving the stands and seeing a few babies calling for their moms as you walk the boardwalk back to the visitor center. Also, no photography or phone light allowed: no pictures! The Brighton Beach Boxes were okay, the Nobbies were beautiful. But for a 12 hour day with wasted time at a sad animal sanctuary and drive time in a cramped and dated bus, I would not recommend this tour.
Worthwhile experience
S1544EMscottg,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was very good experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. The tours are worth 12 hours and good to see new things
Penguin love
Nada T,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience love the penguin parade. Is so awesome seeing the penguin going to their baby's.
Fun and relaxing
Marissa S,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of photo opportunities. Moonlit Sanctuary is great. I booked animal encounters separately ahead of time to make sure they weren’t sold out, which worked out because the wombat was sold out the day of. Penguin Parade is very cold at night so make sure you bring warm clothes! (We went in mid Sept)
Start pickup should not be changed after customer has booked from available options
PreranaNirav S,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00worth visiting evening waiting long for penguins to arrive Drive is good Pickup options should be complied
Penguin Parade
Global00927648873,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Russell was very friendly. He gave sufficient but not overwhelming explanations. The only part that I wish it can improve is a better condition van bus.
From A$159.00
Melbourne, Australia
- Free cancellation
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