Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Be treated to a visit at Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park where you will have the opportunity to interact with an array of Australian native animals such as koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, an array of colorful birds & reptiles. Visit the Nobbies - home to the largest colony of fur seals in Australia. Then it is on to the gala event! Delight in the magic of visiting the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you will have the privilege of witnessing a true miracle - our beautiful little penguins arriving ashore to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia. After a long swim at sea, they will be dressed up in what looks like a tuxedo - marvel at these stunning flightless birds as they waddle right past you on the way to their home. Depending on the time of year, you can tailor your tour and include free time exploring Phillip Island at your own pace.
Enjoy this highly personalised tour with a small-group limited to only 11 passengers.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children 3 and under not catered for. Booster seat available for children 4 to 7 available.
Tour not normally suitable for cruise ship passengers. Tour starts between 1 and 2 pm depending on time of year from city centre and finishes between 8:30 PM and 11:45 PM. It is your responsibility to check you can make it on time to avoid missing out on tour and cancellation fees.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
See Australia’s unique wildlife
The Nobbies
watch
What‘s Included
Nobbies and Seal Rock
Moonlit Sanctuary
Selected City Centre Hotel pickup and drop-off
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Phillip Island + Plus Option
Penguin penguins Viewing : Smaller Stand to see penguins closer as they come out of the water on the way to the colony
Pickup included
Phillip Island Tour - English
Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne with English speaking guide
Pickup included
Reviews
691 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good Value!!
KarelO 13,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was very good!! Very informative!!
Fantastic day on Phillip Island
RPreston27,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an excellent day trip. Our guide, Josh, provided knowledgeable commentary about a multitude of topics, from the founding of Australia to the various wildlife we viewed. The Moonlit Sanctuary, the little penguins on Phillip Island, viewing the Noobies and dining at the town of Cowes made for a fantastic day.
Josh was amazing! So knowledgeable, informative, laid back yet very professional. The stops we made were on point!
Michelle K,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous experience with Josh!! Would recommend for all ages! Enjoyed all of our stops and his recommendations. Amazing views and experiences
Excellent tour guide.
991colleenf,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was fabulous! Very articulate and knowledgeable. Josh made a great tour even better. He never made us feel rushed.
Penguin parade great
Karen K,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The penguin parade was truly amazing and what made the trip worthwhile. Our tour guide did not have a lot of knowledge. He seemed happy to be rid of us at the sanctuary and went to the coffee shop to sit down and talk with other drivers. The sanctuary had many animals, but was more like a zoo. The tour guide told us they did not rehab animals just kept them there as a breeding population. Many are not endangered. They hand out tubs of kibble to feed the resident kangaroos. They also had a large gift shop. Just seemed like a tourist trap. The beach where we stopped to watch surfers was pretty, but not too interesting. Dinner was at an OK restaurant in a very touristy area.
Penguin Parade didn’t disappoint!
elizabethsY111BK,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Travis was great! He provided a lot of tips, information and great insights to make our experience a memorable one. Highly recommend this small group experience and upgrade to the Penguin Plus package. Worth it!
Great time
C9587VHtims,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis is an expert at guiding the penguin experience
Awesome experience worth the time
Jody T,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and the guide was amazing. They are very knowledgeable and caring to the group
The shorter version and...
Rodrigo I,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The shortest and quality version to see the penguins. The guide with the best attitude , with tips Stand tickets with better place to see penguins.
Amazing animals, guides and experience!!!
833melisal,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and personable. They even went above and beyond to ensure that we were all comfortable and had a great experience. The locations did not disappoint. It was thrilling to feed wallabies and Roos and then to see wallabies in the wild was awesome! The march of the penguins was truly a highlight - we saw well over 100! Dress warm & bring rain ponchos! Thank you Josh and Tess for making this an unforgettable day!
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