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
725 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical
Lisa W,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis took us to spend a special evening with the penguins of Phillip Island, educating and entertaining us along the way. We also got to meet other Australian wildlife including the cutest (awake!) koalas at Moonlit Sanctuary. Travis is passionate about conservation - you can tell he truly cares about and bonds with the animals seen on the tour. Thanks, Travis, for a great day!
Philip island Moonlit Sanctuary experience
Quest37865689704,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was really nice guide and the trip to Philip island and moonlit sanctuary was as so very nice. Enjoyed it very much. Very insightful information about different animals
LOVED IT!!
M6047SYgiuliam,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh gave us instructions on how to spot the penguins and we were able to see them, but to follow them all the way back!!
Amazing Experience
frenorginu,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience to watch the penguin parade at Philip Island. Our trip with Travis was fun and educational. Travis is very knowledgeable and has so many stories that made it more fun and memorable. He is very professional and gave us is enough time to enjoy the animals. He also stopped us at beautiful spots for photos. It was a great tour with Travis overall.
Super Tour
A8350TJjohnf,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis is a fantastic guide. His passion fro the animals and the environment sets him apart from other tour guides.
Amazing Tour
laurie1330,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis was our guide and he was amazing! He was very informative and funny! We were able to see koalas that were awake at the Habitat and feed the kangaroos. The penguin parade was incredible! We highly recommend this tour!
The Perfect Phillip Island Tour
elif Z7658DP,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phillip Island was already beautiful, but Josh made the tour unforgettable. Great energy, amazing guiding, and genuinely friendly. Windy roads, stunning views, tiny penguins… 🐧🌊✨
Excellent experience
Scenic59890023504,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience! Josh is a great guide! He is very knowledgeable and very approachable! The admission fee was through my travel agent. Visit was all afternoon and into evening. We made a few stops along the route before reaching Phillip Island. Penguins emerge from the water at dusk and make their way to their Burroughs. Such a site to see! I recommend Josh and the tour to anyone!
Wonderful trip for any animal lover!
Venture61282573271,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis was an outstanding tour guide. He knew so much about all of the animals, as well as their names and he was very enthusiastic and fun. The penguin parade was amazing, definitely book penguins plus!!
Lovely Penguin Parade
Go756680,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great trip! Our tour guide gave us lots of good advice and made sure we had a good experience.
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