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 Tour - English
Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne with English speaking guide
Pickup included
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
Reviews
543 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Must Do.
E4843YAdawnt,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00our guide Travis was great. took us around and showed us so many great things. As well a setting the parade we saw so many other wonderful things.
Tour with travis to the Penguins
T1111SJlydiad,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis was an excellent tour guide full of interesting information, he took us to lots of different places to see penguins and take lovely photos
Amazing
tamzind2026,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the tour with travis today and had a lovey experience, he helped us out with everything we needed and showed us some unforgettable views would definitely recommended doing this trip, and thank you to Travis!!
Travis was the best!
W8629IKemilyd,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My mom and I took a trip with Travis as our guide! He was incredible!! Travis was a wealth of knowledgeable and so passionate, which was infectious! He gave us information about the many animals and wildlife that he has learned personal experience! He took us to special spots to see wildlife up close! We also got so many amazing views and pictures!! We would highly recommended! This was an incredible experience!!!
Great day out on Phillip Island with a fantastic guide called Travis
philtrueman2017,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day out which was made all the more special by our guide Travis & seeing 1257 penguins tonight. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
Best Penguin Parade Tour
jhajha,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour led by our highly experienced, knowledgeable guide Travis. Overall a must do when visiting Melbourne!!
Penguins, woolamai, the nobbies and moonlit Sanctuary all in one day!
Claire C,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Philip island trip from 1.15pm until midnight yesterday with Travis. It’s a great trip, we saw so much and Travis is an excellent host, sharing his knowledge and advice in a warm way. Sights included the Moonlit sanctuary with its great range of animals, woolamai surf beach with spectacular views, the Nobbies volcanic spot, the star of the show penguin parade and prior to that a trip out to carefully see from a distance penguin nests and many wallabies in the wild. A long day but so much was crammed in making it very worthwhile.
Amazing wildlife
Aaron and L,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis was fantastically well-informed and passionate about the wildlife we saw. He was very helpful and did his best to make everything as smooth as possible. It was a long day but full of amazing wildlife encounters. The penguins were genuinely adorable.
Penguin island
Coastal786914,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis knowledge and commentary was fantastic very enthusiastic about all types of wildlife Would recommend to everyone really good experience Thanks Travis
Phillip Island to see the penguins
alanaS971TG,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a lovely day! Our tour guide Josh was brilliant took us not only to Phillip island to see the lovely penguins which was amazing but several other places of interest in the area. Josh’s knowledge was spot on and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I would highly recommend this day trip. Cheers Josh
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