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
664 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
March of the Penguins
BobH1725,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005 Our guide Josh is very friendly and quite knowledgeable.
Recommend this trip!
tham20192019,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was an incredible tour guide. We highly recommend this outing!
Fantastic
Pioneer19349951715,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide! Great recommendations
Exemplary Guide
Reid52022,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Josh, did a superb job. Although we were nonplused by different guides provided by this company for our morning tour, Josh more than made up for it for our afternoon/evening tour. He was informative, enthusiastic, and well informed about each of the destinations in our tour. He was incredibly helpful, going above and beyond by providing us with helpful information about the places we visited and other general tourist information we asked about. He got us great seats for the penguin parade. He was both engaging, and engaged in ensuring that we enjoyed the tour. We would give him six stars if the app allowed it.
JOSH IS A G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time), Cheers Mate!
47paigej,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall experience was phenomenal, got to see a beautiful area of Melbourne I wouldn’t have seen without this tour. Cost was feasible, affordable. Duration allowed for an amazing experience, nice that it starts later in the day to allow morning time in the city & late night drive home gives an opportunity for a nice little nap on the way home. Group size was nice and small, bus didn’t feel overcrowded or overwhelming by any means. Great tour suitable for anyone, youth, seniors, couples, families, etc. Last but not least, our tour guide Josh was incredible. Very laid back, knowledgeable, good humour, welcoming. As a guide he did a great job at ensuring everyone was comfortable & enjoyed their time on the tour, offering bonus stops along the way which made the experience that much better. Shout out to Josh for a memorable experience of Melbourne & the beautiful Phillip Island! We appreciate your service!
Perfect for animal lovers
853jaimei,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the Phillip Island afternoon day trip from Melbourne. The Moonlit sanctuary was a great experience and Travis gave excellent suggestions and information about the animals. The star of the tour was definitely the penguin parade, getting to watch them waddle ashore and trek back to their nests was a treat. Travis was an incredible guide - sharing stories, tips, and good guidance. His genuine enthusiasm was infectious and added so much to the tour.
The penguin parade was the best!
V3806HRlauraw,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis was so perfect! Picked me up on time. Friendly, passionate, knowledgeable, and a great human! Travis worked so diligently to show us all the things! LOVED It!
Knowledgeable Tour Guide
PrivateCityTour,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about all the animal species we saw today. He not only guided us well, he also instructed us about the logistics for dinner and also where our reserved section was for the Penguin Parade. He clearly has done his research.
Penguin Parade
Cruiser20250614104,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh is a great guy/guide. Enjoyed our time with him.
An Unforgettable Trip to Phillip Island 🌊🐧
U8898AYpraveens,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful trip to Phillip Island! Stunning coastal views, fresh ocean breeze, and the magical penguin parade made it an unforgettable and truly beautiful experience.
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