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
697 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceeded our expectations!!
M2922HBcindym,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour! Travis our guide was great - he has a lot of passion for the animals and Australia! He went way out of his way to ensure we had a hreat time and saw lots of penguins (and other animals).
Fun family trip
beckysO2806MR,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was very informative and we had a lovely family trip.
Penguin Supreme
mattgM1722UE,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was super enjoyable and we got loads of interesting information. Josh was a great guide!
Oceana Phillip Island, Moonlit Sanctuary and Penguin Parade
Wmmorrismd,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was our tour guide and was excellent., knowledgeable, thoughtful informative and energetic. The bus was comfortable with great viewing. We stopped at Moonlit Sanctuary, an animal park where we saw a wide variety of native Australian animals up close including feeding them out of our hand. Along the way we saw wallabies, a variety of birds, and several achidnas. We stopped at several beautiful coastal viewing sites including the Nobbies. The highlight of course was the march of the little penguins where he positioned us in an ideal spot for viwing. I would highly recommend Oceana.
An Excursion not to be missed when in Melbourne!
gayleb119,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh of Oceania Tours was outstanding and very knowledgeable. He made the time very enjoyable! Really enjoyed the Australian Wildlife Sanctuary and the Penguin Parade of the Little Penguins. Having the Penguin Plus tickets enabled us to get up close to these remarkable animals..This is something that should not be missed when in Melbourne!
Good guy
964sauld,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was an amazing experience. All the animals and view was great. The only thing was that there was no water on the bus, but other that that everything was great.
Fantastic experience!
dannysF5776ZU,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis is very knowledgeable, made this experience great, and very conservation focused showing animals safely to them and ourselves
Amazing Experience, Amazing Guide 🐧✨
Q3519XBarianar,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our penguin parade tour was amazing, and our guide Travis made it even better. He was super knowledgeable, personable, and really down to earth. He went out of his way to make sure we saw as much wildlife as possible, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend!
Thank you!
leonmF4895DF,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing trip. Went beyond any expectations. Our tour guide Travis was amazing so informative and passionate about what he does. Thank you for an unforgettable day.
Incredible
WFamilyCinci,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis is a great guide and so knowledgeable about the animals
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