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
639 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour - loads of animals
clarebK4260JE,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with Travis. Really knowledgeable and truly interested and cares about the animals he showed us. Did his best to show us animals along the road and had some great food recommendations!
Excellent
733belindad,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, Travis a great host. Definitely recommend.
Oceania is the way!
J8624NPjakep,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis was a fun and knowledgeable guide - great guy!
Penguin parade and wildlife trip.
Cosmopolitan828521,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really lovely experience. Penguins were so cute. Impressive stamina from the fatter penguins. Seemed to queue nicely and help each other get to nests. Our guide Travis was very knowledgeable and knew lots about the wildlife throughout the trip. Had his colleague Earl with him and both were engaging and very friendly. Great sunset, lots of wallabies, birds. Wonderful experience.
Fun, Interesting and educational!
Dena H,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis and Earl were fantastic guides. We learned so much more than we would about Australia History and the wildlife here. Travis has incredible knowledge about everything he showed us. Super great personalities and sense humor ! Made the trip fun. The Hagbergs
Great experience
hagbergj2026,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a great day. Very informative and kept things moving. Definitely recommend this tour. Travis knew all the inside scoops to get the best views.
Brilliant experience for a trip to Philip Island
DavidJSugden,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was without doubt one of the best trips we have been on. From booking a few months ago and regular updates, to being picked up bang on time and taken to the main meet up point where we met the amazingly talented and enthusiastic Travis for the day to Philip Island. This is exactly as it states in that it is a small group trip with just 10 of us, all superbly looked after by Travis. The day started with a drive to a wildlife park where we saw Koala’s, Kangaroos, Wallaby and much more Aussie wildlife. After s short stop for coffee and cake and a longer stop for food in Cowes, we arrived on Philip Island where a drive round with Travis showing us lots of fabulous views and many wild animal sightings. We arrived at the penguin Parade and it didn't disappoint. (best tip is to book for the penguin plus rather than general viewing as the experience is much better). After an hour watching the penguins return to their burrows, we returned home at around midnight. It was a long day but well worth the visit. Travis was amazing with a continuous commentary on exciting and interesting information about Australia, flora and fauna and tips for best viewing locations. This really is a must do if you want to visit Philip Island and the penguins. DO NOT miss this trip and fingers crossed you get Travis who made the whole day one of the best experiences and trips we have been on… Well done Travis and Oceania tours…
Premier penguin parade
ericalD7216OR,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour and itinerary was.definitely worth the money.. but it was bumped to an even higher level because our guide Travis was so very knowledgeable… in addition he consistently went the extra mile to make sure each of us was getting a premier experience… I’ve taken many a day tour in my 50 years of traveling…I think he was the best guide I ever had!
Great Trip, thoroughly recommend.
Sightseer47641748237,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis was an amazing guide. Wonderful information about the animals, Melbourne and Australia. He really cares about all the animals and his guests.
Great experience with a great tour guide.
StanB0110,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very informative trip over to the venue and Travis kept us occupied all day . He is a fountain of useful knowledge and very engaging, with a great sense of humour. Thank you Travis for a great trip and I’d fully recommend it to anyone .
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