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‘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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
See Australia’s unique wildlife
The Nobbies
watch
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
490 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good trip
998donnag,
Oct 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was a great tour guide. Josh was very pleasant, and his knowledgeable on animal life and Australia. He was very informative.
Great value trip and super overview of ‘Melbourne’
jigneshg984,
Oct 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience and the guide Josh was impeccable and very knowledgeable. The journey takes you from the wild life to the serene nature ! the icing on the cake was the “Penguin Parade”
Moonlit and Penguin Parade
H9976STjohny,
Oct 29, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant afternoon and evening seeing all the native animals at Moonlit and experiencing the night parade of the Penguins. Very good commentary on the journey by Travis and caring attitude towards the animals.
Here come the penguins!!
Laura M,
Oct 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day spent with Adam, our driver and guide. He took us to various places above and beyond what was expected. He also watched after us quite well. The highlight of course is the Penguin Parade! Watching the world’s smallest penguins waddle up the beach at sunset after a day out fishing is absolutely magical. The whole experience feels authentic and well-organized, with a strong focus on conservation and respect for the animals. The rangers do a great job explaining penguin behavior and ensuring visitors understand the importance of keeping the penguins safe.
Worth going!
celeste308,
Oct 23, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Travis was the best! He was a great guide and a wealth of information about everything! He knew all the wildlife at the Moonlit Sanctuary and gave all their background infirmation. It was a nice small group too. Made sure we stopped for scenic photos along the way to see the penguins. It was interesting to see the penguins coming out of the water and heading to their nests. Expect crowds if you go!
We had a great time...
Amber M,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time seeing the animals at the sanctuary and watching the penguin parade. It was a very unique experience, and Adam made it lots of fun.
Perky Penguins
Martin F,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Best seating to watch Penguin parade is far right and first couple rows in Penguin plus package. Worth watching for the hour
Amazing to see the little penguins so close.
poppyc272,
Oct 13, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organised and guided tour. Small group was brilliant and well worth the upgrade to penguins plus as less people to see the penguins walk alongside the boardwalk. Penguin parade was very busy so get to your designated seating area early for best views but don't worry if you are later as you get plenty of chance to walk around the boardwalks once the penguins start to come out of the water. Remember- no photography allowed at Penguin parade, it can harm the penguins.
It was a wonderful...
Elizabeth E,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a wonderful afternoon and evening. Our tour guide Gary was very knowledgeable and helpful. We loved the animal sanctuary and seeing the beautiful coastline, but the penguins were spectacular! It was a long evening, but totally worth it. I highly recommend the small group tour.
Phillip Island and Moonlit Sanctuary
Patricia C,
Oct 9, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This tour includes a visit to Moonlit Animal Sanctuary with an opportunity to pay for an experience with a koala - a wonderful experience. The guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about the animals and provided interesting information that made the visit way above average. Then, at Phillip Island, we had a viewing of the little blue penguins arriving at the beach that was just magical. As this is a crowded venue, it was great to have a knowledgeable guide to enhance the experience. Definitely recommend Oceania.
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