Small-Group Phillip Island Afternoon Day Trip from Melbourne

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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

What To Expect

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

See Australia’s unique wildlife

1 hour•Admission Included

The Nobbies

watch

20 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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

4.81

447 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

392

Great trip
Christina R,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Really nice trip with a stop visiting Kangaroo and Koalas. Fun experience to see the pingvins. Excellent guide Cloe!
Don’t Miss This!
patricia c,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Choose the Penguins Plus if you are able. It really is worth it. We were so close to the little penguins. We came in winter and were fine with warm sweaters and jackets. I did have an extra pair of socks I ended up putting on my hands and I was thankful for those, so bring gloves if you have them, extra socks if you don’t. My 18 and 20 year old kids, who are pretty stoic, lost their minds as the adorable penguins emerged from the sea and struggled up the hill. They couldn’t stop smiling and they suddenly needed t-shirts and souvenirs (our 8th day in Australia, touring like mad). It was a wonderful experience seeing these little penguins and extra special for Dad and me, seeing our kids act like kids again. We enjoyed the drive very much and our guide, Adam, was perfect. If you’re on the fence about taking the time for this experience, do it. It is magical.
Great experience
Lorensia S,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Although it’s raining all day, it still enjoyable. Our guide is very helpful!. The moonlite sanctuary is nice, it would be great if we can have options for animal encounter
Great tour
Sharlene S,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great guide , it was good as we were a small group so waiting time is less. The 2 places were just the right combination
Once in a lifetime experience
Marilyn S,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a great experience, especially with our wonderful guide, Piero! The visit to the Moonlit Sanctuary was incredible. Access to feeding the wallabies and kangaroos was a once-in-a-lifetime experience as was seeing the penguins waddle up the shore together.