Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne
Overview
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Here’s the very best of Victoria’s wildlife experiences. The Penguin Parade is an absolute ‘must’ on every visitor’s itinerary, but this tour gives you so much more.
First stop is Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, where you can get up close to wallabies on the wallaby walk (you may see little joeys peeking out of their mothers’ pouches). Enjoy a ranger providing unique insights and information during the daily koala presentation.
Then we travel on to the spectacular Cape Woolamai Surf Beach. Located on the southern coast of Phillip Island, this beach is exposed to the ocean swells and the surf here is truly impressive. It's also not uncommon to see dolphins or seals swimming in the waters just off the beach.
We also visit the Nobbies and Australia’s largest Fur Seal colony at Seal Rocks. Finally, the ultimate attraction: hundreds of Little Penguins emerging from the ocean and waddling across the beach to their sand dune burrows.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photography and video are NOT PERMITTED at the Penguin Parade.
Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board.
If travelling with an infant, please contact Tour Operator at [email protected] directly and request infant seat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Phillip Island
Begin your Phillip Island adventure with this exciting full-day wildlife tour!
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
Encounter famous Australian Wildlife including Kangaroos, Wallabies, bird life, reptiles, Tasmanian Devils and of course Koalas! You may have the opportunity to get up close to a Koala or even cute wallabies* *Additional fees apply, paid directly to Moonlit Sanctuary
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Pickup from selected hotels
Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary & guided tour of the exhibits
Friendly & informative tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
General admission at the Penguin Parade
Meals other than as stated
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Penguin Standard
Phillip Island tour includes general admission at the penguin parade
Pickup included
Reviews
862 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome experience seeing...
Anonymous,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience seeing some sights and wildlife with an awesome guide. Bus was on time and comfortable, the tour wasn't rushed and enjoyed some beautiful beaches and learning about and seeing the penguins in the wild. Highly recommend!
Great tour so windy
tremorsc,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time and Bob our tour guide was funny and entertaining. We saw penguins and an echidna before the penguin parade. Lots of wallabies! The Moonlit Sanctuary was pretty cool and the beaches were stunning. Biggest bummer was the wind, but we just dealt with it. Penguins are so so cute!
Unforgettable experience
Valentina S,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the tour with David N., and he was knowledgeable, accommodating, and—most importantly—truly cared about giving everyone an unforgettable experience. He succeeded in every way, and we all had a lovely, memorable day.
Nope
Julie G,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Moonlit sanctuary was fun but they don’t give you enough time to walk around. Too much time spent at the filler scenic stops. Be warned you can’t take photos at the penguin experience once it’s dark- which is basically the entire time. The staff spend their time yelling at everyone. Not enjoyable when you pay for a ticket to be there.
Great tour of Phillip Island.
U6175RKpeterm,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience on Xmas eve visiting Phillip Island and the wildlife park. Bob was an excellent tour guide. Very highly recommended.
Penquins YEA
Anonymous,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Full day tour which ends with penquin walk out of the ocean. We had a great guide Cloe, she was an excellent, enthusiastic guide.
Spectacular
Deborah m,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour, the Angel guide, the playlist! Punctuality, cordiality! The penguin parade wonderfully closed our day
A good late afternoon into early evening excursion. Not bad from upper fern tree gulley area.
Sunshine15971597067,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely ocean. At dusk from bleachers we waited then the sweetest little penguins came in to roost. I love Oz. My friend and I had a fantastic time. If was December when it is the summer for Australia. This area is moderate temp. Sweatshirt was needed despite summer. Very nice group of people and get to see these little dears. These are smallest in the world and come to visit from their normal home of Antarctica. I am blessed to have a high school friend from my hometown who is working and living in Oz. If you love animals this area is the place to be. Aussies are so dear and smart. They know various American accents and cab drivers and others at the airports would tell me I was an American but don’t know which state I was from. It was nice to unwind from American city life by staying in upper fern tree gulley area. I got to escape my high stress high pay American job for 10 days!
Was a great tour. You can...
Irena L,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was a great tour. You can watch the penguins close by. The penguin show is a non-profit. Everything is well organized. Tour guide Lucy was great.
Overall, a very good tour
Susan H,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Driver was same as tour guide. She was very good although I was a little worried about her driving, especially at night. She was a fast driver which she did in order to meet her schedule. I wish I could have been dropped off and picked up at my hotel, as I had to walk after midnight by myself (I am a female), and it was a little scary. Sometimes I thought the music was a distraction , as I don’t care for those old songs.
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