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
920 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice Journey
Roving01419920205,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A big thank you to Aleks for being an incredibly patient and professional guide. Your attention to detail truly made a difference and enhanced the whole experience. Wishing you continued success and all the best! Kai
Penguin Parade
Irozenell P,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing! Mark K, our driver and guide was great. Mark shared a lot of information about Australia (the history, the people, the animals and the sites that we visited. I really enjoyed and appreciate the tour.
Wonderful trip in a chill day
sabina s,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful time, with well Behaved, well educated Guide Lucy, she made us comfortable and Guide to do what is easiest for us.
The Philip Island tour...
Erin F,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Philip Island tour was a great experience. Our tour guide Mark provided great commentary along the way about Australian history as well as facts about the animals and landscapes we saw. The penguins were definitely the highlight - so great to see them up close!
Excellent guide/driver, but very crowded venue.
Tamara C,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide/driver, Rhys was fantastic. He was funny, professional, and very efficient at getting us around on our full day itinerary. We appreciated each of the stops that we made, and his advice was helpful in making the most of those opportunities. With that said, we found the Penguin Parade to be very crowded, noisy, and chaotic. There were thousands of people, many of whom blatantly disregarded rules about photography, personal space, and general respect for other people. The parade across the beach was at a bit of a distance, in dark conditions. We did see a handful up close by the boardwalks, but the crowds were pretty miserable.
Penguin viewing tour
Kalinga Y,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This is totally about the tour. Not worth . Animals behavior cannot predict . We were lucky as we upgraded general penguin viewing to premiem ,able to see few penguins . General viewing platforms didn't find any penguins .. Only unique place we travelled is beach boxes on the way to Phlip Island . All other places were to spend time only. We were informed to meet at the hotel Rendezvous at 11 am,but bus arrived at 11.30 am. 🫤 Tour guide lady was excellent👍👍 ,very friendly and helpful . Must give *****five stars to her.
Incredible, unforgettable experience
Adrian F,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Must do and surreal experience with penguins. The whole day was packed with different activities and went so quickly. For us, our guide made it even more special. Tim - what a legend, so full of energy, really cared for each and every guest, handled some time delays really well and was always super friendly. If I was the owner, I would make sure you look after Tim - he truly made it unforgettable even near 11pm on way home!
Our guide, Rhys, was...
Zeyad E,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Rhys, was fantastic. Highly recommend this trip. You don’t just see penguins but also wallabies in the wild.
Excellent tour!
975SusanC975,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark did a wonderful job of providing context for the stops we had along the way to Phillip Island. He kept us on schedule and organized. His advice on how to get the most out of the penguin parade was very helpful. The bus was clean and comfortable. A great experience all around!
It was a jam packed but...
Barbara J,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a jam packed but relaxing day. We got to see so much and our guide Mike was funny and informative.
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