Phillip Island Penguin and Koala Highlights Day-Trip from Melbourne

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General Viewing Admission

2 Adults x $94.83

$189.66

Approx Total

$189.66

Australian wildlife experience
Mid-range seat in coach travel
Duration: 9 hours: This tour operates on a seasonal departure schedule, pick up times change when daylight savings clocks are adjusted.
Roundtrip to & from Melbourne
24-seater Mitsubishi Rosa Bus: This vehicle makes for a safe & comfortable journey (air-conditioned), with large passenger windows for unobstructed views.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Experienced local driver guide to assist you throughout the day
Air-conditioned premium coach travel and comfort
Comprehensive live commentary in a fun and social atmosphere
Admission to Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve
Admission to Phillip Island Nature Park with Penguin Parade (general viewing)

Meals not included, guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
Travel insurance is highly recommended
Personal expenses

Overview

Take in the spectacular Phillip Island Penguin Parade as you watch the colony of Little Penguins crosses the shoreline from the ocean. Heading out to Penguin Parade, we begin our day at a Koala Reserve to meet some furry Australian favourites. Take a tour and get up close and personal with our native Australian wildlife. Travel to Phillip Island Nature Parks, known for its natural beauty, sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and unique wildlife experiences. The island is home to a colony of around 32,000 little penguins. Phillip Island Tour is one of the popular and must-watch tourist attractions in Victoria.

Meeting points

Our main meeting point for this tour is Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 11:45am (winter) and 13:45pm (summer).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Melbourne

Our coach will depart from Melbourne City and head southeast for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with our first stop being the Koala Conservation Reserve on Phillip Island.

2 hours
Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Conservation Reserve

At the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island, guests will have 45 minutes to explore the lush surroundings and stroll along the elevated boardwalks that wind through the treetops. Here, you’ll have the chance to get up close to koalas in their natural habitat, spotting these iconic creatures as they rest in the eucalyptus trees. The knowledgeable staff will provide fascinating insights into the conservation efforts that protect these beloved animals. It's a peaceful and educational experience, offering fantastic photo opportunities and a chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of Australia's wildlife.

45 minutes
Cape Woolamai (Pass By)

Phillip Island boasts a population of approximately 15,000 which is boosted during the busy tourist seasons. There are three main settlements being Cape Woolamai, New Haven & Cowes. Our stop at Cape Woolamai beach is seasonal subject to weather permitting and mostly visited during summer season.
Cowes

During summer time we often make time to wander through the coastal township of Cowes. Sheltered alongside the calm Westernport Bay this township was named after Cowes on the Isle of White. Beautiful seaside scenery, unique stores to peak into and many nice restaurants to purchase food. This stop is only due to timing restrictions in winter as there are less hours of day light.

45 minutes
The Nobbies Centre

Next, we arrive at the Nobbies Rocks where you can take a walk down the boardwalks to see the rocky coast and spot Penguins nesting in their burrows. Then we travel along the Phillip Island backroads through Phillip Island Penguin Habitat. Enjoy incredible views of the coastal cliffs on your way to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

45 minutes
Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade

The main attraction of Phillip Island tour has always been the Little Penguins doing their daily ritual of penguin parade. These little friends are the smallest of its kind in the world. Enjoy sunset at the Visitor Information Centre and choose the right seat to have a great view of the main spectacles of the day — the Penguin Parade!

2 hours
Melbourne

After the Penguin Parade, we will begin our journey back to Melbourne, with the return time varying depending on the penguins' arrival time. As the penguins make their way back to their burrows, we’ll allow time to fully enjoy the experience before heading home. Please note, the timings for the day trip may vary to maximise the sunset experience, particularly in line with the time of year and daylight savings.

2 hours

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No photography or filming is permitted at the Penguin Parade. Penguins have sensitive eyes and a bright, sudden flash or unusual light can frighten or disorientate a penguin.
Child and infant fare prices apply from 0 to 12 years old. Child protective seats are free of charge, subject to availability and must be requested at time of booking.
Limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person. Our vehicles are not wheelchair, prams or child stroller accessible please refrain from bring on tour.
Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.

Free Cancellation

April 18100% refund

April 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Great tour!!!

Published on Feb, 2025

Great tour!! Our guide, James a/k/a “Wheels”, was professional, knowledgeable, fun and entertaining. We would highly recommend this tour to others. We saw koalas, wallabys, beautiful bird life and, of course, the stars of the show, the Penguin Parade, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Great experience!

Published on Feb, 2025

I booked this tour for my family and I and we had James as our guide for the trip. Overall we had an amazing time. He was fun and informative throughout the tour and he was helpful with suggestions. It was quite cold at night during the penguin viewing so packing a jacket will make the experience more enjoyable. James was also kind enough to drop each of the tour go-ers off as close to where they were staying as the tour ends quite late (around 10pm and takes 2 hours to get back into the city).

Great wildlife and scenery experience

Published on Feb, 2025

The views were amazing we took so many photos ! Our guide James was amazing and gave us great tips on how to maximize our experience .

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Published on Feb, 2025

The penguins and koalas were beautiful! One thing - I think this page should definitely mention the need to wear very very warm clothes, as it was freezing and a jacket was not enough...!

Lots of koalas and penguins

Published on Feb, 2025

It was a great experience, lots of penguins, koalas, wallabies James was a great guide and driver This is a bunch of words to get to a lone hundred characters

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