Phillip Island Penguin Parade Day Tour from Melbourne
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Enjoy a personalised and informative experience with expert guides on small group tours of up to 24 guests, enhanced by a multilingual audio guide application available in 16 languages, including German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, and more.
Your experience
Stop 1
Start your day with a colourful photo stop at Melbourne’s famous Brighton Bathing Boxes. Take in the vibrant beachfront setting and capture one of the city’s most recognisable sights before continuing your journey.
Stop 2
Get up close to some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary. Explore the sanctuary, see a variety of native animals, and enjoy the opportunity to feed kangaroos and wallabies.
Stop 3
Arrive on Phillip Island and watch the scenery change as you travel through this beautiful coastal destination. Along the way, your guide will share local stories and insights as you make your way towards the island’s wildlife and coastal highlights.
Stop 4
Stop at the stunning Cape Woolamai surf beach and take in the dramatic coastline, rolling waves and wide-open ocean views. It’s a beautiful taste of Phillip Island’s wild coastal scenery. We visit this spot only during the summer.
Stop 5
Enjoy a relaxed dinner stop in the seaside town of Cowes, with time to choose from a variety of local dining options and soak up the island atmosphere before the evening’s main event. We only stop at this spot during the summer.
Stop 6
Take in sweeping ocean views from The Nobbies, one of Phillip Island’s most spectacular coastal locations. Keep watch for native wildlife and look out towards the offshore seal colony as your guide helps bring the landscape and wildlife of the area to life.
Stop 7
Finish the day with Phillip Island’s most unforgettable wildlife experience. Watch as the little penguins emerge from the ocean after sunset and waddle across the beach towards their nesting grounds, a magical natural event and the perfect way to end your Phillip Island adventure.
What’s included
- Pickup from Selected Hotels
- On-board WiFi
- Friendly & Informative Tour Guide
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry fees for Moonlit Sanctuary and Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Book 2 Tours + City Tour option includes a Great Ocean Road, a Phillip Island and a FREE City tour
Not included
- Food & Drink (you may bring your own)
- Kangaroo & Wallaby Food
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Photography of any kind is not permitted at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade
- Large bags, strollers, prams, baby capsules, luggage & walkers cannot be brought on board
- 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: This package includes 3 seperate tours, Great Ocean Road Day Tour, Philip Island Penguin Parade Tour & Melbourne City Discovery Half-day Tou
- 2 Tours + FREE City Tour option: Please note that you will be booked as follows: Great Ocean Road Day Tour, on the date selected. Phillip Island Day Tour, on the following date. You may choose any date for your Melbourne City Tour by contacting us directly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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